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Sunday, November 1

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

11 AM

"They Lived Not Only in Ages Past ..." @ 11:15 AMTrinity Church, Copley Square, Back Baytalk community
20s & 30s Bible Study @ 11:15 AMTrinity Church, Copley Square, Back Baycommunity talk social

12 PM

Sowing Opportunities in Guatemala @ 12:30 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community

1 PM

41st Annual Meeting @ 1 PMAmesbury Carriage Museum, Amesbury$60-$70community talk
Club: Film Scoring Network Film Festival—Day Two @ 1 PMBoston Conservatory at Berklee, Fenwayfreefilm music festival talk free
ControlAI Boston Meeting @ 1:05 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertowntalk science community

2 PM

Performing Memory & Shaping Transformation @ 2 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk art

7 PM

Faith & Life Group: Remembering and Reckoning with Slavery and Land Theft in First Church’s History @ 7 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community
National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour @ 7 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk

Monday, November 2

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

9 AM

CSCI 2952Y Guest Lecture: Dr. Minghao Guo (MIT) "Building Scientific World Simulators at Scale" @ 9 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Hope and Optimism: Scientific and Jewish Perspectives @ 9 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Monday Mornings: The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby with Michael Blanding @ 9:30 AMBeverly Public Library, Beverlytalk books

12 PM

"Human Life is Sacred, Art is not": a Conversation with Samar Haddad King @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk art
C&E Lunch Bunch: Noah Brigham & Lexie Farnell @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Combinatorics Seminar Presents Kyle Binder (LSU) @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Critical AI Learning Community: Casual Conversations @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science social
MSE PhD Final Defense: Haoxiang Yu @ 12 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk science
Faculty Speaker Series with Associate Professor Eric Williams @ 12:30 PMFitchburg State University events, Fitchburgtalk

1 PM

Shape Brown's AI Future: GAITL Faculty Session @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Astronomy on Tap Nijmegen | Launch @ 1:30 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science

2 PM

CET Information Session: Film Production in Prague and Language Study in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taiwan @ 2 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

3 PM

Drop-in Q&A with CET Academic Programs @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
TEEN Hot Takes @ 3 PMThomas Crane Public Library, Quincy Centertalk social

4 PM

Global Health Politics Workshop: Amy Zhou (Barnard) @ 4 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk books
Joint Materials/Solid Mechanics Seminar: Kejie Zhao, Purdue @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
SGOCE: MEd Pedagogy and Learning Info Session @ 4 PMFitchburg State University events, Fitchburgtalk
Grafting (joint with Harvard Interntional Seminar) @ 4:35 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk

5 PM

Duygu Aytaç: No Horn and No Tails - Reception & Talk with Historian Ayfer Karakaya-Stump @ 5 PMMassArt, Fenwayart talk
How to Be a Good Neighbor: Getting Comfortable Engaging with Homeless* Community Members @ 5:30 PMSomerville Public Library, Somerville (Central, East, West branches)talk community

6 PM

Filipino Americans in Fiction @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books exhibits
Leveling the Playing Field: A Conversation between Gaming and Disability @ 6 PMBrown University, Providenceweeklytalk games
Munderground: Fr. Antoninus Samy, O.P. (Providence College) - Economics and Catholic Social Teaching @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
OMPH Expert Talk | Jeffrey Marr, PhD | Medicare Advantage: Research and Policy @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
🗣️ Real Talk: Family💬 @ 6 PMWaltham Public Library, Walthamtalk social

7 PM

Astronomy on Tap Charlottesville: Galaxy Ghosts & Ghouls @ 7 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk games
Faith & Life Group: Former Catholics in a UCC Church @ 7 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community
Giving Wisely: Protecting Your Legacy and Supporting What You Love @ 7 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtontalk
VIRTUAL Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Disorders @ 7 PMHaverhill Public Library, Haverhilltalk
Virtual - Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses "The First Lady of World War II" @ 7 PMActon Memorial Library, Actontalk books
[PTO Parent Education Presents]The Art of Boredom for Kids @ 7 PMWeston Public Library, Westontalk
Menopunks Live! @ 7:30 PMThe Rockwell, Davis Squarecomedy music talk

Tuesday, November 3

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

12 PM

Thinking Like a Lawyer in the AI Era, with Ropes & Gray @ 12 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science

1 PM

Local Global Discussion Group: Record-breaking South Pole Explorer @ 1:15 PMWeston Public Library, Westontalk science
AI Ethics Lab: John Basl @ 1:30 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk science

2 PM

Author Talk: Asha Frost (VIRTUAL) @ 2 PMBedford Free Public Library, Bedfordtalk books
November Asian Tea Party - How Are Parks and Open Spaces Planned? @ 2 PMCity of Boston, variestalk community
VIRTUAL - Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost @ 2 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtontalk

3 PM

Center for Fluid Mechanics Seminar: Arun Shukla, URI @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

4 PM

NECC Info session @ 4 PMHaverhill Public Library, Haverhilltalk
Real Estate Colloquium featuring Darin Davidson and interviewed by Ryan Sfreddo @ 4:30 PMBoston College, Newtontalk

5 PM

Getting Credit for Net Zero Carbon Insulation in MA Stretch Code @ 5:30 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk science

6 PM

Urinary Incontinence: Woman-to-Woman Conversation @ 6 PMCommunity Libraries of Providence, Providencetalk
Kids and AI: Panel Discussion - With John Wetzel @ 6:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk science

7 PM

"Dressed Wholly in the Manufactures of this Country": Fashion and Politics in Revolutionary-Era New England @ 7 PMExeter Historical Society, Exeter NHtalk
Astronomy on Tap in the Triangle: Journey through the Universe @ 7 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science
Astronomy on Tap in the Triangle: Tuning into the Cosmic Symphony @ 7 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science food drink
Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution (VIRTUAL) @ 7 PMNewburyport Public Library, Newburyporttalk
Novels at Night - "Partita" @ 7 PMWeston Public Library, Westonbooks talk social
SomerWrites: Sarah C. Beckmann @ 7 PMSomerville Arts Council, Somerville (citywide)books talk
Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Josephine Halvorson @ 7 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk art
Women's Health & Wellness Series: Eating for Energy, Metabolic Health & Healthy Aging After 40 @ 7 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtontalk
Astronomy on Tap Montreal - Aliens & Black Holes: Mysteries of the Universe @ 7:30 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk

Wednesday, November 4

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

7 AM

Women's and Men's Bible Studies on Zoom @ 7:30 AMTrinity Church, Copley Square, Back Baycommunity talk

9 AM

Engineering Technology Guest Speaker Series: Luis-Miguel Correa, RA @ 9:30 AMFitchburg State University events, Fitchburgtalk

11 AM

DPHB November Academic Grand Rounds @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Ethan Ilzetzki - Bernard Fain Lecture Series Macroeconomics @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk

12 PM

AIANH COTE Webinar - Place Matters: Rethinking Sustainability through a Rural Lens @ 12 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk
China Chat — Dragon in the Americas: China's Power, Presence, and Regional Influence @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
Cup and Chaucer, an NFPL Poetry Discussion Group @ 12 PMNeedham Free Public Library, Needhambooks talk
Fall 2026 Fine Arts Lecture Series | Michael Zachary @ 12 PMMassArt, Fenwaytalk art
Inner Zone: The Untold Violence of Retribution in Besieged Sarajevo—A Book Talk by Jelena Diab Golubović @ 12 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmorebooks talk
MCBGP Seminar Series: Ted Wilson, PhD @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Planetary Lunch Bunch: Brianna Fernandez @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
SROT: Read, Think, Talk: Reinvigorating the Fundamentals of the Liberal Arts featuring Jenna Tonn on "Human-Centered Engineering and the Liberal Arts" @ 12 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science
Sysread Talk: Automatic Memory Safety Verification for Performance-Oriented Assembly @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
WiD Firms Roundtable - Sharing Practices for Womxn in Design Groups: Part 4 @ 12 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk
Anthropology Department Talk - Anxious Homes: Inflexible Demand and China’s Housing Market @ 12:20 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk
Gallery Talk: Picturing Taste, Style, and Space in 1950s American Suburbia @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art
Philosophy Seminar Series - Rose Levi @ 12:30 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk

1 PM

2 PM

Book Club: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer @ 2 PMMount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge / Watertown linebooks talk

3 PM

Finding Purpose Through Grief with Author Tara Bane @ 3 PMAbbot Public Library, Marbleheadtalk books
Professional Liability Insurance Explained @ 3 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk

4 PM

BE+ Green Building Showcase @ 4 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk science
Community-Engaged Climate Research: Building & Sustaining Partnerships @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science community
Daniel Greenwald - Bernard Fain Lecture Series Macroeconomics @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
From the Hiring Table: Insights from the Public Sector (Brown x URI) @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Physics Colloquium: David Kaiser, MIT @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science
Research on Tap: Digital Currencies, Blockchain Technologies, and Economic Opportunity @ 4 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk science
The Wonder of Nature Exhibit Reception @ 4 PMMassabesic Center, Auburn NHart talk exhibits
Virtual Author Talk — Laura Rader @ 4 PMBrockton Public Library, Brocktontalk books

5 PM

Breaking Barriers: Creativity, Identity, and Social Change Panel @ 5 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk music
Common Ground with Yutian Li @ 5 PMBoston College, Newtontalk community
Indigenous Ink @ 5 PMSalem State University, Salemtalk
The Trial of Socrates: A Discussion Group @ 5:15 PMRockport Public Library, Rockportbooks talk
MakeTANK - Pen Plotting: Procedural Craft @ 5:30 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk art science
Stephen Kinzer — Boiling Point: How America Brought War to Ukraine @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
The Trial of Lizzie Borden: Whacks and Hacks with Dennis Curran @ 5:30 PMMedfield Public Library, Medfieldtalk

6 PM

Artist Talk: Enzo Camacho and Ami Lien @ 6 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art
Funny Stuff: How Comedy Shaped American History with Ryan Lintelman @ 6 PMJohn Brown House Museum, Providencetalk books
Harvard Book Store Welcomes Joanne Chang @ 6 PMBrattle Theatre, Harvard Squarebooks talk
Maia Chao '13 Artist Talk @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk art
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2026 Q and A Webinar @ 6 PMCity of Boston, variesfreetalk free
The ICC, ICJ and Allegations of Crimes of War Committed by Hamas and Israel @ 6 PMSalem State University, Salemtalk
Access to Care: A Disability Community Panel @ 6:30 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertowntalk community
Art History for Travelers: Italy @ 6:30 PMHingham Public Library, Hinghamthree-part lecture seriesart talk
Calling All Weavers, Coopers, Vampers, and Wheelwrights (VIRTUAL) @ 6:30 PMNewburyport Public Library, Newburyporttalk
How to Maximize Your Social Security @ 6:30 PMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danverstalk
How to Support Your Child as They Learn to Read @ 6:30 PMNeedham Free Public Library, Needhamtalk

