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 PersonVirtualGBH Music Presents: JazzNOW: Afro Cuban Rhythms of Resilience, with Zahili Gonzalez Zamora
Join GBH supporters in celebration of International Jazz Day. GBH Music and JazzBoston present Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Zahili Gonzalez Zamora.
Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and vibrant rhythms that pay homage to the rich heritage and cultural nuances of Afro Cuban music. Experience the fusion of traditional jazz elements with the captivating beats of Cuban percussion, creating a harmonious blend that will transport you to the heart of Havana. This performance aims to celebrate the power of music to unite and uplift. Get ready to tap your feet, sway to the groove, and be moved by compositions based on personal experience of resilience, mixed with the irresistible energy of Afro Cuban rhythms.
This event will be hosted by Callie Crossley, host of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley and co-host of The Culture Show on GBH 89.7.
You have two ticket options:
* $50 in-person event experience from 7:15-9pm, includes wine and cheese pre-reception or
* Virtual Tickets (Free) from 8-9pm. The performance can be streamed for free with an advanced RSVP
Please note by registering for this event your name and email will be shared with GBH and JazzBoston.
About Jazz Boston JazzBoston connects, promotes and advocates for the musicians, audiences and venues of 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.
This event is presented with support from our sponsor The Goldstein Family Fund.
Photo credit: Robert Torres
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In Person
History Happy Hour
Immerse yourself in New England's history! Join GBH at The Massachusetts Historical Society for an exclusive curated just-for-you exhibit of objects that changed New England’s history. Sip a glass of wine or beer as you chat with the historians behind the collection.
Did you know that Paul Revere never actually said “the British are coming” during his midnight ride to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams about the British troop movements? In his letter to Jeremy Belknap, he expressed discretion about alerting his fellow Patriots by placing a signal lantern in the steeple of Old North Church to warn them of the British movements. The MHS will have the original Letter from Paul Revere to Jeremy Belknap, circa 1798 on display during this event. Come see it for yourself!
This open house style event invites you to wander among the artifacts as you savor a glass a wine (or local brew) and chat with MHS’s curators about objects on display.
We are excited to be partnering with The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) to bring you this unique experience. The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
Guests will be welcomed in the main entrance of MHS in Boston’s Kenmore Square neighborhood and guided up the marbled staircase to the second floor (elevators available as needed) where this unique collection is on display. Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary beverage and a light bite while walking through the exhibit and chatting with MSH historians.
Tickets include:
- Access to an exclusive exhibit put together by MHS for specially for this event
- Complimentary beer, wine, and bites
- Access to MHS curators to answer questions about the items on display
All ticket sales support GBH.
Parking/Directions:
Conveniently located where the Back Bay meets the Fenway in the heart of Boston, the Massachusetts Historical Society is accessible from the city's major highways and by public transportation via train, subway, or bus.
Visitors in need of handicapped-accessible parking are advised that the wheelchair ramp for the building is located on the right side of the building (when facing the front door), adjacent to the HP-placard designated street spaces on the Fenway access road at the corner of the building. Find out more here: www.mbta.com
If you are driving, please keep in mind that street parking is limited but there are a few public parking garages surrounding the area.
The maximum capacity of this event is 100
This event is presented in partnership with The Massachusetts Historical Society.
More GBH Events
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In PersonExperience GBH News’ The Culture Show LIVE at the Boston Public Library
Join GBH News’ daily show live at the library! GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen and a rotating panel of co-hosts and cultural correspondents provide an expansive look at society through art, culture and entertainment, driving conversations about how listeners experience culture across music, movies, fashion, TV, art, books, theater, dance, food and more.
This event is in partnership with Boston Design Week.
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Birds of a Feather Stroll Together
Embark on a leisurely stroll through nature’s aviary with past president of the Association of Field Ornithologists, Elissa Landre. Learn the secrets of chirps and tweets, as you travel through this wildlife sanctuary. You will discover a symphony of sights and sounds from our feathered friends. Unplug, unwind and let the wings guide you on this enchanting adventure.
