There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From discussions with renowned authors to jazz music with MIT roots, here's a lineup of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Jonathan Franzen at First Parish Church
Join Harvard Book Store this Tuesday for a discussion with Jonathan Franzen on his new book, a collection of essays titled “The End of the End of the Earth." Attendees can purchase pre-sale tickets that include a copy of the new release.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: First Parish Church, 1446 Massachusetts Ave.
Admission: $8-$28
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Nathaniel Philbrick at the Brattle Theatre
Stop by the Brattle Theatre to catch National Book Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick preview his latest title, “In the Hurricane's Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown."
When: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m.
Where: The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St.
Admission: $6-$32
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Steven Pinker at MIT
Hear Steven Pinker, an experimental cognitive psychologist, author and Harvard professor, speak on his new book, “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress.” Throughout the book, Pinker aims to illustrate that "life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise, not just in the West, but worldwide."
The public event will offer refreshments, and is also available to view via YouTube and Facebook Live.
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 4:30-6 p.m.
Where: MIT Building 26, Room 100, 60 Vassar St.
Admission: Free
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Homegrown Jazz: Celebrating Music with MIT Roots
Last but not least, this Saturday night enjoy jazz music by artists such as Miguel Zenón and Larry Wang, presented by MIT Music and Theater Arts.
When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 8-11 p.m.
Where: MIT Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachusetts Ave.
Admission: Free with an MIT email address; $5 general admission
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