Writers Salon

Writers Salon Series

Get lit with a new initiative spotlighting contemporary voices and ideas across campus.

Developed in partnership with collaborators across campus, the series features renowned writers and emerging voices from Dartmouth and beyond. Through moderated discussions and storytelling, the Writers Salon invites students, faculty and community members to engage with today's literary arts on wide-ranging and intersectional topics.

Most events will take place at the newly refurbished Top of the Hop, a welcoming gathering space designed for community, connection and dialogue, with its cozy fireplace and sleek new bar.

2026 Events
Charlene Wang | Wed, Jan 28 at 5 pm
Student Valentine's Day Story Slam | Thu, Feb 12 at 5 pm
Ezra Klein and Heather Gerken | Thu, Apr 16 at 5 pm
"Hamlet" Audio Experience* | Tue, Apr 28 at 5:30 pm
Victoria Redel | Wed, May 6 at 5 pm
Roshan Sethi | Wed, May 13 at 5 pm

* This event will start in the Roth Studio Theater

Writers Salon Series

Ezra Klein
Writers Salon Series
The Rockefeller Center for Public Policy presents

Ezra Klein and Heather Gerken

Abundance and the Future of American Democracy

Ezra Klein, Heather Gerken and Russ Muirhead will discuss the state of US democracy, the 'Abundance Agenda' and the future of U.S. politics and policy.

April 16, 2026 Free
Hamlet
2025/26 Season
Writers Salon Series

A "Hamlet" Audio Experience

with Sharon Washington '81 and Daniel Kyri

An immersive listening experience of selections from this newly imagined Shakespeare audio production, followed by a conversation with the artists.

April 28, 2026
Victoria Redel
2025/26 Season
Writers Salon Series

Victoria Redel

in collaboration with the Literary Arts Bridge

The poet, author and Dartmouth graduate discusses her work with Professor Alexander Chee.

May 06, 2026 Free
Roshan Sethi
2025/26 Season
Writers Salon Series

Roshan Sethi

in collaboration with the Dickey Center for International Understanding

A writer, director and oncologist, Roshan Sethi will read from his debut novel and discuss translating real-world medicine into compelling film and television.

May 13, 2026 Free

More at Top of the Hop

Ezra Klein
Writers Salon Series
The Rockefeller Center for Public Policy presents

Ezra Klein and Heather Gerken

Abundance and the Future of American Democracy

Ezra Klein, Heather Gerken and Russ Muirhead will discuss the state of US democracy, the 'Abundance Agenda' and the future of U.S. politics and policy.

April 16, 2026 Free
HanUnder Day 1.1
HanUnder Arts Festival
HanUnder Arts Festival

Day 1.1

Gallery, Poetry, Music

HanUnder Day 1 showcases the variety and depth of student art practiced on Dartmouth's campus, from visual art to poetry to modern classical music to magic to aerial arts to Americana music.

April 23, 2026 Free
HanUnder 1.2
HanUnder Arts Festival
HanUnder Arts Festival

Day 1.2

Aerial Arts, Magic & Contemporary Classical

HanUnder Day 1 showcases the variety and depth of student art practiced on Dartmouth's campus, from visual art to poetry to modern classical music to magic to aerial arts to Americana music.

April 23, 2026 Free
HanUnder 1.3
HanUnder Arts Festival
HanUnder Arts Festival

Day 1.3

Rock, Blues, Folk

HanUnder Day 1 showcases the variety and depth of student art practiced on Dartmouth's campus, from visual art to poetry to modern classical music to magic to aerial arts to Americana music.

April 23, 2026 Free
HanUnder 2.1
HanUnder Arts Festival
HanUnder Arts Festival

Day 2.1

Singer Songwriters

HanUnder Day 2 celebrates student music and dance. Singer-songwriters? Check. Dance ensembles? Check. Solo dance artists? Check. Drag performances? Check. Rock bands? Check. DJs? Check.

April 24, 2026 Free
HanUnder 2.2
HanUnder Arts Festival
HanUnder Arts Festival

Day 2.2

Dance & Drag

HanUnder Day 2 celebrates student music and dance. Singer-songwriters? Check. Dance ensembles? Check. Solo dance artists? Check. Drag performances? Check. Rock bands? Check. DJs? Check.

April 24, 2026 Free
HanUnder 2.4
HanUnder Arts Festival
HanUnder Arts Festival

Day 2.4

Bands & DJs

HanUnder Day 2 celebrates student music and dance. Singer-songwriters? Check. Dance ensembles? Check. Solo dance artists? Check. Drag performances? Check. Rock bands? Check. DJs? Check.

April 24, 2026 Free
HanUnder 3.0
HanUnder Arts Festival
HanUnder Arts Festival

Day 3

Sonic Arts, Film & Plays

HanUnder Day 3 exhibits students making sonic art, films, and theatre.  

April 25, 2026 Free
Dover Quartet
2025/26 Season
Dover Quartet

Pre-Show Talk

Members of the quartet are joined by music professor Rowland Moseley to discuss the group's repertory and the music's cultural importance in American history.

April 29, 2026 Free
Victoria Redel
2025/26 Season
Writers Salon Series

Victoria Redel

in collaboration with the Literary Arts Bridge

The poet, author and Dartmouth graduate discusses her work with Professor Alexander Chee.

May 06, 2026 Free
Glee Club
Resident Ensembles
Spring 2026

Dartmouth College Glee Club

The choral singers round out the year with an uplifting performance.

May 12, 2026 Free
Roshan Sethi
2025/26 Season
Writers Salon Series

Roshan Sethi

in collaboration with the Dickey Center for International Understanding

A writer, director and oncologist, Roshan Sethi will read from his debut novel and discuss translating real-world medicine into compelling film and television.

May 13, 2026 Free
Mister Chris
HopStops
HopStop Family Show

Mister Chris & Friends

Sing, dance and clap along!

May 23, 2026 Free Family