GBH offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual events. From live music recordings, lectures and screenings to our virtual Book Club, tasting events and more, stay connected to our community. Whatever you’re interested in—news, history, the arts or music, we’ve got you covered. Fill your calendar with this rich diversity of events and be inspired, informed and entertained.
If you have questions about any of our events please reach out to Audience Member Services by phone 617-300-3300 or email info@wgbh.org
Featured Events
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In PersonVirtualGBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound. Named after the Arabic word for "coloring," Talween features world-class Boston musicians who weave a kaleidoscope of musical colors with intense melodies, jazz and African rhythms, intricate harmonies, and bold improvisation.
Please be aware that in-person tickets have sold out. We would love to have you join us via the virtual event.
Event timeline:
7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)
Photo credit: A.J. Ghidardi
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In Person
Accessing Reliable Information
In this fireside chat, legal scholar Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor at Harvard University (and GBH Board Chair), sits down with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to talk about accessing reliable information in a world riddled with misinformation.
Opening remarks for this conversation will be provided by David Leonard, President, Boston Public Library and Susan Goldberg, President & CEO, GBH.
Please join us for community talks at the Boston Public Library. All are free and open to the public; limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please RSVP in advance for this free event.
More GBH Events
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In PersonPlanting Seeds: Educating and Empowering our Youngest Generation
Educating children about how they can be engaged citizens and better humans starts long before they cast their first vote. Hear from interdisciplinary education leaders who are leveraging public media as a platform to reach young audiences in transformative ways.
This session will feature:
Moderator:
Seeta Pai, VP, Children’s Media and Education
Panelists:
Lisa Guernsey, Senior Director of Education Policy, New America
Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President & General Manager, PBS KIDS
Neema Avashia, Educator (Boston Public Schools) and Author
Merve Lapus, Vice President, Education Outreach & Engagement, Common Sense Media
Opening remarks will be provided by Alberto Vasallo III, President/CEO, El Mundo Boston and Sandra Lopez Burke, Managing Director of Community & Government Relations, GBH.
Please join us for community talks at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library. This talk is free and open to the public; limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of each event.
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In Person
Misinformation and Civil Discourse
What happens when false or misleading information runs up against the need for open civil discourse? In this lively conversation, a leading expert on AI and social networks and a champion of civil discourse will explore where their work overlaps, where it clashes, and how the media should be covering it all.
This session will feature:- Deb Roy, Director & Principal Investigator, MIT Center for Constructive Communication
- Rajiv Vinnakota, President, The Institute for Students & Scholars
- Lee Hill, Executive Editor, GBH News (moderator)
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In Person
Accessing Reliable Information
In this fireside chat, legal scholar Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor at Harvard University (and GBH Board Chair), sits down with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to talk about accessing reliable information in a world riddled with misinformation.
Opening remarks for this conversation will be provided by David Leonard, President, Boston Public Library and Susan Goldberg, President & CEO, GBH.
Please join us for community talks at the Boston Public Library. All are free and open to the public; limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please RSVP in advance for this free event. -
In Person
Paul Revere’s Ride From Patriot to Manufacturing Pioneer
“Listen my children and you shall hear of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.”
This talk will explore Revere’s patriotic technological service to his country, starting before his famous ride and ending long afterwards. Paul Revere pioneered new manufacturing techniques in iron casting, bronze bell and cannon making, and copperwork.
As the first American to roll copper into sheets for the young United States Navy, Revere’s innovative practices helped lead his young nation into the industrial age.Partner:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation -
In PersonVirtual
GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound. Named after the Arabic word for "coloring," Talween features world-class Boston musicians who weave a kaleidoscope of musical colors with intense melodies, jazz and African rhythms, intricate harmonies, and bold improvisation.
Please be aware that in-person tickets have sold out. We would love to have you join us via the virtual event.
Event timeline:
7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)
Photo credit: A.J. Ghidardi
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Virtual
CARBON: The Book of Life
Carbon gets a bad rap these days, according to author and environmentalist Paul Hawken, who urges us to widen our perception and response to the climate crisis. Too often carbon is maligned as the “driver” of climate change and blamed for the possible demise of civilization. However, this narrative is erroneous and misleading.
Carbon is an intriguing element; the only one that animates the entire living world. Manifesting in coal and diamonds, it displays a host of different properties because of its ability to bond easily. One vital example is carbon-dioxide, which allows plants to photosynthesize. Though carbon comprises a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without it.
Paul Hawken, veteran environmentalist and author, looks at the flow of life through the lens of carbon. Embracing a panoramic view of carbon’s omnipresence, he explores how this ubiquitous and essential element extends into every aperture of existence and shapes the entire fabric of life. Hawken charts a course across our planetary history, guiding us into the realms of plants, animals, insects, fungi, food, and farms to offer a new narrative for embracing carbon’s life-giving power and its possibilities for the future of human endeavor.
Hawken’s latest book, Carbon: The Book of Life illuminates the subtle connections between carbon and our collective human experience and suggests we see nature, carbon, and ourselves as exquisitely intertwined -inseparably connected.Partner:Cambridge Forum -
In PersonVirtual
Great Decisions | India: Between China, the West, and the Global South
India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its population size, economy, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? What opportunities exist for Washington to work with India?
