Talks & Entertainment

Kishi Bashi String Quartet

with Busman's Holiday

The indie-pop violinist and songwriter expands his majestic sound on his debut full-length album 151a.

UCB Improv Crash Course

Learn the ins and outs of improv in a “crash course” of UCB’s Improv 101 class led by a UCB Cast member.

Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company

The acclaimed comedy troupe returns for a showcase of some of the nation’s best improv.

Issa Rae

In Conversation with Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden

In The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, the YouTube sensation and one of Forbes’s “30 Under 30”—whose web show has attracted over 20 million views—explores what’s it like to be awkward in a world that equates black with cool and appeals to anyone who has ever felt they were on the outside looking in.

Al Di Meola

A pioneer of blending world music and jazz, the Italian guitarist performs songs from his 30 years as a prolific composer and respected artist.

Humor Me: The Betches of Comedy

The compassionate authoritarians behind the snark-filled Betches Love This blog present a stand-up showcase on our Downstairs stage featuring comics who embody the essence of Betch culture.

Intro to Israeli Dancing

Learn easy and fun Israeli dances, similar to the Macarena or Electric Slide.

Michio Kaku

Part of Sixth & I's Genius Festival

The theoretical physicist tackles the most complex object in the known universe, the human brain, on the occasion of the paperback release of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Future of the Mind.

CANCELED – Creative Matters

Part of Sixth & I's Genius Festival

Community affairs leader Bill Drayton, choreographer and dancer Liz Lerman, and public health expert John Rich – three MacArthur “genius grant” recipients – discuss their pioneering work and the power of creativity.

Rob Delaney

The stand-up comedian has grown a steady following largely through his wildly popular Twitter account, being named “Funniest Person on Twitter” at The Comedy Awards hosted by Comedy Central in 2012.