Gapers Block has ceased publication.
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.
✶ Thank you for your readership and contributions. ✶
TODAY
Sunday, October 12
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, January 14 2014
Volunteer Mechanic Session @ Working Bikes Cooperative
Come on down to Working Bikes Cooperative, 2434 S. Western Ave., tonight from 5 to 9pm, where you can learn about bicycle maintenance while helping rebuild and refurbish bikes to be sold in the store or given to local charities. All skill levels are welcome at this volunteer session.
Fictlicious @ Hideout
Fictlicious returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 7pm (doors at 6). The theme this time is "second chances," and features readings of short fiction by Natalia Nebel, Doug Reed, Brian Harder, Paul Nicholas Jones and Micki LeSueur, and live music by Liam Davis, Stephanie Rogers and Matthew Shelton. $10 at the door. 21+
Tiny Miles & The Big Kids @ Tonic Room
Tiny Miles & The Big Kids perform at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., tonight with Miss Jackie & the Sass, Live Bait and the Bombers opening. The show is part of the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival, running Jan. 10-Feb. 1. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. 21+
