On Pop Culture, Comedy, and Change

Schedule

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Bushnell | Hartford, CT

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Get ready for an evening of sharp wit and bold insights as bestselling author Roxane Gay and comedian-writer Amber Ruffin take the Forum stage for a no-holds-barred conversation on pop culture, representation, art, and the stories that shape us. With humor and brilliance, these powerhouse voices will dive into a far-reaching – and sure-to-be-funny – conversation.
Moderator to be announced.
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The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave,Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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The Connecticut Forum

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