Gapers Block has ceased publication.
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
Saturday, April 27
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BY DAY
Monday, April 13 2015
Chicago Latino Film Festival
The 31st annual Chicago Latino Film Festival runs April 9-23 at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St. Today's lineup includes 10 films, beginning at 6pm; see the schedule for full details. Tickets are $12 per film, $10 for members of the Illinois Latino Cultural Center. Film passports, good for 12 admissions, are $110.
Chicago Nerds Book Club @ Filter Cafe
The Chicago Nerd Social Club holds their monthly sci fi & fantasy book club meeting this evening from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Filter Cafe (1373-75 N. Milwaukee). This month's book is A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. Full details at the Chicago Nerds site.
The Jungle @ Oracle Theatre
Back by popular demand, Oracle Theatre brings Upton Sinclair's The Jungle to the stage at the Public Access Theatre, 3809 N Broadway. Admission is free.
Upset/Colleen Green/Sam Vicari @ Beat Kitchen
LA punk pop band Upset, will be coming to Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont, to show off their catchy and rocking songs. Joining them will be Colleen Green, who just recently released the wonderful " I Want To Grow Up", and local indie rocker Sam Vicari. Doors open at 7:30pm for this 21+ show. Tickets are $10.
