Off the Rails

Travelin’ McCoury’s

The Travelin’ McCourys do not stand still. They are on the road—and online—entertaining audiences with live shows that include some of the best musicians and singers from all genres. It’s always different, always exciting, and always great music. No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive […]

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

Mechanics Hall

Living Together: The 16th Annual ACE Gala

  The Annual ACE Gala is African Community Education’s signature event of the year, marking a night to celebrate all we have accomplished together since 2006 as we look forward to an even brighter future. This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, October 22 and has been imagined as a […]

DCU Center

Worcester Railers Opening Night

Professional hockey returns to Worcester on Sat., October 22rd as Worcester Railers HC take on Adirondack Thunder at the DCU Center.   The Railers encourage fans to head to the DCU Center before doors open on Sat., Oct. 22 for a free pre-game block party on Commercial St., presented by Encore Boston Harbor. The […]

Behind DCU Center

Worcester Railers Pre-Game Block Party

Celebrate the start of the Railers fifth season with a family-friendly block party presented by Encore Boston Harbor. The Railers in partnership with Off the Rails will close down Commercial Street, behind the DCU Center for a 4:30 p.m. party! The afternoon will include live music, delicious barbecue, mascot appearances, and fun […]

WYO Offices At Mechanics Hall

Mid-Season WYO Auditions

The Worcester Youth Orchestras welcomes all interested students to audition for one of its many ensembles. Whether your a fan of jazz, band music, symphonic or chamber music, we have many ensembles that provide transformational musical experiences, a welcoming social environment of students from more than 60 communities across Central […]

Worcester Public Library

Fall Fun for Preschoolers

Celebrate the magic of the fall season with stories, songs, poems and crafts. For ages 3 - 5. Registration required, register at: mywpl.org/online-calendar.

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Cookies and Tea with Clara from The Nutcracker

Seating Times 10:30am – 11:30am 12:00pm – 1:00pm 1:30pm – 2:30pm 3:00pm – 4:00pm Clara and her friends invite you for a special meet-and-greet tea party at The Hanover Theatre’s McDonough Room. At this exclusive event, Clara, the Nutcracker and some of their friends will read the story of The […]

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

Worcester PopUp at the JMAC

Flamenco Worcester presents PUBLIC MASTER CLASS Workshops for Beginner Dancers

For All Dancers!  All Ages!  Flamenco Worcester presents PUBLIC MASTER CLASS Workshops for Beginner Dancers Tuesday, November 15, 2022 and Thursday November 17, 2022  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Worcester PopUp at the JMAC – Jean McDonough Arts Center 20 FRANKLIN STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01608 Flamenco Worcester will hold two free Master Class Workshop for […]

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