We will explore field, forest and wetlands looking for resident nesters like Black-capped Chickadees (our state bird), migrants like Palm Warblers, and occasional visitors including the Bald Eagle. Wear good walking shoes, bring binoculars, cameras and your curiosity. Insect repellent recommended.
Location
Both bird walks will take place in Natick, MA. Parking is easy and abundant.
About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature and climate change.
With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land; advocate for impactful environmental policies,; offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children; and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.
About Your Guide Elissa Landre
Elissa is the former director at Broadmoor, past president of the Association of Field Ornithologists, and has led international tours for Mass Audubon for years. She especially enjoys introducing new people of all ages to the fun of birding and all are welcome to join Elissa in the field during the peak of bird migration.
This event is in partnership with Mass Audubon Society
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In PersonVirtual
Great Decisions with Wendy Cutler | US-China Trade Rivalry
China’s economic rise and its current policies of increasing the role of the state in the economy have led some U.S. policymakers to seek to deny China access to U.S. technology and investment. This is seen as a necessary corrective to decades of predatory Chinese economic policies. Is this a wise strategy, and how effective can it be?
Join us for a timely discussion of this topic with Wendy Cutler, Vice President and Managing Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute, Washington D.C. office. The program will feature expert remarks from Ms. Cutler, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.Partner:WorldBoston -
In PersonVirtual
GBH Music Presents: JazzNOW: Afro Cuban Rhythms of Resilience, with Zahili Gonzalez Zamora
Join GBH supporters in celebration of International Jazz Day. GBH Music and JazzBoston present Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Zahili Gonzalez Zamora.
Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and vibrant rhythms that pay homage to the rich heritage and cultural nuances of Afro Cuban music. Experience the fusion of traditional jazz elements with the captivating beats of Cuban percussion, creating a harmonious blend that will transport you to the heart of Havana. This performance aims to celebrate the power of music to unite and uplift. Get ready to tap your feet, sway to the groove, and be moved by compositions based on personal experience of resilience, mixed with the irresistible energy of Afro Cuban rhythms.
This event will be hosted by Callie Crossley, host of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley and co-host of The Culture Show on GBH 89.7.
You have two ticket options:
* $50 in-person event experience from 7:15-9pm, includes wine and cheese pre-reception or
* Virtual Tickets (Free) from 8-9pm. The performance can be streamed for free with an advanced RSVP
Please note by registering for this event your name and email will be shared with GBH and JazzBoston.
About Jazz Boston JazzBoston connects, promotes and advocates for the musicians, audiences and venues of 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.
This event is presented with support from our sponsor The Goldstein Family Fund.
Photo credit: Robert Torres
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In Person
Under the Radar sits down with playwright Lydia Diamond before the Huntington's "Toni Stone"
GBH’s Under the Radar is hosting an interview with Callie Crossley and playwright Lydia R. Diamond ( The Bluest Eye, Stick Fly) at the Boston Public Library. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at this grand slam new play centering the first woman in history to play professional baseball on a men’s team in the Negro Leagues. There will be an opportunity to ask Playwright and Director Diamond questions towards the end of the segment. All are welcome! Theatre, baseball, and history fans are especially encouraged to attend!
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Boston Public Radio LIVE from UMass Boston
Jim & Margery are going back to school, and you can see them live at UMass Boston on May 3, 2024, from 11AM to 2PM.
They'll be broadcasting live from the UMass Boston's University Hall, with special guests including Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suarez-Orosco, Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston and other UMass Boston alumni, former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy, and more.
This event is open to the public, but if you can't make it in person, listen live on GBH News 89.7 or on the GBH News app, available on your app store.
