Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories that test your knowledge of science, from the depths of the universe to the history of science. This month, we will dive into ocean trivia, survival science, and paternal nature!

In this live recording of GBH Amplifies, chef Tracy Chang of PAGU brings together a dynamic trio of local fermenters, Aya Abe Rowe (Aya’s Culture Kitchen), Bob Florence (Moromi Shoyu), and Flora Spivak (Somerville Fermentation Festival), to explore the deep roots, science, and community spirit behind the world's most alive foods. From biotech labs and tech startups to rigorous apprenticeships with master craftspeople in Japan, the panelists share how their scientific curiosity transformed into a passion for small-batch fermentation and ancestral knowledge.

While the live audience enjoys an inventive tasting of natto-parmesan spreads, gochujang cookies, miso potato salad, and naturally fermented sencha sparkling tea, the conversation dives deep into the philosophy of kaizen (continuous improvement) and the power of food to spark human connection. Tune in to discover how these flavor pioneers are honoring the past, driving culinary innovation, and gearing up for the upcoming Somerville Fermentation Festival.

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.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

Wars and borders divide us, but the World Cup brings us together. It is the greatest unifying force on the planet, capturing the hearts of over five billion viewers who gather to celebrate passion, teamwork, and the beautiful game. For one spectacular month every four years, the globe becomes a single, cheering stadium.

Here in Boston, as one of several hosts cities in the US, seven matches will have been played, and millions will have visited Beantown. Even if you don’t understand the game, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. To help us explore the significance of Boston hosting the event, we'll speak to a few journalists who have been covering the action on and off the pitch.

Guests:

Omar Cabrera
Mass Latino and NE Revolution Spanish Announcer

Caleb Pongratz
Major League Soccer Lead content contributor for Spotrac

Esteban Bustillos
Reporter for GBH News

Esteban is a reporter for GBH News. Born and raised in Texas, he interned at the San Antonio Express-News, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and The Dallas Morning News before coming to Boston. He’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the student newspaper, The Mercury, and was a DJ for Radio UTD.

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.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

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!

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

As Massachusetts prepares to honor the city’s vibrant heritage, join us for a special look into the history, culture, and communities that define Boston.

From immersive storytelling experiences to dynamic cultural gatherings, we explore a statewide celebration featuring over 250 cultural organizations across the Commonwealth. Tune in as we honor the people, places, and diverse voices that have shaped—and continue to shape—our incredible city.

Guests:

Bryon Rushing 
Historian
Former MA State Representative  

Edmund Barry Gaither, PhD
Executive Director Emeritus
Museum of the National Center of Afro-AmericanArtists

Nerissa Williams
CEO & Lead Producer, That Child Got Talent Entertainment
Executive Producer, Echoes of Liberty

Kyera Singleton, PhD
Executive Director
Royall House and Slave Quarters

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.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

Join Jimmy Hills and social impact entrepreneurs Anthony and Errin Davis, CEO and COO of The Davis System, for a timely conversation on today's political landscape and its impact on marginalized communities. Drawing from their extensive experience working on successful political campaigns and helping shape local and national programs and policies, Anthony, Errin, and Jimmy will explore how government decisions affect everyday lives. Together, they'll examine politics through both a national and local lens, offering real-world insights on policy, power, advocacy, and community impact.

Guests:

Anthony Davis
CEO, The Davis System

Errin Davis
COO, The Davis System

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.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

Presented by GBH Music and JazzBoston, our final GBH Jazz Night of the season features jazz fusion trumpeter Tiger Okoshi for a Miles Davis tribute concert in honor of Davis’s 100th birthday on May 26th.

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.

GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.

Join host Tracy Chang for a high-energy conversation with the team behind the Refugee Food Festival and Refugee Supper Club. We’re diving into the incredible story of Natalia Durnieva, a Ukrainian powerhouse who has reinvented herself as everything from a sushi chef to a licensed construction supervisor while building BloomBridge to help fellow refugees bypass low-skilled labor. It’s a conversation about grit, entrepreneurship, and the "magnifique" cakes Natalia bakes along the way. Plus, get the scoop on the upcoming Refugee Food Festival on June 20th, where you can taste authentic flavors from Somalia, Haiti, Ukraine, and beyond!
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond!

Guests:

Natalia Durnieva, Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center



Jonny Zackman, Refugee Supper Club



David Lander, Refugee Supper Club


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.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories that test your knowledge of science, from the depths of the universe to the history of science. This month, we will quiz you on the moms of nature, funky fossils, deepfake deceptions, and more!

Presented by GBH Music and JazzBoston, this GBH Jazz Night features woodwind player and composer Sam Spear performing a collection of songs inspired by her formative years emerging in Boston’s music scene.

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.

GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.

Join host Ron Mitchell as he and his guests discuss the myriad of opportunities and challenges facing today’s Black entrepreneurs, like how the current political climate impacts the ability to secure business loans and generate vital capital. This conversation highlights the indispensable role that wealth plays in the entrepreneurial journey, offering a transparent look at the strategies needed to build lasting financial legacies and bolster our local economies.

Guests:

John Barros
Interim Executive Director,
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

Marvin Gilmore
President and Co-Founder, Western Front LLC
Celebrated entrepreneur, distinguished veteran, and civil rights activist

Nicole Obi
President & CEO,
Black Economic Council of MA

Colette Phillips
President & CEO
Colette Phillips Communications 

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.

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.

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.

If you are interested in performing, feel free to submit your work for review hereJoin us!

Registration is encouraged for this free event.