Beneath the lights, deeper conversations await.
Discover carefully curated public lectures, author talks, debates and intellectual events in Las Vegas, USA — selected by The Mindful City editorial team.
Last updated: September 20, 2026
Bill McKibben · Springs Preserve · September 21, 2026
Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben examines climate change impacts specific to the American West and practical strategies for local resilience. The talk will connect science…
Bill Nye · Discovery Children's Museum · September 21, 2026
Science educator Bill Nye delivers a lively, accessible presentation aimed at engaging children and families in scientific thinking. The session includes interactive demonstrations…
Funnel Hacking Live · Fontainebleau Las Vegas · September 21, 2026
Re-entry allowed. No refunds or exchanges. Taxes required by Nevada law are added to the purchase of each ticket at time of checkout. Guests accept all customary risks associated w…
Elizabeth Kolbert · Springs Preserve - Community Theater · September 21, 2026
Pulitzer Prize–winning environmental journalist Elizabeth Kolbert discusses the latest science on extinction and climate impacts. She will outline pragmatic policy responses and ta…
Elizabeth Kolbert · Springs Preserve · September 21, 2026
Environmental journalist Elizabeth Kolbert presents her latest work on climate tipping points and community adaptation strategies. The program includes a book signing and a short g…
Lawrence Wright · The Mob Museum · September 22, 2026
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Lawrence Wright examines the intersections of organized crime, national security, and institutional failure in modern America. He will discuss reporti…
Bill McKibben · Springs Preserve · September 22, 2026
Bill McKibben discusses practical strategies for building climate resilience in arid urban regions like Las Vegas. The presentation will outline local policy actions and community-…
Isabel Wilkerson · UNLV Barrick Lecture Series (UNLV) · September 22, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson discusses the enduring structures of caste in American society and their historical roots. The lecture will be followed by a conversa…
Isabel Wilkerson · UNLV - Barrick Lecture Series · September 22, 2026
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents research and stories from her seminal work on the Great Migration and its continuing impact on American life. The event is h…
Elizabeth Kolbert · Springs Preserve — Origen Theater · September 22, 2026
Environmental journalist Elizabeth Kolbert presents recent findings on climate change impacts and actionable strategies for communities in the American West. The talk will include …
David Remnick · UNLV Barrick Lecture Series · September 22, 2026
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, examines the evolving landscape of journalism, editorial responsibility, and the role of long-form reporting in a digital age. The lecture …
Katie Hinde · Las Vegas Natural History Museum · September 22, 2026
Evolutionary biologist Dr. Katie Hinde presents recent research on lactation, infant development, and the evolutionary biology of caregiving. She will relate lab findings to public…
Roxane Gay · West Las Vegas Library (Las Vegas–Clark County Library District) · September 22, 2026
Author Roxane Gay reads from her latest essays and leads a conversation on storytelling, identity, and public life. This community event hosted by the library is free and open to a…
Fareed Zakaria · UNLV (Barrick Lecture Series) · September 22, 2026
Foreign affairs commentator and author Fareed Zakaria addresses the state of liberal democracy, great-power competition, and the role of the United States in the 21st century. The …
Siddhartha Mukherjee · University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Lecture Hall · September 22, 2026
Physician and author Siddhartha Mukherjee examines the narratives of illness, the ethics of medical storytelling, and advances in cancer research. The talk bridges clinical insight…
Atul Gawande · Smith Center for the Performing Arts · September 22, 2026
Surgeon and author Atul Gawande discusses aging, public health systems, and ways medicine can better serve communities. The presentation will include case studies from his reportin…
Atul Gawande · UNLV - Barrick Lecture Series · September 22, 2026
Surgeon, writer, and public-health thinker Atul Gawande addresses aging, end-of-life care, and how medicine can better support dignity. This UNLV Barrick Lecture is free and intend…
Maria Ressa · UNLV Barrick Lecture Series (UNLV) · September 23, 2026
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa discusses threats to independent media worldwide and strategies for protecting press freedom in the digital age. The public lecture will be followed by a…
Ta-Nehisi Coates · UNLV Barrick Lecture Series — Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall (UNLV) · September 23, 2026
Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the intersections of history, memory, and modern policy in American life. The lecture will include a public Q&A and is presented as part of UNLV's free B…
Nikole Hannah-Jones · The Mob Museum (National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement) · September 23, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses the role of journalism in shaping public narratives about race and history. A moderated panel will fol…