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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 PersonValentine’s Day Soirée: The Thing About Love
Come celebrate love with GBH the night before Valentine’s Day! Bring a date, friend, or your squad to a night of craft cocktails, local treats, and heartfelt stories. -
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Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Join travel expert Rick Steves for an unforgettable wine tasting adventure!
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In PersonVirtualLessons In Drag: A Queer Manual for Academics, Artists, and Aunties
Join Lessons in Drag author Kareem Khubchandani, in conversation with Kris Manjapra, as they discuss the power drag has to hold together precarious communities through uncertain times.
The audience will get to experience firsthand the power of drag, with live performances by Boston’s most illustrious artists Candace Persuasion and Chanel The Angel.
Lessons in Drag brings to life a vibrant and thought-provoking dialogue between scholar Kareem Khubchandani and his drag persona LaWhore Vagistan. In the book, Khubchandani delves into the lessons LaWhore’s drag practice offers about academia—shaping his approaches to research, teaching, and writing—while Vagistan reveals how Khubchandani’s scholarship influences her performances, inspiring her understanding of fashion, music, divas, and aunties. Together, their reflections and conversations weave a compelling tapestry of drag’s instructive power. Witty, bold, and deeply personal, Lessons in Drag is both an invitation to explore drag as a practice and a celebration of its transformative potential.Partner:Ford Hall Forum -
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RESISTING ERASURE: The role of Indigenous People in American Identity
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we are called upon to consider a profound and often overlooked truth: this nation was built on the backs of many and perhaps the greatest cost was borne by Native peoples. Sadly, today’s indigenous communities represent just 1% of the population, but their names, images and traditions are woven into the fabric of American culture — from place names and sports mascots to art and spiritual wisdom. How is it that the Native presence is so ubiquitous yet “unseen”, and its collective voice so marginalized?
Cambridge Forum will unravel the contradictions at the heart of American identity. We will examine how Indigenous knowledge and ways of life have been borrowed and celebrated by mainstream culture, even as Native peoples have faced dispossession, exclusion and erasure. We will also highlight how, despite all efforts to eradicate them over the centuries, Indigenous communities have continued to survive and exercise their sovereignty and sacred cultural ways.Partner:Cambridge Forum -
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Holiday Book Bundles
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Look no further for that perfect holiday gift, GBH book bundles are back!
This holiday season, we’re offering a limited-time selection of book bundles, curated for every kind of reader (with some even signed by the authors). Choose your favorite theme, or let us surprise you! These bundles make the perfect gift for the book worm in your life or a cozy to-read pile for yourself in the winter months. Each bundle will be delivered right to your doorstep in time for the holidays!
During this season of giving, let your next great read do more than entertain. Let it support the public media you trust.
All bundles contain three books. Give just $5 per month as a Sustaining Member, or give $60 all at once, and we will thank you with your choice of any of the bundles below.
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Mystery & Twist-ery Bundle
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Get swept up in gripping plotlines and stories with a twist. A mix of thrilling narratives, captivating mysteries, and unforgettable fiction to keep your mind buzzing long after the last page.
Savor & Share Bundle
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Explore the flavors of the world from your own kitchen. This bundle features cookbooks, culinary collections, and chef-driven guides that inspire creativity, delicious meals, and a love of food.Book bundles will arrive in the postal mail before December 24 for orders placed by December 18.
Bestsellers Bundle
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Join millions of readers in enjoying these must-have hits. This bundle collects chart-topping novels and acclaimed works that have captured hearts, minds, and book clubs everywhere.
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In Person
GBH Amplifies - Alberto Vasallo lll 12/18
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public. The monthly schedule is:
First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
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GBH Amplifies - Jimmy Hills 01/08
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public. The monthly schedule is:
First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
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GBH Jazz Night with Andrew Stern and John Lockwood (Boston Public Library)
Boston-based guitarist, performer, and composer Andrew Stern teams up with bassist John Lockwood for a GBH Jazz Night at the Boston Public Library. Stern is a fixture on the New England Music scene, embracing a wide range of styles and idioms, as heard most recently on "Lonely Hunter," a solo guitar album featuring originals and interpretations of diverse musical voices, including Hank Williams, Neil Young, Miles Davis, and Duke Ellington. Bassist John Lockwood, a longtime member of The Fringe, joins him. Lockwood has toured with prominent jazz artists and performed with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic. Performing together for over a decade, Andrew and John share a dynamic rapport that sparks spontaneous musical adventure.
