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  • In Person
    GBH Jazz Nights welcomes pianist, composer, and poet David Leach alongside saxophonist Lihi Haruvi, drummer Dor Herskovits, and bassist John Lockwood for a set of Leach’s original compositions. Rooted in the Jazz and Creative music tradition, Leach’s music draws on eclectic influences ranging from 20th-century classical, American Folk, and Progressive Metal, inviting listeners into a soundscape that is at turns intimate and exhilarating, yet always deeply felt and open to the present moment. The band can also be heard on David’s debut album, The Ground That Holds You as You Fall Forever, on Adhyâropa Records (2025).

    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.

  • In Person
    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.
  • In Person
    GBH Music welcomes the Rasa String Quartet to the Boston Public Library for a free holiday program, hosted by CRB Classical 99.5 midday host Edyn-Mae Stevenson! Let it Snow! features heartwarming folk tunes, holiday traditionals, and classic hits from the most wonderful time of the year. Take shelter at the BPL and warm up with an hour of festive, live music.

    Formed in 2019, the Rasa String Quartet brings together violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi, and cellist Mina Kim. The Rasa String Quartet is dedicated to exploring the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. In Sanskrit, the term ‘rasa’ refers to the indescribable power of art to move, inspire, and connect us—a quality Rasa String Quartet strives to embody in every performance. The Rasa String Quartet will perform four free concerts at the BPL throughout the 2025-2026 GBH Music Season.
  • In Person
    In this talk, GBH News reporter Jeremy Siegel moderates a talk with Transportation for MA, asking what, exactly, autonomous vehicles are and if they are safe.
    Partner:
    Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA)
  • In Person
    GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist Lihi Haruvi and her eclectic quartet of mandolin, bass, and percussion. This unique ensemble delivers an unforgettable evening of genre-blending music, where folk meets jazz - driving improvisation into a powerful, immersive soundscape, with a special highlight on the rarely heard soprano saxophone.

    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.
  • In Person
    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.
  • Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge, from the depths of the universe to the history of science.

    This month, in honor of Halloween, we will be visiting some spooky science.

    Registration is encouraged for this free event.
  • For our second GBH Jazz Night of the season, enjoy the musical storytelling of Brazilian saxophonist and composer Felipe Salles.

    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.
  • 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.
  • 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. The monthly schedule is:
    First Thursday of the Month: James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
    Second Thursday of the Month: Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
    Third Thursday of the Month: Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
    GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

  • Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge, from the depths of the universe to the history of science.

    This month, we will be going back to school to revisit your favorite school subject... science, of course!

    Registration is encouraged for this free event.
  • Join the American Archive of Public Broadcasting for a Transcript-A-Thon at the Boston Public Library! Bring your laptop and explore archival public media from the past 70+ years to help make historic programs more accessible and discoverable for all.

    Refreshments will be provided by the Boston Public Library Café with a volunteer wristband.