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.
✶ Thank you for your readership and contributions. ✶
TODAY
Saturday, April 20
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, July 17 2015
Pitchfork Music Festival
The 10th annual Pitchfork Music Festival runs July 17-19 in Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. Wilco is the headliner tonight; see the full line-up. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are sold out, but a few remain for tonight, at $65. Gates open at 3pm.
Belt Magazine Happy Hour @ Hideout
Belt Magazine holds its first-ever happy hour tonight at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Bobby Conn DJs while fans of the magazine and the Rust Belt chat and enjoy drinks. Doors open at 5pm. Free, 21+
Mom & Pop: Family Business in Art & Life @ Arts Incubator
The Arts Incubator in Washington Park is featuring an opening reception for the group exhibition, "Mom & Pop: Family Business in Art & Life" tonight at 6pm. The show will focus on community, capitalism, and the complications of family.
Bob Suren/Crate Digger @ Quimby's
Quimby's presents a reading by Bob Suren, author of Crate Digger: An Obsession with Punk Rock Records. The reading happens at the Quimby's store (1854 W. North Ave.) tonight at 7:00pm. Further details at Quimby's site.
Stiff Little Fingers @ Metro
Punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers headline a show at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight. Pegboy -- legends in their own right -- and Dummy open. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 at the door. Doors open at 7pm, show's at 7:30pm. 18+
The Room @ Music Box
Hi, doggy! The Music Box presents a screening of the modern cult masterpiece The Room. Wave to Johnny! Throw spoons! Say "hi" to Denny! Do ALL the Room things! The Room screens tonight and Saturday night at midnight. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
