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Discover carefully curated public lectures, author talks, debates and intellectual events in Miami, USA — selected by The Mindful City editorial team.
Last updated: September 20, 2026
the music of Frank · University of Miami · September 20, 2026
Craig McKenzie, director Featuring the music of Frank Ticheli, Kathryn Salfelder, Jennifer Jolley, David Biedenbender and more, the Frost Symphonic Winds presents their first c…
Siddhartha Mukherjee · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts · September 22, 2026
Physician-author Siddhartha Mukherjee presents a lecture tying recent advances in biology to broader social and ethical questions facing urban communities. The evening features a m…
Ta-Nehisi Coates · Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) - Siplin Auditorium · September 22, 2026
Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the intersections of race, history, and visual culture in contemporary art and public memory. The talk will be paired with a moderated discussion featuri…
Atul Gawande · Florida International University - Graham Center · September 22, 2026
Surgeon and public-health thinker Atul Gawande explores lessons from recent global health crises and the policy changes needed to improve resilience. The lecture will be followed b…
Atul Gawande · Florida International University (FIU) - Modesto A. Maidique Campus · September 22, 2026
Surgeon and public-health author Atul Gawande explores the intersection of individual care and healthcare systems in the 21st century. The free public lecture will include time for…
Paul Krugman · Florida International University (FIU) — Green Library Lecture Hall · September 22, 2026
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman discusses shifts in macroeconomic policy and the political pressures shaping recovery strategies. The talk will be followed by an audience Q&A and is op…
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson · Florida International University - Graham Center · September 22, 2026
Marine biologist and policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson presents practical climate solutions for coastal cities and communities. The lecture will be followed by a student-led pa…
Roxane Gay · Books & Books (Coral Gables) · September 22, 2026
Author and cultural critic Roxane Gay reads from her new book and joins Books & Books for a moderated conversation about storytelling in the digital age. A short audience discussio…
María Hinojosa · Miami-Dade Public Library - Main Branch · September 22, 2026
Veteran journalist María Hinojosa discusses long-form reporting on migration, identity, and Latinx communities across the Americas. This library event is free and will include a co…
Atul Gawande · Florida International University (FIU) — Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine · September 22, 2026
Surgeon, public-health researcher, and bestselling author Atul Gawande reflects on lessons from recent pandemics and the intersection of medicine, policy, and communication. The pr…
Sebastian Junger · Books & Books (Coral Gables) · September 22, 2026
Journalist and author Sebastian Junger discusses frontline reporting, communal resilience, and narrative approaches to conflict in a wide-ranging conversation. A book signing follo…
Elizabeth Kolbert · Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) · September 22, 2026
Elizabeth Kolbert draws on her reporting to discuss biodiversity loss and the human role in the planet’s changing ecosystems. She will connect scientific findings to cultural respo…
Atul Gawande · Florida International University (Kovens Conference Center) · September 22, 2026
Surgeon and public-health researcher Atul Gawande presents a public lecture on systems-level solutions to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. The event is free and open to th…
Yuval Noah Harari · Florida International University (FIU) · September 22, 2026
Historian Yuval Noah Harari delivers a public lecture on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and the ethical dilemmas posed by rapid technological change. The event is part of …
Rebecca Solnit · Miami-Dade Public Library System – Main Library · September 22, 2026
Writer and activist Rebecca Solnit presents essays on climate, social movements, and the power of storytelling in political change. The free event features a book signing while sup…
Roxane Gay · Books & Books (Coral Gables) · September 22, 2026
Roxane Gay discusses her latest work and the intersections of memoir, criticism, and cultural commentary. The evening includes a moderated conversation and audience Q&A.
Artificial Intelligence · University of Miami · September 22, 2026
This workshop focuses on best practices for integrating AI into research. Participants will learn how to define research goals, choose appropriate AI tools, prioritize ethics, and …
Kevin Huber · University of Miami · September 22, 2026
Join the International Law Programs for a lecture that will explore the legal, procedural, and practical challenges faced in disputes arising from construction contracts in times o…
Special Guest Josh Brown · University of Miami · September 22, 2026
"Downtown" Josh Brown is the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, which he co-founded in 2013 and has grown to over 90 professionals serving more than 4,000 client households across …
Hunton Andrews Kurth · University of Miami · September 23, 2026
Your future is brewing. Stop by Cafe LoCoh, and enjoy a cup of coffee on Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP! Gil Acevedo, LL.M. ’04, will be there to connect with students, answer questions,…