Boston filmmaker Sophia Horowitz tells GBH's All Things Considered that she wanted to shift the focus from the trauma of sexual assault survivors to their healing journey.

On the 50th anniversary of Frederic Rzewski's "The People United," pianist Stephen Drury spoke with GBH's All Things Considered host Arun Rath about music and solidarity.

The China Trade Center pop-up market has been a go-to spot for last‑minute flowers, decorations and cultural items as the community prepares to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

The headlines tell you what happened. These films show you why it matters. 

Join us at GBH Studios for an afternoon dedicated to the stories that shape our communities. Through three compelling short-form documentaries from GBH News, GBH Shorts Fest explores Boston’s past, present, and future—followed by intimate conversations with the filmmakers and the people whose lives bring these stories to the screen.

From the strange echoes of the Great Molasses Flood to the enduring legacy of the busing crisis, to the vibrant future of an LGBTQ+ senior living community, these films bring local journalism to life on the big screen.
⭐ SCREENING LINEUP

You’re invited to an exclusive screening of three impactful short documentaries from GBH News. Each film offers a powerful lens on the people, history, and ideas that define Greater Boston.

🎤 TALK-BACK SESSIONS
Following the screenings, join us for a series of intimate talk-back conversations. Meet the filmmakers, producers, and the real people featured in the films as they go behind the scenes of the reporting, storytelling, and lived experiences that shaped each documentary.


🎟️ YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

• Admission to an exclusive screening of three documentaries in the Theater 

• Access to post-screening talk-back discussions with documentary subjects and filmmakers 

• A chance to mingle with GBH News personalities and fellow film lovers 

• Opportunity to explore curated tables and refreshments

💺 JOIN US at GBH SHORTS FEST

GBH Shorts Fest celebrates the power of local journalism and documentary storytelling to illuminate our past, challenge our present, and imagine our future. Join us for an afternoon of film, conversation, and connection—right here in the heart of Boston.'

At a free matinee, elementary school students clapped, sang and shouted along to the live performance. Executive Director Karin Sharav Zalkind joined GBH's All Things Considered to share more about the joyful event.

Saxophonist Greg Abate will close out GBH Music and JazzBoston’s 2026 JazzNOW series with a tribute to Ray Charles. Abate first met the legendary soul singer at age 23, and after hearing him play, Charles invited Abate to tour the world as the lead alto saxophonist in his orchestra. The program will feature some of Ray Charles’ most recognizable songs like “Georgia on My Mind” and “Hit the Road Jack” as well as some of the singer’s popular renditions of Beatles tunes like “The Long and Winding Road.” The performance will also feature some Greg Abate originals drawing from his deep BeBop roots. Abate will be joined by Tim Ray (piano), Marty Ballou (bass), and Gary Johnson (drums). The concert takes place at 8 pm 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-event reception
7:50pm Guest are seated in Fraser Performance Studio (general admission)
8:00-9:00pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio

GBH Music and Jazz Boston welcome cuatrista Fabiola Méndez and her quartet to Fraser Performance Studio for a celebration of International Jazz Day. Méndez is an Emmy-nominated composer and musician known for her unique blend of genres, including folk, jazz, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Notably, Méndez was the first musician to graduate from Berklee with the Puerto Rican cuatro, the island’s national instrument, as her primary instrument. Following her viral GBH Jazz Instagram reel about the cuatro in 2025 and her well-received performance during the 2024 GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, Méndez returns to Fraser in April for the first time as a headliner. Drawing inspiration from the mountains of Puerto Rico to the African rhythms of the Caribbean, Méndez and her quartet will present a collection of original works — taking the listener on a journey of storytelling through Latin folk and jazz. The concert takes place at 8 pm 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-event reception
7:50pm Guest are seated in Fraser Performance Studio (general admission)
8:00-9:00pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio

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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)

* 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.

This virtual event features playwright and MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl (book) and Ian Axel and Chad King, the GRAMMY Award-winning duo A Great Big World (music & lyrics).