7 PM

Academics at Walnut Hill: Virtual Info Session @ 7 PMWalnut Hill School for the Arts, Naticktalk
Bats in the City! @ 7 PMMalden Public Library, Maldenscience talk family friendly
Kate Crawford | Costs of Scale: Mapping the Challenges of AI @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science
Kate Crawford: Atlas of AI @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science
Marblehead 250: Revolutionary Reward – General John Glover and his Farm House in his Retirement @ 7 PMAbbot Public Library, Marbleheadtalk
Patriots, Loyalists, and Revolutionary Plymouth @ 7 PMPlimoth Patuxet Museums, PlymouthfreeRevolutionary Plymouth lecture seriestalk free
Saltmarsh Restoration in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary with the Seacoast Chapter @ 7 PMMassabesic Center, Auburn NHtalk science
True Crime Author Talk: Murder in Salem with Rob Fitzgibbon @ 7 PMFramingham Public Library, Framinghamtalk books
Best Friends Podcast @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk
Duff Goldman Presents: The Tao of Duff @ 7:30 PMCrystal Ballroom, Davis Squareall agestalk

Thursday, November 5

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

10 AM

Early Mod Working Group • Noémie Ndiaye (University of Chicago) @ 10 AMBrown University, Providencetalk
Metrics that Mislead: How Accountability Policy Undermines School Community @ 10:30 AMBoston College, Newtontalk

11 AM

A Taste of Poetry @ 11 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)books talk
Community Catch-up @ 11 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)community social talk
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Building a Design Commons: Design Studies at BC @ 11 AMBoston College, Newtontalk

12 PM

2026 Fall Seminar Series - Megan L. Stanifer, Ph.D. @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Brown Center for Theoretical Physics & Innovation Seminar Series featuring Marcell Howard, Brown @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
DEEPS Science Communications Reading Group @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Digital Humanities Salon: Experiments in Digital Humanities and AI @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Equity in a Warming World @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Holes in the Safety Net: Why We Fail Children and How to Fix It @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
Rebecca Lemov, "A New History of the Concord Prison Experiment: Psychedelics, Trauma, and Reformation" @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
SPH Postdoc Research Roundtable @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
TBA @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Seamen and Sex in Salem: The Puritans and Queer Desire @ 12:15 PMMassArt, Fenwaytalk
The 2026 Mid-Terms: Results and Impacts @ 12:15 PMSalem State University, Salemtalk
Artful Conversations: John Sloan’s "Scavenger Rocks" @ 12:30 PMCape Ann Museum, Gloucesterart talk
Liberty at Lunchtime: Virginia Museum of History & Culture @ 12:30 PMJohn Brown House Museum, Providencetalk

1 PM

Center for the Fundamental Physics of the Universe Seminar Series featuring Nicole Hartman, MIT @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Wills, Trust, and Taxes @ 1 PMNeedham Free Public Library, Needhamtalk

2 PM

Projects for Peace: Information Session @ 2 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

3 PM

Brown 2026 Reads at the JCB: Marion Orr @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencebooks talk
Persia to Iran: History, Politics and Visual Culture of a Civilization in the Headlines @ 3 PMHarvard Museum of Natural History / Geological Lecture Hall, Harvard Squareart talk
The Novel in the Age of AI (Day 1) @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books science

4 PM

DEEPS Colloquium with Geoffrey Abers @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Eun Mee Kim, MA '83, PhD '87— South Korea's Journey from a Poverty-Stricken Aid Recipient to Development Aid Donor in Fifty Years @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Justus Bamert - Bernard Fain Lecture Series Applied Microeconomics @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Peter-Michael Huber: Are Our Democracies Resilient Enough? @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
SGOCE: Applied Behavior Analysis Info Session @ 4 PMFitchburg State University events, Fitchburgtalk
The Tony & Pat Houghton Condensed Seminar Series featuring Ilija Dukovski @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
The Unequal Terms of Support: Race, Class, and Opportunity in College with Sherelle Ferguson @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
after school — A Conversation on Public Education, Architecture, and Collective Learning @ 4 PMMassArt, Fenwaytalk books
Antiquarian Recipes: The Qing Reconstruction of Medieval Therapeutics @ 4:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Book talk: "Just Language: Traumatic Names and Linguistic Resistance from Walter Benjamin to May Ayim" w/2017 Brown PhD alumnus Dennis Johannssen @ 4:30 PMBrown University, Providencebooks talk
Founding Mothers: Re-visioning the Origins of US Democracy @ 4:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

5 PM

LCC: Cancer Therapeutics Seminar - Dr. Vikas Srivastava @ 5 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Searching for Archaeological Evidence: Afro-descendants in the Pre-1700 Caribbean @ 5 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Ask a Conservator @ 5:30 PMMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston, Fenwaytalk art
Kate Franklin (Tufts University) | Sweet Air of the Grave: Hripsime, Holy Matter, and Archaeology in Armenia @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

6 PM

Astronomy on Tap Bloomington @ 6 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk
Astronomy on Tap Davis November 2026 @ 6 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk
Middlesex County Sherrif's Office Presentation: Leading the Way in Modern Corrections @ 6 PMConcord Free Public Library, Concordtalk community
Robert Hazen & Mike Wong: Time’s Second Arrow @ 6 PMSymphony Hall, Fenway / Symphony, Bostontalk
"Financial Peace of Mind: Managing Wealth in Retirement" A Free Presentation by CFA Society Boston @ 6:30 PMLynn Public Library, Lynntalk
Artist Talk- Alison Croney Moses @ 6:30 PMArtisans Asylum, Allstontalk art exhibits
Henry Horenstein | A Life in Film @ 6:30 PMGriffin Museum of Photography, Winchesterart talk
Literacy Night for Caregivers! - (For Grades K-2) @ 6:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk
SCI LET Career Panel - (Teens) @ 6:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk

7 PM

Astronomy on Tap - Orlando Event #36: Red Planet Ice and the Asteroids Beyond @ 7 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk
Author Talk with Todd Deinstadt @ 7 PMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danverstalk books
Bats in the City! @ 7 PMMalden Public Library, Maldentalk science family friendly seasonal
Cinematheque: An Evening with Sara Robin and Yahna Harris @ 7 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmorefilm talk
Citizen Printer with Amos Paul Kennedy Jr in Conversation with Kelly Walters @ 7 PMAmerican Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk art
Lifelong Learning Lecture: The 2026 Midterm Elections: What Happened (and Why)? @ 7 PMFramingham Public Library, Framinghamtalk
Meet the Author: Weina Dai Randel in conversation with Karen Kirsten @ 7 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtonbooks talk
Panel Discussion on Photographic Practices from Common Ground @ 7 PMSomerville Museum, Somervilletalk art
Pine Hawk - Ceremonial Landscapes and the Algonquian Calendar @ 7 PMActon Memorial Library, Actontalk
Planning for Medicare @ 7 PMMorse Institute Library, Naticktalk
Virtual Author Talk: Secrets, Lies, and Unforgettable Twists: A Conversation with E. Lockhart @ 7 PMMorse Institute Library, Natickbooks talk
Wildness and Henry David Thoreau @ 7 PMConcord Museum, Concordtalk books

8 PM

Pints & Plasmas: A Stellar Brew @ 8 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk games social

9 PM

Astronomy on Tap Davis November 2026 @ 9 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science family friendly late night

Friday, November 6

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

7 AM

2026 Rhode Island Stroke Symposium @ 7:30 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science

9 AM

The Novel in the Age of AI (Day 2) @ 9:30 AMBrown University, Providencetalk books science

10 AM

Book Shop Volunteers Coffee and Session with Deb Fidrocki on Researching higher value books @ 10 AMMilton Public Library, Miltonsocial talk books

11 AM

Hallmarks of Cancer seminar - Dr. Frank McCormick @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Special Joint Engineering and AI Seminar: Jae-Hoon Sul, Regeneron Genetics Center @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science

12 PM

CAAS Rounds | Jordan Braciszewski, Ph.D. | Implementing Technology-Based Suicide Safety Planning in Pediatric Primary Care @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Creative Chats! November 2026 @ 12 PMMosesian Center for the Arts, Watertowntalk social
Crisis and Creativity: Practices of Freedom in Constraint in Contemporary Iranian Cinema @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
Lunch Talk with photographer João Pina | Tarrafal: Photographic Memories from a Concentration Camp @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk art
Pandemic Center Webinar on Measles: Why It's Not Stopping @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Real Talk: Graduate Student Life in Boston @ 12 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk
Roundtable on Postcolonial Archives and the Practice of Democracy @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

2 PM

First/Hand Fridays: Suit Up! Textiles in 20th-Century American Memory @ 2 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

3 PM

Chemistry Colloquium • Elizabeth Boon • Stony Brook University @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Christopher F. Kim | "Marriage is the Stairway to Disaster or Fortune": Marital Statecraft and the Decline of the Early Chinese Aristocracy @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
PDE Seminar Presents Massimiliano Berti (SISSA) @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Physics Colloquium featuring Paris Sphicas, CERN and National & Kapodistrian University of Athens @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
War and the Economy: Perspectives from the Holy Roman Empire @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

4 PM

Lecture: 'Philosophy and Contemplative Practice: Provocations from Zen and the Kyoto School.' @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

5 PM

Bagel Break with Milena Pagan `11 @ 5 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk food drink community
Captain John Manley: Patriot, Privateer, and America's Forgotten First Hero @ 5:30 PMCustom House Maritime Museum, Newburyporttalk books
EX LIBRIS: Hidden Creatures @ 5:30 PMProvidence Athenaeum, Providencetalk science

6 PM

Evan Mirapaul | In Concert: Photography and the Violin @ 6:30 PMGriffin Museum of Photography, Winchestertalk art

7 PM

Bhagavad Gita Thematic Lecture Series @ 7 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk community
Joanne Freeman on the Revolutionary Era @ 7 PMConcord Museum, Concordtalk

10 PM

Post-Show Talkback | A Streetcar Named Desire @ 10 PMVarious Boston venues, Bostontalk theater late night

Saturday, November 7

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

8 AM

Burial Hill History Tour Series – The Old Colony Club and Revolutionary Plymouth @ 8 AMPilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouthfreetour talk free

9 AM

Youth Climate Conference @ 9:15 AMRoger Williams Park Zoo, Providencescience community talk pop up

11 AM

A2 Public Tour @ 11 AMArtisans Asylum, Allstonweekly on Saturdaytour talk
East Acton Village History Talk with Amy Cole @ 11 AMActon Memorial Library, Actontalk

