Friday Philosophy Colloquium: Nancy Fraser (Rescheduled)
Friday Philosophy Colloquium at Boston University features philosopher Nancy Fraser in a formal lecture exploring contemporary political philosophy and feminist theory. An engaging campus talk with rigorous argument and scholarly insight.
War, Law, and What Comes Next: The Iran Reckoning
Ken Roth, former director of Human Rights Watch, discusses the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, accountability for human rights violations, and the implications for international order in a public lecture at Harvard Kennedy School.
Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Seminar: Atif Mian, Princeton University
An in-depth seminar on how interest rates affect consumption, examining household debt and the role of asset prices. Presented by Atif Mian of Princeton as part of the Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Seminar in Maloney Hall, Boston. A rigorous, data-driven look at macro-financial linkages.
Rhiannon Giddens
Experience an intimate evening with Rhiannon Giddens performing country-tinged folk at Boston's historic Orpheum Theatre, presented by Citizens. Expect soulful storytelling, powerful vocals, and rich acoustic textures inside the classic venue.
Tracy K. Smith reads Fear Less
Poet Tracy K. Smith presents a reading and discussion of Fear Less: Poetry in Perilous Times at Cambridge Public Library. The event offers insight into current anxieties through Smith’s verse and thoughtful commentary, in an intimate library setting.
Investigating Fraud in Alzheimer's Research — Talk with Charles Piller
Charles Piller discusses his book Doctored, tracing how unscrupulous researchers, government enablers, and Pharma executives impacted Alzheimer's research. The MIT Welcome Center talk invites reflection on science integrity, followed by a discussion and reception.
BU Wheelock Reads 2026
BU Wheelock Reads 2026 features acclaimed author-illustrators Grace Lin and Raúl the Third for an evening of discussion on children's and middle-grade literature. Learn how their backgrounds and processes shape picture books, with insights for educators, students, and aspiring artists.
August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean
Actors' Shakespeare Project presents August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean at Hibernian Hall in Boston. This powerful drama, set against a backdrop of memory, community, and spiritual questions, examines legacy and resilience through a vivid ensemble, delivering Wilson’s signature lyricism on stage.
Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham takes the stage at The Wilbur in Boston for an intimate in-conversation event about Famesick, hosted by Emily Sundberg. Expect witty anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and a lively Q&A in a historic theater.
What I Hear: Andrew Norman
Experience contemporary classical music by Andrew Norman in Brown Hall at the New England Conservatory. This Boston concert pairs Norman's inventive textures with NEC's intimate performance space for an articulate evening of modern orchestral writing. A refined choice for classical music lovers.
Mayor Tishaura Jones Study Group: Governing Across Differences in Polarization
Join Mayor Tishaura Jones for a study group at Harvard Kennedy School to explore governing across partisan differences in an era of polarization. The session asks whether bipartisanship is dead and offers practical perspectives on cross-partisan policy in today’s political climate.
Lil Mosey
Hip-hop star Lil Mosey headlines Big Night Live in Boston, delivering high-energy hits from his catalog. Expect a high-energy night of melodic rap, neon-lit venue vibes, and crowd sing-alongs in a popular downtown club setting.
My Father’s Shadow
Screening of My Father's Shadow at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. An indie-film premiere that promises thoughtful storytelling and a distinctive cinema experience.
Cooking and Culture: A Conversation with Priya Krishna
Harvard's Knafel Center hosts a thoughtful panel with Priya Krishna, cookbook author and food writer, in conversation with Durba Mitra. They explore how food writing illuminates culture and representation, tracing legacy from Madhur Jaffrey to contemporary South Asian American cooking.
Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond
Join the ICS Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond in Boston. This outdoor race follows a scenic route around the pond, starting in the late afternoon, and draws local runners for a friendly, high-energy atmosphere. Expect supportive crowds, a festive finish, and a chance to test endurance on a prime urban-waterway course.
Ritt Momney at Sonia
Indie-pop artist Ritt Momney performs a live show at Sonia (The Middle East) in Cambridge. This 18+ night features doors at 6:30 pm, with tickets $25 in advance and $30 at the door, plus a note about no vaping in the venue. Dine and skip the line options available.
How Should We Die? — Lecture & Conversation
Dr. Lydia Dugdale examines the ethics, policy, and practical medicine behind medically-assisted dying in a balanced lecture and conversation. Drawing on end-of-life debates, she lays out arguments for and against, exploring how physicians, policymakers, and families should approach this urgent issue.
Harvard Grid | Meet the VCs Series: Underscore Venture Capital
Harvard SEAS hosts a small-group dinner and discussion with Underscore Venture Capital, inviting selected participants to join AI and healthcare founders. Learn how early-stage investors evaluate teams and research-driven ideas, and what makes emerging technologies compelling for pre-seed and seed funding.
Colburn Lecture: Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham
Colburn Lecture presented by Boston University featuring Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham. An accessible, research-rich talk on auditory neuroscience, focusing on how humans localize sound and decode complex auditory scenes. A friendly, scholarly event in BU's lecture series.
Dora Rodriguez: Stories of Migration, Injustice, and Hope
Dora Rodriguez, a Salvadoran immigrant and migrant-justice activist, shares her survivor story and the lessons from decades of advocacy in a focused talk in Boston, followed by a reception and a book signing.
Lanterns & Luminaries: Keith Lockhart Tribute
An evening at the GBH Fraser Performance Studio in Boston honoring conductor Keith Lockhart with Lanterns & Luminaries. The celebration pairs live music with a luminous display in a tribute to Lockhart's leadership.
The Growlers
Live indie rock show by The Growlers at Royale Nightclub in Boston. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm, with opening acts in a high-energy club setting. A vibrant night of modern indie rock in a classic Boston venue.
Harvard Anthropology Seminar Series: Admir Masic (MIT)
Harvard's Anthropology Seminar Series presents Admir Masic (MIT) discussing Unfinished in Pompeii: Insights into Ancient Roman Self-Healing Concrete Technology. Held in Tozzer Anthropology Building, Room 203, the talk blends archaeology and engineering to reveal how ancient Roman concrete ideas foreshadow modern self-healing materials.
Care without Pathology: How Trans-Health Activists Are Changing Medicine
This Global Health Politics Workshop investigates how trans activists and care providers redefine health as a public good, tracing cross-border debates over medicine and social care. Hanssmann analyzes the politics of biomedicine and social movements and discusses implications for policy and practice.
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