Calendar

Noontime Concert Series. 12:15-1 p.m., Fulton Hall 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free. Director of Vocal Studies Patrice Michaels presents a dramatic concert of unaccompanied songs.

Gentle Yoga. 4-5 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1050 E. 59th St., 773-702-2100, free.

Lecture. “The Power of the Presidency in a Time of Political Gridlock.” 4:30-6 p.m., Institute of Politics, 5707 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-834-4671, free. President Obama’s former Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary, Chris Lu, presents.

Cello Masterclass. 7-9 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free. World renowned cellist Sebastian Bäverstam performs.

LA Rebellion “Bush Mama.” 7 p.m., Logan Center, screening room 201, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-8596, free. Featuring an appearance by director Haile Gerima. Seats can be reserved at ticketsweb.uchicago.edu/categories/film. Part of the L.A. Rebellion Film Series.

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 a monthly pass. This class is intended for children 0-4 and their caregivers or parents to get together on a regular basis to learn, play and benefit from one another’s company.

Jumu’ah Prayers. 1-1:45 p.m. and 1:45-2:45 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1050 E. 59th St, 773-702-2100. Muslim Friday prayers.

Presentation. Seminary Co-op Documentary Project. 6-7 p.m., Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-752-4381,semcoop.com. U. of C. alumni Jasmine Kwong and Megan E. Doherty present their project examining the Co-op bookstore through photography, oral and written testimony, videography, artifacts, and memorabilia.

Contempo: Tomorrow’s Music Today I. 7:30 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8068, free.

Family Program: Birds on the Quad. 8-10 a.m., Oriental Institute, 1155 East 58th St., 773-702-9507, free. Three local birders, including Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer, guest curator for the museum’s exhibit “Between Heaven & Earth: Birds in Ancient Egypt,” will guide a group in birdwatching and teach participants careful observation techniques.

Grand Opening Celebration. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-752-4381, semcoop.com. Featuring appearances by authors, a bookmaking demonstration, a keynote talk by author Aleksandar Hemon and live music. For a complete schedule, visit the bookstore’s website.

TEDxUChicago 2013 Event: Theory in Action. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St., www.tedxuchicago.com, advance tickets: $20 students, $40 general admission; at the door: $30 students, $50 general admission; preferred seating an additional $10. A independent “TED” talk, organized by the University of Chicago.

Family Story Time. 10:30 a.m., Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-0511. Pictures books and songs celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

Presentation by Chicago Sculpture International. 2-3 p.m., Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., 773-324-5520, hydeparkart.org. Sculptors from Sculptors Chicago Sculpture International speak.