Past Events

Learn first hand from researchers working with dangerous predators and communities that live alongside them how they are using a combination of new technology and indigenous wisdom to coexist.

Explore how interdisciplinary collaboration – between artists, scientists, and technologists – can spark deeper modes of engagement and reveal how design, movement, and innovation touch the human spirit.

Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition?

GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist Lihi Haruvi and her eclectic quartet of mandolin, bass, and percussion. This unique ensemble delivers an unforgettable evening of genre-blending music, where folk meets jazz - driving improvisation into a powerful, immersive soundscape, with a special highlight on the sopranino saxophone.

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.

This event is presented with support from our sponsor, Xfinity
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.

Join your fellow Champions Circle members at GBH Studios for an exclusive preview screening of MASTERPIECE’s The Great Escaper!

Enjoy a cup of tea and a sweet treat before heading into Yawkey Theater for an extended preview of The Great Escaper ahead of its premiere on PBS, as well as a sneak peek at the upcoming season of All Creatures Great and Small andThe Forsytes. MASTERPIECE producer, Kathleen DiPerna will deliver a special introduction.

The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson, tells the true story of Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.

This is just one way Champions Circle members connect with GBH and each other through exclusive, insider experiences. Interested in joining this engaged community? Visit GBH.org/ChampionsCircle or email champions_circle@wgbh.org to learn more.

Join The Bay State Banner's Ron Mitchell and respected local officials as they discuss the impact of the recent city, state, and national elections on the state of Black America, including race equity, economics, employment, education, health, housing, criminal justice, and civic participation.

Guests:

Ruthzee Louijeune - President, Boston City Council
Julia Mejia - Boston City Councilor, At-Large
Henry Santana - Boston City Councilor, At-Large
Rev. Miniard Culpepper - Boston City Councilor, District 7

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.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

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 this event.

Paul Starr argues Americans' choices to elect Obama and Trump is no anomaly, but rather a manifestation of deep‐rooted tensions or “contradictions” in the nation’s character and institutions. Starr will be in conversation with Harvard Law School Professor Randall Kennedy.

Go “backstage” with acclaimed author, M.L. Rio, as she discusses her writing career and latest novel, Hot Wax.

With a career ranging from acting to academia, M.L. Rio is the author of the internationally bestselling novel If We Were Villains and the USA TODAY bestselling novella Graveyard Shift, Her latest release, Hot Wax, is a vivid and immersive tale of one woman’s reckless mission to make sense of the events that shattered her childhood and made her who she is.

Join Beyond the Page for an exclusive look behind the scenes with M.L. Rio and hear all about her signature dramatic plots and suspenseful prose. Bring your questions and curiosity to this thrilling, one-of-a-kind literary evening.

This event offers two ticket options:

• Attend the event: $0
• Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of Hot Wax + GBH Membership: $60 

Please note that books will be shipped out following the event.

Model of Architecture Serving Society (MASS) presents Abundant Futures / Live at the Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston. Community leaders, creatives, and philanthropists will convene for a daylong immersive cultural gathering of talks, performances, and interactive experiences.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

GBH presents a national virtual event honoring chef/culinary personality, Jacques Pépin.

Jacques sits down for a wide ranging discussion with Francis Lam, host of The Splendid Table. Jacques will share reflections on his career, his decades-long connection to public media, the important work he does with his foundation, and his enduring role as a culinary icon. There will also be time during the event where you can ask Jacques your own questions.

Our virtual event occurs a few weeks in advance of Jacques’ s 90^th birthday, which occurs on Dec. 18, 2025. Join us to celebrate all things Jacques!

More about Jacques Pépin: The winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of over thirty cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, Jacques Pépin is a chef, author, television personality, educator, and artist. He has starred in thirteen acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016.

More about event host Francis Lam: Francis Lam is the host of The Splendid Table, produced by American Public Media. Lam is the former Eat columnist for The New York Times Magazine and is Vice President and Editor in-Chief at Clarkson Potter, a division within Penguin Random House. For two seasons, Lam was a regular judge on Bravo’s hit show, Top Chef Masters. An award-winning writer, Lam has written for numerous publications, including Gourmet, Bon Appetít, Food & Wine, Men’s Journal, and the Financial Times.

Ticket price: $120 (includes a Zoom link to join the live 90-minute Zoom Webinar event on Nov. 7. An autographed hard cover copy of Jacques’s newest book, The Art of Jacques Pépin, will be mailed to the ticket purchaser’s address).


Photo credit: Tom Hopkins