Drinking & Writing in Evanston

The Neo-Futurists present their play "Drinking & Writing," a look into the writing process as helped (or hindered) by alcohol. The play has been performed in Chicago and Arlington Heights, and now it moves to Nevin's Live in Evanston. The play runs every Monday night at 7:30. Admission: $12, or $8 for students. Nevin's Live: 1450 Sherman Ave., Evanston. (847) 869-0450.

Bailiwick Director's Fest: "Chicago Works"

Bailiwick Repertory Theatre presents the second phase of its 16th annual Directors' Festival. Chicago Works features world premieres by Chicago authors or Chicago premieres by authors with strong Chicago connections. Performance starts at 7:30pm; tickets are $10. Call 773-883-1090. Tonight's schedule:

Liberty: "the story of two lonely individuals who find comfort in a glitter-packaged pop star icon. It is a tale of desire and the want for companionship in the world of cyberspace and carefully crafted media icons." Written by Sarah Warner, directed by Nathan Robbel.

Things: "A young woman speaks candidly to her ex-partner about their failed relationship in this look at the concepts of closure and tact." Written and directed by Jennifer Dobby.

Kichel: "What starts as a misunderstanding, a difference in etymology, ends in a respectful friendship between a Jewish man and an African-American man at the zoo sharing kichel, a Jewish pastry." Written by David Alex, directed by Libya Pugh.