Past Events

Please join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of the 2026 Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship recipients, a group of 14 exceptional Boston Public Schools students pursuing their dreams in science, technology, engineering, and math.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this FREE event.

Mothering can take many forms: a grandmother who stepped in, a chosen family member, a caregiver, or even a stranger who showed up at the right time. From parents and nurturers to friends and neighbors, these stories are about the many ways we look after one another.

Join us in the live studio audience for an evening of stories that look at the honest, sometimes complicated side of what it means to nurture and protect.

Each ticket includes: 

• A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage Celebrates Mothers
• A drink token for a refreshing glass of wine or beer* (additional beverages available for purchase on-site)
• Complimentary small potted flowers (provided by Mahoney's)
• Complimentary light refreshments
• Complimentary parking

*All guests must be 21+ with valid ID.
 
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ABOUT STORIES FROM THE STAGE

At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. You’ll hear stories of love and loss, amazing adventures, incredible surprises, and unexpected triumphs. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling. Join us!


 

This event is presented with support from our sponsors, PNC Bank and Liberty Mutual Insurance.

400 million books in print. 32 languages. One worldwide phenomenon. 

He’s been a Jeopardy! clue, a crossword puzzle answer, Buster Bunny’s “Scary Uncle Bob” on Arthur, and the reason millions of children stayed up past their bedtimes. Now, New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller R.L. Stine joins Beyond the Page for an unforgettable conversation.

From the 30-year legacy of Goosebumps to the chart-topping Fear Street films on Netflix, Stine has defined the horror genre for generations of readers. Whether you grew up devouring his paperbacks under the covers with a flashlight or you’ve discovered his new Disney+ series today, don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with a literary legend and one of the bestselling children’s authors in history.


Signed books can be added at the point of registration. All books will be shipped following the event.

Join Callie Crossley at the NEW Molly's Bookstore in Allston as she interviews Tara Menon, assistant professor of English at Harvard, about her buzzy debut novel, "Under Water." Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation and inspiration behind the book, and hear excerpts from the novel read by the author. There will also be time for questions from the audience. Join us for this FREE special event!

Presented by GBH Music and JazzBoston, this GBH Jazz Night features woodwind player and composer Sam Spear performing a collection of songs inspired by her formative years emerging in Boston’s music scene.

GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.

GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.

Join host Ron Mitchell as he and his guests discuss the myriad of opportunities and challenges facing today’s Black entrepreneurs, like how the current political climate impacts the ability to secure business loans and generate vital capital. This conversation highlights the indispensable role that wealth plays in the entrepreneurial journey, offering a transparent look at the strategies needed to build lasting financial legacies and bolster our local economies.

Guests:

John Barros
Interim Executive Director,
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

Marvin Gilmore
President and Co-Founder, Western Front LLC
Celebrated entrepreneur, distinguished veteran, and civil rights activist

Nicole Obi
President & CEO,
Black Economic Council of MA

Colette Phillips
President & CEO
Colette Phillips Communications 

GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

Improbable Patriot: The Secret History of Monsieur de Beaumarchais, the French playwright Who Saved the American Revolution, a conversation with Suffolk University historian Robert Alison and Iris De Rode.

In 1776, the playwright and inventor Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732–1799) conceived an audacious plan to send aid to the American rebels. What’s more, he convinced King Louis XVI to bankroll the project and single-handedly carried it out. By war’s end, he had supplied Washington’s army with most of its weapons and powder, though he was never paid or acknowledged by the United States. To some, he was a dashing hero, a towering intellect who saved the American Revolution. To others, he was a pure rogue, a double-dealing adventurer who stopped at nothing to advance his fame and fortune. In fact, he was both, and more: an advisor to kings, an arms dealer, and an author of some of the most enduring works of the stage, including The Marriage of Figaro and The Barber of Seville. Now in paperback, Improbable Patriot introduces readers to an unrecognized power player in the Revolutionary War.

Each year, GBH honors the cultural achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Journalist Ann Curry participated this year's program designed to amplify and redefine AANHPI identity and culture.

Paris Alston, host of the GBH show Rooted, moderates a discussion about loneliness, technology, and what it means to truly connect in the age of artificial intelligence, with Dr. Jen Hartstein, psychologist, and Oluwaseun Sanwoolu, PhD Candidate in Philosophy at the University of Kansas.

Revenue from the Fair Share Amendment, passed in 2022, is dedicated to spending on transportation and education in the Commonwealth, but three years after the bill's passing, where do things stand? GBH New transportation correspondent Jeremy Siegel moderates a discussion.