Two eldest daughters and their mother strive for connection in ‘Her Portmanteau’
The latest onstage production of the Ufot Family Cycle centers around Abasiama's actual eldest daughter.
Music & Culture Events
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In Person
April 2025 Outspoken Saturdays
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 Music Presents JazzNOW with Farayi Malek
Farayi Malek has traveled the world through music as a Grammy-nominated vocalist with Danilo Perez’ Global Messengers; and now musically, she’s going back to her own roots. From the American folk music and hymns of her childhood, to the blues and jazz she studied, Farayi brings all of the diverse sounds and experiences of her life into resonant songs that allow her effortless vocals to shine. The Salt Lick Incubator award-winner will be releasing her debut EP March 27th, 2025. This concert will feature music from her EP as well as Americana arrangements of her favorite spirituals and jazz standards, which as she says, are all rooted in the blues.
This event will be hosted by Paris Alston, the host of GBH News Rooted .
Event timeline:
7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)
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Beyond the Page with Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including Good in Bed, Mrs. Everything,The Breakaway, and In Her Shoes which was made into a major motion picture. Her newest book, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, releases on April 8, 2025. Be among the first to hear all about this highly anticipated new book, just weeks after it hits the shelves.
Hear directly from Jennifer during this unforgettable evening. She’ll take you behind the scenes of her extraordinary career, giving you an exclusive peek into her creative process, and so much more! This event is one you absolutely won’t want to miss!
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits + GBH membership $60
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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Culture in the News
Javon Jackson on teaching the next generation, Nikki Giovanni, and Alfred Hitchcock
Saxophonist Javon Jackson plays at Sculler’s Jazz Club in Boston on March 22nd. His newest albums include the collaboration “Javon & Nikki Go to the Movies,” released just before Nikki Giovanni’s death in December of 2024.
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Open Studio: In conversation with Ukrainian Artist Igor Golyak about art and war
Each week, Jared Bowen brings you into the world of arts and culture within Boston and beyond. -
A planetarium in Springfield gives new meaning to dancing with the stars
Many stars populate the night sky — and many cultures brighten the town of Springfield. -
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