Join us in conversations about 21st century-living. These are forums, presentations, and interviews that tackle issues both hyper-local and global with experts from a variety of fields.

 

Talks

Seacoast Sips of Science: From the Seafloor to the Stars

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Learn about electrifying advances in lightning physics, explore how researchers are tracking shifts across our oceans and bays, and discover the innovative work keeping a close watch on New Hampshire’s snowpack and changing climate. This event celebrates 40 years of UNH’s Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space.

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Artificial Intelligence and Human Values: A Public Conversation

Thursday, April 2, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

An evening of big ideas about AI and human values, bringing philosophy, conversation, and debate together in a dynamic live event.

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TedxPortsmouth 2026: Uncharted Official Watch Party

Friday, May 8, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Join The Music Hall and TEDxPortsmouth for the official TEDxPortsmouth 2026: Uncharted Watch Party! The event will be livestreamed on multiple screens in The Lounge, the next best thing to being at the Historic Theater in person.

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Story Pirates Live

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Get ready for Story Pirates Live, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning The Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience.

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SEACOAST LITFEST - A Conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin

Friday, June 12, 2026

• The Historic Theater

An animal scientist and autism self-advocate, Dr. Temple Grandin is a pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals and speaking on neurodiversity through her unique perspective as a visual thinker on the autism spectrum.

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