# Talks and readings in Zürich on Monday 2 November

Talks and readings in Zürich on Monday 2 November: 31 events.

## When

- [Today](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/today/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 49
- [Tomorrow](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/tomorrow/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 49
- [Weekend](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 44
- [This week](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/week/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 192

## Where

- [Berlin](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-11-02/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 79
- [London](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-11-02/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 32
- [Zürich](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 31

## What

- [Anything](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/?format=markdown): 313
- [The best](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/best/?format=markdown): 1
- [Concerts](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/concerts/?format=markdown): 12
- [Theatre](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/theatre/?format=markdown): 11
- [Party and club](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/party-club/?format=markdown): 3
- [Comedy](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/comedy/?format=markdown): 3
- [Film](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/film/?format=markdown): 23
- [Exhibitions and museums](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 85
- [Talks and readings](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 31
- [Food and drink](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/food-drink/?format=markdown): 14
- [Markets](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/markets/?format=markdown): 2
- [Quiz and games](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 5
- [Kids and family](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/kids-family/?format=markdown): 14
- [Workshops and courses](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 59
- [Worship](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/worship/?format=markdown): 2
- [Society](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/?format=markdown): 40
- [Literature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/literature/?format=markdown): 14
- [Languages](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/languages/?format=markdown): 6
- [Education](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/education/?format=markdown): 4
- [Art](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/art/?format=markdown): 84
- [History](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/history/?format=markdown): 8
- [Colonialism](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/history/colonialism/?format=markdown): 3
- [Science](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/science/?format=markdown): 5
- [German courses](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/languages/german/?format=markdown): 3
- [Vocational education](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/education/vocational/?format=markdown): 2
- [Mental health](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/mental-health/?format=markdown): 2
- [Design](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/art/design/?format=markdown): 6
- [Community](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/community/?format=markdown): 7
- [Urbanism](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/urbanism/?format=markdown): 2
- [Poetry](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/literature/poetry/?format=markdown): 2
- [Biology](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/science/biology/?format=markdown): 3
- [Religion](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/religion/?format=markdown): 7
- [Talk shows](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/comedy/talkshow/?format=markdown): 1
- [Death](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/society/death/?format=markdown): 3
- [Medicine](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-02/science/medicine/?format=markdown): 2

