Talks & Entertainment

Marcus Samuelsson

In Conversation with Joe Yonan

In Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook At Home the award-winning celebrity chef shares 150 relaxed, multicultural dishes that he cooks for those nearest and dearest to him.

Gary Gulman

with Joe List

With a clever and highly entertaining sense of humor, the stand-up comic has performed on nearly every late night show and opened for Louis C.K. on his most recent sold-out tour.

Sixth & I Tour

Uncover the unexpected story of renewal, revitalization, and reinvention of our building that has led to what Sixth & I is today.

Dana Goldstein

In Conversation with Ezra Klein

The Teacher Wars upends the conversation about American education by bringing the lessons of history to bear on the dilemmas we confront today.

Writing Ourselves & Giving Thanks

For women in their 20s and 30s

This interactive workshop led by local artist Rachel Farbiarz explores the role of journals in our creative, spiritual and moral lives.

The Barr Brothers

with Leif Vollebekk

The folk quartet out of Montreal produces meditative and explosive folk laced with West African influences on its debut album, Sleeping Operator.

Sean Brock

In Conversation with Michele Kayal

Brock’s first cookbook, Heritage, reveals how the Wise County, Virginia native is transforming American flavors by exploring our culinary roots.

Trivia Night

In anticipation of Turkey Day, get your fill of Thanksgiving-themed trivia questions.

Dorie Greenspan

In Conversation with Sally Swift

In Baking Chez Moi: Recipes from My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere, Greenspan explores the captivating world of French desserts, bringing together an uncomplicated combination of contemporary recipes that emphasize the French knack for elegant simplicity.

W. Kamau Bell

Through his skillful dissection of social and political issues, Bell has emerged as the post-modern voice of comedy.