WBUR CitySpace announces fall 2025 season

WBUR CitySpace at The Lavine Broadcast Center is pleased to announce its fall 2025 season lineup, featuring a dynamic slate of conversations, live performances, hands-on workshops, culinary experiences and special guests. This season welcomes back fan favorites while introducing exciting new events that explore culture, community and creativity in Boston and beyond.

Fall highlights include notable names like bestselling author and New Yorker contributor Susan Orlean; CNN anchor Jake Tapper on his new book, “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War” and a conversation on solar energy and climate change with activist Bill McKibben; the return of the wildly popular Curated Cuisine series featuring renowned chefs and food writers; and The Moth StorySLAM, featuring new storytelling nights on themes of identity, vulnerability and family. This season also features political analysis with former national security adviser Jake Sullivan, live podcast tapings of “Weight For It” and “Greeking Out” and beloved holiday programming, including our annual reading of “A Christmas Carol” and a special Christmas concert with acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron.

Here’s a look at the fall season:

Sep. 8 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Here Comes the Sun: World renowned activist Bill McKibben on fighting climate change with solar power

Sep. 9 | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
The Moth StorySLAM: THEMELESS

Sep. 15 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Curated Cuisine: Dip to dinner with 'Salsa Daddy' author and chef Rick Martinez

Sep. 16 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
On Point Presents: A conversation with former national security adviser Jake Sullivan on U.S. foreign policy

Sep. 17 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
WBUR Member Night: Behind the scenes of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

Sep. 19 | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
New York Times Games night with Everdeen Mason

Sep. 25 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Stand Strong: A night of self-defense training and empowerment

Oct. 3 | 7:00–9:00 p.m.
The Makers: A celebration honoring emerging artists of color in Boston

Oct. 6 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Bound for Boston: An evening of new musicals

Oct. 14 | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
The Moth StorySLAM: MASKS

Oct. 16 | 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Race Against Terror: CNN anchor Jake Tapper on the global hunt for an al-Qaida terrorist

Oct. 17 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Joyride: Author Susan Orlean on finding her creative calling and purpose

Oct. 30 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
‘Weight For It’ Live with special guest Katie Sturino

Nov. 3 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
'All the Empty Rooms' film screening and conversation with CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and director Joshua Seftel

Nov. 5 | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
The Moth StorySLAM: CHEAT

Nov. 6 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Cognoscenti Presents: An evening with New York Times bestselling poet and author Kate Baer

Nov. 10 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Curated Cuisine: Exploring the craft of cocktails with America’s Test Kitchen

Nov. 22 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
‘Greeking Out’ Live

Dec. 1 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Field Trip: Holiday wreath making class with Rococo Floral Co.

Dec. 2 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
A night with The Atlantic: America at 250

Dec. 5 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
MICE Presents: Comics in the divided age

Dec. 6 | 7:00–9:00 p.m.
The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin

Dec. 8 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Curated Cuisine: Holiday baking with Dorie Greenspan and Joanne Chang

Dec. 9 | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
The Moth StorySLAM: FAMILY MATTERS

Dec. 15 | 7:00–9:00 p.m.
‘A Christmas Carol’: A benefit for Rosie’s Place

Dec. 17 | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Blue Heron Presents: ‘Christmas in 16th-Century Spain’ concert and conversation with Meghna Chakrabarti

We’re proud to bring a season of events that spark conversation, curiosity and joy. From food to film, from local stories to national voices, fall at CitySpace is all about connection and community.

Amy Macdonald, director of CitySpace