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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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Sunday, October 12

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Soup and Bread @ the Hideout

Volunteer chefs serve up soup tonight from 5:30-8pm at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) at this weekly benefit for food pantries in the area. Show up, eat, and donate what you can. Free.

Elvis Fest @ Mother's

Tonight at 7pm, Mother's, 26 W. Division St., hosts Elvis Fest in honor of the King's 79th birthday. Radio legend Dick Biondi hosts a night of Elvis impersonators, lookalike contests and plenty of Elvis music. There will be drink specials and a free peanut butter and banana sandwich buffet. $5 cover. 21+

Westies & Shams Band @ Schubas

The Westies and the Shams Band perform at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $15. 21+

 

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