## Monday 2 November

- 12:30 Von Benin nach Zürich - und zurück — Paulus Akadamie — CHF 20–30 — A lunch lecture on colonial collections, using the Benin Bronzes of the University of Zurich, returned to Nigeria in 2026, as an example. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/von-benin-nach-zurich-und-zuruck-25216/
- 12:30 Von Benin nach Zürich - und zurück — Paulus Akademie — CHF 30 — An event about colonial collections and collaborative research using the Benin Bronzes as an example. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/von-benin-nach-zurich-und-zuruck-59850/
- 18:00 Regenerative Arts & Culture – Notes from the sā Ladakh Biennale — Labör — Free — A conversation about regenerative approaches in art and culture and in how we relate to places. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/regenerative-arts-culture-notes-from-the-sa-ladakh-biennale-59211/
- 18:30 Kosmopolitics x One Planet Lab — Kraftwerk — CHF 20 — A discussion event titled "Kosmopolitics x One Planet Lab" on the question of good food for all: utopia or political task? — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/kosmopolitics-x-one-planet-lab-33124/
- 19:00 Umdenken Umbauen Umverteilen – Buchvernissage — Kulturpark — Free — A book launch with discussions and an apéro for the new handbook on the socio-ecological transformation of building, published by Edition Hochparterre. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/umdenken-umbauen-umverteilen-buchvernissage-6061/
- 19:00 Widerstand im Autoritarismus — Karl der Grosse — Free — A panel discussion on forms of civil society resistance against authoritarian developments. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/widerstand-im-autoritarismus-31158/
- 19:00 Synthetische Biologie – Baukästen des Lebens — Universität Zürich — A lecture on synthetic biology as a young field of research that attempts to construct life. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/synthetische-biologie-baukasten-des-lebens-59859/
- 09:00 Fachtag Internationaler Personenverkehr (IPV) 2026 — ZHAW School of Engineering — Fachtag Internationaler Personenverkehr (IPV) 2026 is a professional conference on international rail passenger transport to and from Switzerland. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/fachtag-internationaler-personenverkehr-ipv-2026-25979/
- 09:30 Deutsch-Café — PBZ Schwamendingen — Free — At the Deutsch-Café, beginners learn German from the very start (level A1) and practise speaking in a totally relaxed way. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/deutsch-cafe-25290/
- 13:00 English Café - Join us! — PBZ Schwamendingen — Free — English Café is a weekly language meetup for practising English in a relaxed way. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/english-cafe-join-us-25293/
- 14:00 TAG DER LERNENDEN ZÜRICH — Volkshaus — The Tag der Lernenden is an event with talks on a topic, moderated by Reto Scherrer. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/tag-der-lernenden-zurich-30839/
- 14:00 Offener Treff Begegnungsraum BAZ — GZ Seebach — Freiwilliger… — An open drop-in meet-up in the meeting space next to the federal asylum centre, open daily to everyone. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/offener-treff-begegnungsraum-baz-33219/
- 15:00 Sprach-Café Deutsch ab Niveau A2 — Gemeinschaftszentrum Oerlikon — Free — Sprach-Café Deutsch ab Niveau A2 is a get-together in German at the community centre Gemeinschaftszentrum Oerlikon, for people from level A2 on. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/sprach-cafe-deutsch-ab-niveau-a2-20667/
- 16:00 CCCZ Oncology Symposium: Lung Cancer — Universitätsspital Zürich — Free — A symposium on lung cancer featuring lectures on diagnostics, therapy, clinical trials and research. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/cccz-oncology-symposium-lung-cancer-59851/
- 17:30 Reparatur-Bonus Zürich: Wie (gut) funktioniert das Programm? — Impact Hub Zürich — Free — A City Circle meeting on the topic of repair in Zurich, focusing on the "Reparatur Bonus" programme and the city's Flick-It.ch platform. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/reparatur-bonus-zurich-wie-gut-funktioniert-das-programm-20836/
- 18:00 Trauer-Stammtisch — Friedhof Forum — Free — The Trauer-Stammtisch is an open conversation circle for grieving people at the Friedhof Forum. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/trauer-stammtisch-6624/
- 18:30 Sprach-Café Spanisch — Gemeinschaftszentrum Loogarten — Free — The Sprach-Café Spanisch is an event about the Spanish language at the Gemeinschaftszentrum Loogarten, a community centre in Zürich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/sprach-cafe-spanisch-20657/
- 19:30 Traumlesung — Theater Stok — Free — Traumlesung is a literary and musical evening of stories and poems about dreaming. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/traumlesung-59390/
- 19:30 Lesegruppe Altstetten — PBZ Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Altstetten — Free — Lesegruppe Altstetten is a reading group of the Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Altstetten library. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/lesegruppe-altstetten-59860/
- 20:00 Peter Gisler ● Diegos Verschwinden — Sphères — Free — An evening titled "Peter Gisler ● Diegos Verschwinden (Buchtaufe)" at Sphères in Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/peter-gisler-diegos-verschwinden-25561/
- until 22 Dec One Question — Schenkhaus — Free — One Question is a safe space to bring questions about life – a sharing circle where honesty is welcomed without judgement and people of all ages are welcome. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/one-question-25484/
- until 20 Jun Bernhard Matinée — Bernhard Theater — The "Bernhard Matinée" is a live talk show offering entertainment on Sunday midday. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/bernhard-matinee-955/
- 13:30 Info-Veranstaltung: Deine Lehre bei den Gesundheitszentren für das Alter — Free — The info event "Deine Lehre bei den Gesundheitszentren für das Alter" is aimed at young people choosing a career, as well as parents and teachers. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/info-veranstaltung-deine-lehre-bei-den-gesundheitszentren-fu-6620/
- 15:00 Testings — Isla Victoria — Testings offers sex workers an anonymous and voluntary way to get tested for sexually transmitted infections. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/testings-4829/
- 16:45 MIZPE: E-Schiur mit Rav Speaker — ICZ Bibliothek — MIZPE: E-Schiur mit Rav Speaker is a religious learning event that takes place online. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/mizpe-e-schiur-mit-rav-speaker-20795/
- 17:00 Infoanlass zum Bachelor of Arts Immobilienwirtschaft — SVIT Schweiz — An information event about the degree programme "Bachelor of Arts Immobilienwirtschaft". — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/infoanlass-zum-bachelor-of-arts-immobilienwirtschaft-25666/
- 18:00 Infoabend Vorkurs — SfGZ Schule für Gestaltung Zürich — An information evening about the pre-course in design. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/infoabend-vorkurs-25506/
- 19:00 Infoabend Gymnasium — Gymnasium Unterstrass — The Infoabend Gymnasium is an information evening at Gymnasium Unterstrass. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/infoabend-gymnasium-1429/
- 19:00 Vorstandssitzung VVH — Ortsmuseum Höngg — Vorstandssitzung VVH is an internal board meeting taking place at Ortsmuseum Höngg in the Höngg district of Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/vorstandssitzung-vvh-25089/
- 19:30 Lesegruppe Altstetten — PBZ Altstetten — The Lesegruppe Altstetten is a reading group that meets to discuss books together. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/lesegruppe-altstetten-25308/
- until 8 Dec Kooperatives Kolloquium Fachdidaktik — Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich — Kooperatives Kolloquium Fachdidaktik is a public research colloquium on subject didactics that people can attend in person or online … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/kooperatives-kolloquium-fachdidaktik-1009/