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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VirtualBeyond the Page with Emily Franklin
Join Emily Franklin, bestselling author of The Lioness of Boston as she unearths the story behind her newest novel, Love & Others Monsters, in conversation with fellow author and award-winner, Ben Shattuck. -
In Person
JazzNOW: International Jazz Day with Fabiola Méndez
GBH Music and Jazz Boston welcome cuatrista Fabiola Méndez and her quartet to Fraser Performance Studio for a celebration of International Jazz Day.
More GBH Events
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In PersonSongs and Stories from the American Railroad
Uncover the legacy and impact of Boston’s Black Pullman Porters.
Experience the power of musical storytelling alongside a dynamic panel discussion as we honor the legacy and impact of Boston’s Black Pullman Porters. This event brings history to life, celebrating the voices, contributions, and lasting influence of these trailblazers through meaningful dialogue and shared narratives.
Leading this dialogue are distinguished speakers, including Ingrid Monson, Quincy Jones Professor of African American Music at Harvard University; and Angela Tate, Chief Curator and Director of Collections at the Museum of African American History.
Step into this powerful exchange of history and perspective and help carry these stories forward.Partner:Museum of African American History -
In Person
Stories from the Stage: Truth and Consequences
Stories from the Stage invites you to our home (studio) for an entertaining night of storytelling. What happens when a person shares a difficult truth? Come to hear first-person stories about choices that mattered: confessions that changed everything, secrets that refused to stay hidden, and moments of truth that bring about consequences. Whether a person stood their ground, kept the peace, dodged the question, or said what had to be said, guests will learn all about what transpired.
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.
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
Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
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In Person
GBH Amplifies with Alberto Vasallo III : What You Should Know About Cuba
Cuba: A small island with an outsized story. From the days of being one of the world’s ultimate tourist spots to the echoes and impact of the Cuban Revolution to the 13 days that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, Cuba is a unique place where history, culture, and resilience collide.
Governed by a communist regime for 67 years, shaped by decades of tension with the United States, and an exiled community that has flourished in South Florida and beyond, the island has become one of the most fascinating and complex societies in the world.
Join us as we explore Cuba through the lens of several Cuban Americans living here in Massachusetts.Guests:
Ana Hebra Flaster
Author of Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town
Grecia Ordoñez
Activist
Michael "Cuban Mic" Reyes
Radio Host
Jorge Lucas Álvarez Girardi
Researcher and Author of De verde como la palma a rojo como la sangre
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. -
In Person
Stories from the Stage: On Second Thought
Stories from the Stage invites you to our home (studio) for a night of true stories that make you stop and think. Ever been so sure of something….until you weren’t? Maybe you walked away from a “perfect” plan, reconnected with someone from the past, or realized what you were chasing wasn’t really worth it. On April 16 guests will hear true, first-person stories about reversals, redirections, and revelations. Whether it was a small shift, or a life-altering pivot, hear true tales that made people think twice. From the moments that saved a life, to occasions a person regrets for the rest of their life. Storytellers will share their unbelievable accounts with you.
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.
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
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In Person
Old North Church Lanterns & Luminaries honors Keith Lockhart
You’re invited to Lanterns & Luminaries: a special evening at the historic Old North Church celebrating the anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous “two if by sea” lantern signal in April of 1775. Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, will accept the Third Lantern Award, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North’s iconic signal lanterns: leadership, courage, hope, tenacity, and active citizenship.
Get a reminder here for the live stream on Youtube.
The Lanterns & Luminaries program will include festive music, a dramatic reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” by PBS’ Roberto Mighty, the presentation of the Third Lantern Award, and an inspiring keynote address from Mr. Lockhart. The evening concludes with a fun gathering where guests can enjoy refreshments and witness the lighting of the lanterns in the church steeple.Partner:Old North Church -
In Person
GBH Amplifies - 04/23 Tracy Chang
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
Fourth Thursday of the Month: Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU
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In Person
The Latino Factor: Brazilian Entrepreneurs in Massachusetts
5:30–6:30 PM Networking Reception
6:30–8 PM Discussion
Why has Massachusetts become one of the most vibrant hubs for Brazilian communities in the United States?
What industries are Brazilian entrepreneurs building—and how are they shaping the state’s economic future?
Massachusetts is home to the second-largest Brazilian population in the country, with thriving communities across Greater Boston and MetroWest. Brazilians are launching businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating pathways to economic opportunity.
From construction and real estate development to professional services, food, retail, and a growing number of women-led and family-owned enterprises, Brazilian entrepreneurs are helping drive innovation, job creation, and community investment across the Commonwealth.
Join us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, economic mobility, and the growing influence of Brazilians in Massachusetts—and what their success means for the region’s future.
The evening will begin with a networking reception before the formal program begins.
Our panelists include:- Real Estate Development & Construction - Nelson de Oliveira, Founder & CEO at Nelson Group
- Professional Services - Fernando Castro, President of Income Tax Plus
- Food Services - Renato Valentin, Co-founder of Tavern in the Square
- Personal Services - Flavia Leal, Owner of Flavia Leal Beauty School
- Consulting and Investment - Manuel Mendes, Global Executive Director of IXL Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership
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Virtual
Beyond the Page with Emily Franklin
Beyond the Page invites you to a captivating evening with Emily Franklin, the bestselling author of The Lioness of Boston. Join us as she unearths the story behind her newest novel, Love & Others Monsters, in conversation with fellow author and award-winner, Ben Shattuck.
The untold origin story of Frankenstein, a feminist reckoning of sisters, survival, and the creation of monsters…
Love & Other Monsters is the story of Claire Clairmont, the younger stepsister of Frankenstein author, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. It was Claire who, during one stormy and scandalous summer, changed the course of literature —only to be forgotten by history.
Step behind the scenes with Franklin and Shattuck as they delve into a story of love, lust, art, and betrayal.
TICKETS
* Virtual Admission — $0
Attend the live conversation on April 28th.
* BTP Bundle — $60
Attend the live conversation and receive the book, shipped straight to your door. This ticket includes:- Virtual admission to the live program on April 28th
- A SIGNED copy of Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin
- GBH Membership (includes access to PBS Passport)
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In Person
JazzNOW: International Jazz Day with Fabiola Méndez
GBH Music and Jazz Boston welcome cuatrista Fabiola Méndez and her quartet to Fraser Performance Studio for a celebration of International Jazz Day. Méndez is an Emmy-nominated composer and musician known for her unique blend of genres, including folk, jazz, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Notably, Méndez was the first musician to graduate from Berklee with the Puerto Rican cuatro, the island’s national instrument, as her primary instrument. Following her viral GBH Jazz Instagram reel about the cuatro in 2025 and her well-received performance during the 2024 GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, Méndez returns to Fraser in April for the first time as a headliner. Drawing inspiration from the mountains of Puerto Rico to the African rhythms of the Caribbean, Méndez and her quartet will present a collection of original works — taking the listener on a journey of storytelling through Latin folk and jazz. The concert takes place at 8 pm 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-event reception
7:50pm Guest are seated in Fraser Performance Studio (general admission)
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In Person
GBH Amplifies - 05/07 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
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation -
In Person
Outspoken Saturdays (May 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 hereJoin us!
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In Person
GBH Amplifies - 05/14 Ron Mitchell
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
