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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
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BY DAY
Thursday, January 30 2014
Busy Beavers @ I Am Logan Square Gallery
Busy Beaver Button Co. presents the exhibition Busy Beavers, featuring artwork by the button company's staff, tonight from 6 to 9pm at the I Am Logan Square Gallery, 2644½ N. Milwaukee Ave. More details on Facebook. Free.
Social Media Panel @ Next Door Chicago
Social media pros will be on hand to talk about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the next big thing at Next Door Chicago, 659 W. Diversey at 6:30 pm. Learn about online marketing and creating your own brand. Hosted by Chris Brohead, founder of SuitSocialMedia.com. RSVP here. Free.
Mercy Home Poker Night @ Gibson's Steakhouse
Playing cards, eating steak and knocking back some drinks sounds like a great night out with the crew. Now imagine doing all of this for a worthy cause! Mercy Home, which provides lifesaving services to young boys and girls, will its first ever Poker Night at Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse with a $200 buy-in, or just toss in $100 to come by and watch. Prizes will be awarded, as well as your chance to win a seat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas!
RAW: Chicago Pixels @ Bottom Lounge
RAW: Chicago presents Pixels, a showcase of more than 40 local artists and performers, tonight at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Half Acre Gets Vertical @ Jerry's Andersonville
Having been napping for three years, Half Acre's Big Hugs Imperial Stout (brewed with Dark Matter Coffee) will finally be tapped tonight at 7pm at Jerry's (5419 N Clark). Other Half Acre brews like Daisy Cutter and Alpenglow are also on hand. 12-16oz pours of all beers will be available for $5.50-$6.50.
An Honest Living @ Siskel Center
An Honest Living, a documentary examining the balance between one's art and one's job that focuses on the lives of four Chicago artists, screens at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., tonight at 8:15pm. (It premieres on Jan. 25.) Director Jordan Freese will be present for both screenings. Tickets are $11.
