Talks & Entertainment

VIRTUAL: Stacey Abrams

In Conversation with Errin Haines

Abrams, who ran as the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia in 2018, offers a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower citizens, and take back our country in Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. A recognized expert on fair voting and civic engagement, Abrams chronicles how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack and offers concrete solutions and inspiration to stand up for who we are—now.

OG Lullabies

Sixth & I and DCist Present: Living Room Sessions

The DC-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is known for merging eclectic orchestrations into a new jazz.

VIRTUAL: John Dickerson

In Conversation with Susan Page

In The Hardest Job in the World, the “60 Minutes” correspondent asserts that the American presidency has become an almost impossible job. Drawing on historical research and interviews, he writes about presidents in history and contemporary times to show why we need to reevaluate how we view the presidency, how we choose our presidents, and what we expect from them once they are in office.

VIRTUAL: David Litt

In Conversation with Ilana Glazer

In Democracy in One Book or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn’t, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think, the former White House speechwriter combines first-person reporting with deep dives into history and political science to lay out a blueprint of achievable solutions for restoring a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Knyves Escobar

Sixth & I and DCist Present: Living Room Sessions

Brought up on the music of Tito Puente and Earth, Wind & Fire, the DC-based R&B artist and cellist creates music to reflect on painful situations and inspire and connect with others.

Sixth & I Virtual Bingo Night

Feeling lucky? Compete for prizes including restaurant delivery gift cards and tickets to future Sixth & I events during a virtual bingo night. Cards will be provided; no chips required.

Six Picks: Iconic Jewish Cultural Moments

With Joshua Malina and Rabbi Shira Stutman, Moderated by Hrishikesh Hirway

“The West Wing” star Joshua Malina and Rabbi Shira share their all-time Jewish cultural moments in a conversation moderated by Hrishikesh Hirway, host of the podcasts “Song Exploder” and “The West Wing Weekly.”

CANCELED: Anjali Taneja

Sixth & I and DCist Present: Living Room Sessions

The Washington, DC-based singer-songwriter seamlessly blends soulful beats with silken vocal textures fueled by an upbringing in South Asian classical music and R&B.

The North Country: Solo Set

Sixth & I and DCist Present: Living Room Sessions

As the bandleader, guitarist, and lead vocalist for DC-based experimental pop ensemble The North Country, Andrew Grossman blends polyphonic psychedelia, soulful indie-rock compositions, and classic American songwriting.

Lisa Taddeo: Women and the Future of Sex

In Conversation with Jennifer Weiner

To celebrate the paperback release of her #1 New York Times bestselling book Three Women, author and journalist Lisa Taddeo discusses the book’s impact on how we talk about female sexual desire one year later, updates on the women whose stories were featured, and how the global pandemic is impacting the sex lives of women.