Talks This Week in Zurich worth going out for.

Everything here costs more than it should, which makes me stubborn about only recommending what's actually worth it.

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

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Sexarbeit

Sexarbeit

Wed, Sep 16 · 10:00 AM

Zürich

Intimate video portraits

The Divided Space: How Do We Talk About Crime?

The Divided Space: How Do We Talk About Crime? One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM

Zürich

Live panel & open mic

Book launch

Book launch Star Performer

Wed, Sep 16 · 6:30 PM

Zürich

Orchestra book launch

Monica Bürki ● MY SEX – Men Tell Their Stories

Monica Bürki ● MY SEX – Men Tell Their Stories One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 8:00 PM

Zürich • $$

Intimate stories & piano

Gülsha & REFLEKT  Talk

Gülsha & REFLEKT  Talk One-time only

Mon, Sep 21 · 8:00 PM

Zürich • $$$

True crime journalism on stage

Zurich in a book: ‘The Daughters of Zurich’

Zurich in a book: ‘The Daughters of Zurich’ One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 6:30 PM

Zürich

Medieval history comes alive

Poetry Club

Poetry Club

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM

Zürich

Monthly poetry readings

Let's be honest

Let's be honest One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 8:00 PM

Zürich

Real talk on parenting

Swiss German Café

Swiss German Café

Wed, Sep 16 · 10:00 AM

Zürich

Dialect practice over coffee

Pause & Reset

Pause & Reset One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM

Zürich

Midweek calm & quiet

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ZURICH TALKS DANCE

ZURICH TALKS DANCE One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Zürich

Honest dance conversations

Book launch: Sarah Elena Müller – Unwucht

Book launch: Sarah Elena Müller – Unwucht One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM

Zürich

Literary book launch

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Frequently asked questions

How are these talks in Zurich 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.

How do I find something that suits me?

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