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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VirtualA Tea Tasting with Miss Scarlet
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 10, 2025.
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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Virtual
Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
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 20, 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 20, 2025 to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits.
Shipping Details:- Ticket sales end 5pm ET, January 20, 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 PersonGBH Jazz Nights Featuring Vessela Stoyanova
This month, Vessela Stoyanova plays jazz inspired by Balkan folk music, with her electric marimba, Valerie Thompson on cello, and Fabio Pirozzolo on percussion. -
Virtual
Sticky Bun School with Chef Joanne Chang and Flour Bakery
GBH, Flour Bakery and Chef Joanne Chang present Sticky Bun School on
Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, 11am-12noon
Sweeten your weekend with an interactive baking event. GBH is partnering with Chef Joanne Chang and Flour Bakery for a special Saturday morning treat. Your $150 ticket includes a baking kit with ingredients to make 8 signature sticky buns, mailed directly to your home. We’ll also email you a Zoom link for special access to the one-hour virtual baking class led by Joanne Chang, the renowned pastry chef and founder of Flour Bakery.
On Saturday, January 11 at 11am, you’ll join Joanne live in a Zoom virtual event and follow along as she demonstrates how to make her signature sticky buns. She’ll share some baking tips with you. At the end of the class, she’ll answer some of your baking questions, too!
This activity is a great way to engage your whole family or gather your friends to make this delightful treat. Learn how to make warm, gooey, delicious sticky buns that will become a new baking tradition in your household.
And this event is the kind that keeps on giving. Whether you buy a ticket for yourself, or a loved one, know that your contribution will also go toward supporting GBH and public media.
Your ticket includes a sticky bun kit that is mailed to your house and the live hour Zoom Webinar class featuring Joanne Chang.
* $150 sticky bun kits shipped to continental USA locations
and
* $170 for sticky bun kits shipped to Canada, Alaska and Hawaiian residents
IMPORTANT: Ticket sales have ended for this event, so that we have time to mail out your sticky bun baking kits.
Photo Credit: Kristin Teig -
Virtual
Nicholas Nugent with The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade
Join Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University, in partnership with Brandeis University Press and American Ancestors for a wide-ranging discussion about a fascinating period of global history as experts from both sides of the Atlantic discuss maritime commerce--the innovation, benefits, and damages of the spice trade.
Learn how the drive of sea captains, worldwide consumers’ taste, and technical innovations—improvements in ship design, compasses, and mapping— enabled navigation across unprecedented distances, from such embarkation points as Venice, Amsterdam, Lisbon to the exotic ports of Malacca, Goa, Bombay, where they tracked down elusive spices. Such travels impacted art, literature, and science worldwide; and they were often disastrous for local populations, who were frequently exploited as slave plantation labor. This wide-ranging account of a fascinating period of global history uses original maps and contemporary artists’ views to tell the story of how each port developed individually; while also encouraging us to consider contrasting points of view of the benefits and the damages of the maritime spice trade.Partner:Ford Hall Forum American Ancestors -
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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
American Rewrite: How true is the history we're taught?
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.
In this conversation, panelists will look closely at some of the historical misconceptions Americans have been taught, scrutinizing the origins of these revisions to our history. They will also examine the different interest groups that shape public knowledge of history, revealing the role that politics can play in shaping both the public school system and the educational process. Finally, the panel will question the extent to which the history we've been taught can be trusted as we look for ways to create richer understandings of the past that can better inform our present.
This event will be live streamed on our YouTube and Facebook pages. -
Virtual
A Tea Tasting with Miss Scarlet
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 10, 2025.
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. -
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - Feb. 2
Sunday, February 2, 2025
8:15 AM — Quarterfinal #3: Winners of Hopkinton/Mansfield vs. Acton-Boxborough VS. St. John’s Prep
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: April 26, 2025
10:00 AM — Quarterfinal #4: Winner of North Quincy/Saint John’s HS vs. Maimonides/Lexington
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: May 3, 2025
11:45 AM — Semifinal #1: TBD vs. TBD
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: May 10, 2025
2:30 PM — Semifinal #2: TBD vs. TBD
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: May 17, 2025
4:15 PM — Championship: TBD vs. TBD
LINK TO TICKETS
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: May 17, 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
Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
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 20, 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 20, 2025 to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits.
Shipping Details:- Ticket sales end 5pm ET, January 20, 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.
