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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VirtualBeyond the Page with American Historian Tiya Miles
GBH and Beyond the Page are excited to kick off the 2023 Boston Book Festival! In celebration, GBH's Callie Crossley of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley will talk with Tiya Miles, a public historian and creative writer whose research focuses on African American, Native American and women’s history during colonial America.
Miles is the Michael Garvey Professor of History at Harvard University, the author of five prize-winning works on the history of slavery and early American race relations, and a 2011 MacArthur Fellowship recipient. She was the founder and director of the Michigan-based ECO Girls program. Her New York Times bestselling book All That She Carried won the National Book Award.
Miles’s latest book Wild Girls, examines how Harriet Tubman, Zitkála-Šá andLouisa May Alcott, among others, found self-understanding in the natural world and became women who changed America. This beautiful, meditative work of history puts girls of all races—and the landscapes they loved—at center stage and reveals the impact of the outdoors on women’s independence, resourcefulness and vision. For these trailblazing women of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, navigating the woods, following the stars, playing sports and taking to the streets in peaceful protest were not only joyful pursuits, but also techniques to resist assimilation, racism, and sexism.
At Beyond the Page, we believe in the power of knowledge, the magic of stories and the beauty of shared experiences. This event series features interactive sessions with renowned authors discussing their latest work and writing process. Whether you are seeking profound discussions or heartfelt emotions, these events offer something truly special for everyone.
Register now for this free event. Signed copies of Wild Girls are available at check out when registering for this event.
Can’t attend on October 3rd? The Boston Book Festival officially begins on October 14, where Tiya Miles (along with many other talented authors) will be featured as a keynote speaker! Check out all the 2023 Boston Book Festival Headliners and Keynotes at bostonbookfest.org -
In Person
Stories from the Stage: You're Hired
Congratulations, you’re hired! Along with your paycheck and experience, you'll be taking home some jaw-dropping work stories. Join us on set to hear tellers share stories of life in the workplace: from first jobs to extreme jobs and dream jobs, lucky breaks, and breaking the glass ceiling.
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!
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
Living with Cancer from Stories from the Stage: The Podcast is a Signal Awards finalist in the Health & Wellness category. Listen to three inspiring stories of cancer survival and cast your vote for the Listener's Choice Award now through October 5.
Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 120.
Stellar Story Company identifies and coaches storytellers for Stories from the Stage.
Photo credit: Stories From the Stage
More GBH Events
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VirtualBeyond the Page with American Historian Tiya Miles
GBH and Beyond the Page are excited to kick off the 2023 Boston Book Festival! In celebration, GBH's Callie Crossley of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley will talk with Tiya Miles, a public historian and creative writer whose research focuses on African American, Native American and women’s history during colonial America.
Miles is the Michael Garvey Professor of History at Harvard University, the author of five prize-winning works on the history of slavery and early American race relations, and a 2011 MacArthur Fellowship recipient. She was the founder and director of the Michigan-based ECO Girls program. Her New York Times bestselling book All That She Carried won the National Book Award.
Miles’s latest book Wild Girls, examines how Harriet Tubman, Zitkála-Šá andLouisa May Alcott, among others, found self-understanding in the natural world and became women who changed America. This beautiful, meditative work of history puts girls of all races—and the landscapes they loved—at center stage and reveals the impact of the outdoors on women’s independence, resourcefulness and vision. For these trailblazing women of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, navigating the woods, following the stars, playing sports and taking to the streets in peaceful protest were not only joyful pursuits, but also techniques to resist assimilation, racism, and sexism.
At Beyond the Page, we believe in the power of knowledge, the magic of stories and the beauty of shared experiences. This event series features interactive sessions with renowned authors discussing their latest work and writing process. Whether you are seeking profound discussions or heartfelt emotions, these events offer something truly special for everyone.
Register now for this free event. Signed copies of Wild Girls are available at check out when registering for this event.
Can’t attend on October 3rd? The Boston Book Festival officially begins on October 14, where Tiya Miles (along with many other talented authors) will be featured as a keynote speaker! Check out all the 2023 Boston Book Festival Headliners and Keynotes at bostonbookfest.org -
Virtual
Still Separate, Still Unequal: Education in America Seventy Years After Brown
American Experience presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring the state of educational equity in American schools nearly seventy years after Brown vs. Board of Education. This conversation is inspired by our two new films The Busing Battleground and The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools.