12 PM

Book Talk: A Natural History of the Spirits with Jori Lewis @ 12 PMRoyall House and Slave Quarters, Medfordbooks talk
Whose Landscape: The Alps Between Nation and Planet (Off-Site) @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk tour art

1 PM

Meeting of the Northeast Chapter of the Lute Society of America @ 1 PMWeston Public Library, Westonmusic talk social

2 PM

An Experiment in Birding @ 2 PMMassabesic Center, Auburn NHtalk science
History Tidbits - What is it? @ 2 PMMuseum of Worcester, Worcester$10monthlytalk
Pursuit of Discovery: An Afternoon with Marie Curie and Lise Meitner - Digital Theater & Science Talks @ 2 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretheater science talk
Skating in Natick @ 2 PMNatick Historical Society, Natickfreecommunity talk free

3 PM

Community Circle *COMMUNITY MEETING — NOT A LIBRARY PROGRAM @ 3:15 PMActon Memorial Library, Actoncommunity talk

6 PM

Sunday, November 8

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

10 AM

Adult Formation: Stewardship 2027 @ 10 AMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squarecommunity talk

12 PM

Beloved Community Field Trip: Decolonizing Museums at the Peabody @ 12:30 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretour community talk exhibits

1 PM

Trees for Watertown Annual Meeting @ 1:30 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertowncommunity talk

2 PM

Spotlight Talks | Darin Murphy & Laura McDonald @ 2 PMAidekman Arts Center and SMFA, Medford / Fenwaytalk art
Spotlight Talks | Dina Deitsch & Darin Murphy @ 2 PMAidekman Arts Center and SMFA, Medford / Fenwaytalk art

7 PM

Faith & Life Group: Remembering and Reckoning with Slavery and Land Theft in First Church’s History @ 7 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community

Monday, November 9

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

9 AM

Monday Mornings: Block by Block TWO! The Stories Behind Beverly's Streets with Abby Battis @ 9:30 AMBeverly Public Library, Beverlytalk exhibits

11 AM

Winter Preparedness with Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Sara Schaffer @ 11 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)talk community seasonal

12 PM

Access Committee - Jett's Place: A Universal Design Case Study in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy @ 12 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk
C&E Lunch Bunch: Wenrui Jiang @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Ed Osborn // Music Now Talk @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk music
Military Coordination & Cooperation @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Statistics Seminar Series: David Benkeser, Ph.D. @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
We Go Together: Security Collaboration Across Services, Agencies, and Nations @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Ajay Skaria, "Neighborism and Democracy: Some Epistemic Questions" @ 12:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

1 PM

Road Scholar Online Lecture - Florida's Gentle Giants: Protecting Manatees Above & Below @ 1 PMMorse Institute Library, Naticktalk

2 PM

Astronomy on Tap Groningen | November Edition @ 2:15 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk

3 PM

Brown 2026 Reads at the JCB: Karin Wulf @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencebooks talk
The Indigenous Collections Care (ICC) Guide: Transform Stewardship at Your Institution @ 3 PMRobert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andovertalk

4 PM

Brown Center for Theoretical Physics & Innovation presents P.J.E. Peebles, Nobel Laureate, "The Physicist's Way" @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science books
Introduction to Medicare and Plan Finder @ 4 PMMedford Public Library, Medfordtalk
Champions of Olympia - A journey into ancient history for curious kids! @ 4:30 PMWeston Public Library, Westontalk family friendly

5 PM

2026 Dana M. Dourdeville Lecture on Engineering in Service to Society @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
AI & Misinformation @ 5:30 PMProvidence Public Library, Providencetalk science
Nepal on a Changing Planet: Glacial Collapse, Extreme Weather, and Climate Injustice @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

6 PM

13 Moons & 12,000 Years: Wampanoag History Past & Present @ 6 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)talk
Film-Thinking • Claire Denis, "High Life" @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencefilm talk exhibits
Local Author: Kwan Kew Lai @ 6 PMBelmont Public Library, Belmontbooks talk
Nathanael Greene, Rhode Island, and the Race to the Dan with Andrew Waters @ 6 PMJohn Brown House Museum, Providencetalk
Reel Talk Film Discussion Club @ 6 PMAmes Free Library, Eastonfilm talk social
Great Decisions Group Discussion - @ 6:30 PMActon Memorial Library, Actontalk social

8 PM

Astronomy on Tap Groningen | November Edition @ 8:15 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk social

Tuesday, November 10

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

9 AM

Historic Plaster Conservation, Restoration and Preservation @ 9 AMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk

11 AM

ECE Colloquium: Alessandro Foi @ 11 AMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk science

12 PM

Advance RI-CTR Implementation Science Seminar Series: Lorella Palazzo, PhD @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
EEOB-Tuesday Seminar @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Geophysics Lunch Bunch: Olivier Bernard @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Searching the Genetic Bases of Human Brain Evolution @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk science free
Gallery Talk: Taking the Stage—Ancient Greek Performers and Their Masks @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

1 PM

Thesis Proposal: Zekun Li ("Interactive Content Creation through Unified Control, Architectural Specialization, and Persistent Memory") @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

2 PM

Astronomy on Tap, Prague (October 2026) @ 2 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science
Author Talk: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith (VIRTUAL) @ 2 PMBedford Free Public Library, Bedfordtalk books science
VIRTUAL - A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weiner @ 2 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtontalk books science
Virtual Author Talk: A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and @ 2 PMMorse Institute Library, Naticktalk books science

3 PM

4 PM

5 PM

The First-Person Novel: Between Formal Realism and Moral Realism • Esther Yu (Stanford University) @ 5 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
What Happens Next? Unpacking the Midterm Elections @ 5 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Lecture by Lucas Hollister @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books

6 PM

47th Annual Church Lecture - Caroline Winterer @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
A Walking Life: Reflections on Sauntering, Memory, and Grace with Jay Vogt @ 6 PMConcord Free Public Library, Concordbooks talk
Brookline.News Public Meeting @ 6 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)community talk
Nathanael Greene, Rhode Island, and the Race to the Dan with Andrew Waters @ 6 PMJohn Brown House Museum, Providencetalk
Voices in Contemporary Art Talk with Lucy Kim @ 6 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk art
Master of Arts in Teaching | How to Create a Strong Application @ 6:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Save the Date: 🚀 Toolbox Tuesday @ 6:30 PMBrown University, Providenceworkshop talk
VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Book Recs - with Bestselling Author Jane Healey @ 6:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburnbooks talk

7 PM

Francisco Miranda - Miranda Orchids ~ Program TBD @ 7 PMMassachusetts Orchid Society (various), Boston area, variousmonthly on the second Tuesdaytalk
Francisco Miranda of Miranda Orchids ~ Brazilian Orchids Habitats - The Amazon @ 7 PMMassachusetts Orchid Society (various), Boston area, variousmonthly on the second Tuesdaytalk science
Gallery Talk with Elizabeth Rudy, Curator of Prints, Harvard Art Museums @ 7 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk art exhibits
Pine Hawk - The Algonquin Atlantic @ 7 PMActon Memorial Library, Actontalk
Putting the 'Community' in Community Farms @ 7 PMNewton Community Farm, Newtontalk community
Researching Your Vintage or Historic Home @ 7 PMMilton Public Library, Miltontalk
Sandy Bay Historical Society Program @ 7 PMRockport Public Library, Rockporttalk
The Park Street Corporation Speaker Series Presents Rita Charon @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science books

Wednesday, November 11

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

8 AM

Small Team, Smart Strategy: Marketing, Business Development & Communications For Smaller Firms @ 8 AMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk

11 AM

AMPH for Clinicians Information Session @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk
Child & Adolescent November Grand Rounds @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science

12 PM

"Resisting Anti-Judaism: Practices of Christian Solidarity" — A Conversation with Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Philip A. Cunningham, and Peter Ochs (VIRTUAL) @ 12 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
Lessons from the Frontlines of Global Health Security: A Conversation with John Nkengasong @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
MCBGP Seminar Series: Jef Boeke, PhD @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Planetary Lunch Bunch: Yongsong Huang @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Public Humanities Talk | Dr. Melaine Ferdinand-King @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
SENIA PASETA (UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD), "THE IRISH PROBLEM AND THE BRITISH SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT, C. 1910-1918" @ 12 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
Shape Brown's AI Future: GAITL Faculty Session @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Will AI Take My Job? What Leaders Should Do Before AI Redesigns the Org Chart @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
ArtCut 26: The Catholic Universities Art Triennial, Exercises in Empathy: Accompaniment @ 12:15 PMBoston College, Newtonart talk tour exhibits
Business Law Society x Dechert How to Position Yourself for Success During 1L Recruiting Season @ 12:15 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
Philosophy Seminar Series - Zhiwei Min @ 12:30 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk

1 PM

Astronomy on Tap Bristol: Celtic Mythology and Exoplanet Clouds @ 1 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science
Early Adversity and the Developing Brain: Insights From EEG Research @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

2 PM

2026 Fall Seminar Series - Sanghyun Lee Ph.D. @ 2 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Author Talk: Paul Vigna (VIRTUAL) @ 2 PMBedford Free Public Library, Bedfordtalk books
Virtual Author Talk: How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul V @ 2 PMMorse Institute Library, Naticktalk books

3 PM

Open Class | Water, a Reliquary of Submerged Narratives: A Conversation with Adriana Lisboa @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books

4 PM

Adam Berinsky — Why We Accept Misinformation and How to Fight It: Thinking About Interventions @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Christopher Clayton - Bernard Fain Lecture Series Macroeconomics @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Now We Are Here: Family Migration, Children's Education, and Dreams for a Better Life @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
Oliver Franklin: Building an Afro-American Book Collection to Maintain Sanity in Late 20th Century America @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
Physics Colloquium: Paul Stevenson, Northeastern University @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science

6 PM

Global Health 3.0: Where Do We Go From Here? A Talk With Dr. Joia Mukherjee @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Lectures on Tap @ 6:30 PMDemocracy Brewing, Downtown Crossingtalk

7 PM

Mill Talk: A Paper Nation: America’s First Information Revolution @ 7 PMCharles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, WalthamfreeMill Talks lecture seriestalk books free

Thursday, November 12

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

all day

Design Summit: Architecture in PublicsBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk art

10 AM

Directors’ Talk: Uli Lorimer @ 10 AMGarden in the Woods, Framinghamtalk

11 AM

CGHCR Brown Bag: Daeho Kim, Ph.D. @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk
History Book Club @ 11 AMBacon Free Library, Natickbooks talk social
I-BEAM BME Seminar: Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad, University of Washington @ 11 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science
AI and Climate Change: Modeling the Future with En-ROADS / Sustainability Lunch Series @ 11:45 AMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk science

