GBH offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual events. From live music recordings, lectures and screenings to our virtual Book Club, tasting events and more, stay connected to our community. Whatever you’re interested in—news, history, the arts or music, we’ve got you covered. Fill your calendar with this rich diversity of events and be inspired, informed and entertained.
If you have questions about any of our events please reach out to Audience Member Services by phone 617-300-3300 or email info@wgbh.org
Featured Events
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In PersonJanuary NOVA Science Trivia
Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, the history of science, and more!
This month, in honor of our new documentary, What are UFOs?, premiering on Wednesday January 22, we will be quizzing you on the history of UFOs among other categories.
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Wine Tasting with Rick Steves 2025
Join renowned world traveler, Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine! Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, you won't want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education. Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from Italy. Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of each bottle as you sip, savor and laugh alongside Rick.
Expand your knowledge of the art of wine tasting with the fundamental five S's: see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor. Don’t miss this evening of discovery and indulgence, where you're sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of Italian wine- and perhaps about Rick too!
Ticket Includes:- Access to the Zoom Webinar
- 2 hours of wine education and Q&A lead by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves
- 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) include two Whites, a Rose, and Three Reds, all from Italy. They will be shipped directly to your door. (Varietals include Fiano, Grecanico, Rosato (Rosé Wine), Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, and Rosso di Italia (Red Wine)).
- Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah
- Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events
- Ticket sales end 5pm ET, January 27, 2025 to allow for time to ship the wine tasting kits
Share the experience! You can add an additional kit (for an additional cost) and ship it to a separate address! Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.
Don’t delay! Tickets are limited and registration will only be open until 5pm ET, January 27, 2025 to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits.
Shipping Details:- Ticket sales end 5pm ET, January 27, 2025
- Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!) Failure to type your address correctly will result in a shipping delay or even the possibility that your ticket will not be fulfilled.
- Ticket holders will receive their wine tasting kits in the days before the event on February 11, 2025.
- Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah
- Kits cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box
- Ticket holders will need to be home to show identification and sign upon delivery to prove they are 21+ years of age. Wine will not be delivered without this.
- Please open your kit when it arrives to ensure you are ready to sip along on February 11! If you have any questions regarding your kit, please let us know.
More GBH Events
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In PersonIn Pursuit of a Safer Industrial Workplace – Pemberton to the Present
What can a 19th-century mill disaster teach us about workplace safety today?
Join Professor Robert Forrant (UMass Lowell) and Gabriel Porter (Safety and Health Specialist/Process Safety Management Coordinator OSHA Boston Regional Office) for a compelling discussion moderated by Charles River Museum’s Director of Education, Stephen Guerriero. Forrant will delve into the catastrophic Pemberton Mill collapse of 1860—an industrial tragedy that claimed 98 lives, revealed systemic failures, and left questions of accountability unresolved. Porter will explore how OSHA builds on lessons from such events to safeguard workers in today’s industries. Together, they’ll connect history to modern-day practices, offering insights into the ongoing fight for safer workplaces.Partner:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation -
In Person
January NOVA Science Trivia
Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, the history of science, and more!
This month, in honor of our new documentary, What are UFOs?, premiering on Wednesday January 22, we will be quizzing you on the history of UFOs among other categories.
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In Person
The Point: Pulling at the Strings
Mask work and puppetry have long been used as instruments for storytelling, both theatrically and therapeutically. The inanimate objects are vessels to be endowed with power, stemming from imagination, creativity, and memory. What drives us to utilize puppets and masks to tell stories of our origins, of our struggles, of our hardships? How do these objects give us permission to interact in unexpected ways and explore topics that might be considered taboo? How does interacting with a puppet or a mask change the performer? Or the audience? We’ve been leaning on these objects since prehistoric times to tell our stories and reenact our rituals. How do we use puppets and masks today?
Join Ronee Penoi and Professor Felice Amato, Dr. Jason Butler, and director Veronica Barron to explore the history and contemporary use of puppets and masks in ritual, performance, and therapies and learn how these vehicles unlock difficult topics.
About The Point
At ArtsEmerson, the art is the provocation; conversation is the point. The Point is a conversation series that invites audiences to explore big questions in intimate settings. Hosted by a member of the ArtsEmerson team, local and national luminaries will offer their points of view on the urgent questions surfaced by the artists on our stages.Partner:Emerson College -
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 16th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
Visit the links below for registration information.
Studio Audience Tickets - Jan. 24- Qualifying Match #4: Belmont vs. BB&N
- Qualifying Match #1: Andover vs. Sharon
- Wild Card Match: Deerfield Academy vs. Milton Academy
- Qualifying Match #2: Somerville vs. Wild Card Winner
- Qualifying Match #5: Hopkinton vs. Mansfield
- Qualifying Match #3: South High vs. Weston
- Qualifying Match #6: Acton-Boxborough vs. St. John’s Prep
- Qualifying Match #7: North Quincy vs. Saint John’s HS
- Qualifying Match #8: Lexington vs. Maimonides
- Quarterfinal #1: Winners of Andover/Sharon vs. Somerville/Wild Card Winner
- Quarterfinal #2: Winners of South High/Weston vs. Belmont/BB&N
- Quarterfinal #3: Winners of Hopkinton/Mansfield vs. Acton-Boxborough/St. John’s Prep
- Quarterfinal #4: Winner of North Quincy/Saint John’s HS vs. Maimonides/Lexington
- Semifinal #1: TBD vs. TBD
- Semifinal #2: TBD vs. TBD
- Championship: TBD vs. TBD
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - Jan. 24
Friday, January 24, 2025
5:30 PM — Qualifying Match #4: Belmont vs. BB&N
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: March 8, 2025
LINK TO TICKETS
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 16th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
Please note:- This event is free to the public.
