WBUR CitySpace

TOMORROW! Acclaimed vocal ensemble returns to CitySpace for a celebration of Christmas in 16th-century Spain, featuring mystical motets by Cristóbal de Morales, vivacious villancicos by Francisco Guerrero and a dash of comedy — Mateo Flecha’s rollicking tale of a shipwreck on Christmas Day, “La Bomba.”

In between performances, artistic director Scott Metcalfe will sit down with host Meghna Chakrabarti to discuss the music.

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THIS FRIDAY! senior correspondent and host Deborah Becker moderates a conversation with author Susan Orlean about her new memoir, “Joyride.”

The book captures her career chasing stories, both extraordinary and ordinary. It is also a time machine to a bygone era of journalism, from her bright start in the golden age of alt-weeklies to her career-making days working alongside icons such as Robert Gottlieb, Tina Brown, David Remnick and Anna Wintour.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase from and Orlean will sign following the conversation.

THIS THURSDAY! co-host Scott Tong moderates a conversation with CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper about his new book, “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.”

The book is a compelling true crime story of a senior al-Qaida terrorist known as Spin Ghul and the globe-traversing journey U.S. prosecutors took to bring him to justice.

Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase from .

TOMORROW! Join us for a *FREE* celebration honoring The Makers, artists of color shaping the culture and arts landscape in Greater Boston. This year, The Makers focuses on artists who use their creative practices to explore ecological issues, sustainability, climate justice and our relationship with the natural world.

Meet the honorees and enjoy food, drinks and special performances from .m.blount, and . Plus, explore visual art from .asuncion, and .

Tickets at the link in bio. Event made possible with support from .