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Terrace Talks

Previously Recorded Terrace Talks

As a part of our events schedule, the library offers a series of educational presentations on the Bertelli Terrace, mainly during the fall and winter months. These events are meant to educate audiences on a range of topics ranging from aspects of local Oaxacan history to niche interests presented by enthusiastic speakers. Tickets go on sale 30 days prior to an event.

Our terrace has a limited seating capacity for presentations and fills up fast so reserve tickets for any events as early as possible. Please only register for events that you plan to attend. You must check-in at the event at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. Unclaimed seats will be offered to those on the waiting list 5 minutes prior to the start time. Many of our presentation are now live streamed so you can also enjoy them from the comfort of your home. For presentations that are live streamed, you will see "Live Stream" as one of the ticketing options.

Guests are welcome to be added to the waiting list, in person at the door, 30 minutes before the event for sold out events. This first come, first served list will offer any unclaimed spots for the presentations. 

 

Presentations take place on the 2nd floor terrace of the Library.

 

Seating in the 1st floor salon can be arranged for those unable to access the terrace. The presentation will be via video stream for those in the salon. The OLL must be notified a minimum 7 days in advance if you require 1st floor salon seating.

If you have further questions about our policies regarding events, you will presented an opportunity to review these policies before completing your purchase. For a full OLL policy listing visit our policies page.

To view a listing of events you have signed up for use the "Sign into Website" link on the upper left corner just under the header of each webpage.

Click here to see our event refunds policy.

  • Talk - Burned by Billionaires - How Concentrated  Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet
    Talk - Burned by Billionaires - How Concentrated  Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet
    30 ene 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    Chuck Collins, a leading scholar of economic inequality, chronicles how the actions of the top .01% have severe consequences for the rest of us.
  • Talk -  Turning the Political Tide: Mamdani’s NYC Campaign
    Talk -  Turning the Political Tide: Mamdani’s NYC Campaign
    02 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    “Turning the Political Tide: Mamdani’s NYC Campaign” will present the political, economic and cultural  context of the 2025 New York City Mayoral Campaign and the rise of Zohran Mamdani. Even though the OLL will be closed for regular business, it will be open for this presentation.
  • Talk - Cloud Watcher: The Life of a Fire Lookout
    Talk - Cloud Watcher: The Life of a Fire Lookout
    03 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    Drawing on his 57 years as a Fire Lookout, Wayne Pease will provide insight into a life of moments of excitement and longer times to dwell on watching nature close-up, writing, and photography.
  • Talk - The Basilica of San Pietro in Vaticano
    Talk - The Basilica of San Pietro in Vaticano
    04 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    Details coming
  • Talk - Returning & Deported Migrants to Oaxaca
    Talk - Returning & Deported Migrants to Oaxaca
    05 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    The state of Oaxaca is one of the states in Mexico with the highest international migration, primarily to the United States. The Oaxacan state government estimates that there are about two million migrants from Oaxaca currently living in the United States.
  • Talk - The Oaxaca Valleys from Conquest through the Colony
    Talk - The Oaxaca Valleys from Conquest through the Colony
    09 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    OAXACA VALLEYS: Change and Continuity from the eve of Conquest through the Colonial Period (1810). Picture of the Danza de la Pluma, by Jorge Hernandez Díaz (IISABJO) and with permissi
  • Talk - Claudia Sheinbaum's first 500 days: Feminist and Zapatista critiques.
    Talk - Claudia Sheinbaum's first 500 days: Feminist and Zapatista critiques.
    10 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    Claudia Scheinbaum, is a very popular president with an 80% approval rating, However, the militarization of public security, the continued impunity of state and military figures, the deep entwinement of the state with drug cartels, cooperation with the US, have all drawn criticism.
  • Talk - Peter Kuper: Insectopolis & Beyond
    Talk - Peter Kuper: Insectopolis & Beyond
    11 feb 2026, 4:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    Peter Kuper, The award-winning graphic novelist takes you on a tour of his recent projects
  • Talk - The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of "Salt of the Earth" by Blacklisted Filmmakers
    Talk - The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of "Salt of the Earth" by Blacklisted Filmmakers
    12 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    1:00 pm, Show film, Salt of the Earth (Gratis). The presentation will follow at 4:30
  • Talk -  Looting and Repatriation in Oaxaca
    Talk -  Looting and Repatriation in Oaxaca
    13 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    First the talk will offer a snapshot of the heritage industry in Oaxaca. The second expands outwards, drawing on the digital repatriation project. In cooperation with the Welte Institute who will share in the proceeds for this event.
  • Talk -  Muxe
    Talk -  Muxe
    vie 13 de feb
    13 feb 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    This is a free presentation. Registration to attend the event is appreciated, but not required. Presented as part of the 60th OLL Anniversary Celebration
  • Talk - From Chiefdom to State - The Zapotec Archaeological Site of Dainzú
    Talk - From Chiefdom to State - The Zapotec Archaeological Site of Dainzú
    16 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GMT-6
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    Dainzú, a Zapotec archaeological site in the eastern side of the Valles Centrales de Oaxaca. This will be a a great presetation especially if you plan to go on the Hike there. This presentation by the Welte Research Institute of Oaxaca. Proceeds will be shared with Welte in support of its mission
  • Talk - Dispatches from today's U.S. labor movement
    Talk - Dispatches from today's U.S. labor movement
    17 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    Details to follow
  • Talk - Wellness and Health Group
    Talk - Wellness and Health Group
    18 feb 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    This is a free presentation. Registration to attend the event is appreciated, but not required. Presented by the Wellness and Health group as part of the 60th OLL Anniversary Celebration
  • Talk - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (1)
    Talk - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (1)
    18 feb 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    The PsySalon has a diverse group of people from the psychedelic curious to veteran psychonauts This is a free presentation. Registration to attend the event is appreciated, but not required. Presented as part of the 60th OLL Anniversary Celebration
  • Talk - Overview of the Photographic Language
    Talk - Overview of the Photographic Language
    19 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    an overview of the photographic language, as it differs from and overlaps our understanding of art (subjective) vs document (objective), and then a dive into how editorial (and commercial, perhaps) photography has been used to reflect certain points of view
  • Talk - Conservation of Oaxaca's Native Colored Cotton
    Talk - Conservation of Oaxaca's Native Colored Cotton
    20 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    This talk introduces the Ñu’u Ndito farmer collective which grows native, colored cotton in their traditional family corn, beans and squash plots (milpas) using agroecological practices.
  • Talk - The Green Macaw: Cosmovision and conservation in Oaxaca
    Talk - The Green Macaw: Cosmovision and conservation in Oaxaca
    23 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Oaxaca de Juárez, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
    This talk focuses on the three species of the green macaw which are found in Mexico. Describing its habitat, evolution, present situation and conservation strategies. This talk in Spanish will be richly illustrated and have captions displayed in English.
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