Educational Talks This Week in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of educational talks in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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The Culture Show LIVE at the Boston Public Library

The Culture Show LIVE at the Boston Public Library Great Terrace

Fri, Sep 11 · 2:00 PM

Back Bay

Culture talks in a palace

Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library

Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library

Fri, Sep 11 · 11:00 AM

Back Bay

Palace of books and arches

GBH Amplifies

GBH Amplifies

Thu, Sep 10 · 12:30 PM

Back Bay

Community journalism talks

Thursday Gathering

Thursday Gathering

Thu, Sep 10 · 4:30 PM

East Cambridge

innovation and networking meetup

The Curiosity Desk LIVE at the Boston Public Library

The Curiosity Desk LIVE at the Boston Public Library

Fri, Sep 11 · 1:00 PM

Back Bay

Live curiosity show

Ai Agents Showcase (Industry Specific Customized Demo Day)

Ai Agents Showcase (Industry Specific Customized Demo Day)

Thu, Sep 10 · 12:00 PM

D Street / West Broadway

Enterprise AI demos

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MassRobotics' Robosource 2026

MassRobotics' Robosource 2026

Thu, Sep 10 · 4:30 PM

East Cambridge

robotics innovation and networking

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Frequently asked questions

How are these educational talks in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

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