6:15–9:15pm | GBH Studios
The Thing About Love
The Genius Next Door: Jeremy Frey elevates basketry from craft to high art
The MacArthur "Genius" grant recipient experiments with materials, forms and patterns in the tradition of fancy basketry.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonOutspoken Saturdays (February 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. Join us!
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In Person
GBH Jazz Night with Devon Gates (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes Tree Greetings, the acoustic duo of bassist/vocalist Devon Gates and guitarist Ria Modak. Blending jazz, Hindustani, folk, and other traditions, their ruminative compositions strike a balance between melancholy and romance. Their debut single, Shisha (April 2025), is streaming now. They’ve performed across Boston, New York, and most recently toured Mumbai, India. A debut album arrives in 2026. Named one of The New York City Jazz Record’s “Up and Comers of the Year” in 2024, Devon Gates is an Atlanta-born bassist, vocalist, and award-winning composer now based in Brooklyn. Gates is a graduate of Harvard and Berklee. Ria Modak, a guitarist, composer, and historian from New York, is pursuing a PhD at Brown on music and nationalism in India, after completing the Harvard/NEC dual degree program.
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. -
Event
Valentine's Day Soirée
Back by Popular Demand — Two Nights Only!
After selling out the last two years, we're back. This time for two unforgettable nights.
Join GBH for our annual Valentine’s Day Soirée featuring craft cocktails, local treats, and LIVE storytelling on the set of Stories from the Stage. Whether you come with a date, a group of friends, or on your own, this is a night designed to celebrate love in all its forms: tender, complicated, funny, and unforgettable.
Choose the night that fits your vibe—or make it a full weekend V-Day celebration.
🩷 INCLUDED WITH YOUR EVENING...- Complimentary artisan cocktails.
- Sweet and savory treats from local vendors.
- A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage.
- LIVE, intimate storytelling in GBH’s Calderwood Studio.
- Complimentary parking (with validated parking ticket).
🩷 FROM FIRST SIP TO FINAL STORY...
Event schedule (both nights):- 6:15 PM – Doors open to GBH’s Atrium for a complimentary reception.
- 7 PM – Seating begins in GBH’s Calderwood Studio.
- 7–9:15 PM – Studio production of Stories from the Stage.
🩷 BRING YOUR VALENTINE...OR DON'T
This soirée is for everyone (21+ years of age):- A date night with your partner
- A Galentine’s night out with friends
- A fun evening with your favorite people
- Singles who love a great story
- Anyone who’s ever loved (or tried)
We ♥︎ Our Vendors
* Programming subject to change based on production’s needs and requirements. Each night will feature a select variety of our vendors above. Love may be ageless, but this soirée isn’t—guests must be 21+ with valid ID.
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Culture in the News
Boston Pops conductor breaks down the genius of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Welcome to SOUND FILES, a deep dive with area musicians and music lovers into one specific entry in the U.S. National Recording Registry. Keith Lockhart joins Edgar B. Herwick III to wax operatic about his love of Queen's 1975 masterpiece “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
More Culture Programs
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Jack Wolfe performs "I'm Alive"
A son (Jack Wolfe) tries to get the attention of his mother (Caissie Levy). -
Episode 15, Season 52<br> Next to Normal
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical from London's Donmar Warehouse. -
Episode 26, Season 2025<br> Marygrove Conservancy Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series: Percival Everett
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The Folk Music that Inspired Agustín Barrios
Scott Yoo visits Juanjo Corbalán to learn about the folk music that inspired Agustín Barrios.
