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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
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BY DAY
Saturday, November 07 2015
Art on Ashland: East Village Art Walk
The East Village neighborhood welcomes its first art walk Art on Ashland today from 10am to 9pm. The event showcases local artists bringing you into select businesses and galleries along Ashland Avenue between Division and Chicago. Take the walk during the afternoon for a schedule of activities, music, open studios and artwork for sale.
Meghan Daum @ UIC Forum
Author Meghan Daum (The Unspeakable) talks about her latest book Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed with author Jac Jemc today in Main Hall C of the UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road). This conversation is presented as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Book signing follows. Tickets $5-12
Schubas Gear Swap
Schubas hosts a gear swap this afternoon from noon to 4:00pm. Bring your used instruments and gear for exchange, and bring your cash for new & used gear from several local vendors. Admission is free, and it's an all-age event. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport (at Belmont). (773) 525-2508.
Rewritable Wicker Park Library Opening Party
Read/Write Library celebrates the opening of its Rewritable Wicker Park Library Pop-Up in the Boombox, 1260 N. Milwaukee Ave., with a party today from 3 to 5pm. Stop by to check out the library and view performances, readings, storytelling, and interactive neighborhood history discussion. More details on Facebook. Free.
"Picture the Cricket's Legs Apart" Opening Reception @ Kavi Gupta Gallery
The group exhibition, "Picture the Cricket's Legs Apart", opens today from 5-7pm at Kavi Gupta Gallery. The show is located at 835 W. Washington Blvd.
The Congregation @ Hideout
The Congregation celebrate the release of their latest album, Record Collection, with a show tonight at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Bassel and the Supernaturals open. Doors are at 8pm, show's at 9. Tickets are $12. 21+
WAND @ Empty Bottle
West Coast psychedelic rockers WAND headline the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., tonight, with Perfume and Melkbelly opening. Doors are at 9pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 21+
