Now in its 14th season, The Frederick Speaker Series has developed a reputation for bringing world-class speakers to the Frederick area. The goal is to engage our community through enlightening discourse and meaningful topics. As a result of the Series, Frederick’s reputation as an intellectual hub continues to grow, drawing audiences from D.C., Baltimore, and beyond.
From inspirational topics to sensational perspectives, you’ll find it all at the Frederick Speaker Series!
Tickets may be purchased online at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the Weinberg Center Box Office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick Street in Frederick, Maryland.
All Events will be ASL Interpreted
VIP Receptions
Each Speaker also has a MEET & GREET opportunity associated with the performance, purchased in addition to the ticket to the Event itself. For an additional $75, you can engage with these incredible Speakers for a photo opportunity, a signing opportunity (whenever possible), and light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. The Meet & Greet is NOT a valid ticket to the speaking engagement itself. The proceeds of this Meet & Greet benefit children’s programming at Frederick County Public Libraries.
For more information on the Speaker Series, visit https://weinbergcenter.org/frederick-speaker-series/
The 2027 Season Lineup includes:
MIA HAMM
World Cup & Olympic Champion
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2027 | 7:30 PM
After 17 years, two World Championships, two Olympic Gold Medals, and near unparalleled success as a marketing icon, Mia Hamm retired from professional soccer in 2004. In the years since her dominant run on the global stage as a player, she has continued to serve as an inspiration to young girls looking to rise to the pinnacle of the sporting world.
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ADAM RICHMAN
Food Enthusiast & TV Personality
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Widely known as the host of one of the Travel Channel’s highest rated shows, Man v. Food, Adam Richman’s passion for diverse culinary specialties and all things edible was ignited by his early experiences in the food mecca of New York City. His first book, America the Edible, offers a behind-the-scenes look at his adventures traveling across the U.S. In 2015, inspired by the many great cuisines sampled during his travels, Adam penned his first cookbook, Straight Up Tasty, featuring his signature take on globally inspired comfort food.
VIRGINIA EVANS
NYT Bestselling Author of The Correspondent
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Virginia Evans is a multi-award winning novelist and author of The Correspondent, which constructs a narrative through letters and emails—some sent, others unsent—to and from Sybil van Antwerp as she ages and loses her sight, creating a shifting view of her past and future. A graduate from James Madison University, Virginia later earned a Master of Philosophy in creative writing from Trinity College Dublin, where she studied under Carlo Gébler, Eoin McNamee, Claire Keegan, Harry Clifton, and Kevin Power.
Photo Credit: Austin Joffe
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SEAN ASTIN
Actor & Mental Health Advocate
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2027 | 7:30 PM
The son of luminary performers Patty Duke and John Astin, Sean Astin is an acclaimed American film and TV star best known for his classic characters in renowned franchises like The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies, Stranger Things, and more. Sean was elected president of the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) in September of 2025, and has served on the National and Los Angeles Local Boards, as well as on many committees. Recently, he delivered keynote speeches at the California Federation of Labor Convention in San Diego and before the legislature in Sacramento, CA, in support of AI protections legislation.
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