-Michael Nylan, History professor at the University of California, Berkeley, will present the annual Ridington Lecture, “Beliefs about Seeing: Optics and Theories about Misperception in Early China,” at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 in McDaniel Lounge. For more information, call 410-857-2294.

-The McDaniel College Department of Music presents a piano recital by the students of Music lecturer David Kreider at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Levine Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

-McDaniel College Theatre presents “Lobby Hero” at 8 p.m. Feb. 28-March 3 in WMC Alumni Hall’s Dorothy Elderdice Studio Theatre. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. For more information, call (410) 857-2448.

McDaniel College, a private four-year college of the liberal arts and sciences, was founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College. Students pursue more than 60 programs of study, including dual majors and student-designed majors.  The 1,600 undergraduates and 1,600 part-time graduate students receive personal attention and take advantage of leadership opportunities in the close-knit community, where the average class size is 17 and professors are dedicated mentors.  The 160-acre campus is located in Westminster, Md., 30 miles northwest of Baltimore and 56 miles north of Washington, D.C.