12 PM

2026 Fall Seminar Series - Lalit Beura, Ph.D. @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Advance RI-CTR-N Clinical and Translational Research Seminar Series: Martin Taylor, MD, PhD and Jared Saletin, PhD @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Brown Bag Series in Archaeology | Raghda (Didi) El-Behaedi @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Brown Center for Theoretical Physics & Innovation Seminar Series featuring Cara Giovanetti, UC Berkeley/LBL @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series with Enrique Schisterman, PhD @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
MPH Information Session @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Q&I Practice to Research Forum: Behavioral Health in Nursing Homes: Addressing Gaps in Access and Care @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
TBA @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
i-BSHS Seminar Series (Dr. Francesca Scazzina Ph.D) @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Artful Conversations: John Sloan’s Scavenger Rocks @ 12:30 PMCape Ann Museum, Gloucesterart talk

1 PM

55+ Italian Lunch and Learn @ 1 PMMedford Public Library, Medfordtalk food drink
Astronomy on Tap Paris – Observing the highest energy light in the Universe @ 1 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science
MFA: Film/Video Information Session @ 1 PMMassArt, Fenwaytalk

2 PM

Nonfiction Book Group: Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash @ 2 PMWeston Public Library, Westonbooks talk social
Virtual Author Talk — Joseph Lee @ 2 PMBrockton Public Library, Brocktontalk books
Open Class | A Conversation with Brazilian Author Adriana Lisboa @ 2:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books

4 PM

2026 Clapp Lecture • Karen Wooley • Texas A & M @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Abundance at Scale with Derek Thompson @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk books
Brown FM Primary Care Innovation Series: "Community Members Should Get a Say In Who Their Doctors Are": Learnings from 4 years of patient involvement in family medicine residency selection @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Chemistry Colloquium• Karen Wooley • Texas A & M @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
DEEPS Colloquium with Seyed Mostafa Mousavi @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
From Community Knowledge to Student-Led Action: Sharing Doula Perspectives on Supporting Immigrant and Mixed-Status Families @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Linguistics Colloquium: Heidi Harley, University of Arizona @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Information Session II (Virtual) @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Milan Svolik — Support for Democracy: Attitudinal versus Revealed-Preference Measures @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
NSGP Seminar Series Presents Dr. Hubert Amrein; Texas A&M University @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Oscar Volpe - Bernard Fain Lecture Series Applied Microeconomics @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
WGBH Listening Session @ 4 PMIdle Hands Craft Ales, Maldencommunity talk
Holding Haitian Girlhood: On Seeing and Being Seen in Claire of the Sea Light @ 4:30 PMBoston College, Newtontalk books
Michele Meek: Book Talk @ 4:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books

5 PM

ArtsThursdays: Conversation with the Artist Carmen Winant @ 5 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard SquarefreeCarmen Winant: Double Jeopardy Gallery Seriesart talk free exhibits
BOOK TALK: "Captain John Manley: Patriot, Privateer, and America's Forgotten First Hero" by Kenneth M. Sheldon @ 5 PMPortsmouth Athenaeum, Portsmouth NHfreebooks talk free
Iyko Day | Techno-Orientalism in the Long Downturn @ 5 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
WIT SoAD Public Lecture Series: Alan Ricks @ 5 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk
Akshay Marathe — Unpacking Gen Z movements in South Asia @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Information Session - UG/MPH and AM in Biostatistics @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Lecture by Anne Cruz @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Prompt & Circumstance: Using Your AI Allies for Efficiency & Productivity @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
RI Medieval Circle Lecture • Andrew Albin (Fordham University), "On the Sonic Percolation of Manuscripts" @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books

6 PM

ART & the ENDS of CONSENSUS: David Sadighian @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk art
After Dark: Decoding Whales and Dolphins @ 6 PMMIT, Kendall Squarescience talk workshop date night exhibits
Introduction to Bonds and Equity with CFA Boston Society @ 6 PMActon Memorial Library, Actontalk
Local Author Talk: Sarah Ignatius @ 6 PMBedford Free Public Library, Bedfordtalk books
NH Audubon Fourth Quarter Book Club Meeting - Rebugging the Planet: The Remarkable Things that Insects (and Other Invertebrates) Do And Why We Need to Love Them More by Vicki Hird @ 6 PMMassabesic Center, Auburn NHbooks talk science social
The Science of Emoji @ 6 PMMuseum of Worcester, Worcestertalk science
The Walden Experiments: The Science of Henry David Thoreau - with Robert M. Thorson @ 6 PMConcord Free Public Library, Concordtalk books science
Carlson Lecture — The Ocean Carbon Sink: Facts, Fictions, and Opportunities @ 6:30 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk science
The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation @ 6:30 PMMedfield Public Library, Medfieldtalk books
Wildlife Out Your Window: Discover the Hidden Lives of New England Wildlife with Brad Timm @ 6:30 PMWaltham Public Library, Walthamtalk science books
Winter Birds with Dave Williams @ 6:30 PMNevins Memorial Library, Methuentalk science seasonal family friendly

7 PM

Enduring Hawthorne @ 7 PMThe House of the Seven Gables, Salemtalk books
Evening With the Author presents: Andrea Rugh and "In Search of Worldviews: What Anthropology Can Tell Us About the Middle East" @ 7 PMHingham Public Library, Hinghambooks talk
Faith & Life Group: Reading Our Origin Story @ 7 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squarecommunity talk books
MHSM: Lincoln: Life, Law and Leadership @ 7 PMMedford Public Library, Medfordtalk
Meet the Author: Trisha Blanchet and Jane Roper Discuss Murder Like Magic @ 7 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtonbooks talk
The American Revolution on Trial @ 7 PMAmerican Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk
The Artist’s Voice: Leilah Babirye with Ruth Erickson @ 7 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free
Tom Cole in conversation with Michael Bronski @ 7 PMGrolier Poetry Book Shop, Harvard Squaretalk books
Virtual: Queer Reading Group @ 7 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)books talk social
Virtual: Queer Reading Group @ 7 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)books talk social
Virtual: Queer Reading Group @ 7 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)books talk social
Virtual: Queer Reading Group @ 7 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)books talk social
Virtual: Queer Reading Group @ 7 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)books talk social
♫ Fall Lecture Series: The Making of Metal Music @ 7 PMThomas Crane Public Library, Quincy Centertalk music
A Conversation with Trisha Paytas @ 7:30 PMCrystal Ballroom, Davis Squareall agestalk
An Evening With Alex O'Connor @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk
The Ha Jin Visiting Lecturer Series Presents: Claire Messud @ 7:30 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmorebooks talk

Friday, November 13

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

Maureen Hancock - Postcards From HeavenStadium Theatre, Woonsocket RItalk

9 AM

Calling All Eccentrics @ 9 AMConcord Museum, Concordtalk art
Great Decisions @ 9:30 AMWayland Free Public Library, Waylandtalk

10 AM

Presidential Series with Heather Rodgers - James K. Polk (Online) @ 10:30 AMThomas Crane Public Library, Quincy Centertalk
VIRTUAL - Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers - James K. Polk @ 10:30 AMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk

11 AM

Art Study Center Seminar: A Pre-Raphaelite Preview @ 11 AMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art exhibits

12 PM

Beyond Balance: Finding Vocational Equilibrium in Disorienting Times @ 12 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
GMP Lunch Bunch: Emily Fischer @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

1 PM

Beyond Woman, Life, Freedom: Feminist Networks and Solidarities in Iran and the Region @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

2 PM

Book Talk: Palimpsests Past and Present: The Sufis and Sultans of the Maklī Necropolis, 1380–1660 with Fatima Quraishi @ 2 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books

3 PM

Chemistry Colloquium• Karen Wooley • Texas A & M @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
PDE Seminar Presents Ruoyu Wang (Yale) @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Philosophy Colloquium: "Boltzmannian Skepticism about the Past and the Future" Sinan Dogramaci, University of Texas at Austin @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

4 PM

5 PM

EX LIBRIS: Lost: Amelia Earhart @ 5:30 PMProvidence Athenaeum, Providencetalk science

7 PM

Bhagavad Gita Thematic Lecture Series @ 7 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk community
Of Rats and Men: 50 Years of Rodent Control in Greater Boston @ 7 PMShirley-Eustis House, Roxburytalk science
When Ireland Saved Boston: The Irish Donation of 1676 @ 7 PMForbes House Museum, Milton$15talk food drink
ECOC Lecture: The Resplendent Quetzal @ 7:45 PMPeabody Essex Museum, Salemfreetalk science free

Saturday, November 14

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

8 AM

Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work @ 8:30 AMRoger Williams Park Zoo, Providencetalk science

9 AM

Choose FI @ 9:30 AMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danverssocial talk
WORKSHOP | Workshop on Non-Lingual Writing and Reading @ 9:30 AMBrown University, Providencetalk

10 AM

Saturday Morning Book Discussion: Still Alice @ 10:30 AMStevens Memorial Library, North Andoverbooks talk social
The Financial Pocketknife - Real Estate Investing @ 10:30 AMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk

11 AM

Artist Sam Fields: Workshop and Public Talk - "Textiles, Embodiment, and Empathy" @ 11 AMBoston College, Newtonart workshop talk
The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution with Dr. Chaplin @ 11 AMNorth Andover Historical Society, North Andovertalk books
What is Sufism - talk and discussion @ 11 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)talk
¡Ser Súper Is Super! The Power of Bilingualism! @ 11 AMHarvard Museum of Natural History / Geological Lecture Hall, Harvard Squaretalk

1 PM

Noguchi and Japanese American Internment During World War II @ 1 PMPeabody Essex Museum, Salemfreetalk art free
Salem’s Modern Philosophers @ 1 PMSalem Athenaeum, Salemtalk social

2 PM

Book Talk by Jill Hofstra on Edwina @ 2 PMJPHS (various), Jamaica Plainbooks talk
I’m Edwina - A Memoir of a Childhood in Jamaica Plain: 1900-1920 @ 2 PMJPHS (various), Jamaica Plaintalk books
Meet a Local Author: Inbal Alon @ 2 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertownbooks talk family friendly
Webinar: Birding in Italy with Marco Valtriani from S-Cape Birding Tours @ 2 PMBrookline Bird Club, Brookline (trips across Greater Boston)talk science
It Takes A Community: The Silent Stewards of Horn Pond - Turtle Rescue League of Massachusetts @ 2:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk science community

5 PM

Speaker Series: Astrophysics @ 5 PMEcoTarium, Worcestertalk science

6 PM

Member Event: The House of the Seven Gables Screening and Q&A @ 6 PMThe House of the Seven Gables, Salemfilm talk

7 PM

Drew & Deison Afualo Present: Two Idiot Girls LIVE @ 7 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk
Lives Behind the Numbers: Mona Chalabi on the Art of Understanding Others @ 7 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk books exhibits

