Talks This Week in Philadelphia worth going out for.

This city has no interest in impressing anyone, which is why I trust what it likes.

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

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Getting Sports Fans into the Climate Game

Getting Sports Fans into the Climate Game

Mon, Oct 5 · 5:30 PM

University City

athletes leading climate action

One time only
Meet & Geek: Strange Girls

Meet & Geek: Strange Girls

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM

Center City West

Medical history talk

One time only

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Barbara Kingsolver: Partita

Barbara Kingsolver: Partita

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM

Rittenhouse Square

Pulitzer storytelling, live piano

One time only
Pathways to Parenthood

Pathways to Parenthood

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:30 PM

Rittenhouse Square

Queer family-building workshop series

Reading and Signing with Molly McCloy & Jackie Domenus!

Reading and Signing with Molly McCloy & Jackie Domenus!

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM

Northwest Philadelphia

Queer memoir book launch

One time only
Myth & Legend Book Club: The Sleeping Sisters

Myth & Legend Book Club: The Sleeping Sisters

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM

East Passyunk Crossing

Literary horror discussion

One time only
The Antiracist Theatre: Crafting Theatrical Collaboration: Book Tour

The Antiracist Theatre: Crafting Theatrical Collaboration: Book Tour

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:30 PM

Old City

Rethinking theater together

One time only
French Influences on Urbanism and Architecture with Prof. Daniel Coslett.

French Influences on Urbanism and Architecture with Prof. Daniel Coslett.

Fri, Oct 9 · 6:30 PM

Center City West

Architecture lecture & French food

One time only

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Frequently asked questions

How are these talks in Philadelphia 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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