Jean McDonough Arts Center

2023 Kennedy Community Health Hero Costume Party

Kennedy Community Health is pleased to announce its 2023 Hero Costume Party on Friday, March 24th at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester! The much-anticipated return of Kennedy Community Health’s one-of-a-kind costume party event is here.  We’re back to celebrate our health care heroes in a hero-themed party at […]

Woo Juice

Woo Juice Grand Opening

We are excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of Woo Juice, on Friday, April 7th at 22 Front Street in the Midtown Mall. Please join us for the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Celebration for a new healthier option in our growing city.

Worcester Public Library

Tee Off For WPL! Mini Golf After Dark

This event will see the WPL Main Library transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks. Friday night Mini Golf After Dark will offer an adults (21+) only mini golf event with food, adult beverages and live music. A diverse selection of ethnic […]

Mechanics Hall

75th Season Finale Gala

Don't miss WYO's Annual Season Finale Gala! A treasured celebration of our student's achievements, including our senior graduation ceremony. Fantastic music by our major ensembles, silent auction, raffles and prizes await you to help support WYO's Annual Fund. Don't miss this exciting event.  Featuring: WY Wind Ensemble, Lucy Colwell, Director WY […]

Club 321 at Mechanics Hall

Duke Robillard at Club 321

Club 321 featuring the Duke Robillard Quartet Thursday, May 18 Doors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio Tickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door Cocktails, mocktails, coffee, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co., and an artwork display presented […]

Worcester Public Library

Cooking Italian Favorites: Homemade Pasta with Pomodoro Sauce with Chef Vanessa

You can make basic pasta from scratch easily at home and you can execute without the need for a pasta machine. This is a great option for those who want to make a delicious pasta dish without too much fuss! In this session, Chef Vanessa will demonstrate how to make […]

The Mercantile

SUNDAY RUM DAY

EVERY SUNDAY FROM 4 PM - 7 PM, JOIN US ON THE ROOFTOP FOR SUNDAY RUMDAY FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE RUM COCKTAIL MENU, ROTATING LIVE MUSIC, AND GOOD VIBES. 

ArtsWorcester

Redemption Rock Pop-Up Tasting at ArtsWorcester

Redemption Rock Pop-Up Tasting: a beer premier at the ArtsWorcester Biennial! Celebrate the return of two of Redemption Rock Brewing’s most popular seasonal beers and enjoy more freshly-canned favorites at this free tasting event. Full pours will also be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting ArtsWorcester’s youth and outreach programs.  Sip […]

Worcester Public Library

Life Hacks: Grocery Shopping & Cooking on a Budget

Join Adele Mayer, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, as she gives you tips on how to shop when your budget is tight.  She'll also be demonstrating easy ways to use the ingredients you buy to create something tasty.    Ages 12-17 Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Unibank, The Mattina R. […]

Club 321 at Mechanics Hall

Noah Preminger at Club 321

Club 321 featuring the Noah Preminger Quartet Thursday, June 29, 2023 Doors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio Tickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door Cocktails, mocktails, coffee, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co., and an artwork display […]

Worcester Public Library

Life Hacks: Grocery Shopping & Cooking on a Budget

Join Adele Mayer, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, as she gives you tips on how to shop when your budget is tight.  She'll also be demonstrating easy ways to use the ingredients you buy to create something tasty. Ages 12-17   Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Unibank, The Mattina R. […]

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