Taste of Iceland 2014 at Rialto
This past weekend, Taste of Iceland 2014 gave Boston the chance to experience some of what Icelandic culture has to offer. For this year’s event, Iceland Naturally, a cooperative marketing organization that promotes tourism, sponsored events including a concert called Reykjavik Calling at The Middle East in Cambridge, a Reyka Vodka Cocktail making class at The Liberty Hotel, and a photography gallery reception at 555 Gallery. But what drew me to the event was the rare opportunity to experience New Nordic Cuisine in the form of a special Icelandic menu at Rialto in Harvard Square.
A day in Boston’s book oasis
A lovely annual event, the Boston Book Festival brings together Boston’s passionate writing and arts community, providing a rich rush of literature and positive energy.
Fareed Zakaria discusses revolutions from the 1600 to the present
In Age of Revolutions, Zakaria covers major revolutions that changed the world, from the French Revolution to the Industrial Revolution.
Nicholas D. Kristof talks about chasing hope as a journalist
Although Chasing Hope discusses a lot of heavy topics, the memoir is also about Kristof’s search for hope and humanity in the most unexpected places.
Joyce Carol Oates presents Butcher at the Cambridge Public Library
Based on the dark history of gynecology and mental asylums in the 19th century, Butcher is a novel about Dr. Silas Weir, a doctor who performs gruesome surgeries on women in the New Jersey Asylum for Female Lunatics.
An Evening with David Sedaris
On April 12, the Celebrity Series of Boston presented An Evening with David Sedaris, a two-hour show featuring the humorist's essays and other writings, both published and unpublished. Known for his caustic and sharp humor, Sedaris’ visit is part of a seven-month international tour this year to promote his new children’s book, Pretty Ugly.
Jessica Shand G performs Transmutations at the MIT Media Lab
If there was one main takeaway listeners got from Transmutations, it was immersing themselves in the rich soundscapes and letting their minds drift off to another world.
Jesselyn Cook presents The Quiet Damage at the Harvard Book Store
The Quiet Damage follows the devastating effects of QAnon’s conspiracy theories on the lives of five families in the U.S.
Kyne Santos, author of Math in Drag, speaks at MIT
Kyne Santos, a drag queen and math educator, promotes her newest book published by Hopkins Press to an audience of MIT and Harvard students.
Radiolab founder and creator Jad Abumrad presents “How to Talk to a Human” at Sanders Theatre
In “How to Talk to a Human,” Abumrad shared his insights on how people can have better conversations in many kinds of settings, from conducting interviews to talking to a family member.
Award-winning author Ocean Vuong presents The Emperor of Gladness at First Parish Church
On May 16, 2025, Ocean Vuong presented The Emperor of Gladness, his latest novel, at the First Parish Church.
A night at the MFA with Daveed Diggs
On Thursday, Oct. 9, actor, producer, and musician Daveed Diggs opened the 2025–2026 season of the Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures at the Museum of Fine Arts in an evening framed around celebrating community, art and creativity.