The Boston Almanac

Curated weekly · Est. 2026

Public Lectures & Science Cafés

2026-05-26 2026-06-04 · 150 entries

01

Great Decisions: The Future of U.S. - European Relations

95/100

A timely foreign policy lecture at a university, perfect for intellectually curious learners.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
04

An Uncertain, Scary, Exciting Future

95/100

Talk at the Museum of Science about the future, perfect for curious learners.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
10

Drafting Independence: Declaration to Constitution

90/100

A hybrid talk on the Declaration and Constitution at the Massachusetts Historical Society, ideal for history buffs.

  • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
12

Barbara McQuade at The Brattle Theatre

90/100

Author talk on government corruption with a prominent legal expert, perfect for curious learners.

  • 6:00 pm
15

Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts

85/100

Lecture on slavery and resistance in colonial Massachusetts at Old South Meeting House, excellent for history learners.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
16

Author Talk with Dr. Candicee Childs

85/100

Author talk with a doctor about her picture book on resilience.

  • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
17

Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts

85/100

Historical talk on slavery and resistance in colonial Massachusetts.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
20

Harvard Art Museums at Night

85/100

Free evening at Harvard Art Museums celebrating Celtic Art exhibition.

  • 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
23

AI and Intelligence Sensing in 2030

85/100

Panel on AI and intelligence sensing at BU is a top-tier public lecture for learners.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
25

AI Fluency: A Hands-On Skills Intensive

85/100

Hands-on AI fluency workshop at Museum of Science, top-tier tech education.

  • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
27

Next Chapter Boston Meeting

85/100

Non-fiction book club exploring big ideas in business, psychology, and decision-making.

  • 10:00 am
31

Innovation Spotlight: Japan

85/100

Daylong STEM experience at Museum of Science highlighting Japanese innovation.

  • 10:30 am
33

LGBT Themes on the Silver Screen

85/100

A lecture on LGBTQ+ film history at a public venue, perfect for curious learners.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
35

Reading Between The Stones

85/100

Panel discussion on interpreting Edmonia Lewis through an LGBTQ+ lens, rich for learners.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
36

Know Your Rights: Housing (Main/Virtual)

85/100

Know Your Rights housing session, highly relevant civic education for adult learners.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
42

Aging Code Summit

80/100

Summit on aging science and translation, excellent for academic learners.

  • 8:00 am–7:00 pm
50

Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts

80/100

Talk on slavery and resistance in colonial Massachusetts at the Old South Meeting House, a deep historical lecture.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
52

Climate Action Book Club (Collins)

80/100

Climate action book club at the library is a great discussion group for learners.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
56

The WBUR Festival

80/100

WBUR Festival with conversations, podcast tapings, and music, ideal for intellectually curious audiences.

  • 10:00 am
59

Darby Vassall Lives On Walking Tour

80/100

Walking tour of Beacon Hill focused on the life of Darby Vassall, a free Black Bostonian.

  • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
60

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

80/100

AAPI Heritage Month celebration with local artists, performances, and crafts.

  • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
66

Exhibit Open Hours with the Curator

80/100

Exhibit open hours with curator Tess Lukey, offering insight into new shows at Fruitlands.

  • 4:00 pm
70

2026 Amy and Marcus Garvey Lecture

80/100

Annual Garvey Lecture, excellent fit for academic audience.

  • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
75

Art and Architectural Historic Tour

80/100

An art and architectural history tour of Beacon Hill, ideal for learners.

  • 10:00 am
77

Chat & Chowder | Basketball Empire

80/100

A talk with an author about her book on basketball and global culture, highly educational.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
80

5th ALS Drug Development Summit 2026

80/100

A drug development summit on ALS, highly educational for medical professionals.

  • 8:00 am–5:00 pm
82

PhotoWalks Freedom Trail tour

80/100

A Freedom Trail walking tour with historical commentary, highly educational.

  • 1:15 pm–2:45 pm
83

PhotoWalks North End Tour

80/100

A North End walking tour with historical commentary, highly educational.

  • 1:30 pm–2:45 pm
87

Death Café at the Central Library

80/100

A Death Café discussion group, perfect for thoughtful learners interested in existential topics.

  • 6:30 pm
88

Coding and Web Development 101 (Main)

80/100

Coding and web development workshop series, excellent for adult learners.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
91

Free Thursdays at the ICA

80/100

Free Thursday nights at the ICA, excellent for art learners.

  • 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
92

Queer Nightlife: Panel & Drag Show

80/100

Panel and drag show on queer nightlife, educational and cultural.

  • 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
93

Juneteenth Celebration

80/100

Juneteenth celebration with community and culture, relevant and educational.