Sunday, November 15

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Sunday at the Nut House Montserrat College of Art

8 AM

Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work @ 8:30 AMRoger Williams Park Zoo, Providencetalk science

10 AM

Adult Formation: Stewardship 2027 @ 10 AMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community

12 PM

Artist Talk: Christine E. Brown @ 12:30 PMWorcester Art Museum, Worcestertalk art
Ecuador Trip Intro Meeting @ 12:30 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community

1 PM

A More Perfect Union: The Legacy of African American Speechmaking @ 1:30 PMBlack Heritage Trail of NH, Portsmouth NHTraveling Tea Talks throughout the yeartalk community

2 PM

After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart @ 2 PMWellesley Historical Society, WellesleyfreeSpeaker Series in fall and springtalk books free
Mothers, Fathers and the Boy: The Irish Immigrant World of Eugene O’Neill @ 2 PMBoston College, Newtontalk books

3 PM

Life in Menotomy: Aftermath of April 19, 1775 @ 3 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk

7 PM

Faith & Life Group: Remembering and Reckoning with Slavery and Land Theft in First Church’s History @ 7 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community

Monday, November 16

Seminar: Michael ClaytonCoolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm talk

10 AM

Thesis Defense: Lishuo Pan ("Bridging Optimization and Learning: Towards Structured Learning-Based Motion Planning and Control") @ 10:30 AMBrown University, Providencetalk science

12 PM

C&E Lunch Bunch: Tom Howard @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Combinatorics Presents Jonathan Leake (Waterloo) @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Global After Graduation @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Road Scholar Online Lecture - Brexit: A Political Earthquake in Modern Britain @ 12 PMMorse Institute Library, Naticktalk
The Annual Kleh Lecture featuring Harrison Mbori @ 12:45 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk

1 PM

SustainableED Virtual Seminar: Cassandra R. Davis, "A Call to Justice: Understanding how Environmental Disasters Disrupt our Schools, Students, and Communities and Providing Guidance to Enact Change" @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

2 PM

Haffenreffer Museum Tour & Academic Support Session @ 2 PMBrown University, Providencetour talk

3 PM

LCDS Seminar Presents Constantin Kogler (Institute for Advanced Study) @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Colloquium - Dave DeSteno @ 3:50 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science

4 PM

Global Health Politics Workshop: Seye Abimbola (The University of Sydney) @ 4 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk books
The Science of Second Chances in Criminal Justice Policy @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
Why and How the Russians Teach Literature @ 4:30 PMBoston College, Newtontalk books

5 PM

Albertine Conversations @ 5 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Trans Day of Remembrance: Bearing Witness to Trans Histories of Providence @ 5 PMProvidence Public Library, Providencecommunity talk seasonal
History Unlocked: The Voyage of the Mayflower (Ages 8-11) @ 5:30 PMNevins Memorial Library, Methuenworkshop talk family friendly
PhD in Epidemiology Information Session @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
SCI LET Learning Series - Speaker TBA @ 5:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk community

6 PM

Astronomy on Tap Philadelphia @ 6 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk
Harvard Book Store Welcomes Melissa Clark @ 6 PMBrattle Theatre, Harvard Squarebooks talk
The Old Fire: On Writing, Memory, and Belonging @ 6 PMFrench Library, Back Baytalk books
🗣️ Real Talk: Friends💬Amigos 🤝 @ 6 PMWaltham Public Library, Walthamtalk social
Astronomy on Tap Morgantown: RELAUNCH! @ 6:30 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk social
Death Café at the East Branch @ 6:30 PMSomerville Public Library, Somerville (Central, East, West branches)talk social
Young Entrepreneurs Business Talk @ 6:30 PMBrockton Public Library, Brocktontalk

7 PM

Leading Yourself with Intention @ 7 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtontalk
Virtual - "Little Mister Victory" with Author and Historian David Kruh @ 7 PMActon Memorial Library, Actontalk books

Tuesday, November 17

9 AM

North Shore Public Health Collaborative @ 9 AMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danverscommunity talk

12 PM

Advance RI-CTR Implementation Science Seminar Series: Brianna Last, PhD @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Art + Science: Inpainting Techniques @ 12 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art science
Geophysics Lunch Bunch: Andrea Rajsic @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Sleep in Autism @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Trance Possession and Psychiatry in the Indian Ocean @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

1 PM

Book Talk With Author Saira Mohamed: What a Country Owes Its Soldiers @ 1 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmorebooks talk
Edwardian Clothing Gallery Talk @ 1 PMDuxbury Rural and Historical Society, Duxburytalk
Global Health Conversations Seminar Series: Melissa I. Franco-Galicia @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Virtual Graduate School Fair: This is Public Health @ 1:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

2 PM

Open Class | In the Canvas of Karishma D'Souza's Inter-Oceanic Worlds: Plantlife, People Displaced, and Portuguese Post/Colonialism @ 2:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk art

3 PM

Aging with Grace Monthly Meeting @ 3 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk community
Center for Fluid Mechanics Seminar: Ben McDonald, Brown @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Diplomacy and Statecraft @ 3 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
Thesis Proposal: Arjun Prakash ("Continual Learning and Adaptation through indirect second order methods") @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

4 PM

Pembroke Seminar Research Lecture: The Unfulfilled Promise of Meritocracy in Organizations @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Queer & Abroad @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk social
📚 Career Talk with YA Author Annie Cardi! 📚 @ 4 PMWaltham Public Library, Walthamtalk books

5 PM

Digital Health for Maternal and Newborn Care - Reflections, Lessons, and the Path Forward | Paul J. Galkin Global Health Grand Rounds @ 5 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

6 PM

GSC Mini Research Showcase @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Harvard Book Store Welcomes James Gleick @ 6 PMBrattle Theatre, Harvard Squarebooks talk
The Promise: The Unfinished Poetry of Becoming with Dan Speers @ 6:30 PMNorth Andover Historical Society, North Andoverbooks talk

7 PM

"Reading the Revolution" Book Discussion: American Indian Sovereignty and Civil Rights @ 7 PMMilton Public Library, Miltonbooks talk
A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts with Joe Bagley @ 7 PMHingham Public Library, Hinghamtalk books
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender novelization @ 7 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)books talk
Demystifying Retirement Planning @ 7 PMGoodnow Library, Sudburytalk
Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Carrie Yamaoka @ 7 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk art
Zoom Program: “Reducing Stress This Holiday Season through Meditation ” @ 7 PMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danverstalk seasonal
Boston in 50 Maps @ 7:30 PMWilliam Clapp House, Dorchestertalk
Making Fiction from History: On Writing Line of Flight @ 7:30 PMMuseum of Worcester, Worcesterfreetalk books free

8 PM

Astronomy On Tap Albuquerque: Galaxies, Black Holes, and the Birth of the Universe! @ 8 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk social
Astronomy on Tap St. Louis @ 8 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk

Wednesday, November 18

Discussion: I'll Be Seeing YouCoolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm talk

9 AM

Eros and Aporia: Susan Taubes' Philosophy and Literature @ 9 AMBrown University, Providencetalk books

11 AM

Lifelong Learning Lecture: Preventing & Managing Diabetes Beyond Clinic Walls: A Blueprint for Shared Innovation @ 11 AMBoston College, Newtontalk science
Morning Book Discussion @ 11 AMMorse Institute Library, Natickbooks talk social

12 PM

1 PM

Wednesday Afternoon Book Group @ 1 PMNevins Memorial Library, Methuenbooks talk social
The Seven Tide Architectural Insight Series @ 1:30 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk

2 PM

Book-A-Mystery @ 2 PMConcord Free Public Library, Concordbooks talk social
Planning for What's Next @ 2 PMAmes Free Library, Eastontalk

4 PM

Book Talk: Black Jamaican Women and Self-Making in Times of HIV/AIDS @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencebooks talk
CNTR Speaker Series: Angel Hsing-Chi Hwang @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Computational Biology Seminar: Pei Wang (Mt. Sinai) @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
How to Buy a New Computer @ 4 PMHingham Public Library, Hinghamtalk
Moritz Lenel - Bernard Fain Lecture Series Macroeconomics @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Physics Colloquium: Ian Fisher, Stanford University @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science
Talk: Toward Social-Ecosystem-Aware AI for Interpersonal Support @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

5 PM

Rights & Records: Germany’s Stasi Records Archive & Ireland’s National Centre for Research and Remembrance @ 5 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
The Trial of Socrates: A Discussion Group @ 5:15 PMRockport Public Library, Rockportbooks talk
Exploring Historical Fiction: Inspiration & Education @ 5:30 PMMedfield Public Library, Medfieldtalk books

6 PM

Author Talk: A Pox on Fools @ 6 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk books science exhibits
The Festivals of Drunkenness in the Temple of Mut @ 6 PMHarvard Museum of Natural History / Geological Lecture Hall, Harvard Squaretalk
Whose Stories Does the Landscape Hold? A Conversation on Transcendentalism & Contemporary Life @ 6 PMConcord Free Public Library, Concordtalk
Zoom Program: Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston @ 6 PMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danversbooks talk
Reel Talk: "The Last Islander" Screening and Q&A @ 6:30 PMThomas Crane Public Library, Quincy Centerfilm talk
Retracing Footsteps: Hannah Dustin and the Abenaki @ 6:30 PMExeter Historical Society, Exeter NHfilm talk
True Crime All The Time: Multimedia True Crime Group @ 6:30 PMBelmont Public Library, Belmonttalk social

7 PM

Applied AI & Data Science | What Tools Do Data Scientists Use? A Quick Overview @ 7 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Indigenous People in the Colonial Melrose Imagination @ 7 PMMelrose Public Library, Melrosetalk
Mill Talk: 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in Historic 3D Stereophotographs @ 7 PMCharles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, WalthamfreeMill Talks lecture seriestalk free
Uncovering The Plymouth Blitz : Researching One Of WW2's Deadliest Air Raids (Zoom Program) @ 7 PMMedford Public Library, Medfordtalk
VIRTUAL: Uncovering The Plymouth Blitz -- Researching & Remembering One Of WW2's Deadliest Air Raids @ 7 PMMilton Public Library, Miltontalk
Virtual Author Talk-Joel Burcat @ 7 PMBrockton Public Library, Brocktontalk books
Zoom Program: SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear @ 7 PMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danversbooks talk
Successfully Navigating College Admissions (VIRTUAL) @ 7:30 PMBelmont Public Library, Belmonttalk

Thursday, November 19

8 AM

MBA Coffee Chat: Financial District @ 8 AMBoston College, Newtontalk

9 AM

The Meaning & Purpose Initiative: Purpose Meals @ 9 AMBrown University, Providencetalk social community
Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies: Jesuit Studies Café @ 9:20 AMBoston College, Newtontalk

