Brookline nonprofit fills Little Free Libraries with diverse stories
Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity hopes the stories will inspire empathy and reconnect people with the joy of reading.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Nights at the BPL with the Fred Lipsius Trio Featuring Gerry Beaudoin
For the first GBH Jazz Night of the season, welcome multi-Grammy-award-winning saxophonist Fred Lipsius and his trio, featuring guitarist Gerry Beaudoin and bassist Justin Meyer.
GBH Music and JazzBoston co-host a concert series to showcase the breadth of incredible jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The event is held on the second Thursday of every month through May.
Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so arrive early! Please note that by registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
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Beyond the Page with Hank Phillippi Ryan
Join USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for an unforgettable evening as she takes us beyond the page of her brand-new psychological thriller, All This Could Be Yours, releasing September 9, 2025.
Known for her pulse-pounding plots and powerhouse prose, Hank is the award-winning author of 16 thrillers, an Emmy-winning investigative reporter, and a true master of suspense. Her latest novel delivers a chilling and captivating look at the dark side of success, when a glamorous book tour becomes a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Be among the first to hear the inside scoop behind this highly anticipated release that the Library Journal called Hank’s “best book to date.” Plus, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at her career and writing process in an evening that promises twists and turns.
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event: $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of All This Could be Yours + GBH Membership: $60
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Culture in the News
Annie Linders on trad-jazz, Lindy Hop, and bike polo
Annie and the Fur Trappers headline the Bay State Hot Jazz Festival in Medford this weekend. Their front woman spoke to GBH Music about the magic of ‘20s jazz, and what to expect at the free festival.
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'Ain't Nobody Gonna Do It For Us But Us': Boston Youth Send A Message On Violence Through Film
Created by members of the Roxbury based organization Teen Empowerment, the film “Senseless Smoke” calls for taking ownership of violence through community dialogue. -
Summer Events Are Returning, But Fireworks Are Still ... Up In The Air
COVID restrictions are lifting but it is unclear how quickly tourist attractions will discard them. -
Arts This Week: 'Abstraction From The Arab World' And 'A Woman Of The World'
This week, Jared Bowen brings us “Abstraction from the Arab World” at the McMullen Museum of Art and “A Woman of the World” presented virtually by Merrimack Repertory Theatre.
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