The Massachusetts-based author and illustrator shares the rich history of Chinese cuisine in menu format for foodies of all ages.

At Beyond the Page, we believe in the power of knowledge, the magic of stories and the beauty of shared experiences. This event series features interactive sessions with renowned authors discussing their latest work and their writing process. Whether you're seeking profound discussions or heartfelt emotions, these events offer something truly special for everyone.Discover more events like these here.

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 +1 plays a wide variety of material with international influences. The members originate from four 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 +1 puts its unique imprint on the music.

Reed Cournoyer- Piano/ vocals
Ririka Tokushige- Reeds
Tal Shalom -Kobi- Bass and Accordion
Renato Malavasi- Drums

Join us for an evening of music, wine, and food. Registration is encouraged for this free event.

We are here every Thursday bringing you local musicians to make noise at the library!

Valerya, a 23-year-old musician from Mexico City, has dedicated herself to honing her craft and becoming a force to be reckoned with. Her unique sound blends elements of R&B, indie, and Latin music, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. Valerya is committed to using her platform to inspire and empower others. She is passionate about promoting sisterhood and inclusion in the music industry and hopes to be a positive influence for future generations of Mexican femme musicians.

Join us for an evening of music, wine, and food. Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Award-winning author and Guardian columnist, Naomi Klein has departed from her usual topics with this newest book which enters more personal territory. Doppelganger uses the fact that Klein has often been mistaken for author Naomi Wolf, as a jumping-off point to explore conspiracy theories and what Klein calls the “Mirror World”. Klein looks at how “far-right movements feign solidarity with the working class, AI-generated content blurs the line between genuine and spurious, and new-age wellness entrepreneurs turned anti-vaxxers further scramble our familiar political alliances.” Doppelganger explores “what it feels like to watch one’s identity slip away in the digital ether, an experience many more of us will have in the age of AI”.

White Snake Projects' new opera "Monkey: a Kung Fu Puppet Parable" tells a classic Chinese story rewritten to reflect contemporary issues.

Author Amy Brady traces the history from Boston to the tropics in her book, “Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–A Cool History of a Hot Commodity.”

The famed opera has been criticized for its racist portrayals of Asian-Americans.

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.

As Hollywood's strikes stretch on, viewers are sitting down on the couch and asking: What's next? We scoured the streaming sites to find fantastic new releases as well as great shows worth revisiting.