Curated Cuisine: Joan Nathan on her favorite Jewish recipes from her personal family history

Curated Cuisine is a monthly series examining all things edible, from the chefs cooking the food to the writers reviewing the recipes. Meet the people shaping the food industry, both local and national and enjoy a post-show bite inspired by the conversation. There is no greater authority on Jewish cooking than Joan Nathan. In addition to her latest, “My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories.” Nathan has written twelve other cookbooks, including “King&nbsp;Solomon's Table,” “Jewish Cooking in America” and “The Jewish Holiday Baker.”&nbsp;She has won numerous awards and has been inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s Who’s Who in American Food and Beverage. “My Life in Recipes” is her most personal book yet, recounting her family’s arrival to America, her childhood and an adulthood centered around family and meals. Join us during Passover for a conversation with Nathan, moderated by Boston Magazine food editor <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/author/rachel-leah-blumenthal/">Rachel Leah Blumenthal</a>. Copies of the book will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner <a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a>. Nathan will sign and guests will enjoy two kosher-style bites from the book: mahammar (Syrian pepper, pomegrante and walnut dip) with matzo and a Passover pecan lemon torte with lemon curd filling. This event is co-produced by Boston University Metropolitan College&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bu.edu/foodandwine/">Programs in Food &amp; Wine</a>.

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‘Planet Money’ Live

Join WBUR and friends for a new series of live tapings of your favorite podcasts. Meet the people who are shaping the podcast landscape and be the first to hear their next episode, get a sneak peek of audio left on the cutting room floor or dig deeper into the stories that captivated you. Join the team behind the popular podcast “Planet Money” to celebrate the publication of their first book, “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life.”&nbsp; Author and longtime contributor Alex Mayyasi and co-host and reporter Jeff Guo will bring “Planet Money’s” signature brand of storytelling to the stage to discuss highlights from the new book, including unlikely origin stories, revealing truths about human behavior and insightful suggestions for navigating chaotic times drawn from the latest ideas in economics. They’ll be joined by Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman professor of economics at Harvard University and director of Opportunity Insights. Come prepared to engage with the silly and the sublime and ask some questions of your favorite “Planet Money” hosts and reporters. Copies of the book will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner <a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a>. Mayyasi and Guo will sign following the conversation.

I Choose Me: Actress Jennie Garth on self-discovery and reclaiming your power

Jennie Garth is best known for playing Kelly Taylor in the television series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” which ran for ten seasons. Now in her 50s, she has written a new memoir, “I Choose Me,” where she opens up about handling fame as a young woman, her failed marriages, being the mother of three daughters and aging in a youth-obsessed Hollywood. In this candid book, Garth empowers women to embrace self care, trust your own voice and become your truest self. Meghan Kelly, senior editor, audience engagement &amp; platforms (who has seen every episode of “Beverly Hills, 90210”), moderates. Copies of the book will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner&nbsp;<a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a>, and Garth will sign following the conversation.

The WBUR Breakfast Club: WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed in conversation with Tiziana Dearing

The WBUR Breakfast Club brings Boston decision makers together to connect with one another and to explore the most pressing issues facing business leaders today. From the boardroom to the newsroom, from Boston to the world, WBUR is reimagining how consequential issues in business and society get discussed and understood — elevating the conversation to help shape what comes next. Our next event in the series features WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed in conversation with WBUR&nbsp;Morning Edition&nbsp;host&nbsp;Tiziana Dearing. Please join us at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and networking. The one-hour program will begin at 8:00 a.m. with opening remarks from our presenting sponsor, the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets and Society at Boston University Questrom School of Business.

The Running Game Show with host Laura Green

This event is currently sold out. Join the waitlist to be notified if more tickets become available. Comedian and runner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgreen/?hl=en">Laura Green</a>&nbsp;returns to host her interactive game show live at CitySpace as running fever takes over the city ahead of the 2026 Boston Marathon. Join us at The Running Game Show for an evening of stand-up comedy, surprise guests as contestants and an unhinged format where points don't matter but everyone wants to win. It is a combination of all your favorite game shows from growing up distilled into an unforgettable experience no one is quite sure where it's headed next — even the host! Shake off the pre-race nerves and come out to enjoy some niche comedy with fellow running nerds.

