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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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Friday, April 26

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Miss Spoken @ Gallery Cabaret

Female-centric reading series Miss Spoken is back at Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley Ave., tonight at 7pm with stories on the theme "Online Dating." Featured readers include Beth Spencer, Gina Watters, Gina Wynbrandt, Brittany Meyer and Nancy Hightower. Rosamund Lannin and special guest Alicia Swiz cohost. No cover, but donations accepted. 21+

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live @ Hideout

You, Me, Them, Everybody celebrates its sixth anniversary with a live show at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Cohosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guest performers include Stephanie Hasz, Goodrich Gevaart, The Puterbaugh Sisters, The k.i.d. and Jeremy Tromburg. Tickets are $6 in advance, $10 at the door, which opens at 7pm (show's at 8). 21+

Lupe Fiasco @ Concord

Lupe Fiasco headlines tonight at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., with Badd Tattoo and The Boy Illinois opening. Doors are 8pm. Tickets are $35. 18+

Black Wednesday in the White City

Black Wednesday in the White City is a massive pre-Thanksgiving party happening tonight at Germania Place, 108 W. Germania Pl. Two ballrooms with nine bars will feature music by Dj Inphinity, Rueex, Hook N Sling and AN21. Tickets are $55, or $95 for VIP. Doors are at 8pm. 21+

 

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