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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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VirtualBehind the Curtain: A.R.T.'s Wonder with Sarah Ruhl and A Great Big World
Step behind the curtain of A.R.T.’s world-premiere musical Wonder at this special virtual event featuring playwright and MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl (book) and Ian Axel and Chad King, the GRAMMY Award-winning duo A Great Big World (music & lyrics). -
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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 Amplifies - Jimmy Hills 02/05
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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Outspoken Saturdays (February 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 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.
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To Be a Jew Today with Noah Feldman
What it means to be a Jew today feels more urgent than ever. For some, Jewish identity has become a source of connection and belonging; for others, it prompts searching questions about who we are and how we show up in the world. In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman sits down with Rabbi Charlie Schwartz, Director of Lehrhaus, to explore this enduring and pressing question. Drawing on a lifetime of deep engagement with Judaism, Feldman offers a wide-ranging and nuanced reflection on Jewish identity, examining how Jews navigate their relationships to God, to Israel, and to one another in an era of profound change and challenge.Partner:JCC Greater Boston -
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Valentine's Day Soirée
Back by Popular Demand — Two Nights Only!
After selling out the last two years, we're back. This time for two unforgettable nights.
Join GBH for our annual Valentine’s Day Soirée featuring craft cocktails, local treats, and LIVE storytelling on the set of Stories from the Stage. Whether you come with a date, a group of friends, or on your own, this is a night designed to celebrate love in all its forms: tender, complicated, funny, and unforgettable.
Choose the night that fits your vibe—or make it a full weekend V-Day celebration.
🩷 INCLUDED WITH YOUR EVENING...- Complimentary artisan cocktails.
- Sweet and savory treats from local vendors.
- A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage.
- LIVE, intimate storytelling in GBH’s Calderwood Studio.
- Complimentary parking (with validated parking ticket).
🩷 FROM FIRST SIP TO FINAL STORY...
Event schedule (both nights):- 6:15 PM – Doors open to GBH’s Atrium for a complimentary reception.
- 7 PM – Seating begins in GBH’s Calderwood Studio.
- 7–9:15 PM – Studio production of Stories from the Stage.
🩷 BRING YOUR VALENTINE...OR DON'T
This soirée is for everyone (21+ years of age):- A date night with your partner
- A Galentine’s night out with friends
- A fun evening with your favorite people
- Singles who love a great story
- Anyone who’s ever loved (or tried)
We ♥︎ Our Vendors
* Programming subject to change based on production’s needs and requirements. Each night will feature a select variety of our vendors above. Love may be ageless, but this soirée isn’t—guests must be 21+ with valid ID.
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In Person
Beyond the Page with Kate Quinn
Celebrate Kate Quinn’s spellbinding new novel, The Astral Library, on its release day at this special in-person Beyond the Page event.
In this fantastical tale, Alix Watson, takes nightly refuge at Boston Public Library, escaping into her favorite fantasy novels. She discovers a hidden library that lets readers live inside beloved stories, sparking a thrilling chase through literary worlds as a shadowy enemy closes in.
Enjoy an engaging conversation with the New York Times bestselling author, hear what inspired her leap into magical realism, and be among the first to step into the imaginative world she’s created.
Each ticket includes:- Admission to the live program in-person at GBH Studios
- A SIGNED copy of The Astral Library
- A photo opportunity with Kate Quinn
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In Person
GBH Amplifies - 02/19 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. -
In Person
80s Mixtape, with the Rasa String Quartet at the BPL
GBH Music welcomes the Rasa String Quartet to the Boston Public Library for a free show, hosted by CRB Classical 99.5 midday host Edyn-Mae Stevenson. Enjoy a “mixtape” of the greatest hits from the 1980s… and the 1780s! The Rasa String Quartet plays the music of Whitney Houston, Prince, and Hayao Miyazaki alongside that of Mozart and Haydn in an evening of classical rock and soul.
Formed in 2019, the Rasa String Quartet brings together violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi, and cellist Mina Kim. The Rasa String Quartet is dedicated to exploring the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. In Sanskrit, the term ‘rasa’ refers to the indescribable power of art to move, inspire, and connect us—a quality Rasa String Quartet strives to embody in every performance. The Rasa String Quartet will perform four free concerts at the BPL throughout the 2025-2026 GBH Music Season. -
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Beyond the Page Celebrates America 250 with Geoffrey C. Ward
Join us for a special Beyond the Page event celebrating The American Revolution: An Intimate History, the incredible new New York Times bestseller from acclaimed historian and screenwriter Geoffrey C. Ward.
Drawing on eyewitness accounts, original documents, art, and maps, this richly illustrated history re-examines America’s founding struggle from the ground up by telling the story not only of famous leaders, but of ordinary soldiers, as well as underrepresented populations such as women, African Americans, Native Americans, and American Loyalists who lived through and shaped the war.
In this virtual conversation, Ward will discuss the making of the book, the connection to the landmark PBS documentary series from Ken Burns, The American Revolution, and answer your questions as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary of the Revolution’s beginning.
Attend from anywhere and engage with one of the foremost historians of our time in this timely event! -
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GBH Amplifies - 02/26
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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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
JazzNOW with Ethan Iverson
GBH Music and Jazz Boston welcome pianist Ethan Iverson to Fraser Performance Studio for a solo set focused on two giants of the genre. The show will celebrate the music of early Harlem Stride pianist James P. Johnson, who contributed to the evolution of jazz from ragtime in the 1920s, contrasted by music from the iconic saxophonist John Coltrane, whose modal jazz and “sheets of sound” revolutionized the art form in later decades. Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a revolutionary and wildly successful avant-garde trio that The New York Times said was “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.”Since leaving TBP, Iverson has released critically-acclaimed jazz albums on ECM and Blue Note, often accompanied by bonafide jazz stars such as Tom Harrell or Jack DeJohnette. Downbeat has called Iverson “A master of melody” while Hot House recently raved, "Known for his intellectual depth and adventurous musical spirit, Ethan Iverson has traversed the boundaries of jazz tradition while leaving an indelible mark on its evolution.” After witnessing a 2024 concert of jazz standards spontaneously chosen by the audience, Stereophile wrote, “Iverson is a natural, consistent crowd-pleaser. For his entire career, he has been finding ways to be accessible while pushing the envelope.” On top of his activities as a pianist and composer, Iverson has an active career as a writer, publishing significant criticism in The Nation, JazzTimes, The New York Times, and the Culture Desk of The New Yorker, in addition to posting frequently on his Substack, Transitional Technology; he also has a steady Boston connection through his professorship at New England Conservatory. The concert takes place at 8pm in Fraser Performance Studio with a pre-concert reception at 7:15pm. Paris Alston, of GBH News Rooted, will host the performance, which will be filmed for broadcast on GBH2. This event is made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
7:15-7:50pm Pre-reception
7:50pm Guest are seated in Fraser Performance Studio
8:00-9:00pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio
