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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VirtualBehind the Curtain: A.R.T.'s Wonder with Sarah Ruhl and A Great Big World
Step behind the curtain of A.R.T.’s world-premiere musical Wonder at this special virtual event featuring playwright and MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl (book) and Ian Axel and Chad King, the GRAMMY Award-winning duo A Great Big World (music & lyrics). -
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Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Join travel expert Rick Steves for an unforgettable wine tasting adventure!
More GBH Events
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In PersonGBH Amplifies - Jimmy Hills 01/08
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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GBH Jazz Night with Andrew Stern and John Lockwood (Boston Public Library)
Boston-based guitarist, performer, and composer Andrew Stern teams up with bassist John Lockwood for a GBH Jazz Night at the Boston Public Library. Stern is a fixture on the New England Music scene, embracing a wide range of styles and idioms, as heard most recently on "Lonely Hunter," a solo guitar album featuring originals and interpretations of diverse musical voices, including Hank Williams, Neil Young, Miles Davis, and Duke Ellington. Bassist John Lockwood, a longtime member of The Fringe, joins him. Lockwood has toured with prominent jazz artists and performed with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic. Performing together for over a decade, Andrew and John share a dynamic rapport that sparks spontaneous musical adventure.
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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Outspoken Saturdays (January 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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Behind the Curtain: A.R.T.'s Wonder with Sarah Ruhl and A Great Big World
Step behind the curtain of A.R.T.’s world-premiere musical Wonder at this special virtual event featuring playwright and MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl (book) and Ian Axel and Chad King, the GRAMMY Award-winning duo A Great Big World (music & lyrics).
Join an intimate conversation adapting the Pullman family’s story for the stage from the best-selling novel and beloved feature film, crafting its pop-inspired score, and collaborating to bring Wonder’s themes of empathy, belonging, and kindness to life.
This event includes:- Live virtual conversation with Sarah Ruhl and A Great Big World’s Ian Axel and Chad King
- Behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of Wonder
- Audience Q&A
About Wonder
We can change the way we see. Auggie Pullman has been homeschooled his entire life, often retreating to outer space in his imagination. But when his family decides it’s time for him to start going to school, Auggie must take off the space helmet he has used to hide his facial difference. As Auggie navigates a world filled with kindness and cruelty, his parents and sister go on their own journeys of transformation and discovery. The musical is based on the novel “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio and the Lionsgate and Mandeville film Wonder. -
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GBH Amplifies - Ron Mitchell 01/15
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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GBH Amplifies - 01/22 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. -
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets
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
Visit the links below for registration information.
Studio Audience Tickets - January 23- Qualifying Match #4: BB&N vs. Rindge and Latin
- Qualifying Match #2: Mansfield vs. Somerville
- Qualifying Match #3: Belmont vs. Brookline
- Wild Card Match: Amherst vs. Westwood
- Qualifying Match #1: Milton Academy vs. Wild Card Winner
- Qualifying Match #5: Sharon vs. Wellesley
- Qualifying Match #6: Natick vs. Waltham
- Qualifying Match #7: Charlemont vs. Andover
- Qualifying Match #8: Lexington vs. Weston
- Quarterfinal #3: Winners of Sharon/Wellesley vs. Natick/Waltham
- Quarterfinal #1: Winners of Milton/Wild Card vs. Somerville/Mansfield
- Quarterfinal #2: Winners of Belmont/Brookline vs. BB&N/Rindge and Latin
- Quarterfinal #4: Winners of Charlemont/Andover vs. Lexington/Weston
- Semifinal #1: Winners of Quarterfinal #1 vs. Quarterfinal #2
- Semifinal #2: Winners of Quarterfinal #3 vs. Quarterfinal #4
- Championship: Winners of Semifinal #1 and Semifinal #2
Major funding for High School Quiz Show is provided by Safety Insurance. Additional funding is provided by the Museum of Science, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Xfinity Mobile, UMass Amherst, and Subaru of New England.
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 - January 23
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!
Friday, January 23, 2026
5:30 PM — Qualifying Match #4: BB&N vs. Rindge and Latin
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 7, 2026 at 6pm
LINK TO TICKETS
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, Xfinity Mobile, UMass Amherst, and Subaru of New England.
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 - January 24
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
Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:15 AM — Qualifying Match #2: Mansfield vs. Somerville
LINK TO TICKETS
10:00 AM — Qualifying Match #3: Belmont vs. Brookline
LINK TO TICKETS
11:45 AM — Wild Card Match: Amherst vs. Westwood
LINK TO TICKETS
2:30 PM — Qualifying Match #1: Milton Academy vs. Wild Card Winner
LINK TO TICKETS
4:15 PM — Qualifying Match #5: Sharon vs. Wellesley
LINK TO TICKETS
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.
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 - January 25
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!
Sunday, January 25, 2026
8:15 AM — Qualifying Match #6: Natick vs. Waltham
LINK TO TICKETS
10:00 AM — Qualifying Match #7: Charlemont vs. Andover
LINK TO TICKETS
11:45 AM — Qualifying Match #8: Lexington vs. Weston
LINK TO TICKETS
2:30 PM — Quarterfinal #3: Winners of Sharon/Wellesley vs. Natick/Waltham
LINK TO TICKETS
4:15 PM — Quarterfinal #1: Winners of Milton/Wild Card vs. Somerville/Mansfield
LINK TO TICKETS
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.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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In Person
GBH Amplifies - 01/29
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. -
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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!
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 7, 2026 at 6pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:15 AM — Quarterfinal #2: Winners of Belmont/Brookline vs. BB&N/Rindge and Latin
LINK TO TICKETS
10:00 AM — Quarterfinal #4: Winners of Charlemont/Andover vs. Lexington/Weston
LINK TO TICKETS
11:45 AM — Semifinal #1: Winners of Quarterfinal #1 vs. Quarterfinal #2
LINK TO TICKETS
2:30 PM — Semifinal #2: Winners of Quarterfinal #3 vs. Quarterfinal #4
LINK TO TICKETS
4:15 PM — Championship: Winners of Semifinal #1 and Semifinal #2
LINK TO TICKETS
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.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
