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Boston Talks, AAPI Heritage Month, Stories from the Stage, Beyond the Page APRIL 30, 2021 We're taking a moment to take stock. We're checking in with local restaurants and learning how to report anti-Asian hate crimes. We're listening to stories on the highs and lows of competition and then we're escaping into a new novel. Join us! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR BostonTalks: What's Next for Dining Out? WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 7-8pm GBH Curiosity Desk's Edgar B. Herwick III talks with chefs and owners Andy Husbands of The Smoke Shop and Anthony Caldwell of 50Kitchen about how they have been surviving, thriving and even giving back. GET TICKETS Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Event THURSDAY, MAY 13, 6-7:15pm   Our panel of experts will explore the history of racism faced by Asian Americans. Experts will provide resources for local communities including how to report anti-Asian hate crimes and how to obtain emotional support. Learn steps that individuals can take to become allies and advocates in support of local Asian American populations to combat racism. GET TICKETS Stories from the Stage: Time Out THURSDAY, MAY 20, 7-8pm It's only a game, or is it? Hear striking stories about good sportsmanship, exploring the highs and the lows of competition. Join our tellers as they share with you their own experiences of the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat GET TICKETS Beyond the Page: Yellow Wife MONDAY, MAY 24, 7-8pm   Read Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson, a captivating coming-of-age story that will provide you with a breath of fresh air, and then join a conversation with Sadeqa. GET TICKETS MORE EVENTS NOT TO MISS Gil Shaham and The Knights Play Beethoven Now - May 7, available to stream anytime  Gil Shaham, one of today's most charismatic violinists, joins forces with the New York-based ensemble The Knights for Beethoven's singular Violin Concerto, a piece that embodies all of the passion, drama and humanity that make the composer an irreplaceable musical touchstone. With host Brian McCreath, Shaham brings his signature warmth and artistic insight to a special chamber ensemble version of the concerto. Mistral Music Presents "Quintessentials" Season Final Live Video Event Sunday, May 2, 10am  Artistic Director Julie Scolnik presents Mistral Music's final live video event of the season entitled "Quintessentials." On the menu: Mozart's Quintet in G Minor, K. 516., in an arrangement for flute and strings, and Samuel Coleridge -Taylor's Clarinet Quintet. You can tune in on either Facebook or YouTube, or find links on their website MistralMusic.org. Lunch Hour Live — Fighting For Fertility Thursday, May 13, 12-12:30pm In the United States, some 10% of people who wish to have children struggle with infertility. It's especially common in the African American community, and fertility preservation can be difficult for transgender individuals as well. But why is this? And what can be done about it? NOVA's new documentary, Fighting for Fertility, explores barriers to fertility, from the social to the biological, and the state of assisted reproductive technologies. Dr. Celine Gounder: Where Do We Go From Here? Thursday, May 13, 6-7:30pm Epidemiologist, journalist, and filmmaker Dr. Celine Gounder joins Boston Public Library President David Leonard to examine the far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. TouchTomorrow STEM Festival Sunday, June 6, 9am - Saturday, June 12, 9pm WPI's annual TouchTomorrow festival is back virtually this year offering a full week of STEM inspiration for students of all ages! Join us for guided hands-on-activities, lab tours, presentations and some exciting surprises from GBH! All opportunities are designed to demystify STEM and encourage students to explore new passions. Registration is free and open now. = GBH | One Guest Street | Boston, MA 02135 | (617) 300-2000 Privacy Policy| Pledge & Renew Unsubscribe - Unsubscribe Preferences