Past Events

October 20

Rep. Adam Schiff with Larry Wilmore

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:00pm PST/ 9pm EST      Rep. Adam Schiff   in conversation with Larry Wilmore   discussing his book, “Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could” . This event premieres on October 20, 2021 at 6pm PDT/9pm…

October 13

Steven Pinker with Niall Ferguson

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 6:00pm PST/ 9pm EST      Steven Pinker with Niall Ferguson   discussing his book, “Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters“ . This event premieres on October 13, 2021 at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT PURCHASE TICKETS TICKETS —…

October 12

An Evening with

Robby Krieger

Legendary Doors guitarist, Robby Krieger, one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” opens up about his band’s meteoric career, his own darkest moments, and the most famous black eye in rock ‘n’ roll.

September 30

 

Gabrielle Union with Jemele Hill

Gabrielle Union is an actress, executive producer, activist, best-selling author and most recently, a Time100 cover honoree. Union formed her production shingle “I’ll Have Another” in 2018 with the goal of telling stories that center marginalized communities with their specific point of views in an authentic manner. Her first book, We’re Going To Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated and True, was released in 2017 and was a New York Times best seller. 

September 29

Anderson Cooper with Lisa Ling

New York Times bestselling author and journalist Anderson Cooper chronicles the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty—his mother’s family, the Vanderbilts.

September 14

Liane Moriarty with Seija Rankin

From Liane Moriarty, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers comes a novel that looks at marriage, siblings, and how the people we love the most can hurt us the deepest.  Moriarty is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little LiesThe Husband’s Secret, and Truly Madly Guilty; the New York Times bestsellers Nine Perfect Strangers, What Alice Forgot, and The Last Anniversary; The Hypnotist’s Love Story; and Three Wishes.  

July 21

An Evening with

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning songwriter, actor and director, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. He is the creator and original star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Hamilton and In the Heights. In 2008, In the Heights, a new musical from up-and-coming young artists, electrified Broadway. The show’s vibrant mix of Latin music and hip-hop captured life in Washington Heights, the Latino neighborhood in upper Manhattan. It won four Tony Awards and became an international hit, delighting audiences around the world. 

July 8

Richard Marx with Patton Oswalt

Legendary musician Richard Marx offers an enlightening, entertaining look at his life and career. Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide over the course of his career. He is the only male artist whose first seven singles reached the Top 5 on the Billboard charts, and he has written on a number one single in each of the last four decades—an accolade previously only reached by Michael Jackson. He won a 2004 Song of the Year Grammy and has scored fourteen number-one singles, both as a performer and as a songwriter/producer.

July 6

Patti LaBelle with Tamar Braxton

From beloved icon, musician, and “godmother of soul,, Patti LaBelle, the celebratory anniversary edition of LaBelle Cuisine. First published more than twenty years ago, these comfort food favorites are back, along with a few new delicious delights that will bring joy and flavor to the family table. Patti LaBelle’s illustrious career spans four decades. She is a New York Times bestselling author, a two-time Grammy Award–winning singer, and a three-time Emmy nominee. She is adored around the world by millions of fans of her music and her cooking. She is also a humanitarian who devotes much of her time and talent to charities too numerous to list and is the recipient of several honorary degrees. 

June 17

Anita Diamant & Melissa Berton with Michaela Pereira

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Thursday, June 17, 2021 6:00pm PST/ 9pm EST      Anita Diamant & Melissa Berton in conversation with Michaela Pereira discussing the book,   “Period. End of Sentence. A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice“   This event premieres on June 17,  6pm PST/9pm…