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Talks
Hear from established and emerging scholars, artists, theater practitioners, educators, and more in a wide range of lively and engaging talks.
Queer Dramaturgy with Alexa Alice Joubin
Queer Dramaturgy with Alexa Alice Joubin
Join Professor Alexa Alice Joubin for a workshop on queer dramaturgy before seeing the Folger Theatre production of Twelfth Night.
Fri, May 30, 2025, 6:30pm
Folger Salon with Maria Canon, Amy Cooper, and Carrington OBrion
Folger Salon with Maria Canon, Amy Cooper, and Carrington OBrion
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 4:30pm
Virtual Folger Salon with Charmaine Cordero, Esteban Crespo, and Toby Yuen-Gen Liang
Virtual Folger Salon with Charmaine Cordero, Esteban Crespo, and Toby Yuen-Gen Liang
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Fri, Jun 27, 2025, at 12pm ET
On demand: The 2025 Eudora Welty Lecture with Amor Towles
On demand: The 2025 Eudora Welty Lecture with Amor Towles
The Folger and the Eudora Welty Foundation welcome Amor Towles to deliver the 2025 Welty Lecture, inspired by the writing and life of famed author Eudora Welty.
Available through Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Cocktails and Conversation with Michael W. Twitty
Cocktails and Conversation with Michael W. Twitty
Join us for our next evening of "Cocktails and Conversation," with writer, culinary historian, and educator Michael W. Twitty! Arrive early for food and drink purchases from our café, Quill & Crumb.
Sat, Jul 26, 2025, 7pm