Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St., 773-702-8068, $35 general admission, $5 students. The Keller Quartet performs Brahms, Schnittke and Beethoven.
MGMC Conference New Music Concert. 7:30-9 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free. The University of Chicago New Music Ensemble presents.
Gathering. “The Cabinet: On Narrative.” 7 p.m., Logan Center, cafe, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-2787, free. Conversations on the topic of narrative by several presenters.
Exhibit. “Work.” 6-8 p.m., Wilder House, 5811 S. Kenwood Ave., 773-702-0230. Featuring photographs by Bill Sewell.
Jumu’ah Prayers. 1-1:45 p.m. and 1:45-2:45 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1050 E. 59th St. Muslim Friday prayers.
Author Talk. “The Martian’s Daughter: A Memoir.” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-752-4381, semcoop.com. Marina von Neumann Whitman, author of a book by the same title, presents.
Lecture. “Covering the Calamity: The Financial Crisis, and How We Faced It.” 4:30-6 p.m., Institute of Politics, 5707 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-834-4671, free. Bethany McLean, contributing editor to Vanity Fair, presents.
Gentle Yoga. 4-5 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1050 E. 59th St., free.