Panelists will discuss the meaning of educational equity, the state of equity in American public schools and the avenues through which to pursue it, examining what is lost when students of all backgrounds are not offered the same opportunities to thrive. They will also consider the roles that class and location play in determining who supports and opposes policy that supports educational equity. The panel will discuss whether these factors reflect the success or failure of the decision in Brown and in the broader movement for school integration.
Panelists:
Dr. Ivory Toldson, Ph.D. is the national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP, professor of counseling psychology at Howard University and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Negro Education. Previously, Dr. Toldson was appointed by President Barack Obama to devise national strategies to sustain and expand federal support to HBCUs as the executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He is also the author of Brill Bestseller, No BS (Bad Stats): Black People Need People Who Believe in Black People Enough Not to Believe Every Bad Thing They Hear about Black People.
Dr. Adrienne Dixson Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Education and Civil Rights Initiative, and a Professor of Educational Leadership Studies. Her research primarily focuses on how race, class and gender intersect and impact educational equity in urban schooling contexts. She was recognized in Rick Hess Straight Up Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings in 2021 and 2022 in the top 200 education scholars in the country. In 2021, Dr. Dixson was inducted as a Fellow in the American Educational Research Association.
The discussion will be moderated by Sonya Douglass, Ed.D. Sonya is Professor of Education Leadership and Vice Chair of the Department of Organization and Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research examines educational leadership, policy, and politics with a focus on race and the history of Black education in the U.S. She is author of the award-winning book, Learning in a Burning House: Educational Inequality, Ideology, and (Dis)Integration (Teachers College Press, 2011).
The event will be streamed live on our YouTube and Facebook pages.
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Virtual
Can Local News Fix The Crisis In Democracy?
Cambridge Forum’s new mini-series looks at the pivotal role of information and facts in a healthy democracy. Many people think that America is coming apart at the seams, for a variety of reasons. Most glaringly, polarization has split entire communities, dividing friends and families from each other so that prospects for the next election look grim. However, there might be some good news on the horizon. Literally. Recent research shows that one way to improve voter activity, decrease polarization and boost municipal bond rating is to inject community news into people’s lives. Local news, it would seem, acts as a binding agent for democracy.
Charles Sennott, founder and Editor of The GroundTruth Project will discuss with a panel of journalists and media entrepreneurs from around the country how delivering local news can glue democracy back together.Partner:Cambridge Forum -
In Person
Stories from the Stage: In an Instant
“Good things come to those who wait”. These often- told words of wisdom ignore a significant truth: our lives can change forever in an instant. Sit on set of Stories from the Stage as you listen to stories that will dazzle you with fateful encounters, a moment that changed a life’s path, and the life-altering power of taking a chance.
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!
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
Living with Cancer from Stories from the Stage: The Podcast is a Signal Awards finalist in the Health & Wellness category. Listen to three inspiring stories of cancer survival and cast your vote for the Listener's Choice Award now through October 5.
Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 120.
Stellar Story Company identifies and coaches storytellers for Stories from the Stage.
This event is presented with support from Liberty Mutual Insurance.
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In Person
October Lounge Thursdays Featuring Valerya
We are here every Thursday bringing you local musicians to make noise at the library!
Valerya, a 23-year-old musician from Mexico City, has dedicated herself to honing her craft and becoming a force to be reckoned with. Her unique sound blends elements of R&B, indie, and Latin music, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. Valerya is committed to using her platform to inspire and empower others. She is passionate about promoting sisterhood and inclusion in the music industry and hopes to be a positive influence for future generations of Mexican femme musicians.
Join us for an evening of music, wine, and food. Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
In Person
Stories from the Stage: You're Hired
Congratulations, you’re hired! Along with your paycheck and experience, you'll be taking home some jaw-dropping work stories. Join us on set to hear tellers share stories of life in the workplace: from first jobs to extreme jobs and dream jobs, lucky breaks, and breaking the glass ceiling.
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!
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
Living with Cancer from Stories from the Stage: The Podcast is a Signal Awards finalist in the Health & Wellness category. Listen to three inspiring stories of cancer survival and cast your vote for the Listener's Choice Award now through October 5.
Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 120.
Stellar Story Company identifies and coaches storytellers for Stories from the Stage.
