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Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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TODAY
Sunday, May 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, December 20 2013
DIY Messiah @ Harris Theatre
Can you Handel it? Join up with musicians and a conductor to churn out a holiday classic tonight at 7pm at the Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive. Tickets $15.
An Exploration of Transmigration Closing @ Peanut Gallery
Peanut Gallery, 1000 N. California Ave., hosts a closing reception for An Exploration of Transmigration, an exhibition of work by Randi Drozd, tonight from 5 to 9pm. Free.
Late Night Andersonville
During Late Night Andersonville tonight from 6 to 10pm, more than 40 Andersonville area stores and restaurants will offer discounts and specials to shoppers and diners. Get a printable coupon here (PDF) or at any of the participating spots.
6 String Social @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents the final occurrence of their 6 String Social, in which musicians of all instruments and levels are invited to join to sing and play songs. This evening's event is the final one being held in the school's location at 909 West Armitage Avenue, so expect a festive evening of song and merriment. The event starts at 6:30pm, and admission is $10 ($5 for school members). Full details and online registration available at the school's Website, or call their front desk at (773) 728-6000.
BeerFest @ Union Station
LivingSocial hosts BeerFest, a two-day festival of craft beer, tonight and Saturday in the Great Hall at Union Station, 500 W. Jackson St. Your $35 ticket allows you to sample from more than 80 beers, wines and ciders, play fun interactive games and listen to DJs. Food will be available at additional cost. The festival runs from 7 to 10pm tonight; $59 VIP admission gets you in an hour earlier. 21+
Gapers Block Holiday Party @ GMan Tavern
Join Gapers Block staff and friends at GMan Tavern (formerly known as the Gingerman), 3740 N. Clark St., tonight from 7pm till midnight-ish. We'll have $4 Shiners, hosted rum Manhattans and rum-and-gingers compliments of Rhum Clément, plus live sets by the Blind Staggers. There's no cover, and we'll have GB stickers and stuff to give away. RSVP on Facebook. 21+
A Band Called Death @ Reggies
Reggies, 2105 S. State St., hosts a screening of the documentary A Band Called Death tonight at 7pm. The screening is free, and if you bring art supplies to donate to after-school arts program Graffiti Zone, you'll be entered in a raffle to win a pair of VIP tickets to see Death at Reggies on New Year's Eve. 21+
The Bad Plus @ Jazz Showcase
The Bad Plus, the trio known for its jazz covers of rock music ranging from Black Sabbath to Tears for Fears, plays the second of four nights tonight at Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct. There are two shows, at 8pm and 10pm. Tickets are $30 or $45 for VIP seating.
The Bottle Hop @ Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., hosts its first annual Bottle Hop holiday dance party tonight at 9pm. The Congregation headline, the Tenders and the the Chandelier Swingers in support and DJ Dan Maloney spinning in between sets. Tickets are $10 online or at the door. 21+
