Enjoy songs from selected works of William Shakespeare, performed by undergraduate singers and pianists under the direction of Professor Richard Lalli. Songs will include “Who is Sylvia?” from “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” “Sigh no more, ladies” from “The Merchant of Venice,” and “Full fathom five” from “The Tempest,” among others. Free. Sudler Recital Hall, 100 Wall St. 5 p.m.
Attend a Poynter lecture by Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and a leading voice for the human rights of immigrants. Free. Rm. 114, Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall, 1 Prospect St. 5 p.m.
Listen to pianist and composer Renee Rosnes performing selections from her two most recent albums, “Written in the Rocks” and “Beloved of the Sky.” Tickets: $10-$34. Morse Recital Hall, 470 College St. 7:30 p.m.
Join Bryan Garsten, professor of political science, graduate students, and others as they conduct a “thought experiment,” imagining what would constitute a perfect city if built from scratch. Free; register in advance. Whitney Humanities Center, 53 Wall St. 11 a.m.
View a screening of Matthew Barney’s experimental film, which traces the story of a wolf hunt, intertwining the theme of the hunt with those of mythology and artistic creation. A conversation with Barney will follow the 1:30 p.m. screening. Free; space is limited. Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. 1:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Experience “an absurd, tragicomic and avant-garde send-up of the Faust myth — a postmodern riff on religion, morality, and identity in the 20th century — an opera libretto never officially given a score.” Free. Whitney Theatre, Whitney Humanities Center, 53 Wall St. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Be among the first to discover the Yale Sustainable Food Program’s art gallery on its opening day. The program will showcase food science, agriculture, and cross-cultural cuisine, as well as members of its community. Free. Jonathan Edwards College, 68 High St. 7-9 p.m.
View a 35mm print of Jafar Panahi’s film that weaves together tales of women’s daily struggles in Iran. Banned in that country, “The Circle” won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2000. Free. Whitney Humanities Center, 53 Wall St. 2 p.m.
Experience one of Shakespeare’s best-known comedies in an undergraduate production. Free; reservations required. Lighten Theater, Pauli Murray College, 130 Prospect St. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
