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.
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TODAY
Friday, April 26
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, December 06 2015
One of a Kind Show @ Merchandise Mart
Today is the last day of the annual One of a Kind Show at the Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th floor. Hours today are 10am - 5pm. Tickets are $12 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Special ticket packages are also available online. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital.
Julmarknad @ Swedish American Museum
This annual Christmas Bazaar features crafts, a cafe, and entertainment to celebrate the holiday. Event runs 10am-4pm today at the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark. Admission $2.
Renegade Holiday Craft Fair
The Renegade Holiday Craft Fair is at the Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St., Saturday and today from 11am to 6pm. Shop for handmade stuff from more than 250 vendors. Admission is free.
Repeal Day @ The Dawson
The Reader and Old Forrester Bourbon present a Repeal Day party at the Dawson, 730 W. Grand Ave., today from 3 to 6pm. For $15 three cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music by The Winchester Sound. 21+
That's All She Wrote @ Great Lakes Tattoo
The monthly live lit series That's All She Wrote is back at Great Lakes Tattoo, 1148 W. Grand Ave., for the last show of the year. This month's lineup includes Eileen Tull, Willy Nast, Brenna Kearney and Carla Jay. Co-hosted by J.H. Palmer and Angela Benander. Doors open at 7:30, stories begin at 8pm. Free and BYOB.
