Content, she seems to be genuinely happy for you to go so I think you should go. You are interested in the speaker too so you of course have every right to go.
Mine and ts path cross occasionally, we go some plays or concerts or charity events.
I think most ts are a little voyeuristic because they want to know everything about their clients. My t even gave me phone numbers for hotels she has stayed in as I will be away next weekend, she wants to know everything I do.