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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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In PersonStories from the Stage: What A Gift!
Stories from the Stage invites you to our Brighton studio for an evening inspired by gift giving! -
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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 PersonOutspoken Saturdays (December 2025)
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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
In Person
Stories from the Stage: What A Gift!
Stories from the Stage invites you to our Brighton studio for an evening inspired by gift giving! Some gifts come wrapped joyfully in ribbon - exactly what you need! While others arrive packaged with disappointment, anger, or shock - and nothing you wanted! Whether the perfect or the worst present – come listen to true, empowering stories about the gifts that changed, challenged, or caught individuals completely off-guard. You will find yourself saying, “Wow—what a gift!”
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. Join us!
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
Photo credit: Stories from the Stage
This event is presented with support from our sponsor, Liberty Mutual.
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In Person
GBH Amplifies - Ron Mitchell 12/11
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 David Leach (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes pianist, composer, and poet David Leach alongside saxophonist Lihi Haruvi, drummer Dor Herskovits, and bassist John Lockwood for a set of Leach’s original compositions. Rooted in the Jazz and Creative music tradition, Leach’s music draws on eclectic influences ranging from 20th-century classical, American Folk, and Progressive Metal, inviting listeners into a soundscape that is at turns intimate and exhilarating, yet always deeply felt and open to the present moment. The band can also be heard on David’s debut album, The Ground That Holds You as You Fall Forever, on Adhyâropa Records (2025).
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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In PersonVirtual
Great Decisions | American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
The United States faces a world of challenges, dangers, and uncertainties. With conflict and disorder becoming an ever more prevalent component of global politics, we are left with many questions. Questions such as: What is America's role on the global stage? What are the decisions, risks, and opportunities that lie ahead in an increasingly tumultuous international landscape? And how can American foreign policy adapt to the new challenges that the world faces? The answers to these questions could shape American foreign policy and the global order for decades to come.
Join WorldBoston for a timely discussion of this topic with Michael Poznansky, Associate Professor and Author on International Relations. This program will feature an expert presentation, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.
Disclaimer: All views expressed at this event are the speaker's own and do not represent those of the U.S. Naval War College, the Department of the Navy, or the Department of Defense.Partner:WorldBoston -
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Sticky Bun School
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Sweeten your weekend and the holiday season with an interactive baking event. GBH is partnering with Chef Joanne Chang and Flour Bakery for a special Saturday morning treat. Your $150 ticket includes a baking kit with ingredients to make 8 signature sticky buns, mailed directly to your home. We’ll also email you a Zoom link for special access to the one-hour virtual baking class led by Joanne Chang, the renowned pastry chef and founder of Flour Bakery.
On Saturday, December 13 at 11am ET, you’ll join Joanne live in a Zoom virtual event and follow along as she demonstrates how to make her signature sticky buns. She’ll share some baking tips with you. At the end of the class, she’ll answer some of your baking questions, too!
This activity is a great way to engage your whole family or gather your friends to make this delightful treat. Learn how to make warm, gooey, delicious sticky buns that will become a new baking tradition in your household.
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Lessons In Drag: A Queer Manual for Academics, Artists, and Aunties
Join Lessons in Drag author Kareem Khubchandani, in conversation with Kris Manjapra, as they discuss the power drag has to hold together precarious communities through uncertain times.
The audience will get to experience firsthand the power of drag, with live performances by Boston’s most illustrious artists Candace Persuasion and Chanel The Angel.
Lessons in Drag brings to life a vibrant and thought-provoking dialogue between scholar Kareem Khubchandani and his drag persona LaWhore Vagistan. In the book, Khubchandani delves into the lessons LaWhore’s drag practice offers about academia—shaping his approaches to research, teaching, and writing—while Vagistan reveals how Khubchandani’s scholarship influences her performances, inspiring her understanding of fashion, music, divas, and aunties. Together, their reflections and conversations weave a compelling tapestry of drag’s instructive power. Witty, bold, and deeply personal, Lessons in Drag is both an invitation to explore drag as a practice and a celebration of its transformative potential.Partner:Ford Hall Forum -
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Holiday Book Bundles
Look no further for that perfect holiday gift, GBH book bundles are back!
This holiday season, we’re offering a limited-time selection of book bundles, curated for every kind of reader (with some even signed by the authors). Choose your favorite theme, or let us surprise you! These bundles make the perfect gift for the book worm in your life or a cozy to-read pile for yourself in the winter months. Each bundle will be delivered right to your doorstep in time for the holidays!
During this season of giving, let your next great read do more than entertain. Let it support the public media you trust.
All bundles contain three books. Give just $5 per month as a Sustaining Member, or give $60 all at once, and we will thank you with your choice of any of the bundles below.
Mystery & Twist-ery Bundle
Get swept up in gripping plotlines and stories with a twist. A mix of thrilling narratives, captivating mysteries, and unforgettable fiction to keep your mind buzzing long after the last page.
Savor & Share Bundle
Explore the flavors of the world from your own kitchen. This bundle features cookbooks, culinary collections, and chef-driven guides that inspire creativity, delicious meals, and a love of food.
Book bundles will arrive in the postal mail before December 24 for orders placed by December 18.
Bestsellers Bundle
Join millions of readers in enjoying these must-have hits. This bundle collects chart-topping novels and acclaimed works that have captured hearts, minds, and book clubs everywhere.
Claim Your Book Bundle Now.
Thank you for standing with GBH. Every story we tell—and every book we share—is made possible by you. -
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GBH Amplifies - Alberto Vasallo lll 12/18
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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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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
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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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
In Person
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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
