Talks & Lectures Events

Today · 6:30pm

Spring Garden Lecture Series

ft. Angie Rayniak, Luke Zoet

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Dive into Great Lakes science with experts and real stories — a must for eco-enthusiasts.

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Today · 6:30pm

Jim Landwehr in Conversation with Kim Suhr

ft. Jim Landwehr, Kim Suhr

Boswell Book Company

Hear Jim Landwehr discuss his enchanting stories with Kim Suhr at Boswell Books.

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Tomorrow · 6pm

Adam Reiner in Conversation with Kyle Johnson Cherek

ft. Adam Reiner, Kyle Johnson Cherek

Onesto

by Boswell Book Company

Adam Reiner shares dining insights at Onesto Italian with appetizers included.

$30

Tomorrow · 6:30pm

James DeVita in Conversation with Christina Clancy

ft. James DeVita, Christina Clancy

Boswell Book Company

James DeVita discusses his gripping debut novel with Christina Clancy at Boswell Book Company.

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Fri · 6:30pm

UWM and Marquette University Undergraduate Student Reading

Boswell Book Company

Hear future literary stars from UWM and Marquette read their work in an intimate bookstore setting.

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Tue · 6:30pm

Claire Swinarski in Conversation with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

ft. Claire Swinarski, Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

Boswell Book Company

Dive into a heartfelt discussion on motherhood with Claire Swinarski and Olesya Salnikova Gilmore.

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May 6 · 6:30pm

Cory Haala: When Democrats Won the Heartland

ft. Cory Haala

Boswell Book Company

Cory Haala explores Midwest politics of the '80s at Boswell Book Company.

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May 6 · 6:30pm

Spring Book Club Talk

ft. Daniel Goldin, Noah Weckwerth

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant in Shorewood, WI

by Boswell Book Company

Get top book club picks from Daniel Goldin and Noah Weckwerth at Shorewood Library.

May 7 · 12:30pm

The Recombobulation Area Podcast Live

ft. Dan Shafer

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

by The Recombobulation Area

Engage with Milwaukee politics live over coffee at Anodyne.

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May 7 · 1:30pm

Q&A and Signing with Author S. A. Barnes

ft. S. A. Barnes

The Well Red Damsel

Meet S. A. Barnes and snag a signed copy of "Death's Daughter" at The Well Red Damsel.

$34

May 7 · 6:30pm

Sarah Dessen in Conversation with Donna Ghorbanpoor

ft. Sarah Dessen, Donna Ghorbanpoor

Boswell Book Company

Meet Sarah Dessen and get her latest book signed at Boswell Book Company.

$21.99

May 8 · 12pm

Special Edition Gallery Talk with Widline Cadet

ft. Widline Cadet

Milwaukee Art Museum

Hear Widline Cadet discuss her art and influences in an intimate talk at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

May 9 · 10am

Resilience: A History of Chinese Milwaukee

ft. Sara Wong

Forest Home Cemetery

by Forest Home Historic Preservation Association

Explore Milwaukee's Chinese heritage with a walking tour in Forest Home Cemetery.

$10

May 11 · 1pm

Spring Book Club Talk

ft. Daniel Goldin, Lisa Baudoin

Boswell Book Company

Get book club recommendations from local literary experts at this free talk.

May 12 · 6:30pm

The Well Nourished Book Club

ft. Natasha, Adrianna

The Well Red Damsel

Chat about "Close Knit" with fellow book lovers in a cozy bookstore setting.

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May 12 · 6:30pm

Mark A Johnson: American Bacon

ft. Mark A Johnson

Boswell Book Company

Discover how bacon became a cultural icon with author Mark A Johnson.

May 13 · 6:30pm

Kirk Deeter: A Fishable Feast Book Event

ft. Kirk Deeter

Boswell Book Company

Fly fishing tales and culinary adventures with Kirk Deeter at Boswell Book Company.

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May 13 · 6:30pm

Spring Garden Lecture Series

ft. Angie Rayniak, Luke Zoet

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Dive into Great Lakes science with experts and real stories — a must for eco-enthusiasts.

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May 13 · 7pm

Cream City Book Club: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

ft. Nicole Mattke

The New State

by Nicole Mattke

Discuss "Theo of Golden" with a glass of wine in a cozy book club setting.

$25.01

May 14 · 6:30pm

Kenneth Dahlin: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty

ft. Kenneth Dahlin

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Explore Wright's architectural philosophy with Kenneth Dahlin at the scenic Villa Terrace.

$15

May 14 · 6:30pm

Book Talk: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty

ft. Kenneth Dahlin

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Discover Frank Lloyd Wright's "middle way" in architecture with Kenneth Dahlin's insightful talk and book signing.

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May 14 · 6:30pm

Giovanna González: Cultura and Cash

ft. Giovanna González

Boswell Book Company

by Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee

Meet Giovanna González and learn practical financial tips tailored for First Gen professionals.

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May 15 · 1pm

James H. McCommons: The Feather Wars

ft. James H. McCommons

Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park

by Boswell Book Company and the Urban Ecology Center

Explore bird conservation history with James H. McCommons at the Urban Ecology Center.

Pay What You Can

May 15 · 2pm

Ex Fabula: Season 17 All Stars "Ancestors"

Flores Hall

by Ex Fabula

Hear moving stories about ancestors and legacies at Ex Fabula's storytelling night.

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