Boston Lecture Reviews.

Reviews of Boston Arts and Entertainment Lectures.

Boston’s arts and entertainment offerings include a wide selection of lectures by nationally and locally-celebrated authors, musicians and educators. From the city’s bookstores to auditoriums in any of its numerous universities, there are ample opportunities to catch up on the last best sellers or quench your thirst for knowledge.

Local bookstores often host special book signing and lectures by featured authors, poets and musicians turned writers. It is a great opportunity to glean a new perspective on your favorite writers, and get suggestions on finding a good read. Brookline Booksmith, for example, offers an on-going Writers & Readers series. Nationally-acclaimed authors and poets, as well as locally-based talent are featured throughout the month. The series showcases a wide selection, with offerings that include mainstream bestsellers, poetry, cult classics, as well as works by celebrities and musicians turned-authors. Most lectures are held at the Booksmith, but when a larger venue is needed to accommodate a large audience, they are held at the nearby Coolidge Corner Theatre. You’ll also find readings and author lectures hosted at the Harvard Coop, Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores. With the variety of authors featured at any given time, these guest lectures fill the bill for any taste in arts and entertainment.

Academic lectures are also well represented in the city. Hosted by local educational institutions such as Brandeis University or Harvard University as well as the area’s acclaimed museums such as the MOS-Boston, virtually no topic is left unexamined. From the latest developments in science to modern-day ethical dilemmas, as well as literary criticisms and new perspectives on history, there is something for every interest.

For specifics on upcoming lectures in the city, check out the reviews below.  Our archived reviews provide perspective on past arts and entertainment lectures held in town.