‘Ali on the Run Show’ Live

Join WBUR and friends for a series of live tapings of your favorite podcasts. Meet the people who are shaping the podcast landscape and be the first to hear their next episode, get a sneak peek of audio left on the cutting room floor or dig deeper into the stories that captivated you. Every week on the “Ali on the Run Show,”&nbsp;<a href="https://aliontherunblog.com/">Ali Feller</a>&nbsp;talks with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. And while running is what brings us all together, Feller digs a little deeper during these episodes. The conversations are about the decisions people have made to get where they are today, and how getting sweaty has factored in. Whether you're on the run toward something great or away from something that's holding you back, join Feller ahead of the 130th Boston Marathon for a live taping of the podcast with a special guest to be announced. Be part of Feller’s never-ending adventure and let's all pick up the pace together.

London Falling: New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe’s investigation into a tragic death in a transformed city

Join award-winning New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe for a conversation on his newest book, “London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth,” a fascinating investigation into the death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler, who had been living a dangerous double life unbeknownst to his family. With Keefe’s usual bravura feat of reporting and brilliant writing, the book is also an intimate and deeply poignant inquiry into the nature of parental love and the challenges of being a parent today.&nbsp;Here &amp; Now&nbsp;senior managing editor&nbsp;Todd Mundt&nbsp;moderates. Copies of the book will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner&nbsp;<a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a>&nbsp;and Keefe will sign following the conversation.

The Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate

CitySpace's two-day podcast festival for kids returns April 25-26, 2026 with performances presented by WBUR and friends! Whether your child wants to learn about important people in history or how money works, hear stories from Ancient Greece, folktales, fairy tales or laugh at kids' comedy sketches we have it all with live performances from Circle Round, "Million Bazillion," “Story Pirates,” “Greeking Out,” “The Past and The Curious" and "Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest."

This Is Not About Running: running phenom Mary Cain tells her story

When Mary Cain took the running world by storm, she was only in high school. At 17, Cain competed in the 2013 World Championships, becoming the youngest female athlete ever to represent the United States for track and field. The middle distance prodigy was quickly achieving running record after running record which gained the attention of Nike’s then prestigious Oregon Project and famed coach Alberto Salazar. After turning pro and joining Nike, the running phenom’s career began a precipitous decline, which Cain&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/nike-running-mary-cain.html">later revealed</a>&nbsp;was the result of an abusive system at the Oregon Project under a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/sports/alberto-salazar-sexual-assault.html">now disgraced Salazar</a>. With a lawsuit settled with Nike, Cain now tells her story in a new memoir, “This Is Not About Running.” Join us for a conversation with Cain moderated by WBUR senior editor of arts &amp; culture&nbsp;Dianna Bell. Copies of the book will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner&nbsp;<a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a>&nbsp;and Cain will sign following the conversation.

‘The Sporkful’ Live

Join WBUR and friends for a new series of live tapings of your favorite podcasts. Meet the people who are shaping the podcast landscape and be the first to hear their next episode, get a sneak peek of audio left on the cutting room floor or dig deeper into the stories that captivated you. Join us for a live taping of "The Sporkful," the James Beard and Webby Award-winning podcast hosted by Dan Pashman, which Time Magazine named one of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time. Each week the show uses humor and humanity to approach food from many angles, including identity, culture, science, history, economics and lengthy debates on the best way to layer a PB&amp;J. Pashman will be joined by a special guests including: Ian Coss — Host and creator, "The Big Dig" podcast Matt Shearer — Reporter, WBZ NewsRadio Irene Li — Founder, Mei Mei Dumplings and Prepshift Co. Pashman is the inventor of the viral pasta shape cascatelli, which Time Magazine named one of the Best Inventions of the Year. That shape inspired his bestselling cookbook, “Anything's Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes For Saucy People."

