The joyful magic behind ‘Library Lion,’ the puppet-powered musical delighting Boston’s kids
At a free matinee, elementary school students clapped, sang and shouted along to the live performance. Executive Director Karin Sharav Zalkind joined GBH's All Things Considered to share more about the joyful event.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonOutspoken Saturdays (April 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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GBH Jazz Night with Ken Field and the RSE Trio (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist, flautist, and composer Ken Field and his RSE Trio—Blake Newman on bass and Phil Neighbors on drums—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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
In Person
Outspoken Saturdays (May 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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Culture in the News
'I like whatever music sounds good to me': Catherine Russell reflects on the music that shaped her
Catherine Russell is one of the hardest-working vocalists performing today, and she has two sets on New Year's Eve at the Regattabar in Cambridge. Ahead of the shows, she spoke with Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about her recent work with Sean Mason, her early days with Steely Dan, and a childhood encounter with Louis Armstrong that still shapes her performing today.
More Culture Programs
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Episode 4001, Season 40<br> Blue River
Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today’s riverside landscape. -
Episode 4035, Season 40<br> Woodland Peace
Nicholas Hankins shows us how to create an inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene. -
Episode 4037, Season 40<br> Dock Scene
Bob Ross paints an old dockside pier. -
Episode 4020, Season 40<br> Trapper's Retreat
Nicholas Hankins paints an old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.
