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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In PersonStories from the Stage: Truth and Consequences
Stories from the Stage invites you to our home (studio) for an entertaining night of storytelling. What happens when a person shares a difficult truth? -
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JazzNOW: International Jazz Day with Fabiola Méndez
GBH Music and Jazz Boston welcome cuatrista Fabiola Méndez and her quartet to Fraser Performance Studio for a celebration of International Jazz Day.
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In PersonMargaret Burnham: By Hands Now Known: Jim Crow's Legal Executioners
Hear from renowned legal scholar, civil rights advocate, and former judge Margaret A. Burnham, the founder of Northeastern University School of Law’s Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project (CRRJ) and author of By Hands Now Known: Jim Crow’s Legal Executioners. Through CRRJ, Burnham has led teams of law students in investigating acts of racial violence in the Jim Crow era, including hundreds of unsolved murders of Black people among other historical failures of the criminal justice system. -
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GBH Amplifies with Ron Mitchell: Driving Social Impact Through Community Sports
As we transition into the spring and summer months, the expansion of outdoor athletics offers a powerful medium for the unique communal experiences that define us as social and psychological beings. This conversation explores how sporting events serve as a vital catalyst for well-being, providing a rare space to thrive through shared identity and emotional support. According to the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, these gatherings do more than just entertain; they foster essential social connections that preserve our health and happiness. Whether we are united by the electric joy of a collective victory or finding solace in a shared defeat, the bonds formed in the stands and on the field are fundamental to our enduring sense of belonging. Join us as we dive into the science of connection and celebrate the spirit of the game.Guests:
Stephen Lewis
President CEO, The Base
Adrienne Benton
Co-founder, Black Unicorn Marathoners
Member, Black Girls Run Boston
Tony Richard
President, No Books No Balls
Yamiley Millor
Cheer Coordinator, Brookline Jamaica Plain Patriots Cheer Squad
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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GBH Jazz Night with Ken Field and the RSE Trio (Boston Public Library)
Presented by GBH Music and JazzBoston, GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist, flautist, and composer Ken Field and his RSE Trio—Blake Newman on bass and Phil Neighbors on drums—to perform a set that blends the spirit of New Orleans jazz with some of the Field’s original compositions for his group, the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble.
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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Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry
Harvard Book Store welcomes Chris Wrenn—founder of indie record label Bridge Nine and the clothing label Sully's—for a discussion of his book, Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry.
Author Chris Wrenn, a member of the Boston hardcore punk scene, had a dream of his own—to start his own record label. Embracing the do-it-yourself ethos of the scene, Chris set out to make it happen, networking and forging relationships with local bands. But such an endeavor required money he didn't have ... until he and his friends heard a familiar phrase echo out of Fenway Park, the home field of the Red Sox. A rousing story of entrepreneurship and ingenuity that also reveals fresh insight into one of the most epic rivalries in sports history, Fenway Punk is a gripping read for both fans of punk music and readers of Ben Mezrich, Lizzy Goodman, and Chuck Klosterman. -
In PersonVirtual
Shaping the Next Chapter for Massachusetts
MassINC Greg Torres fellow Charlotte Golar Richie will convene her fellowship cohort as their two-year terms come to completion. Each Torres Fellow is a civic leader with a distinct project and a vision for the future they hope we’ll see in Massachusetts 30 years from now. -
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Stories from the Stage: Truth and Consequences
Stories from the Stage invites you to our home (studio) for an entertaining night of storytelling. What happens when a person shares a difficult truth? Come to hear first-person stories about choices that mattered: confessions that changed everything, secrets that refused to stay hidden, and moments of truth that bring about consequences. Whether a person stood their ground, kept the peace, dodged the question, or said what had to be said, guests will learn all about what transpired.
At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling.
Timeline
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium for the pre-reception
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
7-9:15pm Formal program with live storytellers
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
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GBH Amplifies - 4/16 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
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Stories from the Stage: On Second Thought
Stories from the Stage invites you to our home (studio) for a night of true stories that make you stop and think. Ever been so sure of something….until you weren’t? Maybe you walked away from a “perfect” plan, reconnected with someone from the past, or realized what you were chasing wasn’t really worth it. On April 16 guests will hear true, first-person stories about reversals, redirections, and revelations. Whether it was a small shift, or a life-altering pivot, hear true tales that made people think twice. From the moments that saved a life, to occasions a person regrets for the rest of their life. Storytellers will share their unbelievable accounts with you.
At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling.
Timeline
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium for the pre-reception
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
7-9:15pm Formal program with live storytellers
Note all on-site purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
Photo credit: Stories from the Stage
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Old North Church honors Keith Lockhart in Lanterns & Luminaries celebration
You’re invited to Lanterns & Luminaries: a special evening at the historic Old North Church celebrating the anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous “two if by sea” lantern signal in April of 1775. Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, will accept the Third Lantern Award, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North’s iconic signal lanterns: leadership, courage, hope, tenacity, and active citizenship.
The Lanterns & Luminaries program will include festive music, a dramatic reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” by PBS’ Roberto Mighty, the presentation of the Third Lantern Award, and an inspiring keynote address from Mr. Lockhart. The evening concludes with a fun gathering where guests can enjoy refreshments and witness the lighting of the lanterns in the church steeple.Partner:Old North Church -
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GBH Amplifies - 04/23 Tracy Chang
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
Fourth Thursday of the Month: Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU
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The Latino Factor: Brazilians in Massachusetts
5:30–6:30 PM Networking Reception
6:30–7:30 PM Discussion
Why has Massachusetts become one of the most vibrant hubs for Brazilian communities in the United States?
What industries are Brazilian entrepreneurs building—and how are they shaping the state’s economic future?
Massachusetts is home to the second-largest Brazilian population in the country, with thriving communities across Greater Boston and MetroWest. Brazilians are launching businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating pathways to economic opportunity.
From construction and real estate development to professional services, food, retail, and a growing number of women-led and family-owned enterprises, Brazilian entrepreneurs are helping drive innovation, job creation, and community investment across the Commonwealth.
Join us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, economic mobility, and the growing influence of Brazilians in Massachusetts—and what their success means for the region’s future.
The evening will begin with a networking reception before the formal program begins.
Our panelists include:- Real Estate Development & Construction - Nelson de Oliveira, Founder & CEO at Nelson Group
- Professional Services - Fernando Castro, President of Income Tax Plus
- Food Services - Renato Valentin, Co-founder of Tavern in the Square
- Personal Services - Flavia Leal, Owner of Flavia Leal Beauty School
- Consulting and Investment - Manuel Mendes, Global Executive Director of IXL Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership
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Virtual
Beyond the Page with Emily Franklin
Beyond the Page invites you to a captivating evening with Emily Franklin, the bestselling author of The Lioness of Boston. Join us as she unearths the story behind her newest novel, Love & Others Monsters, in conversation with fellow author and award-winner, Ben Shattuck.
The untold origin story of Frankenstein, a feminist reckoning of sisters, survival, and the creation of monsters…
Love & Other Monsters is the story of Claire Clairmont, the younger stepsister of Frankenstein author, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. It was Claire who, during one stormy and scandalous summer, changed the course of literature —only to be forgotten by history.
Step behind the scenes with Franklin and Shattuck as they delve into a story of love, lust, art, and betrayal.
TICKETS
* Virtual Admission — $0
Attend the live conversation on April 28th.
* BTP Bundle — $60
Attend the live conversation and receive the book, shipped straight to your door. This ticket includes:- Virtual admission to the live program on April 28th
- A SIGNED copy of Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin
- GBH Membership (includes access to PBS Passport)
