Navigating Mother’s Day while motherless
Under the Radar speaks with author Kate Spencer and grief expert Jen Noonan about the difficulties of observing Mother’s Day when one’s mother or maternal figure has died.
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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More Culture Programs
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Aigul Akhmetshina as Rosina in "Il Barbiere di Siviglia."
Aigul Akhmetshina sings an excerpt from Rosina’s Act II aria. -
Library of Congress Reading Road Trip - EP 103 Ohio
merican Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Our next stop…the Buckeye State! -
The Marías
Indie pop band The Marías thrill with songs from their LP Submarine in a cinematic hour. -
Caregiving Author Talk with Emma Heming Willis
Join PBS Books for an inspiring conversation with author Emma Heming Willis