'Science Friday' Live with Ira Flatow

Join Science Friday host Ira Flatow for an evening of science and history, in honor of the nation's 250th. In this special event, Flatow talks with historian Robert Allison about science in America's colonial days — beyond Ben Franklin and his kite. Who were the scientific thinkers of the time and what were they thinking about? Plus, WBUR climate and environment correspondent Barbara Moran will join Flatow to discuss his career journey, and the backstory of how Science Friday came to be.

FOUND Magazine's 25th Anniversary Tour with Davy Rothbart and Peter Rothbart

The idea of <a href="https://store.quackmedia.com/found-magazine/">FOUND Magazine</a> is simple: Notes and letters that people have found on the ground. You’re walking down the street and you come across a crumpled-up piece of paper that turns out to be a love letter, a to-do list or a journal entry. These finds capture America's collective subconscious and can be hilarious, heartbreaking and <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/11/11/finders-keepers-3">"unexpected as a tumbleweed</a>." Since 2001, bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Davy Rothbart and his brother Peter Rothbart, a dazzling musician, have toured the countrywith their riveting, uproarious live FOUND show, including frequent appearances on “This American Life” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Now, to celebrate FOUND's 25th Anniversary, the brothers bring their unique, profoundly affecting and wildly entertaining show to Boston — always a special hub for amazing finds — for a night of found discovery, laughter and wonder.

The WBUR Breakfast Club: JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty in conversation with Tiziana Dearing

The WBUR Breakfast Club brings Boston decision makers together to connect with one another and to explore the most pressing issues facing business leaders today. From the boardroom to the newsroom, from Boston to the world, WBUR is reimagining how consequential issues in business and society get discussed and understood — elevating the conversation to help shape what comes next. Our next event in the series features JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty in conversation with WBUR Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing. Please join us at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and networking. The one-hour program will begin at 8:00 a.m. with opening remarks from our presenting sponsor, the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets and Society at Boston University Questrom School of Business.

Stories from a warming world

Join Boston University’s <a href="https://sites.bu.edu/misi/">Center for Media Innovation &amp; Social Impact</a> at CitySpace for a special event featuring journalists, filmmakers, photographers, activists and scholars sharing intimate stories of survival, resilience, identity and memory in a time of environmental upheaval. From the floodwaters of New Orleans to the green shoots of a community garden in East Boston, hear tales about what we share, what we cherish, what we're losing and how we might move forward together.

The WBUR Festival

<a href="https://festival.wbur.org/?utm_source=the_boston_calendar&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=festival_2026">The WBUR Festival</a> is back! Join us Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 for lively conversations, podcast tapings and musical performances at venues up and down Commonwealth Avenue.&nbsp; 2026 Festival speakers include:<ul><li>José Andrés — renowned chef, author and founder of World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit which provides meals in response to global crises. Andrés holds two Michelin stars and has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.</li><li>Sam Sanders — award-winning journalist, pop culture whisperer and host of KCRW’s "The Sam Sanders Show." Sanders also previously shared his hot takes as former host of other favorite shows including "Into It," "It’s Been a Minute," "Vibe Check" and "The NPR Politics Podcast."</li><li>Bryan Stevenson — public interest lawyer, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and New York Times bestselling author of “Just Mercy.”</li><li>Samantha Power — journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).</li><li>Public media friends including Jad Abumrad, musician, storyteller and founder of WNYC’s "Radiolab"; Allison Aubrey, NPR health and science correspondent and founding host of "Life Kit"; Mary Louise Kelly, co-host of NPR’s&nbsp;All Things Considered&nbsp;and host of the "Sources &amp; Methods" podcast; and Katherine Maher, NPR president and chief executive officer.</li></ul>Ticket options include one-day, two-day, VIP and student passes. Fans are encouraged to reserve their spot early to lock in the lowest prices — as they'll increase as the Festival date nears. WBUR Members receive special benefits, including Members-only Festival activities. You can <a href="https://www.wbur.org/membership">become a WBUR Member</a> today and discover all the possibilities, while also sustaining independent journalism. To keep up to date on Festival news, <a href="https://www.wbur.org/events/newsletter">sign up for the WBUR Events newsletter</a>. Want to get involved? Organizations interested in sponsoring The WBUR Festival can reach out to partnerships@wbur.org to learn more.

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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