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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Ask The Expert: American Revolution
Step into the shoes of those who rebelled against the British Empire and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the American Revolution alongside our esteemed guest expert, Brooke Barbier. With an unrivaled passion for history and a profound knowledge of the social and cultural aspects of this transformative era, Brooke will transport you to the heart of the Revolution, breathing life into the stories that shaped a nation.
Prepare to be enthralled as Brooke weaves together vivid storytelling and captivating anecdotes, focusing on her areas of expertise that delve into the cultural fabric of the American Revolution. From popular protests against taxation to the influential figures of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Abigail Adams, and George Washington, Brooke will shed light on the fascinating dynamics and pivotal moments that defined the revolutionary period.
During this engaging discussion and interactive Q&A session, you will have a unique opportunity to explore the untold stories of our American heroes, discover the invaluable contributions of women to the resistance, gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs that shaped the United States of America, and reflect on the legacy of the revolution to twenty-first century Americans. Secure your spot today.
Brooke Barbier received her PhD in American History from Boston College, researching Boston’s social and cultural life during and after the American Revolution. She is the author of the new book, King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father (out October 10 from Harvard University Press) and Boston in the American Revolution: A Town Versus an Empire. Because she believes beer makes history even better, she founded Ye Olde Tavern Tours in 2013, offering spirited tours of Boston’s Freedom Trail.
This event will be moderated and hosted by GBH News and Morning Edition, David Epstein.
This event is presented with support from Ye Olde Tavern Tours.
Photo credit: Tim Mossholder
This event is presented in partnership with Ye Olde Tavern Tours.
At Ask the Expert, get access to experts specializing in a wide variety of topics, learn something new about a subject you are passionate about or discover a new interest. GBH invites you to drive the conversation by asking questions during the live event directly with our expert. It’s always interesting, and it’s always free!
How it works:
This virtual event will take place via Zoom Webinar. Zoom is free to the public but requires a computer download. You can download Zoomhere.
By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH. ---
Do you need any additional accommodations that we should be made aware of to participate in this event? If so, please contact us a minimum of one week in advanced of the event. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Reach us during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
If you have questions or can no longer attend, please contact Audience and Member Services Department. Audience and Member Services can be reached during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
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This event is presented in support from Liberty Mutual Insurance
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In Person
Stories from the Stage: You're Hired
Congratulations, you’re hired! Along with your paycheck and experience, you'll be taking home some jaw-dropping work stories. Join us on set to hear tellers share stories of life in the workplace: from first jobs to extreme jobs and dream jobs, lucky breaks, and breaking the glass ceiling.
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!
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 120.
Stellar Story Company identifies and coaches storytellers for Stories from the Stage.
Photo credit: Stories From the Stage
More GBH Events
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VirtualAn Update on Those Forever Chemicals
PFAS, a group of chemicals added to many everyday products, became a concern years ago in the medical community, but governmental agencies were slow to impose regulations. It is now clear that these “forever” chemicals are everywhere and in everyone. For years, epidemiologists have worked to establish the effects of these toxins on human development and general health. Even now, though, controls on PFAS production and use are inadequate. Philippe Grandjean has been a leader in the international scientific research on PFAS. He provides, in this discussion, the information the public needs for dealing with PFAS-related health issues, and also explains why so much data was not available to researchers until recently.Partner:Science for the Public -
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A look at the Big Dig: Can America Still Build Big Things?
Can America still build big things? It's the central question of The Big Dig, a new podcast from GBH News and PRX, examining American infrastructure through the lens of the most expensive highway project in the nation's history.
Meet producer and host Ian Coss and engage in a conversation about the project with three guests featured in the podcast: former Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Fred Salvucci, the mastermind of the Big Dig; Peter Zuk, its longest serving Project Director; and Dr. Karilyn Crockett, Assistant Professor of Urban History, Public Policy & Planning at MIT and the author of People Before Highways: Boston Activists, Urban Planners, and a New Movement for City Making. GBH News’ Stephanie Leydon, who served as the editorial supervisor on the podcast, will moderate.
Stay after the discussion for a reception with Ian and his guests — and, as we consider the legacy of the Big Dig, meet with some of today's ambitious thinkers who will showcase their efforts to solve for today’s infrastructure challenges.
