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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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Wednesday, February 18 2015
Soup and Bread @ Hideout
Get to the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) tonight from 5:30-8:00pm for Soup and Bread, a weekly benefit for local charities. Eat donated soup from volunteer chefs, pay what you can, and enjoy the good feelings.
Lucy Knisley @ Challengers Comics
Chicago expat graphic novelist Lucy Knisley is at Challenger Comics, 1845 N. Western Ave., tonight from 7 to 9pm to sign her new graphic memoir, Displacement.
Sound Opinions At The Movies: Sid and Nancy
Sound Opinions and The Music Box Theatre present the latest film in the Sound Opinions At The Movies series: the 1986 Alex Cox film Sid and Nancy. The screening starts tonight at 7:30pm; advance tickets available at Eventbrite. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Meat Wave @ Empty Bottle
Glitter Creeps presents Meat Wave, Mr. Ma'am and Nervous Passenger tonight at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 9pm. 21+
