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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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Friday, April 26

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Latino Film Festival @ AMC River East 21

The opening night gala for the Latino Film Festival starts with a screening of The Liberator (Libertador) at 6pm tonight at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St., followed by a reception at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 511 N. Columbus Dr. Tickets for International Latino Cultural Center members are $70, and general public tickets are $85.

Reptar @ Abbey Pub

Hot on the heels of their 2015 album Lurid Glow, everyone's favorite kids out of Athens, GA are blowing through Chicago on their tour. Known for their high energy, face melting shows Reptar is always worth seeing live. Icky Blossoms and Deeper open. Show starts at 7pm at Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace St. Tickets are $15.

Hannibal Buress @ Chicago Theatre

Comedian Hannibal Buress brings his Comedy Camisado tour back to his home town for a show tonight at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. Tickets are $35-55. Doors open at 7:30pm.

Foxygen @ Metro

Foxygen plays the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight with Alex Cameron opening. Tickets are $17. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18 and over. Read our preview in Transmission.

 

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