- Seating is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Audience members must be at least 7 years old; all minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration does not guarantee seating in the studio audience (overflow will be seated in an adjacent theater featuring a live feed of the taping). Audiences are seated according to production needs.
- Please inform us in advance of any special accommodations by reaching out to Audience Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
Major funding for High School Quiz Show is provided by Safety Insurance. Additional funding is provided by the Museum of Science, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Xfinity, UMass Amherst, and Subaru of New England.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - Jan. 25
Saturday, January 25, 2025
8:15 AM — Qualifying Match #1: Andover vs. Sharon
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 15, 2025
10:00 AM — Wild Card Match: Deerfield Academy vs. Milton Academy
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 8, 2025
11:45 AM — Qualifying Match #2: Somerville vs. Wild Card Winner
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 22, 2025
2:30 PM — Qualifying Match #5: Hopkinton vs. Mansfield
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: March 15, 2025
4:15 PM — Qualifying Match #3: South High vs. Weston
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: March 1, 2025
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 16th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
Please note:- This event is free to the public.
- Seating is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Audience members must be at least 7 years old; all minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration does not guarantee seating in the studio audience (overflow will be seated in an adjacent theater featuring a live feed of the taping). Audiences are seated according to production needs.
- Please inform us in advance of any special accommodations by reaching out to Audience Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - Jan. 26
Sunday, January 26, 2025
8:15 AM — Qualifying Match #6: Acton-Boxborough vs. St. John’s Prep
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: March 22, 2025
10:00 AM — Qualifying Match #7: North Quincy vs. Saint John’s HS
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: March 29, 2025
11:45 AM — Qualifying Match #8: Lexington vs. Maimonides
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: April 5, 2025
2:30 PM — Quarterfinal #1: Winners of Andover/Sharon vs. Somerville/Wild Card Winner
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: April 12, 2025
4:15 PM — Quarterfinal #2: Winners of South High/Weston vs. Belmont/BB&N
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: April 19, 2025
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 16th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
Please note:- This event is free to the public.
- Seating is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Audience members must be at least 7 years old; all minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration does not guarantee seating in the studio audience (overflow will be seated in an adjacent theater featuring a live feed of the taping). Audiences are seated according to production needs.
- Please inform us in advance of any special accommodations by reaching out to Audience Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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Virtual
All Creatures Great and Small Virtual Event
MASTERPIECE and PBS present an All Creatures Great and Small virtual event on Sunday, January 26 at 2pm ET.
Join Nicholas Ralph (James Herriot), Samuel West (Siegfried Farnon), Rachel Shenton (Helen Herriot), Callum Woodhouse (Tristan Farnon), and Anna Madeley (Mrs. Hall) for a sneak peek of episode 3 "Homecoming" followed by a live Q&A.
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In PersonVirtual
Great Decisions | Science Across Borders
Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we regulate cooperation?
Join WorldBoston for a timely discussion of this topic with Tim Ritchie, President of the Museum of Science. This program will feature an expert presentation, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.Partner:WorldBoston -
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CANCELED: American Rewrite: How true is the history we're taught?
THIS EVENT AS BEEN CANCELED
American Experience presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring how prevailing historical narratives are created, how they're passed down through schools, and whom they benefit. The discussion is inspired in part by the new film AMERICAN COUP: WILMINGTON 1898.
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Virtual
A Tea Tasting with Miss Scarlet
This event is SOLD OUT.
Calling all Miss Scarlet fans and tea enthusiasts! Put the kettle on, you’re invited to attend this unique, exclusive event experience. Join members of the cast and creative team of the beloved MASTERPIECE Mystery! series Miss Scarlet for a virtual tea tasting. By signing up for this event, participants will receive a kit containing five different teas, sourced from a local New England- based company, to try alongside an incredible lineup of guests.
This private event will be held via Zoom Webinar and will feature Miss Scarlet actress and star Kate Phillips, writer Rachael New, and executive producer Patty Lenahan Ishimoto. This talented panel will share stories of their experiences working on the show as they join you on this tea tasting journey. Plus, they may just answer some of your questions live!
Whether you’re treating yourself to a kit or making it a gift for someone special, you won’t want to miss out on this exciting experience. Ticket sales end January 12, 2025.
This event will be hosted by GBH's Paris Alston , host of Morning Edition and The Wake Up podcast.
Ticket purchases for this event support GBH programming.
Your ticket includes:- A tea kit with 5 unique teas, each flavor in its own steeping bag (bags can be steeped more than once) shipped directly to your door
- Access to the virtual tasting event with Miss Scarlet cast and creative team members Kate Phillips, Rachael New, and Patty Lenahan Ishimoto
- Education on the different types of teas and answers to your tea-related questions
IMPORTANT NOTES: Kits can only be shipped to the United States and Canada. We cannot ship to PO Boxes.
This event is presented in partnership with MASTERPIECE .
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In Person
February 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.