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May 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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Kingdom of Play
There is much interest today in the purpose of play. For humans, it is widely considered important for development, but for animals the role of play is less certain. In this fascinating description of the imaginative and varied play habits of many species of animals, David Toomey considers the purpose of this behavior, and he explains the major views on the subject.Partner:Science for the Public -
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Upward Mobility in Boston: 50 Years After Busing
Suffolk University's Ford Hall Forum and Moakley Archive & Institute, The Boston Desegregation and Busing Initiative, and GBH Forum Network, continue a series of programs examining the lasting impacts of the l974 landmark decision to desegregate Boston’s Public Schools. On May 6, the panel will discuss upward mobility in Boston, exploring the city’s historic institutional roadblocks that have hindered progress for people of color fifty years after busing. The panel will explore solutions to address these persistent issues such as enhancing educational opportunities, closing the wealth gap, increasing home ownership, and broadening access to job opportunities.
The evening’s panelists are Ron Bell, longtime community activist and founder of Dunk the Vote, and alumnus of Boston Latin School; Karilyn Crockett, Ph.D., assistant professor, Urban History, Public Policy & Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and Tatiana M. F. Cruz, Ph.D., assistant professor and interdisciplinary program director of Africana Studies, Department of Critical Race, Gender and Cultural Studies, Simmons University. The program’s moderator is Kris Hooks, editor-in-chief of The Boston Globe’s newsroom team, Money, Power, Inequality: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap, which focuses on addressing the racial wealth gap in Greater Boston.Background
In our first program, Driving for Desegregation: Boston 50 Years After Busing, Adrian Walker, columnist for The Boston Globe, led a panel that explored 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. In our second program held last week, our panel, moderated by Stephanie Leydon, GBH News, the panel explored race, housing, and education equity 50 years after busing. This discussion explored the impact of race-based discriminatory housing policies and education funding formulas while addressing the more recent problems of gentrification and housing affordability and how Boston positions itself to compete with its suburban neighbors when it comes to educational outcomes.
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U.S. Supreme Court Crystal Ball
New England Legal Foundation is excited to present the SCOTUS Crystal Ball. Each year at this point in May, many of the cases before The Supreme Court have been decided. There are few that remain, and those that do often have the most intricacies. Join us and for a discussion about the details of the remaining cases, the arguments given and what a decision on either side of the case may mean.
We are excited to welcome back Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale, Professor Akhil Amar to moderate the discussion between constitutional law scholars.Partner:New England Legal Foundation -
In Person
Stories from the Stage: Pride
Over the last few decades, LGBTQ+ people have made tremendous political and social gains. But threats persist, and the fight for equity is still ongoing. People are standing up, and their stories of living their true lives loud and proud give us all hope. Hear amazing and true stories from some of these inspirational people.
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 150.
By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH.
Thank you to our sponsor, UMass Amherst.This event is also presented with support from Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Stellar Story Company identifies and coaches storytellers for Stories from the Stage.
Reese, Joshua
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In PersonVirtual
Moving DEI from Intention to Impact with Malia Lazu
This event was initially scheduled on April 4th and has been postponed due to inclement weather.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, corporate America doubled down on its public intentions to be more inclusive and equitable. Yet despite the pledges it has been difficult to see which system changes have made a real difference. Then came the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action—and its potential implications for corporations and their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. With DEI programs seemingly under attack and their efficacy in question, are businesses still willing to make the case for diversity—and what can we do to encourage them?
Malia C. Lazu is an award-winning, tenured strategist in diversity and inclusion and a lecturer in the Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management group at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She is former EVP and Regional President of Berkshire Bank and the creator of several accelerators designed to support minority-owned businesses in the Boston area, as well as the consultancy the Lazu Group. She's the author of From Intention to Impact: A Practical Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (MIT Press, February 2024).
Malia Lazu will be in conversation with GBH Chief Inclusion and Equity Officer, Yemisi Oloruntola-Coates.
Her book will be available to purchase, thanks to Frugal Bookstore, with a 15% discount.Partner:Frugal Bookstore
