Comedian, author, and playwright Lewis Black will be at Kirkland House at 12 p.m. today to discuss his career and current cultural phenomena.

Co-sponsored by “Conversations at Kirkland” and Learning From Performers, Black’s lecture will be followed by a question and answer session.

Black, who previously visited Kirkland in March 2009, will discuss his path to becoming a comedian and his prolific repertoire of works, which includes over 40 plays and the Comedy Central show “The Root of All Evil.”

The event is free, but make sure to arrive early to secure a seat.