‘Judy Blume: A Life’ traces the rise of the children’s author from housewife to household name
Under the Radar speaks with author Mark Oppenheimer about his new biography detailing the life of the wildly successful children's book author, Judy Blume.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonOutspoken Saturdays (May 2026)
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.
If you are interested in performing, feel free to submit your work for review hereJoin us!
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GBH Jazz Night with Sam Spear (Boston Public Library)
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.
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Bookmarked LIVE! At Molly’s Bookstore featuring Tara Menon
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!
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Culture in the News
Exploring the world of sound beyond human hearing
Amherst College art professor and sound artist Dr. Brian House joins GBH’s All Things Considered to explore how his work reveals unheard soundscapes by studying the rhythms of human and nonhuman systems.
More Culture Programs
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Library of Congress Reading Road Trip - EP 101 Rhode Island
Join PBS Books, the Library of Congress, & the affiliated Centers for Reading Road Trip Phode Island -
Piotr Beczała performs "Nessun Dorma"
From the Schönbrunn Palace Park, Piotr Beczała performs "Nessun Dorma." -
The Vienna Boys Choir perform "The Elves Song"
The Vienna Boys Choir performs "The Elves Song" from "The Rhine Nixies." -
Readers Club | Ep. 208: Helen Fielding | Bridget Jones's Diary
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes beloved British author Helen Fielding to discuss her iconic novel
