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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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Wednesday, April 24

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Winter Solstice Concert @ Constellation

Percussionists Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang celebrate their 25th anniversary of their Winter Solstice concerts with a three-day run of 6am shows (yes, 6 in the morning) Dec. 21-23 at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 5:30am.

Stagestruck City @ Newberry Library

The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., hosts Stagestruck City, an exhibit illustrating the “little theatre” movement beginning in the 19th century though posters, programs, scripts, letters, and photographs. Learn about Chicago’s theater history for free during normal hours, 8:15am to 7:30pm!

The Hideout's Last Chance Holiday Sale 2015

The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., hosts its 17th annual Last Chance Holiday Craft Sale this evening at 6pm. Vendors will include Sew What Sarah, Rhymes With Twee, Videnovich Farms, and Bloodshot Records. Admission to the event is free! 21+

Self Publishers of Chicago @ Uncharted Books

Self Publishers of Chicago pay tribute to the Sales Associate with retail-inspired horror stories tonight at Uncharted Books, 2620 N. Milwaukee Ave. Free jug wine at 7:00pm with the show starting at 7:30pm.

Movie Trivia Night! @ The Logan Theatre

Tonight at 8:00pm, bring a team of up to five people to show off your totally awesome movie knowledge for Movie Trivia Night at The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. Each member of the winning team gets a Logan Theatre gift card! The event is free, but space is limited!

 

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