Events

2024 Book Festival: Larry Tye

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

CLOSING NIGHT  LARRY TYE  The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America  Saturday, November 16 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Vincent Gardner This sweeping portrait from New York Times bestselling author Larry Tye delves into the fascinating lives of three jazz legends—Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie. Born within […]

2024 Book Festival: R. Derek Black

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

R. DEREK BLACK  The Klansman's Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism: A Memoir Thursday, November 14 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Dr. Michelle Fingeret R. Derek Black is the son Don Black, who founded the Stormfront online community. His godfather is former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke. In this fascinating […]

2024 Book Festival: Lee Yaron

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

LEE YARON  10/7: 100 Human Stories Wednesday, November 13 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Dr. Marcy Laviage Lee Yaron examines the profound experiences of 100 people whose lives were forever changed by the attacks on October 7, 2023. Through intimate and evocative stories, Yaron captures the emotions, resilience and humanity of individuals navigating moments […]

2024 Book Festival: Local Literati

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

LOCAL LITERATI  Featuring: Trisha Bernstein  The Tale of the Three Amigos Tuesday, November 12 | 7:30 PM Join us as we hear from Houston authors about their most recent writing endeavors followed by a book signing. We will feature keynote speaker Patricia Bernstein and her book, The Tale of the Three Amigos, about Houston’s group […]

2024 Book Festival: How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

FILM  How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer Monday, November 11 | 7:30 PM Norman Mailer: a name synonymous with controversy, ego and genius. Existing in the public eye for six decades, Mailer had six marriages, nine children, 11 best sellers and two Pulitzer Prizes. But did the public really know him? This comprehensive project […]

2024 Book Festival: Jason Bell

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

JASON BELL Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Agent A12 and the Solving of the Holocaust Code Sunday, November 10 | 7:00 PM Dive into the riveting and meticulously researched true story of Agent A12, a master codebreaker whose unparalleled skills played a pivotal role in uncovering the horrific realities of the Holocaust. […]

2024 Book Festival: Abigail Pogrebin & Rabbi Dov Linzer

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

ABIGAIL POGREBIN & RABBI DOV LINZER   It Takes Two to Torah: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses Sunday, November 10 | 4:00 PM In conversation with Norri Leder For two years, Orthodox rabbi and respected writer and scholar Dov Linzer, and acclaimed journalist […]

2024 Book Festival: Mitch Albom

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

MITCH ALBOM  The Little Liar: A Novel  Saturday, November 9 | 7:30 PM  Come along for an enthralling journey in this powerful novel of redemption, written by one of America’s most beloved authors, Mitch Albom. When Nazis invade 11-year-old Nico Krispis’ town, they offer him a chance to save his family by simply reassuring his […]

2024 Book Festival: Robert Steinfeld

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

ROBERT STEINFELD 3…2…1…We’re on the Air: An Inside Look at Sports Television, Journalism, and Gender Equity  Wednesday, November 6 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Greg Lucas Dallas resident and UT-Austin alum Robert Steinfeld has earned 10 Emmy awards in his long and storied career as a sports journalist and producer. In his new book, […]

2024 Book Festival: Micah Siva

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

MICAH SIVA Nosh: Plant Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine Monday, November 4 | 7:30 PM | Author Talk & Demo Dietitian, food expert and culinary influencer Micah Siva invites readers of her new book to savor a vibrant collection of plant-forward dishes that reimagine Jewish culinary traditions. From hearty mains to inventive sides and […]