Ian Coss is an acclaimed podcast creator, whose original series Forever is a Long Time was named one of the best podcasts of 2021 by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Apple Podcasts. He was previously the producer for Radiotopia’s Over the Road, Ways of Hearing, and Blind Guy Travels as well as GBH’s “Detours,” which was nominated for Podcast of the Year by the Podcast Academy.
6pm Program in Theater begins
7pm Light reception in Atrium
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 220
By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH.
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In Person
Lounge Thursdays Featuring Sayku
Sayku, born and bred in the vibrant city of Boston, is a rapper whose musical journey is all about bringing the cool, laid-back vibes of chill hip-hop to life. With his unique blend of lyricism and smooth beats, Sayku has carved out a niche for himself in the world of rap.
Growing up in the diverse neighborhoods of Boston, Sayku was exposed to a wide range of musical influences from an early age. Drawing inspiration from the city’s rich cultural tapestry, he began crafting his own brand of hip-hop, one that’s characterized by its relaxed flow and introspective lyrics.
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Virtual
Ask The Expert: Pruning, Planting and Preparing Your Garden For Winter
We’re tidying up our gardens as we await a cool fall breeze. Then, the brilliant colors of changing leaves start to appear. Autumn is a stunning season, but it’s also a messy one with wilted plants, overgrown weeds and fallen leaves. So, what is a gardener to do? Fall clean-up seems like a lot of work, but it’s actually quite manageable. Public gardening expert Karen Daubmann will guide you through a list of to-do’s to keep your garden in peak condition all year-round.
Karen Daubmann is committed to creating effective and longstanding change to public gardens throughout her 25-year career. She joined Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) in March 2022, where she brings her experience in advancing the operational and planning scale of public gardens. In the development and execution of exhibitions that have welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors, Daubmann focuses her work on encouraging guests to connect and interact with gardens through art, nature and culture. Prior to joining MHS, she worked for 14 years at the New York Botanical Garden, culminating in her position as vice president for exhibitions and audience engagement. She has been featured in Jennifer Jewell’s The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants and has contributed essays for Kusama: Cosmic Nature, 2021 and Frida Kahlo's Garden, 2015.
Daubmann lives and gardens with her husband Matt and dog Klaus in coastal Rhode Island.
This event is presented is in partnership with Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
Photo credit: Massachusetts Horticultural Society
At Ask The Expert, get access to experts specializing in a wide variety of topics, learn something new about a subject you are passionate about or discover a new interest. GBH invites you to drive the conversation by asking questions during the live event directly with our expert. It’s always interesting, and it’s always free!
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Virtual
The Road to 2024 - America’s Next Unprecedented Presidential Election
Each of the last presidential elections has presented its own unique challenges, from historically unpopular candidates to voting during a global pandemic. 2024 is shaping up to be no different. Join David Paleologos, Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center and one of the United States’ most respected and trustworthy pollsters, to discuss our next unprecedented presidential election. Get the inside scoop on the swing states, critical voting blocs, and crucial issues that could make or break the 2024 elections. The afternoon's moderator is Latoyia Edwards, Emmy award-winning anchor on NBC10 Boston and NECN.Partner:Ford Hall Forum -
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The “New” Catholics Come to Town
Join Paul Revere House for the third lecture of the Paul Revere House's 2023 Lowell Lecture Series. This 3-part series From Puritans to Catholics: Religion in Boston’s North End examines how shifts in religious traditions impacted cultural expression, demographics, political affiliations and economic status in the North End.
The key speaker is Stephen Puleo, Author and Historian. When thousands of immigrants from Southern Italy flocked to the North End in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, their Catholic religious practices shocked the Irish diocesan hierarchy.
Stephen Puleo will discuss what this reveals about why this group left Italy, how they viewed religion, and how their presence shaped the North End. Presented in partnership with GBH, the Suffolk University History Department, Old North Illuminated, and the North End Historical Society, with funding from the Lowell Institute. For more information, please contact staff@paulreverehouse.org or visit paulreverehouse.orgPartner:Paul Revere Memorial Association -
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GBH Music and JazzBoston present JazzNOW: Shaping the Sound of Jazz
GBH Music and JazzBoston present JazzNOW: Shaping the Sound of Jazz, featuring the innovative trio "Hum” led by pianist/keyboardist Nina Ott, along with drummer Chris Lopes, and John McKenna on sax and electronic sculpture percussion. Three improvisers collectively explore music in traditional and unconventional ways, live at GBH Fraser Performance Studio in Brighton.
