You might be skeptical of modern medicine, you might tend to think that how someone raises their kids is, for the most part, none of your business—all the more reason this Wired article about panicked parents skipping shots should get your attention. I haven’t read the whole piece yet, but it has already given me some much needed perspective on the vaccination controversy. I found the debunking of the fears about H1N1 particularly interesting. Of course, the internet being as it is, you’ll find a whole encyclopedia of articles decrying the evils of inoculations. But the Wired story makes the case that the panic about inoculations is already resulting in sick kids—kids sick with diseases long thought eradicated. That’s scary, and not just for moms and dads.

Here are five things to do today.

ART & DESIGN - Doodleganza: The Drawing Extravaganza
Ezra Claytan Daniels helps you find your inner artist at the MCA’s hands-on, informal workshop.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave. 6pm. FREE!

MUSIC - Pinback + Joe Jack Talcum
The soaring emo-ish hooks of Pinback keep the San Diego band’s tunes sounding warm, even when the arrangements tilt toward the brainily angular. Support comes from Joe Jack Talcum of the Dead Milkmen, whose wobbly voiced and disarmingly tender solo work may strike a chord with Jonathan Richman devotees. Bottom Lounge, 8pm, $18, 18 and older.

FILM - Loren Cass
The ouststanding indie Loren Cass captures life at the fringes: Three young outsiders in St. Petersburg, Florida, find each other and make tenuous connections. This is solid filmmaking anchored by rich performances. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St at Randolph St (312-846-2600). El: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (rush hrs) to State/Lake; Red to Lake; Blue to Clark/Lake. Mon 2 at 7:45pm, Tue 3 at 7:45pm. $9, students $7, members $5.

SPAS & GYMS - Blueberry Moon
If there’s one thing we can always count on for fall, it’s the return of pumpkin-themed treatments at the spas. This Lincoln Park center doesn’t disappoint with its pumpkin pedicure. It’s normally $65, but is currently $45 through Nov 30. But that’s not the only special here: Book a 60-minute facial with one of the Aveda-trained aestheticians, and you’ll get $20 off (90-minute facials are $40 off) through Nov 18. And the Himalayan glow massage (a full-body treatment that uses cinnamon to increase circulation and hydration, clove to detoxify and vanilla to soothe your senses) is $65 (normally $95) through Nov 17. 2108 N Halsted St (773-529-3333, blueberrymoon.com). El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Armitage. Bus: 8, 73. Mon, Tue 11am–9pm; Wed, Thu 10am–9pm; Fri 9am–9pm; Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm.

DANCE - Film Screening: My Lunch with Anna
French dancer-filmmaker-artist Alain Buffard’s film about the legendary American choreographer Anna Halprin documents a series of lunches on sites that were used for her performances in the San Francisco area. As Buffard and Halprin dine in Washington Square, the Berkeley Art Museum and Stinson Beach, we listen in on their inspired discussion. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-280-2660, mcachicago.org). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 3, 10, 26, 66, 125, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151. 11am, 1pm; free with museum admission.