The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures

Join us for a series of exciting lectures that brings the greatest names in their fields through our doors. Hear from innovative artists, entertainers, musicians, and writers in an ongoing conversation with you—their audience—on stimulating issues in culture today. Chosen for their creative brilliance and fresh perspectives, these speakers share their vision, their working process, and their insights.

In-person and livestream tickets available.

Upcoming Events

The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures

Gabrielle Zevin: Imagining Others

Saturday, October 3, 2026
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures

Uzo Aduba: Owning Your Identity

Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures

Mo Rocca’s Variety Pack Approach to Living

Thursday, December 3, 2026
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures

Back to Boston: An Evening with Rachel Dratch

Thursday, February 25, 2027
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures

An Evening with Ocean Vuong

Thursday, May 13, 2027
7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Sponsors

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The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures are funded by the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation.