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GBH offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual events. From live music recordings, lectures and screenings to our virtual Book Club, tasting events and more, stay connected to our community. Whatever you’re interested in—news, history, the arts or music, we’ve got you covered. Fill your calendar with this rich diversity of events and be inspired, informed and entertained.
If you have questions about any of our events please reach out to Audience Member Services by phone 617-300-3300 or email info@wgbh.org
Featured Events
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EventValentine's Day Soirée
Join GBH for our annual Valentine’s Day Soirée featuring craft cocktails, local treats, and LIVE storytelling on the set of Stories from the Stage. -
In Person
Beyond the Page with Kate Quinn
Celebrate Kate Quinn’s spellbinding new novel, The Astral Library, on its release day at this special in-person Beyond the Page event.
More GBH Events
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In PersonGBH Amplifies with Tracy Chang
We are thrilled to welcome Tracy Chang, the acclaimed chef and owner of PAGU, to GBH Amplifies as our fourth series host! A celebrated leader in both the culinary world and community advocacy, Tracy joins our rotating lineup to bring fresh, impactful conversations to the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library. Please check back soon for further show details!
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public.
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event. -
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - January 31
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 17th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:15 AM — Qualifying Match #6: Natick vs. Waltham
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10:00 AM — Qualifying Match #7: Charlemont vs. Andover
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11:45 AM — Qualifying Match #8: Lexington vs. Weston
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2:30 PM — Quarterfinal #3: Winners of Sharon/Wellesley vs. Natick/Waltham
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4:15 PM — Quarterfinal #1: Winners of Milton/Wild Card vs. Somerville/Mansfield
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Please note:- This event is free to the public.
- Seating is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Audience members must be at least 7 years old; all minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration does not guarantee seating in the studio audience (overflow will be seated in an adjacent theater featuring a live feed of the taping). Audiences are seated according to production needs.
- Please inform us in advance of any special accommodations by reaching out to Audience Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
Major funding for High School Quiz Show is provided by Safety Insurance. Additional funding is provided by the Museum of Science, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Britebound, UMass Amherst, Subaru of New England, and Direct Federal Credit Union.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - February 1st
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 17th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 7, 2026 at 6pm
February 1st, 2026
8:15 AM — Quarterfinal #2: Winners of Belmont/Brookline vs. BB&N/Rindge and Latin
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10:00 AM — Quarterfinal #4: Winners of Charlemont/Andover vs. Lexington/Weston
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11:45 AM — Semifinal #1: Winners of Quarterfinal #1 vs. Quarterfinal #2
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2:30 PM — Semifinal #2: Winners of Quarterfinal #3 vs. Quarterfinal #4
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4:15 PM — Championship: Winners of Semifinal #1 and Semifinal #2
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Please note:- This event is free to the public.
- Seating is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Audience members must be at least 7 years old; all minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration does not guarantee seating in the studio audience (overflow will be seated in an adjacent theater featuring a live feed of the taping). Audiences are seated according to production needs.
- Please inform us in advance of any special accommodations by reaching out to Audience Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
Major funding for High School Quiz Show is provided by Safety Insurance. Additional funding is provided by the Museum of Science, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Britebound, UMass Amherst, Subaru of New England, and Direct Federal Credit Union.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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In Person
JazzNOW with Godwin Louis
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Godwin Louis kicks off the 2026 JazzNOW series from GBH Music and JazzBoston with an uplifting performance featuring works from his latest album, “Psalms and Proverbs”. A Boston-based artist and Berklee College of Music professor, Louis’ music seamlessly fuses his Haitian heritage with jazz, gospel, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. He has performed worldwide alongside legends like Herbie Hancock and Madonna and is known for his humanitarian work through Experience Ayiti, an organization he founded to support arts education in Haiti. For this show, Louis is joined by some of his closest musical collaborators, including Billy Buss (trumpet), Johnny Mercier (organ), Dabin Ryu (piano), Or Bareket (bass), and Julian Miltenberger (drums). The concert takes place at 8pm in Fraser Performance Studio with a pre-concert reception at 7:15pm. Paris Alston, of GBH News Rooted, will host the performance, which will be filmed for broadcast on GBH2.
