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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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Tuesday, November 10 2015
Benefit for Tim Mallott @ Martyrs
Martyrs hosts a benefit concert for Chicago drummer Tim Mallott, still recuperating after a motorcycle accident in August. Tonight's concert will feature The Hepkats, Bad Forum, and Sex Therapy. The show runs from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and a $10 cover will go towards his medical bills. Full details at the Facebook page. Martyrs: 4545 N. Lincoln. (773) 404-9494.
Beers & Big Shoulders @ Hopleaf
Beers and Big Shoulders returns to the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark St., tonight at 7:30pm. This month, host Joe Huminiak talks with Randy Mosher, Robert Finkel and BJ Pichman of Forbidden Root Brewery. They'll talk about how the brewery got its start, what its philosophy is, and probably a bit about the taproom they're preparing to open. Tickets are $25, and include four beer samples and some snacks. 21+
White Mystery @ Empty Bottle
White Mystery swing by home on their never-ending tour for a show tonight at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. Boytoy and Joe Bordenaro open. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 9pm. 21+
