Talks & Entertainment

CANCELED: Luray and Fellow Creatures

Luray and Fellow Creatures come together for an eclectic performance.

Orhan Pamuk

In Conversation with Elliot Ackerman

A Strangeness in My Mind, by the Nobel Prize winner and author of Snow and My Name Is Red, employs different perspectives from a host of beguiling characters to tell the coming of age story of an Istanbul street vendor and the love of his life.

Rabbi Kushner’s Essential Jewish Teachings

In anticipation of Rabbi Harold Kushner’s visit to Sixth & I, Rabbi Shira leads a discussion of essential Jewish teachings using traditional Jewish text and passages from his new book.

Kat Edmonson

with Milton

A stunningly sweet singer with a uniquely expressive voice, Kat Edmonson’s music has a timeless sound. The Big Picture builds upon her previous works, but offers even more of her writing and more still of Kat’s unique sound.

Ethan Hawke

In Conversation with Margaret Talbot

Rules for a Knight, a fable about a Knight’s journey and a short guide to what gives life beauty and meaning.

Running Club

Hit the streets for a run around town, followed by a meal at a local eatery.

Ted Koppel

In Conversation with Robert Siegel

In Lights Out, the longtime Nightline anchor and recipient of 42 Emmy Awards reveals the likelihood of a cyberattack on our power grid, how calamitous it could be, and the level of government preparedness to deal with such an attack.

Friend Request

For women in their 20s and 30s

Connect with other local women who sway to the tune of sisterhood at our 7th annual speed-friend-making event.

Shabbat Squared

Rabbi Aaron Miller of Washington Hebrew Congregation, Rabbi Shira, and Noah Solomon merge their respective services to create a whole new Friday night experience that combines the best of both styles, followed by dinner.

David Mayfield and Sean McConnell

Charismatic bluegrass performer and powerful songwriter David Mayfield joins forces with self-proclaimed “Lyric-driven Roots Rock with Soul” performer, Sean McConnell.