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SUMMARY:Samuel Staples 200th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Staples turns 200! \nJoin us at 30 Elm Street for the official release of Redemption Rock’s new beer “Rescue from Oblivion…\,” created to celebrate the 200th birthday of Staples\, the founder of today’s Worcester Historical Museum. \nFor more information and to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej6m50s2d4743037&oseq=&c=&ch= \nGuests will enjoy their first taste of this collaboration – a pre-prohibition corn lager – at the birthday celebration. Plus Worcester Monopoly and Worcester Jeopardy where the winners get bragging rights. Plus a chance to win the first four pack of “Rescue from Oblivion…” before it goes on sale. \nJoin the Staples birthday party as we celebrate on Thursday\, May 19 at 5:30PM at Worcester Historical Museum. Come “Rescue from oblivion!”
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/samuel-staples-200th-birthday-party/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Tercentennial,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day
DESCRIPTION:In this whimsical\, family-friendly theatrical event\, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe\, sharing stories of friendship\, helping others\, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series\, including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The live theatrical production is filled with music\, dancing\, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers\, parents and grandparents alike. \nMills Entertainment is pleased to bring you this theatrical production with enhanced safety protocols in place. In addition to the safety measures put in place The Hanover Theatre\, Mills Entertainment requires all attendees over the age of two to wear a face covering\, regardless of vaccination status. While the show must go on\, we are committed to bringing live entertainment back safely and creating an environment for our audience members\, crew and cast members to enjoy this experience with an enhanced level of protection. \nJoin Daniel\, O the Owl\, Miss Elaina\, Katerina Kittycat\, Prince Wednesday\, and more familiar friends when they come to your Neighborhood! \nTickets are $29\, $39 and $75 with a post performance Meet and Greet. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-live-neighbor-day/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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UID:3452-1652140800-1652227140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day
DESCRIPTION:In this whimsical\, family-friendly theatrical event\, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe\, sharing stories of friendship\, helping others\, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series\, including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The live theatrical production is filled with music\, dancing\, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers\, parents and grandparents alike. \nMills Entertainment is pleased to bring you this theatrical production with enhanced safety protocols in place. In addition to the safety measures put in place The Hanover Theatre\, Mills Entertainment requires all attendees over the age of two to wear a face covering\, regardless of vaccination status. While the show must go on\, we are committed to bringing live entertainment back safely and creating an environment for our audience members\, crew and cast members to enjoy this experience with an enhanced level of protection. \nJoin Daniel\, O the Owl\, Miss Elaina\, Katerina Kittycat\, Prince Wednesday\, and more familiar friends when they come to your Neighborhood! \nTickets are $29\, $39 and $75 with a post performance Meet and Greet. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-live-neighbor-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T235900
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SUMMARY:I am: Hayti !
DESCRIPTION:"I am Hayti" Is an evening of fun and elegance. In the name of the Empire of Hayti\, come and enjoy visual and performing arts\, local vendors\, and discover culture and history; also come and meet a new member of the Worcester Community: the international artist Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire from www.jsddance.com as the artistic director and curator of this event. \nA night to come and enjoy with your familly! And though donation and purchase in our market place is encouraged\, this event is 100% FREE to the general public. \nCome and enjoy yourselves at the JMAC in Worcester on Friday night\, May 6 2022 between 6pm and 9pm. There will be a bar for refreshments\, and free tasting of Haitian delicaties. \nHope to see you there !!!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/i-am-hayti/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Dance,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,LGBTQ,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Readings + Talks,Seasonal + Holiday,Theatre
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UID:3489-1651708800-1672358340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Technocopia Open Hack (our open house\, every Thursday!)
