Boston Talks Lectures Events

The Dark Side of Boston

Friday, May 25 6:00p
Dark Side Plaza, Boston
Get off the Freedom Trail and take a journey to the Dark Side of Boston. The walking tour will guide you away from the tourist traps through the seamier parts of Boston's history all against the backdrop of our

Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour

Saturday, June 9 8:00p
Wilbur Theatre, Boston
Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest

Walking Tour: Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the Downtown Freedom Trail

Tuesday, May 22 12:30p
Boston Public Library - Central Branch, Boston
Begin in the elegant Back Bay, find out how the Back Bay was filled, check out the great 19th century architecure.

Masterpiece Lecture Series: Bob Mowry: The Buddhist Chinese Stele

Thursday, May 24 7:00p
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Isabella Gardner’s collection was surprisingly diverse and largely influenced by her travels across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Boston Civil War Private Tour

Tuesday, May 22 1:00p
Boston Common Visitor's Information Center, Boston
Hear the Boston stories of John Wilkes Booth, John Brown and Jefferson Davis. Learn how the radical abolitionists of Boston awakened the conscience of the country.

Freedom Trail Tour for Children

Friday, May 25 10:00a
Samuel Adams Statue at Faneuil Hall, Boston
The only Freedom Trail tour designed for children. On this child's-eye view of the architecture and history of Boston, your child will learn about Boston's role in the American Revolution and discover the mate

Beacon Hill Uncensored

Saturday, May 26 1:00p
Boston Strolls, Boston
Uncover some of Boston’s most scandalous secrets. On this 90 minute walking tour, stroll through the scenic streets of Beacon Hill and discuss the seedy past of this now upscale neighborhood and the more color

Masters of the Universe

Friday, June 29 8:00p
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Tour the exhibition Josiah McElheny: Some Pictures of the Infinite, then join in a gallery conversation around McElheny’s Island Universe and how artists and scientists visualize the beginning of our universe.

Author Talk: Brita Belli

Tuesday, May 22 6:00p
Boston Public Library - Central Branch, Boston
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6 p.m. Boston Room, Central Library The alarming spike in autism in recent years has sent doctors and parents on a search for answers.

The Color of Baseball in Boston: Memories and Memorabilia Day

Tuesday, May 22 10:00a
Mos Eisley Cantina, Antarctica
During this centennial year of Fenway Park, take in as much baseball-related stuff as possible, including "The Color of Baseball in Boston: The History of Black Teams, the Players and a Sporting Community.

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