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City Arts & Lectures City Arts & Lectures presents events with leading figures in the world of art & ideas.

Our programs are broadcast on 170 public radio stations across the country.

This past Sunday David Byrne led our audience down some unexpected and delightful rabbit holes. Special thanks to Rich S...
10/14/2026

This past Sunday David Byrne led our audience down some unexpected and delightful rabbit holes. Special thanks to Rich Silverstein for introducing David to the stage!

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10/13/2026

COMING SOON! This Wednesday October 14th 🌷

Zadie Smith is beloved for her emotionally rich stories, superb dialogue, and unique perspective on contemporary culture. Her debut novel, White Teeth, won numerous awards and was included in the BBC’s list of 100 Most Influential Novels. Smith’s other books, including The Fraud, On Beauty, and NW, have become bestsellers and been included in best books of the year lists by The New York Times and many other publications, cementing Smith as one of the most important voices of her generation. Most recently, she published the essay collection Dead and Alive, delving into our post-colonial world, the passing of some of our favorite writers, and the meaning of “the commons” in our lives. This collection was named a Best Book of 2025 by Time, The New Yorker, and Barack Obama.

Sam Fragoso is a writer, filmmaker, and podcast host based in Los Angeles, California. In 2016, he created Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, a weekly podcast of long-form conversations with artists, authors, and politicians. The show is now distributed by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions. Sam is also a frequent on-air contributor to Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley.

🎙️ Presented in association with Talk Easy

🎟️ Tickets still available https://www.cityboxoffice.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=15866

10/11/2026

Joining the influential psychologist Adam Grant on stage later this month will be former NASA engineer and Youtuber Mark Rober!! Grant’s new book, Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World, covers the topics of social media, AI, and how we can build strong relationships and communities. Bring a friend and we’ll see you there! 🌷🎟️

https://www.cityboxoffice.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=15793

Earlier this month: a very special on stage salon with Leïla Slimani, author of I’ll Take the Fire. What an honor it is ...
10/09/2026

Earlier this month: a very special on stage salon with Leïla Slimani, author of I’ll Take the Fire. What an honor it is to host these intimate experiences – the same CA&L format but with both guests and audience together onstage.

What is a City Arts Salon? Simply, an intimate literary experience. The Sydney Goldstein Theater is our treasured home, and we love looking out on hundreds of beaming fans, but sometimes, we like to have events that are a little more cozy. At City Arts Salons, we invite the audience on to the stage to get a more personal experience of our favorite authors. The salons bring a small audience through our backstage to listen to and meet with our literary guests while looking out on our beautifully restored theater.

These programs sell out quickly, so stay tuned! 🌷🎟️

10/08/2026

And sometimes our guests burst out into song. Thank you for this special evening, Kyle Maclachlan and Jesse Hawthorne Ficks!

We hope to see you soon 🌷🎟️

https://www.cityarts.net/events/

10/08/2026

COMING SOON! This Sunday October 11th David Byrne will be here in SF with us!

Join us for an evening with one of today’s most iconic creatives, David Byrne, as he talks about his new book, Sleeping Beauties. It’s an exploration of how groundbreaking ideas in the arts and sciences oftentimes “fall asleep,” and how they are reawakened.

Only a few tickets left!

https://www.cityboxoffice.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=16037

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