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 PersonStories from the Stage: Beg, Borrow and Steal
Stories from the Stage invites you to our home (studio) for an entertaining night of storytelling. How far would you go to get what you needed? -
In Person
GBH Shorts Fest
The headlines tell you what happened. These films show you why it matters.
More GBH Events
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In PersonNova Science Trivia Night
Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of 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 be quizzing you on prehistoric peoples, man's best friend, the science of love and more! -
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The Point: Shakespeare's Radical Stage
This program explores Shakespeare’s radical influence across time and place. We’ll trace how his language and political vision helped inspire the rhetoric of the American Revolution, even echoing in the Declaration of Independence. We’ll consider the historical forces that transformed Shakespeare into a cultural authority whose work could be enlisted for causes of liberation, often speaking to those on the margins of power. And we’ll look far beyond the eighteenth century to moments when Shakespeare became a clandestine ally, such as his use by the French Resistance during World War II to carry coded messages of defiance.Partner:ArtsEmerson -
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Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
This event is SOLD OUT
Join travel expert Rick Steves for an unforgettable wine tasting adventure! Whether you're a long-time wine aficionado or just beginning your tasting journey, we welcome you! Sip along during this delightful evening with Rick and listen to his stories, tasting notes, and learn more about the different European wine varietals and flavors.
A professional sommelier will guide you and Rick through a curated tasting of six European wines shipped right to your door. Practice the five S’s of wine tasting —see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor—and develop your palate while getting to know Rick.
This virtual adventure with Rick Steves is filled with discovery, a bit of indulgence, and laughter. You're sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of wine- and perhaps about Rick too!
Support GBH by purchasing a ticket to this entertaining evening with Rick Steves.
Ticket Includes:
· Access to the Zoom Webinar
· 2 hours of wine education and Q&A led by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves
· 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door which include the following varietals:
Your wine tasting kit includes:- Portugal Tempranillo 2024
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
- Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2023
- French Cabernet Sauvignon
- Rose from France
- Sauvignon Blanc/Picpoul Blanc called Bordeaux Blend
Please note:
· Kits cannot be shipped to Canada, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Utah or any other foreign country.
· Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol-related events
· Ticket sales ended on February 10, 2026 at 5pm ET to allow for time to ship the wine tasting kits -
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GBH Shorts Fest
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.
The Curiosity Desk: The Great Molasses Flood
'Never Cried’: Boston’s Busing Legacy
Living in Pryde
🎤 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.'
CURATED BITES & BREWS
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In Person
JazzNOW with Ethan Iverson
GBH Music and Jazz Boston welcome pianist Ethan Iverson to Fraser Performance Studio for a solo set focused on two giants of the genre. The show will celebrate the music of early Harlem Stride pianist James P. Johnson, who contributed to the evolution of jazz from ragtime in the 1920s, contrasted by music from the iconic saxophonist John Coltrane, whose modal jazz and “sheets of sound” revolutionized the art form in later decades. Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a revolutionary and wildly successful avant-garde trio that The New York Times said was “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.”Since leaving TBP, Iverson has released critically-acclaimed jazz albums on ECM and Blue Note, often accompanied by bonafide jazz stars such as Tom Harrell or Jack DeJohnette. Downbeat has called Iverson “A master of melody” while Hot House recently raved, "Known for his intellectual depth and adventurous musical spirit, Ethan Iverson has traversed the boundaries of jazz tradition while leaving an indelible mark on its evolution.” After witnessing a 2024 concert of jazz standards spontaneously chosen by the audience, Stereophile wrote, “Iverson is a natural, consistent crowd-pleaser. For his entire career, he has been finding ways to be accessible while pushing the envelope.” On top of his activities as a pianist and composer, Iverson has an active career as a writer, publishing significant criticism in The Nation, JazzTimes, The New York Times, and the Culture Desk of The New Yorker, in addition to posting frequently on his Substack, Transitional Technology; he also has a steady Boston connection through his professorship at New England Conservatory. The concert takes place at 8pm 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-reception
7:50pm Guest are seated in Fraser Performance Studio
8:00-9:00pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio -
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GBH Amplifies - 03/05 Jimmy Hills
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
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Outspoken Saturdays (March 2026)
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 here
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GBH Jazz Night with Catherine Bent and Ian Coury (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes Ian Coury, an award-winning 10-string bandolim player and composer from Brazil, has shared stages with Toninho Horta and Hamilton de Holanda and recently earned Berklee’s Global Jazz master’s degree. Catherine Bent, an English-born multi-style cellist and former Cirque du Soleil member, has recorded with Joe Jackson, Lee Konitz, and Patty Larkin, among others. She is Associate Professor at Berklee and author of Creatudes: Brazilian Adventures in Rhythm and Harmony for Bowed Strings. Together, they explore Brazil’s rich traditions of choro and forró, performing works by Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Luiz Gonzaga, Hermeto Pascoal, and others, alongside their own compositions.
