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Music & Culture Events
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In PersonOutspoken Saturdays (April 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 here
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GBH Jazz Night with Ken Field and the RSE Trio (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist, flautist, and composer Ken Field and his RSE Trio—Blake Newman on bass and Phil Neighbors on drums—perform a set that blends the spirit of New Orleans jazz with some of the Field’s original compositions for his group, the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble.
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. -
In Person
Outspoken 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 here
Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
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Culture in the News
Turntable: Marco Werman’s picks from 30 years of global music
The World’s host joins GBH’s All Things Considered to celebrate 30 years on the air and reflect on the songs that stood out over the past three decades.
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