- Huntington Library: In conjunction with the “Samuel Johnson: Literary Giant of the 18th Century” exhibit opening Saturday, May 23, there are two upcoming lectures for fans of the author of the first English dictionary. Noted collector Loren Rothschild will speak on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m., and Richard Wendorf of the Boston Athenaeum will survey the portraits of the famous man on Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m.