Lecture. “Towards Functionality/Dysfunctionality and the Autonomy of Music in Film.” 3:30-5:30 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free. Martin Zenck, a professor of musicology at the University of Wurzberg and a visiting professor at the University of Chicago, presents, as part of the Music Department’s Visiting Committee Colloquium Series.
Where:
Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Pick Hall, room 201, 5828 S. University Ave.
Lecture. “Armenian Women and the Politics of Conversion in Early Modern Ottoman Aleppo.” 4-5:30 p.m., Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Pick Hall, room 201, 5828 S. University Ave., 773-702-8296. Elyse Semerdjian, an associate professor at Whitman College, presents.
Where:
International House, assembly hall, 1414 E. 59th St. Chicago, IL
Opera. “Die Fledermaus.” 7-9 p.m., International House, assembly hall, 1414 E. 59th St., 773-753-2274, $30 general admission, $20 students and seniors. American Chamber Opera presents Johann Strauss’ comedy.
Where:
K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation, 1100 E. Hyde Park Blvd.
Special Shabbat Service. “The Art of Prayer, Poetry and Music.” 7:30 p.m., K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation, 1100 E. Hyde Park Blvd., 773-924-1234, kamii.org. Featuring the world premiere of a commission by Chicago a capella artist director Jonathan Miller.
Where:
Stuart Hall, room 102, 5835 South Greenwood Ave
Film Screening. 7:30-9:15 p.m., Stuart Hall, room 102, 5835 South Greenwood Ave. A Central Asian Studies Society Film Night. For more information, e-mail Claire Roosien at claire.roosien@gmail.com
Where:
Harper Memorial Library, room 130, 1116 E. 59th St.
Film Screening and Discussion. 6-8 p.m., Harper Memorial Library, room 130, 1116 E. 59th St., 773-834-1987, free. Featuring the documentary, “Visa al Paraiso,” and a discussion with director Lillian Liberman and U. of C. professor Susan Gzesh.