Photo credit: Stories From the Stage -
In Person
Outspoken Saturdays at the BPL
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.
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In PersonVirtual
"Old England in New England: Contradictions in the History of Boston's Old North Church"
Join Paul Revere House for the second lecture of the Paul Revere House's 2023 Lowell Lecture Series. This 3-part series From Puritans to Catholics: Religion in Boston’s North End examines how shifts in religious traditions impacted cultural expression, demographics, political affiliations and economic status in the North End.
The key speaker is Prof. Jaimie D. Crumley, Assistant Professor, Gender Studies Division and Ethnic Studies Division, University of Utah. This lecture explores the Church of England's interventions in the Puritan North End with Old North's founding in 1723.
Prof. Crumley will also discuss the previously less well-known role of people of color in the Old North Church community during its early days. Presented in partnership with GBH, the Suffolk University History Department, Old North Illuminated, and the North End Historical Society, with funding from the Lowell Institute.Partner:Paul Revere Memorial Association -
In PersonVirtual
Great Decisions | Economic Warfare
Waging economic warfare consists of a variety of measures from implementing sanctions to fomenting labor strikes. Such tools are utilized by states to hinder their enemies, and in the case of the United States have been used as far back as the early 19th century. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, economic warfare has been the main means for the west to challenge Russia. How effective will these sanctions be at convincing Russia to cease its war?
Join WorldBoston for a timely discussion of this topic with Jason Blazakis, Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and Director of MIIS’s Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism. The program will feature expert remarks from Professor Blazakis, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.
This program will take place in-person and will be live-streamed to Zoom. To attend virtually, register here.
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In Person
Lounge Thursdays Featuring Cliff Notez
We are here every Thursday bringing you local musicians to make noise at the library!
Prolific collaborator and award-winning multimedia artist Cliff Notez seamlessly manifests a mix of hip hop, jazz, folk, soul and R&B that’s been likened to “Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly, blended with the paranoia of Radiohead’s Kid A.”
Their music reveals the repercussions of trauma, exposes the realities of the Black experience, and shares an intimate journey towards healing. Heavy lyrical themes are often juxtaposed with uplifting sounds: bright horns, sparkling keys, snappy percussion and glowing guitar riffs. Cliff’s art is the perfect visual accompaniment for all of these themes, creating work that is both emotionally challenging while layered with colorful, playful imagery.
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Virtual
An Update on Those Forever Chemicals
PFAS, a group of chemicals added to many everyday products, became a concern years ago in the medical community, but governmental agencies were slow to impose regulations. It is now clear that these “forever” chemicals are everywhere and in everyone. For years, epidemiologists have worked to establish the effects of these toxins on human development and general health. Even now, though, controls on PFAS production and use are inadequate. Philippe Grandjean has been a leader in the international scientific research on PFAS. He provides, in this discussion, the information the public needs for dealing with PFAS-related health issues, and also explains why so much data was not available to researchers until recently.Partner:Science for the Public -
In Person
A look at the Big Dig: Can America Still Build Big Things?
Can America still build big things? It's the central question of The Big Dig, a new podcast from GBH News and PRX, examining American infrastructure through the lens of the most expensive highway project in the nation's history.
Meet producer and host Ian Coss and engage in a conversation about the project with three guests featured in the podcast: former Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Fred Salvucci, the mastermind of the Big Dig; Peter Zuk, its longest serving Project Director; and Dr. Karilyn Crockett, Assistant Professor of Urban History, Public Policy & Planning at MIT and the author of People Before Highways: Boston Activists, Urban Planners, and a New Movement for City Making. GBH News’ Stephanie Leydon, who served as the editorial supervisor on the podcast, will moderate.
Stay after the discussion for a reception with Ian and his guests — and, as we consider the legacy of the Big Dig, meet with some of today's ambitious thinkers who will showcase their efforts to solve for today’s infrastructure challenges.
Ian Coss is an acclaimed podcast creator, whose original series Forever is a Long Time was named one of the best podcasts of 2021 by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Apple Podcasts. He was previously the producer for Radiotopia’s Over the Road, Ways of Hearing, and Blind Guy Travels as well as GBH’s “Detours,” which was nominated for Podcast of the Year by the Podcast Academy.
6pm Program in Theater begins
7pm Light reception in Atrium
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 220
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