10 AM

Presentation of Dissertation Research by Mina Nikolovieni @ 10:30 AMBrown University, Providencetalk

11 AM

Healthy Holidays with Medfield's Public Health Nurse @ 11 AMMedfield Public Library, Medfieldtalk community
Let's Talk Transportation with the Council on Aging @ 11:30 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)talk community
Spring Showcase / Sustainability Lunch Series @ 11:45 AMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk

12 PM

2026 Fall Seminar Series - David Knipe, Ph.D. @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Brown Bag Series in Archaeology | Alyssa Bolster @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Digital Humanities Salon: Spotlight on Design and Development Partners Studio Rainwater and Jake & Co. @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Female jobs and fertility: long-term experimental evidence from Ethiopian factories @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Judaic Studies Workshop (Prof. Saul Olyan) @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Looking to the Past to Protect the Future: Lessons from Ancient Caribou Poop @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Artful Conversations: "Baptism," by Anne Rearick @ 12:30 PMCape Ann Museum, Gloucesterart talk
Gallery Talk: On Location: Drawing the Outdoors @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art
Native Plants for Every Yard @ 12:30 PMWinchester Public Library, Winchestertalk science

1 PM

Annenberg Education Workshop Seminar Series: Quentin Jenkins @ 1 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
紅藍卡入門講座 – Medicare 基本介紹及 2027 年最新資訊 | Medicare 101 Workshop @ 1:30 PMThomas Crane Public Library, Quincy Centertalk workshop

2 PM

The Corporate Forms of Antebellum US Literature @ 2 PMAmerican Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk books

3 PM

Lives Remembered, History Reclaimed: A Transgender Day of Remembrance Conversation @ 3:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk community seasonal

4 PM

American Hagwon: Novelist Min Jin Lee Goes Back to School @ 4 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk books free
Emily Breza - Bernard Fain Lecture Series Applied Microeconomics @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Frederick W. Barnes Lecture | Resilience After Trauma @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
Special Geography Week Colloquium with Yue Lin @ 4 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science

5 PM

America’s First Adventure to China: A Book & Exhibit Talk with Dr. John R. Haddad @ 5:30 PMJohn Brown House Museum, Providencetalk books exhibits
Henry James on/and the Take • Nicholas Dames (Columbia University) @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
Project Management Roundtable - 2027 Brainstorming @ 5:30 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk
Public Lecture with Blair Kelley, President and Director of the National Humanities Center @ 5:30 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

6 PM

Author Talk: Christopher Mirabile @ 6 PMAmes Free Library, Eastontalk books
Humanizing STEM: A Fireside Chat with Katie Torrence @ 6 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk science
Indigenous Foodways with Chef Sherry Pocknett @ 6 PMAmesbury Carriage Museum, Amesbury$60food drink talk
Indigenous Resistance & Survivance in Natick: The Land Remembers. We Remember. @ 6 PMNatick Historical Society, Natickfreetalk community free
Lecture: "Odi profanum vulgus et arceo: Hostile Design in Ancient Rome" @ 6 PMBrown University, Providencetalk
The Life of George B. Schaller and the Future of Conservation @ 6 PMHarvard Museum of Natural History / Geological Lecture Hall, Harvard Squarescience talk
Weston Wayland Rotary Club Meeting - Author Visit with Joy Viola @ 6 PMWeston Public Library, Westontalk books community
Woman of Mystery: The Life and Work of Elizabeth Garver Jordan @ 6 PMConcord Free Public Library, Concordtalk books
Job Creation and Retention Trust Annual Public Meeting @ 6:30 PMSomerville Public Library, Somerville (Central, East, West branches)community talk
Zoom Program: Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe @ 6:30 PMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danversbooks talk

7 PM

Author Talk: Rebecca Roanhorse (VIRTUAL) @ 7 PMBedford Free Public Library, Bedfordtalk books
Baxter State Park - Maine Magic with the Lakes Region Chapter @ 7 PMMassabesic Center, Auburn NHtalk science
Clothes Encounters: Victorian, Edwardian Apparel & Lifestyles and Beyond! @ 7 PMNevins Memorial Library, Methuentalk
Discover Walnut Hill: Virtual Info Session @ 7 PMWalnut Hill School for the Arts, Naticktalk
Faith & Life Group: Reading Our Origin Story @ 7 PMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squarebooks talk community
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Place in Literature @ 7 PMFramingham Public Library, FraminghamLifelong Learning Lecture Seriestalk books
VIRTUAL - Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Reb @ 7 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtontalk books
Virtual Author Talk: Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilo @ 7 PMMorse Institute Library, Naticktalk books
Wide Open Spaces: Great Landscapes in Art (Art Talk Series) @ 7 PMAmesbury Public Library, Amesburyart talk
Criminal Presents: An Evening with Phoebe Judge @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk

9 PM

Astro on Tap Victoria: The Golden Age of Astronomy & How to Build a Planet @ 9 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk late night

Friday, November 20

9 AM

Workshop/A Seat at the Table: Making Space for the Middle East and North Africa in Global Food Studies @ 9 AMBrown University, Providencetalk

10 AM

MIT Neurotech 2026 @ 10 AMMIT, Kendall Squarescience talk

12 PM

Book Talk with Blair Kelley @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk books
CAAS Rounds | Tim Janssen, Ph.D. | Flexible Utilization of Structural Equation Modeling in Longitudinal Observational and Experimental Research @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
GMP Lunch Bunch: Emily Snell @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
Political Concepts: This Time @ 12 PMBrown University, Providencetalk

1 PM

Brian Rose Presents - "It's a Wonderful Town": New York City in the Movies @ 1 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk film

3 PM

CISE Seminar: Vikas Dhiman, University of Maine @ 3 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk science
Physics Colloquium feature Zach Marshall, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory @ 3 PMBrown University, Providencetalk science
The Poetry Connect with Vijaya Sundaram @ 3:30 PMMedford Public Library, Medfordbooks talk

7 PM

Astronomy on Tap T.O. at The Great Hall @ 7 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk games food drink
Bhagavad Gita Thematic Lecture Series @ 7 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk community
Keltie Knight's Evil Genius Book Tour @ 7 PMThe Rockwell, Davis Squarebooks talk

10 PM

Astronomy on Tap Boulder -- November 2026 Event @ 10 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk games social late night

Saturday, November 21

Seminar: The LunchboxCoolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm talk

10 AM

Danvers Library Children's Author & Illustrator Book Fest @ 10 AMPeabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danversbooks festival family friendly talk
The Praying Indians of Natick @ 10:30 AMNeedham Free Public Library, Needhamtalk community family friendly
WCCA Author Event @ 10:30 AMWeston Public Library, Westonbooks talk family friendly

11 AM

Let's Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz @ 11 AMMalden Public Library, Maldenbooks talk
Arms and Armor Demonstration: Roman Legion @ 11:30 AMWorcester Art Museum, Worcesterfamily friendly talk

12 PM

Spice Club Discussion @ 12 PMMaynard Public Library, Maynardtalk food drink social

1 PM

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Meeting @ 1 PMMedford Public Library, Medfordcommunity talk
Black Women in Science: Meet Dr. Paula Hammond! @ 1 PMDiscovery Museum, Actonscience talk
More Than Women’s Work: Redefining Gender Roles in The Military @ 1 PMNorth Andover Historical Society, North Andovertalk
November Artist Talks @ 1 PMGalatea Fine Art, South Endtalk art

2 PM

Arms and Armor Demonstration: Roman Legion @ 2 PMWorcester Art Museum, Worcestertalk
Gallery Conversation - Looking Together with Anne Rearick @ 2 PMCape Ann Museum, Gloucesterart talk tour exhibits

3 PM

Move Better as You Age: Strength, Balance & Confidence for Everyday Life @ 3 PMAbbot Public Library, Marbleheadtalk fitness

5 PM

Thinking Palestine Through Paper @ 5:30 PMMassArt, Fenwayart talk workshop community

8 PM

CARY HALL: The Bittersweet History of Chocolate: What Makes Chocolate Good? @ 8 PMCary Memorial Library, Lexingtontalk food drink

10 PM

Astronomy on Tap Boulder -- November 2026 Event @ 10 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk games social late night

Sunday, November 22

12 PM

New on View: Community and Self-Representation in the David and Jane Shapiro Collection @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art exhibits

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Max Gruber on 90 YEARS @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free
Meet Lagree (the Method and the Lab) @ 2 PMBelmont Public Library, Belmonttalk fitness
NVC Study Group @ 2 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertownbooks talk
Talk: The Korean Tiger, from Mountain Lords to "KPop Demon Hunters" @ 2 PMWorcester Art Museum, Worcestertalk art

3 PM

Vivo Performing Arts: What Makes it Great? with Rob Kapilow @ 3 PMA Far Cry (Jordan Hall and St. John's Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain), Jamaica Plainmusic talk

Monday, November 23

4 PM

Critical Minerals, Geopolitics, and the Green Transition @ 4:30 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk

7 PM

Across the Andes: Birding in Ecuador - A Photo tour with David Swain @ 7 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk science
Hocus Pocus : Indian Stage Magicians In 1800s Boston (Zoom Program) @ 7 PMMedford Public Library, Medfordtalk books
Invasive Plant Task Force @ 7 PMBeverly Public Library, Beverlytalk science community

Tuesday, November 24

12 PM

Gallery Talk: On Location: Drawing the Outdoors @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

6 PM

Beaumarchais: Playwright, Secret Agent, Revolutionary @ 6 PMFrench Library, Back Baytalk
Decolonizing Thanksgiving & Columbus (IN PERSON) @ 6 PMNewburyport Public Library, Newburyporttalk seasonal

7 PM

The Real Thanksgiving (Online) @ 7 PMThomas Crane Public Library, Quincy Centertalk seasonal

Wednesday, November 25

Discussion: SpellboundCoolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm talk

Friday, November 27

7 PM

Bhagavad Gita Thematic Lecture Series @ 7 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk community

Saturday, November 28

10 AM

Children's Author Showcase @ 10 AMMilton Public Library, Miltonbooks family friendly talk

2 PM

Movie on Nuclear Disarmament, Nuclear Disarmament Committee @ 2 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertownfilm talk

Sunday, November 29

2 PM

Arms and Armor Demonstration: Secrets of Swordplay @ 2 PMWorcester Art Museum, Worcestertalk
Bookish Nov @ 2 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertownbooks talk social
Nuclear Disarmament Movie - Nuclear Disarmament Committee @ 2 PMWatertown Free Public Library, Watertownfilm talk community
Faith Symposium - Sponsored by Weston-Wayland Interfaith Action Group & Justserve.org @ 2:30 PMWeston Public Library, Westontalk community

