The Speakers Annex is Toronto’s most exciting new speakers series.

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The Speakers Annex is Toronto’s most exciting new speakers series. Curated by Will Di Novi, the creator of the popular Curious Minds Lectures and Author Events, which ran for almost a decade, this program of lively lectures and enriching conversations will feature some of Canada’s leading thinkers and speakers, exploring interesting topics in arts, culture, history and beyond.

Bring your friends—and your inquisitive minds—to the warm, convivial atmosphere of the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, as we turn it into the city’s most exciting cultural salon.

To learn more, and receive updates on our upcoming programs, please sign up for the Speakers Annex newsletter here.

Upcoming Lectures:

Great Buildings of the 20th Century: Architecture in an Age of Transformation
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM,
Start date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (6 occurrences)

Friends, Lovers and Rivals: Iconic Duos that Changed the Course of History
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM,
Start date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (6 occurrences)

The Soul of the City: Six Writers and Scholars on their Favourite Cultural Landmark
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM,
Start date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (6 occurrences)

The Photographs that Defined the Modern Age
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM,
Start date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (6 occurrences)

Anthems: Six Songs that Shaped the World We Live In
Fridays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM,
Start date: Friday, March 28, 2025 (6 occurrences)

 

Presented by:

A Kultura Collective Member

Start Date: January 21, 2025

Closing Date: March 4, 2025

Various times

Downtown Toronto

Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave

Website:

$119.00 / session

Accessibility

If accessibility options not listed, please contact the venue to confirm

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