Why you shouldn't flake on social plans, according to an MIT scientist
MIT professor Rebecca Saxe joined GBH's Morning Edition to discuss the health and emotional benefits of social interaction.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonOutspoken Saturdays (March 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 Catherine Bent and Ian Coury (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes Ian Coury, an award-winning 10-string bandolim player and composer from Brazil, has shared stages with Toninho Horta and Hamilton de Holanda and recently earned Berklee’s Global Jazz master’s degree. Catherine Bent, an English-born multi-style cellist and former Cirque du Soleil member, has recorded with Joe Jackson, Lee Konitz, and Patty Larkin, among others. She is Associate Professor at Berklee and author of Creatudes: Brazilian Adventures in Rhythm and Harmony for Bowed Strings. Together, they explore Brazil’s rich traditions of choro and forró, performing works by Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Luiz Gonzaga, Hermeto Pascoal, and others, alongside their own compositions.
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. -
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Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is thrilled to welcome back New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Benedict for an unforgettable evening at GBH Studios to celebrate her spellbinding new novel, Daughter of Egypt.
Join us for a fascinating conversation as Benedict shares the real history and inspiration behind her latest work, dives into the lives of the trailblazing women who shaped it, and answers your questions about bringing hidden stories to light.
Each ticket purchase for this special, in-person event includes:- Admission to the live conversation on Monday, March 30
- A SIGNED copy of Marie Benedict’s Daughter of Egypt
Don’t miss out on this evening of insight and adventure with one of today’s most celebrated voices in historical fiction!
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Culture in the News
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
Famed architect studied at Harvard and was commissioned by MIT.
More Culture Programs
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Episode 4109, Season 41<br> Barn in Snow Oval
Big ol' country barn snuggled in the snow. -
Episode 4110, Season 41<br> Falls in the Glen
Visit this deep wooded valley with Bob Ross and get a double surprise! -
Episode 4112, Season 41<br> Christmas Eve Snow
Happy little church tucked into a bed of snow, evergreens and mountains. -
Episode 4118, Season 41<br> By the Sea
Come visit the coast with Bob Ross and paint a glorious seascape.