Monday, November 30

Sneakers (1992)Coolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm science talk

9 AM

Monday Mornings: Little Mister Victory with David Kruh @ 9:30 AMBeverly Public Library, Beverlytalk books

4 PM

The Innovation Frontier: Insiders' Stories @ 4 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk science
TBA @ 4:30 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk

5 PM

How to Be a Good Neighbor: Getting Comfortable Engaging with Homeless* Community Members @ 5:30 PMSomerville Public Library, Somerville (Central, East, West branches)talk community

6 PM

Can AI Be Used Ethically in Medicine? 2026 Alan & Sybil Edelstein Professionalism and Ethics in Medicine Lecture @ 6 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk science
How to Make AI Work - With John Wetzel @ 6:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburntalk science
The Joys of Nature presents: Terrific Turtles! @ 6:30 PMFramingham Public Library, Framinghamall agesscience talk family friendly

7 PM

Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles @ 7 PMFramingham Public Library, Framinghambooks talk seasonal
The Author’s Corner with Peggy Bendroth @ 7 PMMelrose Public Library, Melrosetalk books
VIRTUAL: Understanding A.I. and Misinformation @ 7 PMMilton Public Library, Miltontalk science

Tuesday, December 1

12 AM

Gallery Talk: Activation of Moholy-Nagy’s Light Prop for an Electric Stage @ 12:30 AMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

2 PM

Fall 2026 Photo Lecture Series | Sheida Soleimani @ 2 PMMassArt, Fenwaytalk art

4 PM

WIP in Ancient Philosophy: Mauro Bonazzi (University of Bologna), "Reason and Action in Plato's Psychology" @ 4 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk

6 PM

Scoreboard: Brooke Stewart — Artist Talk @ 6:30 PMPraise Shadows Art Gallery, Coolidge Corner, Brooklinefreeart talk free exhibits

7 PM

VIRTUAL: I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devices @ 7 PMMilton Public Library, Miltontalk science
Prince Hall: The Legend & The Man @ 7:30 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk

Wednesday, December 2

Discussion: L.A. ConfidentialCoolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm talk

11 AM

Lifelong Learning Lecture: Hospice and Palliative Care: Compassion for All @ 11 AMBoston College, Newtontalk

12 PM

Lunch & Learn Series: Drs. Martin Egan & Robin Hall @ 12 PMRogers Center for the Arts, North Andovertalk
SARAH ROSS (BOSTON COLLEGE), “GETTING PERSONAL: ON WRITING THE (HI)STORY OF THE ANDREINI FAMILY" @ 12 PMBoston College, Newtontalk
We Must Remember: Asian American Monuments and Reckonings with American History @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free
Gallery Talk: On Location: Drawing the Outdoors @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk
Philosophy Seminar Series - Keaton Jahn @ 12:30 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk

3 PM

Entrepreneurship Seminar Series for Research Translation: Balancing Patents and Publication: What Researchers Should Know @ 3 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk science

4 PM

Physics Colloquium: Thomas Devereaux, Stanford University @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science

6 PM

John Constable and the Outdoors: Writing about Drawing @ 6 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

7 PM

Art Talk: The Art of Remembrance @ 7 PMThe Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture, Beacon Hillart talk
Binge Thinking - Lecture Series @ 7 PMLamplighter Brewing, Kendall Squarelecture series; schedule unspecifiedtalk
Mill Talk: The Disposable Workforce: Why, How Much, and Consequences For Workers and For Employers @ 7 PMCharles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, WalthamfreeMill Talks lecture seriestalk free

Thursday, December 3

Town HallHaley House Bakery Cafe, Nubian Square, Roxburycommunity talk

11 AM

Community Catch-up @ 11 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)community social talk

12 PM

Artful Conversations: "Baptism," by Anne Rearick @ 12:30 PMCape Ann Museum, Gloucesterart talk

4 PM

The Expertise Economy @ 4 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free

5 PM

Author Ted Chiang in Conversation with MIT President Sally Kornbluth @ 5 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk books
Providence Athenæum Annual Meeting @ 5 PMProvidence Athenaeum, Providencecommunity talk
British Soldiers’ Wives in the American Revolution: A Talk with Author Don Hagist @ 5:30 PMJohn Brown House Museum, Providencetalk books

6 PM

“Arnold J. Kemp: A Reader” Launch & Panel @ 6 PMAidekman Arts Center and SMFA, Medford / Fenwaybooks talk art

7 PM

Not in My Name NH & 3S Present: American Doctor - film & conversation @ 7 PM3S Artspace, Portsmouth NHfilm talk
The Life and Times of the Eccentric Lorenzo Dow @ 7 PMAmerican Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk
These Truths Discussion Series: Part 4— “The Machine” @ 7 PMSalem Athenaeum, Salembooks talk

Friday, December 4

11 AM

Art Study Center Seminar: A Closer Look at the Forbes Pigment Collection [AT CAPACITY] @ 11 AMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

2 PM

Composer David Lang: Presentation and Masterclass @ 2 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoremusic talk workshop
First/Hand Fridays: Emergent Grounds—Drawing as Public Practice @ 2 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

7 PM

Bhagavad Gita Thematic Lecture Series @ 7 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk community

Saturday, December 5

8 AM

Burial Hill History Tour Series – A 1769 Declaration of Food Independence in Plymouth @ 8 AMPilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouthfreetour talk food drink free

9 AM

Coffee with Curators for Friends of the Museums @ 9 AMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

10 AM

From Snowy Owls to Saw-whet Owls - Morning Session with Norman Smith @ 10 AMWoburn Public Library, Woburnscience talk

2 PM

From Snowy Owls to Saw-whet Owls - Afternoon Session with Norman Smith @ 2:30 PMWoburn Public Library, Woburnscience talk

Sunday, December 6

1 PM

Brookline Historical Society - The William Murphy Photo Collection @ 1:30 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)talk community

Monday, December 7

Seminar: McCabe & Mrs. MillerCoolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm talk

3 PM

Colloquium - Dylan Gee @ 3:50 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science

7 PM

The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in America @ 7:30 PMWilliam Clapp House, Dorchestertalk seasonal

Tuesday, December 8

10 AM

Garden Club of Brookline: Talk with Tree Warden of Brookline @ 10:15 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)talk science community

12 PM

MIT Reads: "Exhalation" In-Person Small Group Discussion @ 12 PMMIT, Kendall Squarebooks talk social

5 PM

WIT SoAD Public Lecture Series: Film Screening — ADA: My Mother the Architect, Directed by Yael Melamede @ 5 PMBSA Space, Fort Pointfilm talk art
Local History Guild Virtual Quarterly Program @ 5:30 PMNew Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedfordtalk community

6 PM

Rev. Phillips Brooks Through Contemporary Eyes or Why Is That Statue on North Andover Common? @ 6 PMNorth Andover Historical Society, North Andovertalk

7 PM

Opera Talks: Vocal Fachs in Early Opera & The Rise of the Castrato @ 7 PMGuerilla Opera (various), Boston, variousongoing Opera Talks seriestalk music

Wednesday, December 9

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.): Abolitionist WorkbagsLynn Museum, Lynntalk

12 PM

Ground Rules: Property and the Making and Remaking of the American Countryside @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free
Philosophy Seminar Series - Caroline Wall @ 12:30 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk

6 PM

MIT Reads: "Exhalation" Online Group Discussion @ 6 PMMIT, Kendall Squarebooks talk social
The Material Culture of Islamic Calligraphy @ 6 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

Thursday, December 10

12 PM

Artful Conversations: Conversations between Regionalism and Modernism @ 12:30 PMCape Ann Museum, Gloucesterart talk
Gallery Talk: The Gelatin Silver Print @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

1 PM

Astronomy on Tap Paris – 10 December @ 1 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk

Friday, December 11

7 PM

Bhagavad Gita Thematic Lecture Series @ 7 PMMIT, Kendall Squaretalk community

Saturday, December 12

11 AM

Life Sciences in the Galleries @ 11 AMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk science
Turkish Coffee Tasting: Brew, Serve, Connect @ 11 AMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)food drink community talk

2 PM

Life Sciences in the Galleries @ 2 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk science
Life Sciences in the Galleries @ 2 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art science
Mill Talk: Why Were There No Black Machine Operatives in 19th Century New England Textile Mills? @ 2 PMCharles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Walthamfreetalk free

4 PM

Physics Colloquium: Leo Li, University of Texas, Austin @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science

7 PM

Mill Talk: Why Were There No Black Machine Operatives in 19th Century New England Textile Mills? @ 7 PMCharles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, WalthamfreeMill Talkstalk free

Sunday, December 13

Looking for LangstonCoolidge Corner Theatre, Coolidge Cornerfilm talk

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Ruth Erickson on Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free exhibits

3 PM

Art Talk: Shared Society Through Art @ 3 PMThe Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture, Beacon Hillart talk

7 PM

Webinar: Quantum Computing and AI: Revolutionizing Modern Technology @ 7 PMRogers Center for the Arts, North Andovertalk science

Monday, December 14

2 PM

Astronomy on Tap Groningen | December Edition @ 2:15 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, variousscience talk

7 PM

VIRTUAL - Celebrating America's 250th: "Northern Comfort: The New England Baking Tradition" @ 7 PMPublic Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (plus Coolidge Corner and Putterham)talk books food drink

8 PM

Astronomy on Tap Groningen | December Edition @ 8:15 PMAstronomy on Tap Boston (bars), Boston and Cambridge, varioustalk science social

Tuesday, December 15

12 PM

Art + Science: Exhibition Preparation @ 12 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk science exhibits

6 PM

Lower Neponset River Superfund Community Advisory Group Meeting @ 6 PMNeponset River Watershed Association, Neponset River (Milton, Dorchester, Quincy)community talk science

Wednesday, December 16

11 AM

Lifelong Learning Lecture: Why Do People Unretire and How Common is It? @ 11 AMBoston College, Newtontalk

Thursday, December 17

9 AM

Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies: Jesuit Studies Café @ 9:20 AMBoston College, Newtontalk

12 PM

Artful Conversations: Conversations between Regionalism and Modernism @ 12:30 PMCape Ann Museum, Gloucesterart talk

Saturday, December 19

11 AM

Arms and Armor Demonstration: Medieval Men-at-Arms @ 11:30 AMWorcester Art Museum, Worcestertalk family friendly

2 PM

Arms and Armor Demonstration: Medieval Men-at-Arms @ 2 PMWorcester Art Museum, Worcestertalk family friendly

Sunday, December 27

2 PM

Arms and Armor Demonstration: Secrets of Swordplay @ 2 PMWorcester Art Museum, Worcestertalk family friendly

Tuesday, January 5

7 PM

A Brief History of New Hampshire License Plates in Eight Examples @ 7 PMExeter Historical Society, Exeter NHtalk

Friday, January 8

7 PM

Grits & Eggs Podcast: Coming Thru America Tour @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk

Monday, January 11

6 PM

The Rebirth of 17 Cranston Street @ 6 PMJPHS (various), Jamaica Plaintalk

Wednesday, January 13

6 PM

Bill Blumenreich Presents Payne Lindsey @ 6:30 PMCenter for the Arts at the Armory, Somervilletalk

7 PM

Mill Talk: Contested Currents: Rivers and the Remaking of New England @ 7 PMCharles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Walthamfreetalk books free

Thursday, January 14

12 AM

Gallery Talk: Activation of Moholy-Nagy’s Light Prop for an Electric Stage @ 12:30 AMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

Wednesday, January 20

7 PM

Mill Talk: Building Route 128, the history of the road we love to hate @ 7 PMCharles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Walthamfreetalk books free

Thursday, January 21

4 AM

"The Living Declaration: A Biography of America's Founding Text" @ 4:30 AMBoston College, Newtontalk books

6 PM

The Pemberton Mill Disaster with Robert Forrant @ 6:30 PMNorth Andover Historical Society, North Andovertalk

7 PM

Connect Milton @ 7 PMMilton Public Library, Miltoncommunity talk

Sunday, January 24

1 PM

Bullet Strikes: First Day of the American Revolution @ 1 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk

Tuesday, January 26

12 PM

Art + Science: Canvas @ 12 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk science

Wednesday, January 27

12 PM

Moralizing Mobility: Transforming Territory, Time, and Justice in an Uncertain Era @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free

Thursday, January 28

12 PM

Gallery Talk: The 20 × 24 Polaroid Process @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

Tuesday, February 2

12 PM

Gallery Talk: Redlining and the Visual Culture of Suburbia @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk

7 PM

Town Design in 18th and 19th Century New England @ 7 PMExeter Historical Society, Exeter NHtalk

Wednesday, February 3

12 PM

On People Power @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free
SROT: Read, Think, Talk: Reinvigorating the Fundamentals of the Liberal Arts featuring Can Erbil on "Teaching Economics and Human Judgment in the Age of AI" @ 12 PMBoston College, Newtontalk

7 PM

Annual Candlemas Lecture by Mayra Rivera | Born to the World: Musings on Being Human @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk

Friday, February 5

5 PM

FIRST FRIDAYS - "DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS" WITH JENNIFER MARSHALL @ 5 PMNew Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedfordtalk

Sunday, February 7

4 PM

Face to Face with Whitey Bulger @ 4 PMThe James Library and Center for the Arts, Norwelltalk books

Tuesday, February 9

7 PM

An Actors Tale: Theater, Culture, and Everyday Life in the Nineteenth-Century United States with Amy Hughes @ 7 PMAmerican Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk

Wednesday, February 10

1 PM

Harvard in War & Exile @ 1 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk

7 PM

Caitríona Perry | An Irish Journalist in Trump's America @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk

Thursday, February 11

4 PM

Hãy Sống Đi, Em (Sister/Brother, You Must Live): rejecting necropolitical Vietnamese embodiment in written and visual media @ 4 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreeannual Julia S. Phelps Lecture in the Arts and Humanitiestalk art free

Thursday, February 18

7 PM

The Afric-American Picture Gallery: William J. Wilson's Speculative Museum of Black Art with Britt Rusert @ 7 PMAmerican Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk art

Saturday, February 20

7 PM

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes @ 7:30 PMZeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford$47-$167film talk date night

Tuesday, February 23

11 AM

Faculty in Conversation: Beth Price Morgan @ 11 AMMontserrat College of Art, Beverlytalk books art

Wednesday, February 24

12 PM

Submergence in the Wake of Slavery: Material Histories and Embodied Memories of the Middle Passage @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free

1 PM

Arlington's Living Landscape @ 1 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk science

Thursday, February 25

2 PM

Print for the Pocket with Madeline Zehnder @ 2 PMAmerican Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk books

5 PM

Deconstructing Opera: The Marriage of Figaro @ 5 PMVarious Boston venues, Bostontalk music

Saturday, February 27

10 AM

Collage Composers Colloquium @ 10 AMPickman Hall, Longy School of Music, Harvard Square, Cambridgeall agesmusic workshop talk

2 PM

History of the 54th Regiment @ 2 PMJPHS (various), Jamaica Plaintalk

Sunday, February 28

2 PM

History of the 54th Regiment @ 2 PMJPHS (various), Jamaica Plaintalk

Tuesday, March 2

7 PM

Wednesday, March 3

12 PM

Dear Mollie: Letter Writing and Friendship Across Barbed Wire and Racial Lines @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free
Gallery Talk: Alfonso Ossorio: Line and Lineage @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squareart talk exhibits

7 PM

Anand Giridharadas | Becoming an Agent of Change @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk

Thursday, March 4

12 PM

Composer David T. Little: Presentation and Masterclass @ 12:30 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoremusic talk workshop

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on 90 YEARS @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreetalk art free

7 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on 90 YEARS @ 7 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free exhibits

Sunday, March 7

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on 90 YEARS @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreetalk art free

Thursday, March 11

12 AM

Gallery Talk: Activation of Moholy-Nagy’s Light Prop for an Electric Stage @ 12:30 AMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

Wednesday, March 17

7 PM

Zoë Schlanger | The Light Eaters: On the Possibility of Plant Intelligence @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk books science

Thursday, March 18

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Motherhood, an Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra Starring Judah LangInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportMarch 18 and 19talk theater art

4 PM

SROT: Read, Think, Talk: Reinvigorating the Fundamentals of the Liberal Arts featuring Krithika Vachali on "Trust and the Liberal Arts Classroom" @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk

8 PM

Motherhood, an Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra Starring Judah Lang @ 8 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportMarch 18 and 19 at 8 PMart talk

Friday, March 19

6 PM

Death Café @ 6 PMMount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge / Watertown linetalk community

Wednesday, March 24

12 PM

The Theory Wars @ 12 PMHarvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard Squarefreetalk free

Tuesday, March 30

7 PM

The Road and the Land: Menotomy, April 19, 1775 @ 7:30 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk

Wednesday, March 31

8 AM

2027 Design for Freedom Summit @ 8:30 AMBSA Space, Fort Pointtalk

12 PM

Gallery Talk: The Gelatin Silver Print @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

Friday, April 2

12 PM

Visiting Composer and Sound Artist Paul Rudy: Lecture and Masterclass @ 12 PMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk workshop music

Tuesday, April 6

12 PM

Gallery Talk: Material Experimentation in Alfonso Ossorio: Line and Lineage @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

7 PM

The Life and Times of Tabitha Gilman Tenney @ 7 PMExeter Historical Society, Exeter NHtalk books

Thursday, April 8

4 PM

Professor Shannon Stahl, University of Wisconsin-Madison @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtontalk science

Friday, April 9

12 PM

Gallery Talk: Alfonso Ossorio: Line and Lineage @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art exhibits

4 PM

Professor Shannon Stahl, University of Wisconsin-Madison @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtonscience talk

Saturday, April 10

Waters of Lawrence and the Region: History, Community, and the FutureLawrence History Center, Lawrencetalk community

Sunday, April 11

7 PM

HELLTOWN with Casey Sherman @ 7 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk

Tuesday, April 13

9 AM

Susie Ibarra: Presentation @ 9:30 AMBoston University College of Fine Arts (Tsai Performance Center, CFA Concert Hall), Fenway / Kenmoretalk workshop music

Wednesday, April 14

7 PM

Kelly Lytle Hernández | Racist by Design: Two Centuries of U.S. Immigration Control @ 7 PMBoston College, Newtontalk

Friday, April 16

4 PM

Professor Jonathan Sessler, University of Texas at Austin @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtonscience talk

Sunday, April 25

2 PM

Brewing History of the Stony Brook @ 2 PMJPHS (various), Jamaica Plaintalk

Tuesday, April 27

12 PM

Gallery Talk: Crafting Perfect Portraits with Photographic Proof Prints @ 12:30 PMHarvard Art Museums, Harvard Squaretalk art

7 PM

Johnny Appleseed: Myth and Reality @ 7:30 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk

Thursday, April 29

all day

Freedom's Journal at 200American Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk

Friday, April 30

all day

Freedom's Journal at 200American Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk

Saturday, May 1

all day

Freedom's Journal at 200American Antiquarian Society, Worcestertalk

10 AM

Binchois, Busnoys & Burgundy Weekend: Talks & Conversation @ 10 AMFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Harvard Squaretalk music festival

Tuesday, May 4

7 PM

Trolleys to the Beach...and to Work and School and the EHS Annual Meeting @ 7 PMExeter Historical Society, Exeter NHtalk community

Friday, May 7

7 PM

Arynne Wexler @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostontalk

Saturday, May 8

6 PM

A Norwell Cheever Family Homecoming: Susan Cheever on John Cheever @ 6:30 PMThe James Library and Center for the Arts, Norwellbooks talk

Tuesday, May 11

7 PM

Neil deGrasse Tyson @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, BostonMay 11 and 13, 2027 at 19:30talk science

Wednesday, May 12

7 PM

Neil deGrasse Tyson @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, BostonMay 11 and 13, 2027 at 19:30talk science

Thursday, May 13

7 PM

Neil deGrasse Tyson @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, BostonMay 11 and 13, 2027 at 19:30talk science
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope For Civilization @ 7:30 PMThe Wilbur, Theater District, Bostonscience talk

Sunday, May 16

12 PM

Longwood Symphony at Tanglewood @ 12 PMLongwood Symphony Orchestra, Bostonmusic talk

Thursday, May 20

6 PM

From Confusion to Clarity: AI Prompts for Genealogy Research @ 6:30 PMMilton Public Library, Miltontalk science

Tuesday, May 25

7 PM

Fessenden's Spice Mill: A Pioneer in Boston's Victorian Botanical Medicine Renown @ 7:30 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk science

Thursday, May 27

7 PM

Fessenden's Spice Mill: A Pioneer in Boston's Victorian Botanical Medicine Renown @ 7:30 PMArlington Historical Society (Smith Museum / Jason Russell House), Arlingtontalk science

Thursday, June 10

4 PM

Professor Connie Lu, University of Bonn @ 4 PMBoston College, Newtonscience talk

5 PM

Deconstructing Opera: Ayre @ 5 PMVarious Boston venues, Bostontalk music

Thursday, August 12

6 PM

Arts Community Meeting: Cultural Land Trust 101 @ 6 PMSomerville Museum, Somervilletalk community

Sunday, October 3

1 PM

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror & More — Oh My! @ 1 PMIdle Hands Craft Ales, Maldentalk books

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