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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
Thursday, April 25
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, May 25 2014
Bike the Drive
Strap on your helmets, it's Bike the Drive day again! Sign up for this once-a-year morning where bikes rule Lake Shore Drive! Proceeds benefit the Active Transportation Alliance, which works to provide transportation alternatives in Chicagoland. The biking begins at 5:30am and ends at 10:30am! More info and tickets/packages.
Pole Sport Organization's Central Championships
The Pole Sport Organization's Central Championships run Saturday and today at the Vittum Theatre, 1012 N. Noble St. Read our preview in Tailgate. Today's competition will begin at 7:45am and run until 5:30pm. Tickets are $30 online or at the door.
Jellyfish Eyes @ MCA
Artist Takashi Murakami's first film, Jellyfish Eyes, screens today at 2pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $10 ($6 for students) online or through the box office at 312-397-4010.
Talib Kweli @ Metro
Rapper Talib Kweli performs with a live band tonight at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. Substance and The Ol' Days open. Tickets are $25 in advance or at the door; it's $35 for VIP balcony. Doors are at 7pm, show's at 8pm. 18+
Girl Group Chicago @ Mayne Stage
Girl Group Chicago headlines Last Night on Earth: Prom 2014 tonight at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., along with the Dyes and the Revelettes go-go dance troupe. Mary Beth Brennan of The Baby Magic emcees. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18+
