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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, August 10 2014
Chicago Hot Dog Fest @ Chicago History Museum
Relish your weekend at the Chicago History Museum's second annual hot dog fest. Grab a sausage from one of eight Chicago vendors and check out 90s tribute bands like Hello Weekend and Don't Speak. 1601 N Clark St., 11am-7pm. Free.
Northalsted Market Days
The 33rd annual Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison in Boystown Saturday and today from 11am to 10pm. Shop, eat street fair food, and enjoy music on three stages -- culminating tonight in a live performance by Karmin. $10 donation requested.
Ginza Festival @ Midwest Buddhist Temple
The 59th annual Ginza Festival, runs Aug. 8-10 at the Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St. Enjoy traditional Japanese foods, watch martial arts demonstrations, dance, and taiko drum and other musical performances, and browse crafts by visiting Japanese artisans. A donation of $7 for adults, $6 for children and seniors is requested. The festival is open from 11:30am to 6pm today.
Retro on Roscoe
Retro on Roscoe fills up Roscoe Avenue in Roscoe Village from Damen to Oakley Saturday and today from noon to 10pm. Watch live music on three stages, send the little ones to the kids area for fun activities, and check out the classic car show. $10 donation requested.
Serving the Sentence @ Towbar
Serving the Sentence is back at Towbar, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave., tonight at 7pm. The starting question this month is "'What is it,' she asked." Find out where Karen Shimmin, Carrie McDonald, Lisa Scott, James Gordon and Kendra Stevens take it from there. No cover; donations will be collected for Girls on the Run Chicago.
That's All She Wrote @ Great Lakes Tattoo
The seemingly forever wandering live lit series That's All She Wrote has pulled up stakes from the now defunct Savoy and moved addresses (for now) to Great Lakes Tattoo, 1148 W. Grand Ave. Pleasant House Bakery will be on hand with a food truck full of savory meat pies, and there are rumors of free beer and donuts on a first come, first served basis. This month's lineup includes: Essay Fiesta co-host Willy Nast; contributor at Gapers Block and 8Asians Jasmine Davila; In Our Words founder Patrick Gill; and co-producer of Miss-Spoken Rosamund Lannin. Hosted as always by JH Palmer and Angela Benander. Doors open at 7:30, stories begin at 8pm; this is a free event.
