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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
Tuesday, February 24 2015
15 Beer-Themed Sweets @ Katherine Anne Confections
Beer and candy go together, as you will find tonight at Katherine Anne Confections (2745 W. Armitage) from 5:30-8:30pm. Caramels, truffles and marshmallows infused with beers, liquors, liqueurs and all the drinky things ensue (honey caramel infused with Daisy Cutter, FEW bourbon-infused marshmallow swirled with banana caramel, etc.). Your $25 ticket gets you samples, savory bites and drinks.
Field Guide to Chicago Jagoffs Release Party @ Maria's
Lumpen celebrates the release of its Field Guide to Chicago Jagoffs with a party at Maria's Community Bar, 960 W. 31st St., tonight from 6pm to close. Hear contributors read their entries about the people, places and practices (past and present) that constitute representative jagoffery, buy original art by Dmitry Samarov, and pick up copies of the guide. No cover, 21+
Aldertrack Election Night Party @ Kaiser Tiger
Aldertrack, which has been keeping tabs on all things related to the Chicago election since 2007, will be holding its first election night party at Kaiser Tiger's Skyline Lounge, 1415 W Randolph. The event, which will be hosted by Rhymefest, will allow attendees to watch the results roll in and is free. It will be from 7 p.m. until midnight.
It Might Get Dark @ Fountainhead
Dark beer gets its due tonight at the Fountainhead (1970 W. Montrose), with a plethora of dark ales on tap for you to enjoy in winter's last weeks (with "dark music" to accompany). Event runs 7pm-close.
The Moth @ Martyrs'
The Moth StorySLAM is back at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 8pm. If you've got a true story to tell, get there early and put your name in the hat and hope you're picked. Otherwise, enjoy as a bunch of folks tell some great stories. $8 at the door. 21+
