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Music & Culture Events
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In Person
Outspoken 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. Join us!
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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. Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
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More Culture Programs
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Episode 7, Season 2025<br> Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Anthony Brown
Attorneys General across the United States discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence policy -
Episode 14, Season 2025<br> The Wright Conversations featuring LaTosha Brown
LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, delivers a powerful keynote address. -
Episode 5012, Season 50<br> Chris Stapleton
Superstar Chris Stapleton returns with a scorching hour of country-rock classics from his LP Higher. -
Episode 6, Season 2025<br> Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Treg R Taylor
Attorneys General across the United States discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence policy