Boston Comedy Festival celebrates 25 years of laughter and competition
The festival features national headlining comedians and also a comedy competition.
Concerts to Watch
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonThe Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (May 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW: Gabrielle Goodman in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
GBH Music and JazzBoston close the 2025 JazzNOW series with a tribute to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, featuring acclaimed Boston-based vocalist Gabrielle Goodman. Ella Fitzgerald, celebrated for her groundbreaking scat improvisation, impeccable vocal technique, and definitive interpretations of the Great American Songbook, redefined jazz over her 60-year career, earning 13 Grammys and breaking barriers for women and Black artists. Gabrielle Goodman and her band honor Fitzgerald’s legacy with fresh interpretations of the works that made her "The First Lady of Song." A professor at Berklee College of Music, Goodman is a versatile artist whose career spans jazz, R&B, classical, and gospel. She has performed with legends like Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, and Roberta Flack, who calls her "one of the finest singers today." Goodman has released six acclaimed albums, including Travelin' Light and Until We Love on the Verve label, and was paired with Ella Fitzgerald recordings on a compilation album from Verve. She has also performed internationally at major jazz festivals.
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Episode 34, Season 11<br> Local Color: A Look at Four Regional Artists
This week we're revisiting conversations with local artists| 26:46 -
Episode 33, Season 11<br> Rob "ProBlak" Gibbs and the power of his positivity
We talk to artist Rob "ProBlak" Gibbs and Pulitzer-Prize winning art critic Sebastian Smee| 26:46 -
Brian d'Arcy James Performs "You'll Be in My Heart"
Brian d'Arcy James performed "You'll Be in My Heart" at the 2021 Concert. -
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "Honor"
The NSO performs "Honor" at the 2019 National Memorial Day Concert.
