If you think you have the ‘right’ to be disapointed and write an article about it, I ask you, do I have the right to be disapointed that this is a topic I have to think about and consider in my day as well.
I am sure that you had a right to want to hear a particular shiur, but if someone wants to teach you another topic, be glad if you can.
Personally I would go to the dinners. Food is good and so is good company.