This is a hybrid event. You have three ticket options:
The In-Studio Experience
*$50 ticket includes a wine and cheese pre-reception and the 8pm live performance in GBH Fraser Performance Studio.
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* $35 ticket includes just the live performance at 8pm in GBH Fraser Performance Studio. (This ticket does not include the pre-reception).
Virtual Experience
Join the virtual event from 8pm to 9:30pm ET. This event is free, but registration is required
This event is hosted by Tessil Collins, Host of The Jazz Gallery and Managing Producer of Jazz 24/7 Radio from GBH.
Please note: by registering for this event, your name and email will be shared with GBH Music and JazzBoston.
About Jazz Boston: JazzBoston connects, promotes, and advocates for the musicians, audiences, and venues in Greater Boston’s dynamic and diverse jazz community. The nonprofit organization spreads the music and message of jazz and celebrates Boston as one of the world’s great jazz cities. Find more information at jazzboston.org.
Photo credit: Nina Ott
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In Person
October Lounge Thursdays Featuring Triology + 1
We are here every Thursday bringing you local musicians to make noise at the library!
Mixing Jazz and Latin in eclectic arrangements of old and new, famous and obscure, hot and cool, Triology plays a wide variety of material with international influences. The members originate from three different continents and each brings their own unique experience to the music. Ranging from straight ahead swing to explorations of Latin rhythms and odd time signatures on Jazz tunes, standards, original compositions, folk melodies, and the occasional pop hit, triology puts its unique imprint on the music.
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In PersonVirtual
Driving for Desegregation: Boston 50 Years After Busing
Ford Hall Forum and GBH Forum Network invite you to a panel discussion moderated by Adrian Walker of The Boston Globe, with Zebulon V. Miletsky, PhD., associate professor of Africana Studies, Stonybrook University and the author of, A History of Boston’s Long Black Freedom Struggle, Alisa R. Drayton, Executive Director, Yawkey Club of Roxbury, and Marilyn Flowers-Marion, chairperson, Retired Teachers Chapter of the Boston Teachers Union, who will share their lived experiences of court-ordered busing in Boston during the 1970s. The panel will also explore the long-term impacts of busing on the city of Boston, including the current state of Boston’s public schools and racial equity in a myriad of arenas. Looking to the future, the panel will consider what a more equitable Boston Public School System might look like.Partner:Ford Hall Forum -
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Heather Cox Richardson with Democracy Awakening
From historian and author of the popular daily newsletter LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN, a vital narrative that explains how America, once a beacon of democracy, now teeters on the brink of autocracy -- and how we can turn back.
In the midst of the impeachment crisis of 2019, Heather Cox Richardson launched a daily Facebook essay providing the historical background of the daily torrent of news. The essays soon turned into a newsletter and, spread by word of mouth, its readership ballooned to more than 2 million dedicated readers who rely on its plainspoken and informed take on the present and past in America.
In Democracy Awakening, Richardson crafts a compelling and original narrative, explaining how, over the decades, a small group of wealthy people have made war on American ideals. By weaponizing language and promoting false history they have led us into authoritarianism -- creating a disaffected population and then promising to recreate an imagined past where those people could feel important again. She argues that taking our country back starts by remembering the elements of the nation’s true history that marginalized Americans have always upheld. Their dedication to the principles on which this nation was founded has enabled us to renew and expand our commitment to democracy in the past. Richardson sees this history as a roadmap for the nation’s future.
Please notice that the in-person registration is sold out but you can register to take part to the event through zoom.Partner:Belmont Books -
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November Outspoken Saturdays
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. -
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Stories from the Stage: Laughing Out Loud
We all have those moments we would rather forget. We're talking about embarrassment on an epic scale and flashbacks that last a lifetime. Sharing a good laugh is the universal remedy for these situations. So, get ready to laugh and share the comedy that is being human during this taping of Stories from the Stage.
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!
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where food and drink are available for purchase
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 120.
Stellar Story Company identifies and coaches storytellers for Stories from the Stage.
Photo credit: Stories From the Stage
