Worcester Public Library

Friday Movie Matinee (May)

3/11: Battle of the Sexes (2017) 120 minutes 4/8: Greyhound (2020) 90 minutes 5/13  Minari (2020) 115 minutes 

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Trolls LIVE!

Four shows! May 21-22, 2022 The journey begins when the Trolls’ Hug Time is unexpectedly put at risk. Knowing that the only way to save it is by doing what the Trolls do best, Poppy hosts a toe-tapping, Trolls-tastic show, jam-packed with all the epic music, glitter, humor and happiness […]

Worcester Common

Encanto – Movies on the Common

Join the City of Worcester Cultural Development Division, Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, and Worcester Cultural Coalition on Thursday, July 21st downtown at the Worcester Common for the first installment of this season’s “Movies on the Common” series. Step into the magical world of Disney’s “Encanto” to discover a heartfelt […]

Worcester Common

Spider-Man: No Way Home – Movies on the Common

Join the City of Worcester Cultural Development Division, Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, and Worcester Cultural Coalition on Thursday, August 18th downtown at the Worcester Common for the second installment of this season’s “Movies on the Common” series. Swing into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and join […]

Worcester Common

Encanto – Movies on the Common

Join the City of Worcester Cultural Development Division, Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, and Worcester Cultural Coalition on Thursday, September 1st downtown at the Worcester Common for the rescheduled installment of this season’s “Movies on the Common” series. Step into the magical world of Disney’s “Encanto” to discover a heartfelt […]

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Movie & Mocktails: Hocus Pocus

Join us for a showing of the holiday classic Hocus Pocus (1993), mocktail mixing, and snacks. Best witch hat wins a prize! Ages 18+.  Saxe Room

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Mean Girls

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon.) Cady Heron may have grown up on an African […]

Worcester Common

Coco – Movies on the Common

The City of Worcester’s Movies on the Common series presents a free screening of Disney PIXAR’s Coco on the Worcester Common Friday, October 14th! The movie will begin at 6:30pm. A suggested arrival time of 6pm will allow movie-goers time to find their seats, get refreshments, and take part in […]

Worcester Public Library

Movie & Mocktails: Elf

Join us for a showing of the holiday classic Elf, mocktail mixing, and snacks. Ages 18+. No registration required. Saxe Room

Worcester Public Library

Anime Club: Make a Soot Sprite

Do you love anime? Join us as we watch and discuss a few episodes chosen by YOU! This month's craft is: create your own soot sprite! Snacks will be served!  Ages 12-17 No Registration Required

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Movie & Mocktails (January)

Enjoy mocktails and snacks as we revisit some of pop culture’s greatest films.  1/7: Gremlins (1984) 2/4: The Sandlot (1993)   Banx Room Register https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-mocktails/

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Anime Club: Taste Testing

Do you love anime? Join us as we watch an episode or two of your favorite series! We’ll also have an activity or craft to do while we watch. This month's activity: taste testing popular Japanese snacks! For Teens, ages 12- 17. No Registration Required

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