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 PersonStories from the Stage: What A Gift!
Stories from the Stage invites you to our Brighton studio for an evening inspired by gift giving! -
Virtual
Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Join travel expert Rick Steves for an unforgettable wine tasting adventure!
More GBH Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Night with Devon Gates (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes Tree Greetings, the acoustic duo of bassist/vocalist Devon Gates and guitarist Ria Modak. Blending jazz, Hindustani, folk, and other traditions, their ruminative compositions strike a balance between melancholy and romance. Their debut single, Shisha (April 2025), is streaming now. They’ve performed across Boston, New York, and most recently toured Mumbai, India. A debut album arrives in 2026. Named one of The New York City Jazz Record’s “Up and Comers of the Year” in 2024, Devon Gates is an Atlanta-born bassist, vocalist, and award-winning composer now based in Brooklyn. Gates is a graduate of Harvard and Berklee. Ria Modak, a guitarist, composer, and historian from New York, is pursuing a PhD at Brown on music and nationalism in India, after completing the Harvard/NEC dual degree program.
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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
In Person
Valentine’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.
Love can mean so many things. At times it can be fleeting and other times it will last forever. Hear stories of heartbreak and healing. Some tales shared will include the messy and magnificent details. Guests will hear true, personal stories as tellers reminisce and explore the kinds of love that redefined them and the profound lessons they learned.
Arrive at 6:15pm for a complimentary reception featuring artisan cocktails and New England treats and sweets. Then, take a seat on the set of Stories from the Stage and enjoy stories on the extraordinary and sometimes ridiculous things our tellers have done for love.
Make this special Valentine’s Day eve a Friday night to remember! Tickets support GBH. Join us!
Event timeline
6:15pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium for a complimentary reception
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
7-9:15pm Program
Each ticket includes:
*A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage: The Thing About Love
*Artisan cocktails
*Sweet and savory treats from local New England vendors
*Complimentary parking
All guests must age 21 or older and have a valid ID.
Special thanks to our vendors: The Cocktail Guru, Melt in your mouth, Jennifer Lee’s Bakery and more!
Photo credit: Stories From the Stage -
In Person
Valentine’s Day Soirée: Love, Actually?
Come celebrate love with GBH on Valentine’s Day! Bring a date, friend, or your squad to a night of craft cocktails, local treats, and heartfelt stories.
Love is messy. It’s does not always include candlelight and slow jams. Sometimes it includes mixed signals, awkward dates, bad timing, or falling for someone wildly inappropriate – again!
Listen to true, first-person stories that go beyond the fairy tales. Explore the missed chances, the tiny moments falling in or out of love, and all of the highs and lows that are part of romantic love.
Arrive at 6:15pm for a complimentary reception featuring artisan cocktails and New England treats and sweets. Then, take a seat on the set of Stories from the Stage and enjoy stories on the extraordinary—and sometimes ridiculous—things our tellers have done for love.
Make this special Valentine’s Day a night to remember! Tickets support GBH. Join us!
Event timeline
6:15pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium for a complimentary reception
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
7-9:15pm Program
Each ticket includes:
*A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage Love, Actually?
*Artisan cocktails
*Sweet and savory treats from local New England vendors
*Complimentary parking
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
All guests must age 21 or older and have a valid ID.
Special thanks to our vendors: The Cocktail Guru, Ancient Bakers, Jenifer Lee’s Bakery and more!
Photo credit: Stories From the Stage -
Virtual
Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Join travel expert Rick Steves for an unforgettable wine tasting adventure! Whether you're a long-time wine aficionado or just beginning your tasting journey, we welcome you! Sip along during this delightful evening with Rick and listen to his stories, tasting notes, and learn more about the different European wine varietals and flavors.
A professional sommelier will guide you and Rick through a curated tasting of six European wines shipped right to your door. Practice the five S’s of wine tasting —see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor—and develop your palate while getting to know Rick.
This virtual adventure with Rick Steves is filled with discovery, a bit of indulgence, and laughter. You're sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of wine- and perhaps about Rick too!
Support GBH by purchasing a ticket to this entertaining evening with Rick Steves.
Ticket Includes:
· Access to the Zoom Webinar
· 2 hours of wine education and Q&A led by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves
· 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door which include the following varietals:
Your wine tasting kit includes:- Portugal Tempranillo 2024
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
- Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2023
- French Cabernet Sauvignon
- Rose from France
- Sauvignon Blanc/Picpoul Blanc called Bordeaux Blend
Please note:
· Kits cannot be shipped to Canada, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Utah or any other foreign country.
· Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol-related events
· Ticket sales end February 2, 2026 at 5pm ET to allow for time to ship the wine tasting kits -
In Person
Outspoken Saturdays (March 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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
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GBH Jazz Night with Catherine Bent and Ian Coury (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes Ian Coury, an award-winning 10-string bandolim player and composer from Brazil, has shared stages with Toninho Horta and Hamilton de Holanda and recently earned Berklee’s Global Jazz master’s degree. Catherine Bent, an English-born multi-style cellist and former Cirque du Soleil member, has recorded with Joe Jackson, Lee Konitz, and Patty Larkin, among others. She is Associate Professor at Berklee and author of Creatudes: Brazilian Adventures in Rhythm and Harmony for Bowed Strings. Together, they explore Brazil’s rich traditions of choro and forró, performing works by Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Luiz Gonzaga, Hermeto Pascoal, and others, alongside their own compositions.
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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
In Person
Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is thrilled to welcome back New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Benedict for an unforgettable evening at GBH Studios to celebrate her spellbinding new novel, Daughter of Egypt.
Join us for a fascinating conversation as Benedict shares the real history and inspiration behind her latest work, dives into the lives of the trailblazing women who shaped it, and answers your questions about bringing hidden stories to light.
Each ticket purchase for this special, in-person event includes:- Admission to the live conversation on Monday, March 30
- A SIGNED copy of Marie Benedict’s Daughter of Egypt
Don’t miss out on this evening of insight and adventure with one of today’s most celebrated voices in historical fiction! -
In Person
Outspoken Saturdays (April 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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
In Person
GBH Jazz Night with Ken Field and the RSE Trio (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist, flautist, and composer Ken Field and his RSE Trio—Blake Newman on bass and Phil Neighbors on drums—perform a set that blends the spirit of New Orleans jazz with some of the Field’s original compositions for his group, the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble.
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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
In Person
Outspoken Saturdays (May 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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
In Person
GBH Jazz Night with Sam Spear (Boston Public Library)
For our second to last GBH Jazz Night of the season, woodwind player and composer Sam Spear performs a collection of songs inspired by her formative years emerging in Boston’s music scene.
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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
In Person
GBH Jazz Night with Tiger Okoshi: A Tribute to Miles Davis (Boston Public Library)
For our final GBH Jazz Night of the season, jazz fusion trumpeter Tiger Okoshi performs a Miles Davis tribute concert in honor of Davis’s 100th birthday on May 26th
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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
