History comes alive
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Author David Joens will discuss his book, “From Slave to State Legislature: John W. E. Thomas, Illinois’ First African American Lawmaker” (Southern Illinois University Press), as part of the Winter Lecture Series at the Historic Pullman Center. 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 614 E. 113th St. 773-568-2441 or tallskinny.com/pullman.
More than music
The Fifth House Ensemble, a chamber music group, performs “Invoking the Muse,” which incorporates its multimedia approach. The concert will include works by Philip Glass and Astor Piazzolla. Part of the Loops and Variations at Sunday Salon series at the Chicago Cultural Center. 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 78 E. Washington St. cityofchicago.org.
It’s blooming somewhere
Forget about winter for a while by walking among the blooms at Lincoln Conservatory’s annual Spring Flower Show. The botanical stars will include the direct descendants of the azaleas that once bloomed at the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through May 11. Free. 2391 N. Stockton Drive. 312-742-7736 or chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/lincoln-park-conservatory.
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