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Week of February 4

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9:00 am Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Feb 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tot Lot. 9 a.m.-noon, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., info@babyphd.com, classes are $9 drop-in, $45 for a 10-session pass or $65 for [...]
10:30 am Performance. “I’m Your Puppet Productions.” @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Performance. “I’m Your Puppet Pr… @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Feb 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Performance. “I’m Your Puppet Productions.” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th St., 773-947-0600, dusablemuseum.org. A puppet show on the [...]
4:00 pm “Become a Financial Scholar with EverFi.” @ Blackstone Library
“Become a Financial Scholar with… @ Blackstone Library
Feb 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
“Become a Financial Scholar with EverFi.” 4-5 p.m., Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-0511. An introduction to EverFi’s online financial literacy resources for [...]
9:00 am Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Feb 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tot Lot. 9 a.m.-noon, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., info@babyphd.com, classes are $9 drop-in, $45 for a 10-session pass or $65 for [...]
10:30 am Musical Performance. “Never Ending.” @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Musical Performance. “Never Endi… @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Feb 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Musical Performance. “Never Ending.” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th St., 773-947-0600, dusablemuseum.org. The Spirits Masquerade and Drum Society [...]
10:30 am Preschool Story Time @ Blackstone Library
Preschool Story Time @ Blackstone Library
Feb 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m., Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-0511.
4:30 pm Tea and Pipes @ Rockefeller Chapel
Tea and Pipes @ Rockefeller Chapel
Feb 5 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tea and Pipes. 4:30-5 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S.Woodlawn Ave., 773-834-5143, free. Tea with biscuits accompanied by an organ performance.
5:30 pm Restorative Yoga @ Rockefeller Chapel
Restorative Yoga @ Rockefeller Chapel
Feb 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Restorative Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m., and 6:45-7:45 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-702-2100, free for students, $5 suggested donation for nonstudents.
6:00 pm Homeless Food Run @ Calvert House
Homeless Food Run @ Calvert House
Feb 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Homeless Food Run. 6-8 p.m., Calvert House, 5735 S. University Ave. Those attending prepare and pass out bagged meals for the city’s needy.
7:00 pm Lecture. “The Artful Universe.” @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Lecture. “The Artful Universe.” @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Feb 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lecture. “The Artful Universe.” 7-8 p.m., Logan Center, Performance Hall 074, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-2787, free. U. of C. theoretical physicist Michael S.Turner takes [...]
9:00 am Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Feb 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tot Lot. 9 a.m.-noon, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., info@babyphd.com, classes are $9 drop-in, $45 for a 10-session pass or $65 for [...]
10:30 am Play. “A Legacy for America’s Children” @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Play. “A Legacy for America’s Ch… @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Feb 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Play. “A Legacy for America’s Children". 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th St., 773-947-0600, dusablemuseum.org. A play on Martin [...]
12:15 pm Lecture. “The Game in the Machine: Copyright in the Middle Ground Between Players and Video Games.” @ University of Chicago Law School
Lecture. “The Game in the Machin… @ University of Chicago Law School
Feb 6 @ 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Lecture. “The Game in the Machine: Copyright in the Middle Ground Between Players and Video Games.” University of Chicago Law School, 773-702-9494. An introduction to [...]
5:00 pm Zen Meditation @ Rockefeller Chapel
Zen Meditation @ Rockefeller Chapel
Feb 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Zen Meditation. 5-6:30 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-702-2100, free.
6:00 pm Author Talk. “Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition.” @ Seminary Co-op Bookstore
Author Talk. “Anti-Judaism: The … @ Seminary Co-op Bookstore
Feb 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Author Talk. “Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition.” 6-7:15 p.m., Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-752-4381, semcoop.com. U. of C. history professor David Nirenberg presents.
6:30 pm Wednesday Night Family Story Time @ Blackstone Library
Wednesday Night Family Story Time @ Blackstone Library
Feb 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday Night Family Story Time. 6:30 p.m., Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-0511.
