No event forthcoming, so let me recommend some books.
Octopus!
Other Minds Peter Godfrey-Smith
Come on, you've been told about this one 12 times...
The Book Thief Markus Zusak
Really, pick any of his books.
Coral Steve Jones
Complex and satisfying...
Longitude Dava Sobel
As odd a book as you will likely love.
Hav Jan Morris