Join WorldBoston for a timely discussion of this topic with Sugata Bose, Former Member of Parliament in India and Professor of Oceanic History and Affairs at Harvard University.Partner:WorldBoston -
In Person
GBH Amplifies presents AANHPI Community Conversations
Enjoy a show on your lunch hour at the GBH Studio in the Boston Public Library as we share two important discussions elevating local voices in AANHPI leadership and help broaden the reach of community conversations already taking place in neighborhoods throughout Massachusetts.
Ben Hires, CEO of BCNC, welcomes Q.J. Shi, Senior Director of Asian Business Empowerment Council and Yvonne Hao, former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development, for a discussion on how the current economy and workforce development impacts AANHPI small business owners in our region.
Next, Mai Du, owner and chief instructor of Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy in Malden and Quincy, welcomes panelists Connie Chin, Chief Executive Officer of Global Arts Live and Myra O. Liwanag, Executive Director, Iskwelahang Pilipino (Filipino School), for a discussion about education and cultural preservation.
Be part of the community discussions, make connections, and enjoy an exciting behind-the-scenes experience while celebrating AANHPI voices!
GBH Amplifies talks are recorded in front of the cafe audience. This event features two distinct segments focused on AANHPI economic development and arts, culture, and education, curated by GBH's AANHPI Event Planning Committee to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary voices of their community during AANHPI Heritage Month.
Come be in community, make connections, and enjoy an exciting behind-the-scenes experience while celebrating AANHPI voices!
Event timing:
12:45pm Guest arrive and are seated and ready to watch the live tapings
1-1:30pm GBH Amplifies AANHPI and Economic development statewide segment with host/moderator Ben Hires, Chief Executive Officer, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center and panel of experts including Q.J. Shi, Senior Director of Asian Business Empowerment Council and Yvonne Hao, former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development
1:30-2pm Networking opportunity
2-2:30pm GBH Amplifies AANHPI Arts & Culture discussion with host/moderator Mai Du, Owner and Chief instructor of Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy in Malden and Quincy, and panelist Connie Chin, Chief Executive Officer of Chief Global Arts Live and Myra O. Liwanag, Executive Director, Iskwelahang Pilipino (Filipino School).
Become a GBH member today at $60 and we will thank you with a signed copy of Connie's Chung's memoir.
Registration is encouraged for this free event.Partner:GBH Forum Network -
In Person
GBH Jazz Nights featuring Anabel Gil Diaz
Come hear Cuban-Spanish flautist Anabel Gil Diaz and her ensemble bring the rhythms of Latin jazz to the BPL! -
In PersonVirtual
Sasha Velour - The Revolutionary Art of Drag
Join the Boston Public Library in person or over Zoom Webinar as acclaimed drag queen, author, and artist Sasha Velour gives the May Lowell Lecture, The Revolutionary Art of Drag.
Sasha Velour will be in conversation with local performing artist and theater company director Giselle Byrd.
After the main program, there will be a book signing with local independent bookstore partner, Trident Booksellers & Café.Partner:Boston Public Library -
In Person
The New Lunar Society: an Enlightenment Guide to the Next Industrial Revolution
Climate change, global disruption, and labor scarcity are forcing us to rethink the underlying principles of industrial society. How can a new generation reanimate the best ideas of our industrial forebearers and begin to build a realistic and human-centered future? Join us at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation for a conversation with David Mindell who envisions a new form of industrialism that draws upon the first principles of the Industrial Revolution that date back to the 18th Century in his recent book 'The New Lunar Society'.
While discussing new industrialism, he will tell the story of the Lunar Society, a group of engineers, scientists, and industrialists who came together to apply the principles of the Enlightenment to industrial processes. The Lunar Society included pioneers like James Watt, Benjamin Franklin, and Josiah Wedgwood whose conversations both ignited the Industrial Revolution and shaped the founding of the United States.Partner:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation -
In Person
Stories from the Stage Celebrates Motherhood
Honor the mother figure in your life with this evening of stories celebrating motherhood in all of its forms. More than just a night out, this storytelling event is a heartfelt tribute to moms, mentors, and caregivers—the ones who lift us up, hold us steady, and shape our lives with love. Whether you are a mother yourself or someone who has been touched by one, these powerful stories will honor the strength, sacrifice, and joy of nurturing loved ones. Through moments of resilience, laughter, and deep connection, our storytellers will remind us why motherhood—however it unfolds—is one of life’s most profound journeys. This evening is a tribute to the mothers in our lives.
At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. You’ll hear stories of love and loss, amazing adventures, incredible surprises, and unexpected triumphs. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling. Join us!
Each ticket includes:
· A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage: Maternal Instinct
· A drink token for a refreshing glass of wine or beer (additional beverages can be purchased on-site)
· Light nibbles from our partners SamosaMan, The Ancient Bakers, and Popped!
· A small potted plant from Mahoney's
· Complimentary parking
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where light refreshments are available
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
Complimentary treats will be provided by SamosaMan , The Ancient Bakers and Popped! Small potted plants will be gifted to guests by Mahoney's .
Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.The maximum capacity of this event is 130.
All guests must age 21 or older and have a valid ID.
This event is presented with support from our sponsor Liberty Mutual Insurance .This event is also presented with support from our sponsor UMass Amherst .
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