Upcoming Smithsonian lectures of possible interest

Stephen Colbert: “Truthiness,” Justice, and the American Way (Fri., Oct. 19, 7 p.m.)

This evening, Colbert keeps it real (we think) as he discusses his new book, I Am America (And So Can You!).

There is a book signing after the program.

Tony Bourdain: Around the World on an Empty Stomach (Wed., Nov. 7, 7 p.m.)

Everyone’s favorite bad-boy chef, Tony Bourdain, takes a break from his global culinary adventures to share some never-before-seen photos and video clips from his popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations.

Other stuff on the schedule can be found here.