Talks & Entertainment

Beth Orton

with Heather Woods Broderick

After struggling with incorrectly diagnosed health issues for years, the singer-songwriter turned a major corner in 2014 when she was finally able to begin managing her condition with medication after the correct diagnosis. These experiences turned into the eight-track Weather Alive, the first album she’s ever self-produced in her nearly 30-year career.

Sixth & I Salons

Over five weeks, engage with a small group of your peers in meaningful, salon-style conversations that help us explore our relationship to ourselves, each other, and the moment we’re living in. Facilitated by Sixth & I’er Nick Anderson, the discussions—grounded in Jewish text—take on everything from friendship to conflict to decision-making.

Hoppy Hour

at The Brig

As a new year brews, make some new connections over drinks and snacks at The Brig, a beer garden in Navy Yard. We’ll keep the conversation on tap with ice breakers and prompts.

An Evening with Andrés Cepeda

Originally from Bogota, Colombia, the singer-songwriter and Latin GRAMMY award-winner’s career has spanned over 20 years, making him one of the most important pop artists in his hometown.

Shabbat: Exhale

At this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing. Mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen and Rabbi Aaron will be your guides for this service with music from Aaron Shneyer.

Claire Saffitz

In Conversation with Joe Yonan

In What’s For Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People, the New York Times bestselling author of Dessert Person returns with 100 recipes for all dessert people—whether you’re into flambés, soufflés, or simple loaf cakes.

Friday Night Services with Dinner

with Rabbi Nora

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Danny Villanueva blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

The War and Treaty

with Nate Bergman

The husband-and-wife duo are known for their bluesy fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll.

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

Premiere Screening

In the new Disney+ series, actor Chris Hemsworth undergoes a series of epic trials to understand how we can unlock our body’s superpowers to fight illness, perform better, and even reverse the aging process. On the day of the series premiere, attend a screening of the episode on combating stress followed by a conversation with producer Jane Root.

Patti Smith: Songs & Stories

With over 365 photographs taking you through a single year, A Book of Days is a new way to experience the National Book Award winner and Rock and Hall of Fame inductee’s expansive mind. She shares vintage photographs, previously unpublished photos from life on and off the road, and, in intimate daily notations, dispatches from her travels around the world.