Events

We all probably agree that the murder of an innocent person is wrong. But why? Pinning down a reason is extremely difficult. Philosophers have developed multiple philosophical theories, from ethical subjectivism to cultural relativism, from divine co

Confucius and Mencius are two of the most influential philosophers in Chinese culture. They both lived during the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BCE), and their teachings have profoundly impacted Chinese society for over two millennia. Confucius, also known

In personal development lectures, we often hear about what’s lacking, our weaknesses, what’s not working, and what we need to improve at. That’s not what this lecture is about. In this lecture/workshop, we will learn what’s right with us, what’s stro

The Philippe Lemm Trio, one of the most exciting and dynamic jazz groups of the last decade, makes a major statement with their latest release First Steps. A follow up to their 2018 OiM debut City Birds, First Steps demonstrates the trio’s unique, dy

World-renowned guitarist Stanley Jordan has developed a new live show called “Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi.” This is a tribute show, but it’s not pure imitation. Instead Stanley builds on Jimi’s legacy in a creative way. As Stanley explains it, “This is

From 10 am to 4 pm on the first Saturday of each month, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) offers a fun, informative, and often craft-based activity for youngsters at 2 pm—and the regular admission is waived for all visitors.

Get ready for The Art of Laughter: A Hysterical Stand-Up Comedy Series at Arts Garage!
Come see some of the best touring comedians from South Florida and beyond, the first Friday of every month.

PERFORMER BIO:
Joey Avery is a comedian on the rise headl

In the late 18th century, the Sassoon family served as treasurers to the Pasha of Baghdad, who was subservient to the Turkish Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Originally from Iraq and Jewish, the Sassoons amassed wealth through Middle Eastern trade and

Just days after the Civil War began,  President Lincoln issued Executive Orders to suspend the writ of Habeas Corpus, which was arguably solely the function of Congress. This resulted in thousands of Americans being arrested during the war and jailed

Frank Lloyd Wright has been called the greatest American architect of the first half of the Twentieth Century. During a career that spanned seven decades, he worked on over a thousand projects, five hundred of which were built. Born in rural Wisconsi

The systematic slaughter of Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators in other countries was not initially or exclusively about concentration camps, deportations, gas chambers, or crematoria. In this lecture, Dr. Berkowitz will examine the beginning

Although blues music was sung as an oral tradition by enslaved people on Southern plantations, classic female blues emerged early in the 20th century as a mixture of traditional folk blues and urban theater music. Dazzling pioneers like Ma Rainey, Be

 Willy Loman is holding tight to his vision of the American Dream, despite its devastating impact on his family. "Death of a Salesman," by Arthur Miller, is regarded as one of the most important plays of the 20th century and a searing look at illusio

Indigenous takes center stage, channeling the driving force of their powerful blues-rock sound deeply grounded in Native American heritage and influenced by legends like Jimi Hendrix and B.B. King. Guided by the frontman Mato Nanji, the upcoming show

Gafieira Rio Miami is a one-of-a-kind, 11-piece Brazilian big band created by bassist and Latin GRAMMY winner Diogo Brown. Their debut album Bring Back Samba, released in May of 2023, features many special guests including the legendary João Donato,

Join your fellow OLLI at FAU patrons for a fun and creative program at Picasso's Creative Workshop, a local pottery studio in Lake Worth. Choose a piece to paint from a beautiful selection of bowls, plates, vases, and mugs. Come and experience the sa