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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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Saturday, October 11

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"Holiday Jam" @ Arie Crown Theater

The Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., presents "Holiday Jam," with R&B superstars: Grammy Award winner Faith Evans, El DeBarge, and Chicago fan favorite, Grammy-nominated recording artist, Kem. Show time is at 8pm; tickets are $55-$95. For more information, call 312-791-6190.

Burlesque Le Moustache @ Double Door

Danielle Colby of "American Pickers" and 4 Miles 2 Memphis hosts Burlesque Le Moustache tonight at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. Davina and the Vagabonds and Soda Gardocki also perform. Doors are at 8pm, show's at 9pm. Tickets are $10. 21+

Alex Chilton Birthday Bash @ Empty Bottle

The Empty Bottle celebrates the birthday of singe-songwriter Alex Chilton with their ninth annual Birthday Bash, featuring a slate of bands performing his songs all evening. The show starts at 8:00pm, and admission is $9. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.

Final Lincoln Lodge Show @ Lincoln Restaurant

The Lincoln Lodge holds a stand-up comedy "Viking burial" tonight, its last night in the Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave., which is closing Dec. 31. Kyle Kinane is confirmed, and more comedians will be announced soon. Tickets are sold out, but if there are any at the door, they'll be $10. Show is at 10:15pm. 21+

 

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