Madhatters in Performance. 11 a.m., Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-0511. Books will be performed, including “Caps for Sale”, “The Magic Hat” and “Where the Wild Things Are”. For children 3-9 years old.
Jazz concert. 7:30 p.m., First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-324-4100. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Reception to follow.
The WHPK Jazz Format Team’s Third Annual Black History Month Celebration. “Our Gift to the World.” 8-11 p.m., International House, Assembly Hall, 1414 E. 59th St., 773-753-2274, $25 VIP tickets, $10 general admission, $8 students with ID. Buy tickets at the door or at by visiting whpk.org or e-mailing info@whpkjazz.org.
Musical Performance. 8-9:30 p.m., Harper Memorial Library, Cathey Learning Center, 1116 E. 59th Street, 773-702-8484, $10 donation requested for general admission, free for students. The University of Chicago Motet Choir performs Spanish and Latin American music.
Musical Performance. 7:30 p.m., Logan Center, Performance Hall 074, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-8068, $35 general admission, $5 students. Kristian Bezuidenhout performs Bach and more on the harpsichord.
Lecture. “Bronzescapes: The place of Bronze in the Making of the Medieval Public Sphere. 4:30-6 p.m., Cochrane-Woods Art Center, 5540 S. Greenwood Ave., 773-702-0278. The Bard Graduate Center’s Ittai Weinryb presents.
Lecture. “The Legacy of Prophecy in Early Judaism.” 4:30, Swift Hall, 1025 E. 58th St., 773-702-8200. Alex Jassen, of the University of Minnesota, presents.
Film Screening. “Buddhas of Mes Aynak.” 4:30-7 p.m., Swift Hall, Room 106, 1025 E. 58th St., 773-702-8637.