Margaret Cho is using 'every weapon' in her arsenal to survive the Trump administration
The comedian, actress and singer-songwriter Margaret Cho is a woman of many talents — and she plans on deploying all of them in the current culture war.
Music & Culture Events
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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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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 -
Virtual
Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is excited to welcome and celebrate another illustrious author – Marie Benedict!
Marie Benedict is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Known for her engaging mysteries and use of real-life events as inspiration, Marie has written a number of novels including The Milford Affair, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The First Ladies, and The Personal Librarian. Her recently released mystery is The Queens of Crime. Her books have been chosen for the Good Morning America Book Club and Target’s Book of the Year, among other distinct honors.
Join us as Marie shares her knowledge, dives deeper into her compelling stories, and answers your burning questions!
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Queens of Crime + 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
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A year after ‘CODA’ made Oscars history, Deaf people are waiting for more inclusive stories
Industry professionals say the “gatekeepers” in Hollywood are major barriers. -
Celebrating the technical artists and designers who give Oscar-nominated films their flair
GBH's James Bennett II gives a primer on the technical awards and criticism over Oscars exclusion. -
As streaming services boom, cable TV continues its decline
Fewer than half of American adults now have a cable subscription. What's that mean for how we consume our news and entertainment?
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets"
Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.| 5:50 -
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Acceptance Speech
Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on their extraordinary journey in music.| 6:23 -
Garth Brooks | "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"
Garth Brooks performs "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.| 3:49 -
Elton John and Bernie Taupin | "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"
Elton John performs "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.| 5:08