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 PersonGBH Presents Behind-the-Scenes of FRONTLINE’s 2000 Meters to Andriivka
You are invited to join FRONTLINE and filmmakers for an inside look behind FRONTLINE’s new film, 2000 Meters to Andriivka. -
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A Conversation with Jacques Pépin
GBH presents a national virtual event honoring chef/culinary personality, Jacques Pépin.
More GBH Events
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In PersonOpen Streets Boston - Jamaica Plain
Join GBH at the 2025 Open Streets event series, where neighborhood streets are closed to vehicular traffic to create room for community and play. The events allow local businesses to expand into the street and to safely make space for music, games, bicycling, community tabling, and more. On November 2, join us at Centre Street from Lamartine Street to South Street. -
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GBH Premiere Screening: FRONTLINE’s 2000 Meters to Andriivka
Join us for a special screening of FRONTLINE’s new film, 2000 Meters to Andriivka, at GBH Studios! From the Oscar®-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol, 2000 Meters to Andriivka documents the toll of the Russia-Ukraine war from a personal and devastating vantage point. Following his historic account of the civilian toll in Mariupol, Mstyslav Chernov turns his lens toward Ukrainian soldiers — who they are, where they came from, and the impossible decisions they face in the trenches as they fight for every inch of their land.
Amid a failing counteroffensive in 2023, Chernov and his Associated Press colleague Alex Babenko follow a Ukrainian brigade battling through approximately one mile of a heavily fortified forest on their mission to liberate the Russian-occupied village of Andriivka. Weaving together original footage, intensive Ukrainian Army bodycam video and powerful moments of reflection, 2000 Meters to Andriivka reveals–with haunting intimacy– the farther the soldiers advance through their destroyed homeland, the more they realize that, for them, this war may never end.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Seating is general admission in GBH’s Yawkey Theater. Film runtime is 2 hours 3 minutes. -
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Democracy or Whatever - Can Humor Help?
In an age of memes, late-night talk shows, and viral video takedowns, satire has become a serious weapon. But what happens when humor masks deeper political truths?Partner:Cambridge Forum -
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GBH Presents Behind-the-Scenes of FRONTLINE’s 2000 Meters to Andriivka
You are invited to join FRONTLINE and filmmakers for an inside look behind FRONTLINE’s new film, 2000 Meters to Andriivka. See an exclusive extended clip from the film, followed by a panel conversation and Q&A featuring:- Mstyslav Chernov, Oscar®-winning Filmmaker
- Raney Aronson-Rath, FRONTLINE Editor-in-Chief & Executive Producer, Oscar®-winning Producer
- Michelle Mizner, Oscar®-winning Producer & Editor
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Revolutionary Art with Costume Designer Ruth Carter
Join us at the Boston Public Library for a conversation with trailblazing costume designer Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in Costume Design—for Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Over a four-decade career, Carter has brought history and Afrofuturism to life on screen through iconic collaborations with filmmakers like Spike Lee and Ava DuVernay. Her work on films such as Malcolm X, Selma, and Amistad has cemented her legacy as a master of visual storytelling.
Carter will be in conversation with former Boston Public Library Board Chair, Dr. Priscilla H. Douglas.
After the main program, meet Carter in the Connector Space located just outside of the library's Rabb Hall.Partner:Boston Public Library -
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GBH Amplifies: Boston's Black Vote 11/6
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.
This month, join Jimmy Hills for a post-election discussion about Boston’s Black vote. Jimmy and his guests Malia Lazu and Dart Adams will explore how the Black voting block affected the mayoral and At-large elections, voter turnout, and their predictions. The conversation will also include perspectives on what accountability looks like moving forward.
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Rev. Dr. Micah L. McCreary: Leading Through and Beyond our Wounds
The Boston University School of Theology is proud to present the bi-annual Lowell Lecture, which features renowned speakers in fields related to theological studies.
This Lowell Lecture features Rev. Dr. Micah L. McCreary. He will explore the transformative journey of becoming a trauma-responsive leader by embracing, understanding, and transcending personal and collective wounds.Partner:Boston University School of Theology -
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A Conversation with Jacques Pépin
GBH presents a national virtual event honoring chef/culinary personality, Jacques Pépin.
Jacques sits down for a wide ranging discussion with Francis Lam, host of The Splendid Table. Jacques will share reflections on his career, his decades-long connection to public media, the important work he does with his foundation, and his enduring role as a culinary icon. There will also be time during the event where you can ask Jacques your own questions.
Our virtual event occurs a few weeks in advance of Jacques’ s 90th birthday, which occurs on Dec. 18, 2025. Join us to celebrate all things Jacques!
More about Jacques Pépin: The winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of over thirty cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, Jacques Pépin is a chef, author, television personality, educator, and artist. He has starred in thirteen acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016.
More about event host Francis Lam: Francis Lam is the host of The Splendid Table, produced by American Public Media. Lam is the former Eat columnist for The New York Times Magazine and is Vice President and Editor in-Chief at Clarkson Potter, a division within Penguin Random House. For two seasons, Lam was a regular judge on Bravo’s hit show, Top Chef Masters. An award-winning writer, Lam has written for numerous publications, including Gourmet, Bon Appetít, Food & Wine, Men’s Journal, and the Financial Times.
Ticket price: $120 (includes a Zoom link to join the live 90-minute Zoom Webinar event on Nov. 7. An autographed hard cover copy of Jacques’s newest book, The Art of Jacques Pépin, will be mailed to the ticket purchaser’s address).
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Abundant Futures / LIVE
Model of Architecture Serving Society (MASS) presents Abundant Futures / Live at the Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston. Community leaders, creatives, and philanthropists will convene for a daylong immersive cultural gathering of talks, performances, and interactive experiences.Partner:MASS. -
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Beyond the Page with M.L. Rio
Go “backstage” with acclaimed author, M.L. Rio, as she discusses her writing career and latest novel, Hot Wax.
With a career ranging from acting to academia, M.L. Rio is the author of the internationally bestselling novel If We Were Villains and the USA TODAY bestselling novella Graveyard Shift, Her latest release, Hot Wax, is a vivid and immersive tale of one woman’s reckless mission to make sense of the events that shattered her childhood and made her who she is.
Join Beyond the Page for an exclusive look behind the scenes with M.L. Rio and hear all about her signature dramatic plots and suspenseful prose. Bring your questions and curiosity to this thrilling, one-of-a-kind literary evening.
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event: $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of Hot Wax + GBH Membership: $60
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Paul Starr on "American Contradiction: Revolution and Revenge from the 1950s to Now"
Paul Starr argues Americans' choices to elect Obama and Trump is no anomaly, but rather a manifestation of deep‐rooted tensions or “contradictions” in the nation’s character and institutions. Starr will be in conversation with Harvard Law School Professor Randall Kennedy.Partner:Ford Hall Forum -
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Champions Circle Presents: MASTERPIECE Watch Party for "The Great Escaper"
Join your fellow Champions Circle members at GBH Studios for an exclusive preview screening of MASTERPIECE’s The Great Escaper!
Enjoy a cup of tea and a sweet treat before heading into Yawkey Theater for an extended preview of The Great Escaper ahead of its premiere on PBS, as well as a sneak peek at the upcoming season of All Creatures Great and Small andThe Forsytes. MASTERPIECE producer, Kathleen DiPerna will deliver a special introduction.
The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson, tells the true story of Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
This is just one way Champions Circle members connect with GBH and each other through exclusive, insider experiences. Interested in joining this engaged community? Visit GBH.org/ChampionsCircle or email champions_circle@wgbh.org to learn more.