7:00 pm Lecture. “City and Hinterland in Ancient Mesopotamia.” @ Oriental Institute
Lecture. “City and Hinterland in… @ Oriental Institute
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lecture. “City and Hinterland in Ancient Mesopotamia.” 7-8 p.m., Oriental Institute, 1155 E. 58th St., 773- 702-9507, free. Professor Elizabeth Stone, of Stony Brook University, [...]
9:00 am Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Feb 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tot Lot. 9 a.m.-noon, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., info@babyphd.com, classes are $9 drop-in, $45 for a 10-session pass or $65 for [...]
10:30 am Performance. African American History Makers @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Performance. African American Hi… @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Performance. African American History Makers. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th St., 773-947-0600, dusablemuseum.org. An interactive journey through African [...]
10:30 am Toddler Time @ Blackstone Library
Toddler Time @ Blackstone Library
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m., Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-0511. Picture books, action activities and songs for children ages 0-3.
12:15 pm Noontime Concert Series @ Fulton Hall
Noontime Concert Series @ Fulton Hall
Feb 7 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Noontime Concert Series. 12:15-1 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free.
3:00 pm String Techniques Workshop @ Fulton Hall
String Techniques Workshop @ Fulton Hall
Feb 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
String Techniques Workshop. 3-5 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free. The Spektral Quartet leads a workshop for string players.
4:00 pm Gentle Yoga @ Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Gentle Yoga @ Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Feb 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Gentle Yoga. 4-5 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-702-2100, free.
4:30 pm Discussion. “Shadow of Roe: Feminist Debates on Sex and Genetic-Selective Abortion.” @ Social Science Research, Room 122
Discussion. “Shadow of Roe: Femi… @ Social Science Research, Room 122
Feb 7 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Discussion. “Shadow of Roe: Feminist Debates on Sex and Genetic-Selective Abortion.” 4:30-5:30 p.m., Social Science Research, Room 122, 1126 E. 59th St. Moderated by U. [...]
4:30 pm Film Screening. “Buddhas of Mes Aynak.” @ Swift Hall, Room 106
Film Screening. “Buddhas of Mes … @ Swift Hall, Room 106
Feb 7 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Film Screening. “Buddhas of Mes Aynak.” 4:30-7 p.m., Swift Hall, Room 106, 1025 E. 58th St., 773-702-8637.
4:30 pm Lecture. “Bronzescapes: The place of Bronze in the Making of the Medieval Public Sphere @ Cochrane-Woods Art Center
Lecture. “Bronzescapes: The plac… @ Cochrane-Woods Art Center
Feb 7 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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 [...]
4:30 pm Lecture. “The Buddhas of Mes Aynak.” @ Swift Hall, Room 106
Lecture. “The Buddhas of Mes Ayn… @ Swift Hall, Room 106
Feb 7 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Lecture. “The Buddhas of Mes Aynak.” 4:30 p.m., Swift Hall, Room 106, 1025 E. 58th St., 773-702-8637. Bernt Huffman, of the Medill School of Journalism, [...]
4:30 pm Lecture. “The Legacy of Prophecy in Early Judaism.” @ Swift Hall
Lecture. “The Legacy of Prophecy… @ Swift Hall
Feb 7 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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.
5:00 pm Cinema/Counter Media: Our Bodies Your Selves @ Cobb Lecture Hall, Room 307
Cinema/Counter Media: Our Bodies… @ Cobb Lecture Hall, Room 307
Feb 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cinema/Counter Media: Our Bodies Your Selves. 5 p.m., Cobb Lecture Hall, Room 307, 5811 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8596. Four recent works that perform gender and [...]
6:00 pm Not Just Another Pretty Face Salon @ Hyde Park Art Center
Not Just Another Pretty Face Salon @ Hyde Park Art Center
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Not Just Another Pretty Face Salon. 6-8 p.m., Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., 773-324-5520, hydeparkart.org. A presentation for those wanting to learn [...]
6:00 pm Panel Discussion. “Critical Mass: How the Higgs Boson Discovery Swept the World.” @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Panel Discussion. “Critical Mass… @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Panel Discussion. “Critical Mass: How the Higgs Boson Discovery Swept the World.” 6-8 p.m., Logan Center, Performance Hall 074, 915 E. 60th St., free. R.S.V.P. [...]
9:00 am Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Feb 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tot Lot. 9 a.m.-noon, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., info@babyphd.com, classes are $9 drop-in, $45 for a 10-session pass or $65 for [...]
7:30 pm Musical Performance @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Musical Performance @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Feb 8 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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 [...]
8:00 pm Musical Performance @ Harper Memorial Library, Cathey Learning Center
Musical Performance @ Harper Memorial Library, Cathey Learning Center
Feb 8 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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 [...]
8:00 pm The WHPK Jazz Format Team’s Third Annual Black History Month Celebration. “Our Gift to the World.” @ International House, Assembly Hall
The WHPK Jazz Format Team’s Thir… @ International House, Assembly Hall
Feb 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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 [...]
11:00 am Madhatters in Performance @ Blackstone Library
Madhatters in Performance @ Blackstone Library
Feb 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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 [...]
4:00 pm Chinese New Year Gala @ International House, Assembly Hall
Chinese New Year Gala @ International House, Assembly Hall
Feb 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chinese New Year Gala. 4 p.m., International House, Assembly Hall, 1414 E. 59th St., 773-753-2274, $5 advance tickets. To buy advance tickets, visit bit.ly/XYPLb1.
6:30 pm Opening Night Premiere of “Geoffrey and Carmen.” @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Opening Night Premiere of “Geoff… @ DuSable Museum of African American History
Feb 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Opening Night Premiere of “Geoffrey and Carmen.” 6:30 p.m., DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th St., 773-947-0600, dusablemuseum.org, $250. Moderated by former [...]
7:30 pm Jazz concert @ First Unitarian Church
Jazz concert @ First Unitarian Church
Feb 9 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
8:00 pm Musical Performance. “Land Forms.” @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Musical Performance. “Land Forms.” @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Feb 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Musical Performance. “Land Forms.” 8-9:30 p.m., Logan Center, Performance Hall 074, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-8484, free. The University Chamber Orchestra performs.
8:00 pm “Spirit/Breath/Voice.” @ Rockefeller Chapel
“Spirit/Breath/Voice.” @ Rockefeller Chapel
Feb 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
“Spirit/Breath/Voice.” 8-10 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-702-2100, $35, general seating $28, senior discount $22, student ticket $12. Tickets may be bought online [...]
11:00 am Sundays at Rockefeller @ Rockefeller Chapel
Sundays at Rockefeller @ Rockefeller Chapel
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Sundays at Rockefeller. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-702-2100, free. Communion with Rockefeller Chapel Choir and organ and carillon music.
2:00 pm Family Program “Fine Feathered Friends.” @ Oriental Institute
Family Program “Fine Feathered F… @ Oriental Institute
Feb 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Family Program. “Fine Feathered Friends.” 2-3 p.m., 773-702-9507, Oriental Institute, 1155 E. 58th St., free.
2:00 pm Lecture. “Joy of the Real: The Reception of ‘New Art’ in 1970s Chicago.” @ Swift Hall, Room 106
Lecture. “Joy of the Real: The R… @ Swift Hall, Room 106
Feb 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lecture. “Joy of the Real: The Reception of ‘New Art’ in 1970s Chicago.” 2-3 p.m., Swift Hall, Room 106, 1025 E. 58th St. Curator Anne [...]
2:00 pm “Tour with the Curators: Epic Something.” @ Hyde Park Art Center
“Tour with the Curators: Epic So… @ Hyde Park Art Center
Feb 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“Tour with the Curators: Epic Something.” 2-3 p.m., Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., 773-324-5520, hydeparkart.org, free. Exhibit co-curators, Zach Dodson, Dan Gleason, [...]
3:00 pm Musical Performance. “Folk Inspirations.” @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Musical Performance. “Folk Inspi… @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Musical Performance. “Folk Inspirations.” 3-5 p.m., Logan Center, Performance Hall 074, 915 E. 60th St., $35 general admission, $10 students. The Rembrandt Chamber Players perform.
3:00 pm Vocal Chamber Music @ Fulton Hall
Vocal Chamber Music @ Fulton Hall
Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Vocal Chamber Music. 3-4:30 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free.