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.
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Outspoken Saturdays (January 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 Amplifies - Ron Mitchell 01/15
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public. The monthly schedule is:
First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation. -
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GBH Amplifies - 01/22 Alberto Vasallo lll
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public. The monthly schedule is:
First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation. -
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 17th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 7, 2026 at 6pm
Visit the links below for registration information.
Studio Audience Tickets - January 23- Qualifying Match #4: BB&N vs. Rindge and Latin
- Qualifying Match #2: Mansfield vs. Somerville
- Qualifying Match #3: Belmont vs. Brookline
- Wild Card Match: Amherst vs. Westwood
- Qualifying Match #1: Milton Academy vs. Wild Card Winner
- Qualifying Match #5: Sharon vs. Wellesley
- Qualifying Match #6: Natick vs. Waltham
- Qualifying Match #7: Charlemont vs. Andover
- Qualifying Match #8: Lexington vs. Weston
- Quarterfinal #3: Winners of Sharon/Wellesley vs. Natick/Waltham
- Quarterfinal #1: Winners of Milton/Wild Card vs. Somerville/Mansfield
- Quarterfinal #2: Winners of Belmont/Brookline vs. BB&N/Rindge and Latin
- Quarterfinal #4: Winners of Charlemont/Andover vs. Lexington/Weston
- Semifinal #1: Winners of Quarterfinal #1 vs. Quarterfinal #2
- Semifinal #2: Winners of Quarterfinal #3 vs. Quarterfinal #4
- Championship: Winners of Semifinal #1 and Semifinal #2
Major funding for High School Quiz Show is provided by Safety Insurance. Additional funding is provided by the Museum of Science, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Xfinity Mobile, UMass Amherst, and Subaru of New England.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - January 23
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 17th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
Friday, January 23, 2026
5:30 PM — Qualifying Match #4: BB&N vs. Rindge and Latin
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 7, 2026 at 6pm
LINK TO TICKETS
Please note:- This event is free to the public.
- Seating is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Audience members must be at least 7 years old; all minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration does not guarantee seating in the studio audience (overflow will be seated in an adjacent theater featuring a live feed of the taping). Audiences are seated according to production needs.
- Please inform us in advance of any special accommodations by reaching out to Audience Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
Major funding for High School Quiz Show is provided by Safety Insurance. Additional funding is provided by the Museum of Science, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Xfinity Mobile, UMass Amherst, and Subaru of New England.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
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High School Quiz Show: Studio Audience Tickets - January 24
Come join our studio audience!
Whether you are a fan of a student or school participating in GBH’s High School Quiz Show® this season, a HSQS Super Fan, or general trivia fan, the bracket is set for our 17th Season, and we want to mark the occasion with you!
GBH2/PBS Passport/YouTube Premiere Date: February 7, 2026 at 6pm
Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:15 AM — Qualifying Match #2: Mansfield vs. Somerville
LINK TO TICKETS
10:00 AM — Qualifying Match #3: Belmont vs. Brookline
LINK TO TICKETS
11:45 AM — Wild Card Match: Amherst vs. Westwood
LINK TO TICKETS
2:30 PM — Qualifying Match #1: Milton Academy vs. Wild Card Winner
LINK TO TICKETS
4:15 PM — Qualifying Match #5: Sharon vs. Wellesley
LINK TO TICKETS
Please note:- This event is free to the public.
- Seating is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
- Audience members must be at least 7 years old; all minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration does not guarantee seating in the studio audience (overflow will be seated in an adjacent theater featuring a live feed of the taping). Audiences are seated according to production needs.
- Please inform us in advance of any special accommodations by reaching out to Audience Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA.
