‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonJune 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!
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In Person
GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
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Culture in the News
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The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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In 'Cost of Living' disabled voices take center stage
Actors Stephanie Gould and Sean Leviashvili join The Culture Show to talk about the importance of casting disabled actors to talk about experiences with disability. -
Naheem Garcia on bringing August Wilson to a Boston stage
The actor joins The Culture Show to talk about "King Hedley II," in which he plays Elmore, currently presented by the Actors' Shakespeare Project. Then, live music at City Hall and the merits of simulcasting opera performances. -
'The most moving experience I've ever been through': Auschwitz exhibition arrives in Boston
A major exhibition on the Holocaust and the infamous concentration camp is now open in Boston.
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Explore how the theremin works and how it's being utilized today.| 10:04 -
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Dive deeper into the mind of Tana French with an extended interview on the PBS Books Readers Club.| 1:14:17