  • 7:30 pm
94

Chelsea Jewish Walking Tours

80/100

Walking tour of Chelsea's Jewish history with a historian, excellent for learners.

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm
97

Black Swan: A New Dance Thriller

75/100

New dance thriller at A.R.T., appeals to theater and dance enthusiasts.

  • 12:00 pm
98

Solo Violin baroque lunch concert

75/100

Free solo baroque violin concert at King's Chapel, perfect for music lovers.

  • 12:15 pm
99

DOYLE x Winterthur Symposium

75/100

Symposium on American arts at DOYLE, appeals to art and history enthusiasts.

  • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
102

75th Anniversary! NATIVE SON

75/100

Screening of Native Son with discussion potential at the Brattle Theatre.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
103

25th Anniversary! BABY BOY

75/100

Screening of Baby Boy for its 25th anniversary at the Brattle Theatre.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
106

The Persians by Aeschylus

75/100

Reading group discussion of Aeschylus's The Persians.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
108

Free Thursdays at the ICA

75/100

Free Thursday night admission at the Institute of Contemporary Art.

  • 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
110

Bringing Back the Purple Martin

75/100

Online talk on bringing back Purple Martins is a great nature lecture for learners.

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
113

An Evening with Megan Hilty

75/100

Broadway star concert appealing to musical theater enthusiasts.

  • 8:00 pm–9:30 pm
114

An Evening with Darren Criss

75/100

One-night concert by a Tony-nominated Broadway star, appealing to performing arts fans.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
115

Multimodal Futures

75/100

Online workshop on multimodal AI, highly relevant for tech learners.

  • 10:00 am–11:00 am
117

Tour The Otis House

75/100

Guided tour of historic Otis House on Beacon Hill, rich in local history.

  • 11:00 am
119

Free Fridays at Trinity Organ Recitals

75/100

Free weekly organ recital at Trinity Church, enriching musical experience.

  • 12:15 pm–12:45 pm
120

Our Virtue (Plotinus, Ennead I. 2)

75/100

Online discussion of Plotinus on virtue, deep philosophical exploration.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
122

El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

75/100

Met Opera screening of Frida and Diego opera, cultural and artistic enrichment.

  • 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
123

Nest Box Workshop at Powisset Farm

75/100

Hands-on nest box building workshop at a historic farm, blending nature and craft.

  • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
126

Artist Demonstration with Sergio Roffo

75/100

Live painting demonstration by a Guild artist, offering insight into landscape painting techniques.

  • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
127

Deep Cuts

75/100

Concert exploring overlooked classical gems and forgotten composers.

  • 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
128

How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert

75/100

Film with live symphony orchestra performing the score, blending cinema and classical music.

  • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
129

Fixit Clinic: BPL Central Branch

75/100

Fixit Clinic at the library where volunteer coaches help troubleshoot and repair items.

  • 11:00 am
130

Nest Box Workshop at Powisset Farm

75/100

Nest box building workshop at Powisset Farm, combining conservation and hands-on craft.

  • 3:00 pm
131

Art & Architectural Historic Tour of Beacon Hill

75/100

Art and architectural historic tour of Beacon Hill with a historian guide.

  • 10:00 am
132

Intro to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

75/100

Introductory workshop on 3D printing ideal for curious learners interested in maker technology.

  • 10:00 am–12:30 pm
135

Walking Tour of Stony Brook

75/100

Walking tour of Stony Brook's industrial history led by a historical society, ideal for local history buffs.

  • 11:00 am–12:00 pm
136

Boston 101 Historical Tour

75/100

Historical tour covering Boston's founding and colonial era, ideal for history learners.

  • 11:00 am
137

Be-InFormed Boston

75/100

Conversation stations on uncomfortable truths foster civic dialogue, highly educational.

  • 12:00 pm
139

AI Engineering Study Group Week 4

75/100

AI engineering study group using DeepLearning.AI and Chip Huyen's book.

  • 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
140

Introduction to the Machine Shop (MS101)

75/100

A hands-on machine shop class for beginners at a makerspace, appealing to DIY learners.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
144

Studio Recording 101 (Main)

75/100

A workshop on studio recording, practical skill-building.

  • 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
145

Austerlitz by WG Sebald

75/100

Online book discussion of a literary masterpiece, highly educational.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
148

SMX Advanced 2026

75/100

A search marketing conference for professionals, highly relevant for those interested in digital marketing and SEO.

  • 9:00 am–5:00 pm
150

Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

75/100

Laser cutting workshop at library, hands-on learning for adults.

  • 9:30 am–11:00 am