This indie sci-fi game is a lesson in resilience and resistance
Developer Gareth Damian Martin tackles gig work, trauma and communities in crisis in the follow up to the acclaimed game Citizen Sleeper.
Music & Culture Events
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Megan Marshall talks with Janice Nimura about “After Lives”
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of celebrated American women, Megan Marshall has been hailed as a “gifted storyteller” (New Yorker) at “the front rank of American biographers” (New York Times).
Join us to hear about her latest work “After Lives: On Biography and Mysteries of the Human Heart” and gain insight from her discussion with fellow biographer Janice Nimura. Don’t miss their conversation about remarkable women in history and their own lives and work. Special for Women’s History Month.Partner:American Ancestors -
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with Farayi Malek
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate Boston artist Farayi Malek with songs from her brand new EP “Edge of the Earth,” alongside Gospel works and selections from the American Songbook. Farayi Malek is a dynamic jazz and contemporary vocalist, composer, and educator. A graduate of both the New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, she now serves as a faculty member at both institutions. A Grammy-nominated artist, Malek defies genre boundaries, whether she’s reinventing jazz standards, exploring contemporary folk, or bringing the Black roots of country music to center stage.
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: Provided by the artist
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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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
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
Michael Shannon is trying to cultivate detachment
On Wild Card this week, Michael Shannon — the "The Shape of Water" and "Boardwalk Empire" star — opens up about love and aging.
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Audra McDonald gears up for her return to Boston
The actor and performer joins The Culture Show to talk with host Jared Bowen about her career. Then, Igor Golyak discusses the latest play he's staging with the Arlekin Players, and the Grand Kyiv Ballet stops by. -
P Carl brings his story from page to stage with 'Becoming a Man'
The writer and director is co-directing the world premiere of his memoir-turned-play "Becoming a Man" here in Boston, and joins The Culture Show to talk about the show before it wraps up March 10. -
Local artists collaborate to celebrate Roxbury Community College
Ahead of the school's 50th anniversary gala, Napoleon Jones-Henderson and Stephen Hamilton join The Culture Show to talk about their work on a new installation. Also on the show today, Gish Jen and the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
GBH Music
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Patrick Wilson performs "Surrey with the Fringe on the Top"
Patrick Wilson performs R&H's classic "Surrey with the Fringe on the Top."| 1:17 -
In Memoriam: Jac Venza
Great Performances mourns the passing of its founding Executive Producer, Jac Venza.| 0:20 -
Extended Readers Club | Rachel Khong
Watch our extended conversation with Rachel Khong author of "Real Americans".| 53:32 -
Cynthia Erivo Performs "When You Believe"
Cynthia Erivo performs "When You Believe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.