This event is made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
7:15-7:50pm Pre-reception
7:50pm Guest are seated in Fraser Performance Studio (general admission)
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GBH Amplifies - Jimmy Hills 02/05
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public.
The monthly schedule is:
First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
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Outspoken Saturdays (February 2026)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
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GBH Amplifies - 02/12 Ron Mitchell
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public.
The monthly schedule is:
First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event. -
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GBH Jazz Night with Devon Gates (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes Tree Greetings, the acoustic duo of bassist/vocalist Devon Gates and guitarist Ria Modak. Blending jazz, Hindustani, folk, and other traditions, their ruminative compositions strike a balance between melancholy and romance. Their debut single, Shisha (April 2025), is streaming now. They’ve performed across Boston, New York, and most recently toured Mumbai, India. A debut album arrives in 2026. Named one of The New York City Jazz Record’s “Up and Comers of the Year” in 2024, Devon Gates is an Atlanta-born bassist, vocalist, and award-winning composer now based in Brooklyn. Gates is a graduate of Harvard and Berklee. Ria Modak, a guitarist, composer, and historian from New York, is pursuing a PhD at Brown on music and nationalism in India, after completing the Harvard/NEC dual degree program.
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
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Noah Feldman: To Be a Jew Today
What it means to be a Jew today feels more urgent than ever. For some, Jewish identity has become a source of connection and belonging; for others, it prompts searching questions about who we are and how we show up in the world. In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman sits down with Rabbi Charlie Schwartz, Director of Lehrhaus, to explore this enduring and pressing question. Drawing on a lifetime of deep engagement with Judaism, Feldman offers a wide-ranging and nuanced reflection on Jewish identity, examining how Jews navigate their relationships to God, to Israel, and to one another in an era of profound change and challenge.Partner:JCC Greater Boston -
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Valentine's Day Soirée
Back by Popular Demand — Two Nights Only!
After selling out the last two years, we're back. This time for two unforgettable nights.
Join GBH for our annual Valentine’s Day Soirée featuring craft cocktails, local treats, and LIVE storytelling on the set of Stories from the Stage. Whether you come with a date, a group of friends, or on your own, this is a night designed to celebrate love in all its forms: tender, complicated, funny, and unforgettable.
Choose the night that fits your vibe—or make it a full weekend V-Day celebration.
🩷 INCLUDED WITH YOUR EVENING...- Complimentary artisan cocktails.
- Sweet and savory treats from local vendors.
- A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage.
- LIVE, intimate storytelling in GBH’s Calderwood Studio.
- Complimentary parking (with validated parking ticket).
🩷 FROM FIRST SIP TO FINAL STORY...
Event schedule (both nights):- 6:15 PM – Doors open to GBH’s Atrium for a complimentary reception.
- 7 PM – Seating begins in GBH’s Calderwood Studio.
- 7–9:15 PM – Studio production of Stories from the Stage.
🩷 BRING YOUR VALENTINE...OR DON'T
This soirée is for everyone (21+ years of age):- A date night with your partner
- A Galentine’s night out with friends
- A fun evening with your favorite people
- Singles who love a great story
- Anyone who’s ever loved (or tried)
We ♥︎ Our Vendors
* Programming subject to change based on production’s needs and requirements. Each night will feature a select variety of our vendors above. Love may be ageless, but this soirée isn’t—guests must be 21+ with valid ID.
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In Person
Beyond the Page with Kate Quinn
Celebrate Kate Quinn’s spellbinding new novel, The Astral Library, on its release day at this special in-person Beyond the Page event.
In this fantastical tale, Alix Watson, takes nightly refuge at Boston Public Library, escaping into her favorite fantasy novels. She discovers a hidden library that lets readers live inside beloved stories, sparking a thrilling chase through literary worlds as a shadowy enemy closes in.
Enjoy an engaging conversation with the New York Times bestselling author, hear what inspired her leap into magical realism, and be among the first to step into the imaginative world she’s created.
Each ticket includes:- Admission to the live program in-person at GBH Studios
- A SIGNED copy of The Astral Library
- A photo opportunity with Kate Quinn
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In Person
GBH Amplifies - 02/19 Alberto Vasallo lll
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public.
The monthly schedule is:
First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.
