MFA announces new leadership
Pierre Terjanian will be the 12th director in the museum’s 155-year history.
Music & Culture Events
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Virtual
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
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In PersonVirtual
GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound. Named after the Arabic word for "coloring," Talween features world-class Boston musicians who weave a kaleidoscope of musical colors with intense melodies, jazz and African rhythms, intricate harmonies, and bold improvisation.
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)
Photo credit: A.J. Ghidardi
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In Person
GBH Jazz Nights featuring Anabel Gil Diaz
Come hear Cuban-Spanish flautist Anabel Gil Diaz and her ensemble bring the rhythms of Latin jazz to the BPL!
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