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City Arts & Lectures City Arts & Lectures presents events with leading figures in the world of art & ideas.

Our programs are broadcast on 170 public radio stations across the country.

05/16/2026

This Sunday! Come see a voice of a generation - - as she talks about her new memoir “Famesick” with author and journalist Michael Lewis.

Tag a friend below for the chance to win TWO tickets to the sold out show!
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May 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
An evening with Lena Dunham
In conversation with Michael Lewis
*Select tickets include a signed copy of Famesick

On sale now: Bryan Stevenson takes the stage - don’t miss your chance to hear from the founder and “Just Mercy” author ...
05/14/2026

On sale now: Bryan Stevenson takes the stage - don’t miss your chance to hear from the founder and “Just Mercy” author 📖 Seats are going fast - act quickly for the best spots!

Thursday, June 11Laverne CoxActress and activist rose to fame through her role on “Orange is the New Black,” quickly be...
04/22/2026

Thursday, June 11
Laverne Cox

Actress and activist rose to fame through her role on “Orange is the New Black,” quickly becoming an essential voice for transgender rights.

Join us for a conversation with Cox on her new book, “Transcendent,” where she delves into her traumas, gender identity, transition, and journey to healing.

Tickets linked in bio!

Thursday, May 14Mac Barnett & Jon KlassenCo-presented with has written award-winning picture books and was selected to ...
04/20/2026

Thursday, May 14
Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
Co-presented with

has written award-winning picture books and was selected to be the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature (2025-2026). was an illustrator and animator, working on films like “Kung Fu Panda” and “Coraline,” before creating his best-selling “hat” trilogy.

They’ve worked together on an animated series “Shape Island,” and newsletter “Looking at Picture Books.”

Join us for a conversation on their collaborations and Barnett’s new book, “Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children.”

Tuesday, June 9Ben RhodesIn conversation with Jelani Cobb“At a time of moral and political drift, Rhodes reminds us what...
04/20/2026

Tuesday, June 9
Ben Rhodes
In conversation with Jelani Cobb

“At a time of moral and political drift, Rhodes reminds us what American greatness actually sounds like, and what it means.”
–Ayad Akhtar

Writer, political commentator, and co-host of Pod Save the World, .j.rhodes served as a speech writer and Deputy National Security Advisor for President Barack Obama, and is a contributor to NBC News and MSNBC.

Join us for a discussion on his newest book, “All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches,”which offers a sweeping history of the United States, told through fifteen landmark speeches.

Thursday, May 28Boots Riley In conversation with Alexis Madrigal Oakland-based filmmaker, musician, and activist has ca...
04/20/2026

Thursday, May 28
Boots Riley
In conversation with Alexis Madrigal

Oakland-based filmmaker, musician, and activist has carved his own path full of sharp political insight and surreal storytelling.

Join us to discuss his newest film, “I Love Boosters,” a crime-comedy that follows a group of professional shoplifters as they rob a fashion mogul who stole their designs. The cast features Demi Moore, Keke Palmer, and LaKeith Stanfield.

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04/18/2026

City Arts weekly round up!

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04/17/2026

Thank you to , & .mangla for a powerful evening on place, nature, and the magical power of poetry!

04/07/2026

Looking forward to seeing & next week in celebration of “Against Breaking.”

Grab your tickets at the link in bio for an evening of poetry and conversation.

Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 PM

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