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Thursday, March 28

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Too Much Light Anniversary Performances @ Neo-Futurarium

The Neo-Futurists present a celebration of 22 years of performing their long-running late night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind by performing a selection of their best plays this weekend. Current and alumni members will be in the show this weekend, so this will be your chance to see some of the best material that's been written over the years. Please see the Neo-Futurists' Website for more details. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland at Foster. (773) 275 5255.

Story Time With Santa @ The Book Cellar

Wind down after shopping and bring your kids down from their gingerbread highs at Story Time with Santa. Come in your jammies! The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln, Friday, December 17, 7pm.

Songs of Good Cheer @ Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music presents their 12th year of Songs of Good Cheer, the annual benefit for the school and local charities. Chicago Tribune columnists Mary Schmich and Eric Zorn are your hosts for an evening of holiday songs performed by school staff. The show starts at 7:30pm tonight, and tickets are $40. Please see the Old Town School Website for more details and to purchase tickets. Old Town School: 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue. (773) 728-6000.

27th Annual Music Box Christmas Show

The Music Box Theatre presents its 27th annual Christmas Show, featuring screenings of the films White Christmas (with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney) and the classic It's A Wodnerful Life. Screenings include a holiday sing-along and an appearance by Santa! The Christmas Show runs through December 24. Tickets are available for purchase in advance; please see the Music Box Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

GOD Group Exhibition Opens @ Peanut Gallery

GOD, a multimedia group exhibition featuring work by local emerging artists all about God, opens tonight with a reception from 7 to 11pm at Peanut Gallery. All are welcomed-- including animals, gradmothers, and babies of all ages. Wear your Sunday Best. Peanut Gallery is located at 1579 N. Milwaukee (the Flat Iron building) in room 345. Details here.

Misfit Toyz @ Phyllis Music Inn

Come down to Phyllis' Music Inn this Friday eve for some good holiday cheer with the Misfit Toyz, a merry band of revelers sure to nog you into oblivion. If you're in need of some classics, some comedy, and the true story of Christmas and Hanukkah (belated, but the spirit lives!) to get you into the season, then bring your bells down to the Wicker Park lounge this Friday night and get caroled away.

10pm. FREE. Phyllis' Music Inn, 1800 W. Division St., Chicago.

MAKE Magazine Issue 10 Release Party @ Stop Smiling Storefront

MAKE: A Chicago Literary Magazine is celebrating the release of their 10th issue--"At Play"--tonight at the Stop Smiling Storefront, 1371 N. Milwaukee Ave. Between 7:30 to 11:30pm, the event will feature: readings by Alvide Falck, Judith Goldman, Elizabeth Hildreth, Devin King, Fred Sasaki; music by TCB (Tiny Cover Band); a mini Chicago Ward Primer from Joe Drogos with the "top 5 things that are 5 things," as well as DJ Joel Craig and guests. A $10 donation will include complimentary PBR, wine, and holiday snacks. Magazine subscriptions and individual copies will be available at a discount. 21+

Check out the event page to see who will be there.

 

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