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Monday, September 29
The Neo-Futurists present their annual Mother's Day edition of their long-running show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind. In tonight's show you can expect to see many plays on the theme of parenthood, from both the mother's and child's viewpoint. Mothers attending the show with at least one of their offspring get in free! The show starts tonight at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). Dads will want to wait until Sunday, June 17 for the Father's Day edition of Too Much Light to get in for free. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland (at Foster). (773) 275-5255.
The Museum of Contemporary Art presents its second annual alternative literary fair today from noon to 4:00 PM. Attendees will be able to buy zines, comics, graphic novels, and other forms of non-corporate literature. There will be a special children's section, art-making workshops, and an appearance by authors Esther Pearl Watson and Mark Todd. Admission to the event is free. Museum of Contemporary Art: 220 E. Chicago. (312) 280-2660.