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 PersonLet it Snow! with the Rasa Quartet at the Boston Public Library
GBH Music welcomes the Rasa String Quartet to the Boston Public Library for a free holiday program, hosted by CRB Classical 99.5 midday host Edyn-Mae Stevenson! -
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Sticky Bun School
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.
More GBH Events
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In PersonVirtualPaul Starr on "American Contradiction: Revolution and Revenge from the 1950s to Now"
Paul Starr argues Americans' choices to elect Obama and Trump is no anomaly, but rather a manifestation of deep‐rooted tensions or “contradictions” in the nation’s character and institutions. Starr will be in conversation with Harvard Law School Professor Randall Kennedy.Partner:Ford Hall Forum -
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GBH Amplifies - 11/13 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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Champions Circle Presents: MASTERPIECE Watch Party for "The Great Escaper"
Join your fellow Champions Circle members at GBH Studios for an exclusive preview screening of MASTERPIECE’s The Great Escaper!
Enjoy a cup of tea and a sweet treat before heading into Yawkey Theater for an extended preview of The Great Escaper ahead of its premiere on PBS, as well as a sneak peek at the upcoming season of All Creatures Great and Small andThe Forsytes. MASTERPIECE producer, Kathleen DiPerna will deliver a special introduction.
The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson, tells the true story of Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
This is just one way Champions Circle members connect with GBH and each other through exclusive, insider experiences. Interested in joining this engaged community? Visit GBH.org/ChampionsCircle or email champions_circle@wgbh.org to learn more. -
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GBH Jazz Night with Lihi Haruvi (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist Lihi Haruvi and her eclectic quartet of mandolin, bass, and percussion. This unique ensemble delivers an unforgettable evening of genre-blending music, where folk meets jazz - driving improvisation into a powerful, immersive soundscape, with a special highlight on the sopranino saxophone.
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.
This event is presented with support from our sponsor, XfinityGBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
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In Person
Great Decisions with Rana Mitter | U.S. - China Relations
Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition?Partner:WorldBoston -
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Engineering the Imagination
Explore how interdisciplinary collaboration – between artists, scientists, and technologists – can spark deeper modes of engagement and reveal how design, movement, and innovation touch the human spirit.Partner:ArtsEmerson -
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The Goldilocks Strategy: Getting Our Relationship with Bears and Lions Just Right
Learn first hand from researchers working with dangerous predators and communities that live alongside them how they are using a combination of new technology and indigenous wisdom to coexist.Partner:Biodiversity for a Livable Climate -
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How will Boston deal with the arrival of autonomous vehicles?
In this talk, GBH News reporter Jeremy Siegel moderates a talk with Transportation for MA, asking what, exactly, autonomous vehicles are and if they are safe.Partner:Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA) -
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Technology For Good: How Nonprofit Leaders are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Problems.
Join Jim Fruchterman, leading social entrepreneur, MacArthur Fellow, and recipient of the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, founder of Benetech, an award-winning tech nonprofit, and leader of Tech Matters, who will discuss his new book, TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD: How Nonprofit Leaders are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Problems. The book is described as a call to action with a genuinely global focus, blazing a path forward where human beings come rightly and justly before profits. Fruchterman will be in conversation with Hiawatha Bray, technology writer for The Boston Globe.Partner:Ford Hall Forum -
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The Fall of Justice: Inside a System Under Siege
Join acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis for a powerful discussion about their explosive new book, INJUSTICE: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department (releasing November 4).This event is SOLD OUT. Please join our waitlist. We will notify you if tickets become available.
The behind-the-scenes story of a decade-long subversion of one of America’s most vital institutions to the unprecedented political challenges presented during the Trump administration, INJUSTICE exposes how the nation’s Justice Department was transformed into a battleground for democracy itself. Leonnig and Davis take readers deep into the heart of this struggle, revealing the extraordinary pressures, covert battles, and efforts within the department as it grappled with threats to the rule of law.
Hear from these three thought leaders as they dive in, sharing the stories behind the headlines and engaging in a vital conversation to illuminate the ongoing crisis and its profound implications for the future of justice, accountability, and democracy in the United States.
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event: $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of INJUSTICE + GBH Membership (includes PBS Passport): $60
Schedule of Events
6:00pm: Doors open (seating is general admission)
6:30pm: Conversation with Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis, moderated by Heather Cox Richardson begins
7:30pm: Book signing and light reception (Note: Only books purchased through this event will be eligible for signature) -
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NOVA Science Trivia
Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories that test your knowledge of science, from the depths of the universe to the history of science.
This month, we will be quizzing you on space travel, the science of food, indigenous history and more — and we are excited to announce that we will be giving away tickets to the Museum of Science as prizes!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
This NOVA Science Trivia event is brought to you by the Museum of Science.
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Virtual
Presidential Powers: Past, Present, and Future
An expert panel will shed light on how presidential authority has evolved over time, the constitutional debates surrounding executive power, and how a historical lens is illuminating and relevant today.Partner:JCC Greater Boston