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.
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Bob Crawford at Harvard Book Store
Bob Crawford—bassist for the Grammy-nominated band The Avett Brothers, and creator of the iHeart Curiosity podcast series, Founding Son: John Quincy’s America and The SiriusXM Volume Channel Docuseries Concerts of Change: The Soundtrack of Human Rights— sits down with Jennifer Moore—Senior Statewide & Features Editor at GBH News— for a discussion of his new book, America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick.
During the tumultuous period between the era of the Founding Fathers and the disunion of the Civil War, John Quincy Adams was the man standing in the breach. After an unsuccessful presidential reelection campaign, he was left reckoning with his political legacy. But Adams would be dragged back into the fray in ways he never expected, pitting him against the slavocracy and Southern congressmen and solidifying him as a key ally to the antislavery cause.
America’s Founding Son tells the tale of Adams’s turbulent government career and his evolving views on slavery. Adams, along with lesser-known abolitionists Benjamin Lundy and Theodore Weld, found himself at the center of the coalition that leveled the first blow against slave power in the United States. The battles they fought would be foundational in the push for emancipation to follow. An entertaining deep dive into an under explored period in American history, America’s Founding Son shows how John Quincy Adams and the grassroots activism of the 1830s and ’40s shifted American politics forever.Partner:Harvard Book Store -
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Bookmarked LIVE! At Lovestruck Books featuring Mia Sosa
Join Callie Crossley at Lovestruck Books for an elevated author talk with Mia Sosa about her upcoming release, "The Starter Ex"! Crossley will interview Sosa about the novel, her process and more. There will also be time for audience questions, book signings and pictures. Don't miss it! -
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Rogers Brubaker: Politics and Governance in the Digital Era: Between Populism and Technocracy
The Lowell Humanities Series at Boston College welcomes Rogers Brubaker, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at UCLA, and author to discuss how digital hyper-connectivity has reshaped political life by transforming ways of knowing, feeling, and governing. He explores the tension between the technocratic premises of algorithmic governance and the populist regimes of digitally mediated knowing and feeling, and specifies how hyper-connectivity can promote both populism and its seeming antithesis, technocracy.
The Lowell Humanities Series is sponsored by the Lowell Institute, Boston College’s Institute for the Liberal Arts, and the Provost’s Office.Partner:Boston College -
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Stories from the Stage: You Can't Make This Up
Stories from the Stage warmly invites you to our home (studio) for an entertaining night of storytelling. Some stories are so wild, so perfectly timed or so absurdly human that they sound made up—but they’re not. Maybe it was a coincidence you still can’t explain, a misunderstanding that spiraled out of control or a real-life plot twist no screenwriter would dare touch.
At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling. Join us for this special night where college students from around the region are welcome to join the studio audience!
Timeline
6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium for the pre-reception
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
7-9:15pm Formal program with live storytellers
Note all on-site purchases will be credit card only.
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
Photo credit: Stories from the Stage
