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Opera Lafayette: Rameau’s "Les Surprises de l’Amour"

Rameau’s "Les Surprises de l’Amour"

The Folger is proud to partner with Opera Lafayette to host its modern world premiere of a French opera from 1748.
Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026
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The 2027 Eudora Welty Lecture: Alice McDermott

The 2027 Eudora Welty Lecture: Alice McDermott

The Folger Shakespeare Library and the Eudora Welty Foundation welcome author Alice McDermott, to deliver the 2027 Welty Lecture, inspired by the writing and life of famed author Eudora Welty.
Thu, Apr 15, 2027 at 7:30pm
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Folger Gala 2027

Folger Gala

Save the date for the Folger Gala on Saturday, April 17, 2027. More information to come.
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
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