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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Saturday, April 20
The Poetry Center of Chicago hosts Poets Look at Paintings tonight at 6:00pm in the Garland Room at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Hear poems written by Chicago poets responding to visual art. Free!
Enjoy a night of wine tasting and food pairings at the Park Grill at 11 N. Michigan Ave today at 7:30pm. With four courses and wine from the Opolo Estate Vineyards, this night is surely one to relax and eat in a comfortable setting in downtown Chicago. $99 per guest. Get more information here.
Hey there, modern lovers! Jonathan Richman brings his quirky show to Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door. 21+