Author Talk: Maeve Dunigan

Maeve Dunigan, a comedy writer and comedian, appears for an author reading followed by a moderated conversation. The event highlights her debut essay collection, *Read This To Look Cool*, which is available from booksellers, as well as her contributions to *The New Yorker*, *McSweeney’s Internet Tendency*, *Reductress*, and NPR’s *Selected Shorts*.

The program is part of NextNOW Fest, the University of Maryland’s annual multi-day festival of performances and other arts experiences featuring artists from across the country and the campus community. The festival is open to the general public and is presented as part of UMD’s Arts for All initiative, with additional support from Terps After Dark, UMD Student Entertainment Events, and the Maryland State Arts Council.

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Showtime: 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland

Format: Reading and moderated conversation

Featured artist: Maeve Dunigan, writer and comedian

Work discussed: Dunigan’s debut essay collection, *Read This To Look Cool*

Tickets: Free

Livestream: No

Registration: Registration is available through the NextNOW Fest event registration link.

Accessibility: The Clarice offers wheelchair-accessible and size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted-listening devices, adult and child sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by patron request made at least six weeks in advance.

Ages: Not specified

Run time: Not specified