Lannan Center Events

Lannan Center hosts a variety of programs throughout the academic year, including our Readings and Talks Series and Symposia. All events are free and open to the public. For questions or accommodation requests, please email: lannan@georgetown.edu .

2025-2026

Rabih Alameddine in navy blue shirt and dark rimmed glasses in front of a book shelf.

Book Launch for Rabih Alameddine’s The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (And His Mother)
Tuesday, September 30th at 7:00PM
Location: Copley Formal Lounge

Fady Joudah in black in white

Readings & Talks Featuring Fady Joudah
Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 PM
Location: Copley Formal Lounge

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o smiling with arms resting on his chin, in black and gold shirt.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Tribute Evening: Featuring writers Mukoma wa Ngugi, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, and Helon Habila
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 PM
Location: Copley Formal Lounge

Jenny Offill in a black mockneck shirt and short hair

Readings and Talks Featuring Jenny Offill
Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00PM
Location: Copley Formal Lounge

Yuri Herrera in a light blue dress shirt and black rimmed glasses.

Reading & Talks Featuring Yuri Herrera
Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM
Location: Copley Formal Lounge

Nikki Giovanni Tribute Evening: Featuring Poets Jericho Brown, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Nicole Sealey, and Kevin Young
Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 PM
Location: Copley Formal Lounge

Volha Hapeyeva in black turtleneck with arm reclined and Valzhyna Mort in yellow blouse with hand resting on her chin.

Readings and Talks Featuring Volha Hapeyeva and Valzhyna Mort
Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00PM
Location: Copley Formal Lounge