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Friday, March 29
The Newberry Library, 60 W Walton St, celebrates the 30th year of its Book Fair on July 24 through July 27. Everything for sale at the Book Fair has been generously donated, and this year's items include books autographed by President Obama, Desmond Tutu, and Albert Schweitzer (all Nobel Peace Prize winners); a large offering of 17th and 18th century French literature (in French); many books of Japanese and Chinese poetry (translated); and much more.
Hours are Thursday-Friday, noon to 8pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Admission is free and open to the public. All proceeds help further the mission of the Newberry.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography is hosting an opening reception tonight, July 24th starting at 5 PM. Several of the exhibiting artists will be there to discuss their photographic works. MOCP is located at 600 S. Michigan Avenue and is free to the public.
Featherproof Books holds a "Send-off Hand-off Kick-off Party" for cofounder Zach Dodson and Mairead Case tonight at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. (Tim Kinsella is taking over the press.) Come hear toasts, roasts and goodbyes from Dodson, Case, Kinsella, cofounder Jonathan Messinger, Brian Costello, Lindsay Hunter, Christian TeBordo and more. Doors open at 7pm, proceedings get underway at 8pm. $5 online or at the door. 21+
Southside Projects presents Very Fine Cats Indeed, a festival of experimental cat films, tonight at Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St. There are two programs, one that's kid-friendly at 7pm and another that's adults-only at 8pm. Admission is $7.