Past Events

Today, thousands of satellites orbit Earth. At the end of their missions they drop from space and burn up in Earth’s upper atmosphere.The resulting ash deposits thousands of tons of aerosols. Certain aerosols contain metal oxides and pollutants that can impact both the ozone layer and Earth’s thermal balance (heat and cooling factors).

Atmospheric scientist Dan Cziczo, an expert on aerosols and clouds, analyzes these particles that accumulate in Earth’s stratosphere, to determine their relationship to both ozone-depletion and climate change. He explains the concern about these unique space debris chemicals and their potential effect on the ozone layer and the cloud dynamics associated with climate. The studies on space debris represent a developing area of atmospheric science and is of great significance, given the continuing increase in the number of satellites.

Joan C. Williams - Distinguished Professor of Law at UC San Francisco - discusses 'Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Get Them Back'. Williams’ new book is an urgent wake-up call to mend the broken relationship between college and non-college grads of all races that is driving politics to the far right in America. Williams says that by changing one thing - the class dynamics of our society - we could simultaneously protect democracy, spur progress on climate change, enact sane gun policies, and improve our response to the next pandemic.

According to Williams, the far right manipulates class anger to undercut progressive goals, and liberals often inadvertently play into their hands. She explains how to reverse that process by bridging the “diploma divide”, while maintaining core progressive values. She offers college-educated Americans insights into how their values reflect their lives and their lives reflect their privilege. With illuminating stories, Williams demonstrates how working-class values reflect working-class lives. She explains how the far right connects culturally with the working-class, deftly manipulating racism and masculine anxieties to deflect attention from the ways far-right policies produce the economic conditions that disadvantage the working-class. Whether you are a concerned citizen committed to saving democracy, a politician or a social justice activist in need of advice, 'Outclassed' offers concrete guidance on how liberals can forge a multi-racial cross-class coalition capable of delivering on progressive goals.

Experience our February Wine Tasting with Rick Steves event on your own time! This on demand event experience allows you to sip along with Rick Steves and a sommelier during the previously recorded event. Expand your knowledge of the art of wine tasting with the fundamental five S's: see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor, sample Italian wines and, get to know Rick too!

Sales end May 22 at 6pm ET

How it works:
Purchase this package and we will send you the link to the recording of this event and the tasting kit which includes 6 mini bottles of Italian wine. Once the wine arrives, play the recording and taste along with Rick Steves and our sommelier. You choose the time and place! Snuggle up on the couch, set up in the kitchen, or gather your friends for a fun night in! We know you'll enjoy this lively evening.

Included in this package is Rick Steves’s newest book, On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer. The book will be shipped separately.


Here's what attendees had to say about the event in February:
- What a wonderful night! Expertise does matter and considerate and witty conversation lives! 
- Loved this...so fun!!
- This was incredible! Thank you for the opportunity! Cheers
- One of the best experiences of my life!

Don’t miss your chance to recreate this memorable evening of tasting wine with Rick Steves. And remember, your ticket purchase supports the GBH programming you love. Wine tasting kits are limited so get yours today!


Package includes: 
- The link to the recording of the February 2025 Wine Tasting with Rick Steves lead by a sommelier
- 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) shipped directly to your door (We suggest you enjoy the wine tasting on demand event within 4 months of receipt to optimize freshness).
- Rick Steves’s newest book, On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer (additional copies of this book are available for purchase)

Please note:
- Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah
- Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events.
- This package has a limited quantity. Secure your kit today, while supplies last.
- If you would like to purchase more than one wine tasting experience, please do so in a separate transaction.

Shipping details:
- Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!) Failure to type your address correctly will result in a shipping delay or even the possibility that your ticket will not be fulfilled.
- Ticket holders will receive the wine tasting and book separately. The book will arrive later that the wine.
- Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah
- Kits cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box
- Ticket holders will need to be home to show identification and sign upon delivery to prove they are 21+ years of age. Wine will not be delivered without this.
- Books will ship separately from the wine.

Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge, from the depths of the universe to the history of science.

This month, we will quiz you on your knowledge of astronomy, mothers in nature, the science of safety, and more!

Brain-computer-interface (BCI) devices are among the most promising medical innovations today. Individuals who are paralyzed or speechless due to injury or disease are able to learn to control motion and/or speech by means of a brain-computer-interface device.  This can enable significant independence.  However, brain chip devices might also be developed that would enable programs for mind control. Lukas Meier offers a comprehensive perspective –including technology, history and ethics—for ethical controls on BCI innovations.

We welcome Jamie Loftus—comedian, Emmy-nominated TV writer, and podcaster—to celebrate the paperback release of her New York Times bestseller Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs. She will be joined in conversation by Tori Bedford— radio and television host and reporter at GBH News.

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!

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

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, Batter + Bloom, 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, Batter + Bloom, 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.

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 forbearers 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.

Join American Experience PBS for an exclusive virtual film preview and discussion of the new documentary film "Mr. Polaroid".