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April 2022\nOpen Hack is back! \nEvery Thursday night \nfrom 7-9 PM. \nWhat is "Open Hack"? \n\n\nWhat? 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. \n\n\nWhy? Because working on our creative projects is more fun when we do it together. You can also ask for a tour when you are here! \n\n\nWhen? Thursday nights at 7:00 PM!\n		  \n\n\n\n\nOpen Hacks and Crafts is a weekly event at Technocopia where we invite members and the public to share their ideas and projects with one another. It's an excellent place to learn more about who we are\, and meet new artisans and makers in an inspiring environment. \n\n\n\n\nNo need to register – all are welcome to show up to 44 Portland Street\, Worcester\, sixth floor. EventBrite listing. \n\n\nAll non-member visitors are welcome and must be buzzed in via the front door call box. \n\n\nFor directions and parking info\, click here. https://technocopia.org/directions
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/technocopia-open-hack-our-open-house-every-thursday/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Gaming,Kid-friendly,LGBTQ,Nightlife,Tours,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T000000
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UID:3380-1651276800-1651363140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanups (32nd Annual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 30th\, from 8am-12pm\, to celebrate over 30 years of Earth Day Cleanups and help keep our streets\, parks and neighborhoods clean and beautiful!  \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/RECEarthDay \nWAYS TO GET INVOLVED: \n Register as a Site Coordinator: A good option if you have a small group\, team\, or business that would like to participate. Site Coordinators identify a street\, neighborhood\, garden or park to clean up and help coordinate with volunteers at that space. The REC will supply materials including bags\, gloves\, and protective eyewear\, coordinate trash pickup by DPW\, and provide additional support. \n Register as a volunteer: You can choose a site to clean up or we'll help to place you at a site that needs extra hands. \n Please email earthday@recworcester.org with any questions!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/earth-day-cleanups-32nd-annual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T235900
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CREATED:20230518T180355Z
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UID:3486-1651104000-1651190340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Technocopia Open Hack (our open house!)
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April 2022 \nOpen Hack is back!\nevery Thursday night\nfrom 7-9 PM. \nWhat is "Open Hack"? \n  \n\n\nWhat? 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. \n\n\nWhy? Because working on our creative projects is more fun when we do it together. You can also ask for a tour when you are here! \n\n\nWhen? Thursday nights at 7:00 PM!\n		  \n\n\n\n\nOpen Hacks and Crafts is a weekly event at Technocopia where we invite members and the public to share their ideas and projects with one another. It's an excellent place to learn more about who we are\, and meet new artisans and makers in an inspiring environment. \n\n\n\n\nNo need to register – all are welcome to show up to 44 Portland Street\, Worcester\, sixth floor. EventBrite listing. \n  \n\n\nAll non-member visitors are welcome and must be buzzed in via the front door call box. \n  \n\n\nFor directions and parking info\, click here. https://technocopia.org/directions
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/technocopia-open-hack-our-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T235900
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UID:3469-1650672000-1650758340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Autism Super Hero 5k Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Autism Super Hero 5k Run/Walk.  Newly certified 5 k race course.  Celebration in the park immediately following the race.  Vendors\, music\, Kid's Fun Run.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/autism-super-hero-5k-run-walk/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Kid-friendly,LGBTQ,Sports + Recreation,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3481-1650585600-1650671940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Trivia Night: Children's Literature via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge of children's literature! Play solo or organize a team! For security purposes\, participants' videos will be disabled\, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for this fantastic trivia fun! Please note that trivia questions are geared towards adults in challenge rating. (If families want to play together\, however\, there are no "embarrassing" questions or content.)
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/trivia-night-childrens-literature-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Clinton,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Gaming,Kid-friendly,Sports + Recreation,Towns
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T000000
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SUMMARY:Patriots Day Celebration at Worcester Historical Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 18 to kick off school vacation week at Worcester Historical Museum. The day begins with the return of our Revolutionary War walking tour of the streets of downtown Worcester. Led by Salisbury Mansion manager Bob Stacy\, you will see the historic sites and learn about Worcester’s role in the War for Independence that we celebrate on this day. Tours begin from Salisbury Mansion\, 40 Highland Street at 10AM. Tours are $10 a person and registration is required; please call 508.753.8278. Can’t be part of the Patriot’s Day tour\, additional tours will be offered on April 21 and 23. Tours are rain or shine. \nTo continue the Patriot’s Day celebration\, John Hancock’s trunk returns to public view. Stop by Worcester Historical Museum\, 30 Elm Street\, on Monday\, April 18 between 10AM and 4PM to learn more about “the box of treason” and the story of the trunk that was kept from British hands. Who better to tell the story than John Hancock himself? He will be here with his trunk from 10AM to 2PM to tell you more about his role in the revolution and his time spent in Worcester. The trunk only comes out once a year so this is your last chance to see it until 2023. Worcester Historical Museum\, 30 Elm Street\, open April 18th FREE from 10AM to 4PM. Masks are required at Worcester Historical Museum. “We all got history!” Discover Worcester’s place in the American Revolution.\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/patriots-day-celebration-at-worcester-historical-museum/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Readings + Talks,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T000000
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Pirates vs. Frisco Fighters - OPENING NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Pirates and Frisco Fighters will meet for both teams’ first game of the 2022 season at the Phoenix Field at the DCU Center in Worcester\, MA. The last time these two teams matched up against each other was in the IFL Semi-Final game at Phoenix Field where the Pirates came away with the win\, 43-22 to advance to the United Bowl. The most notable game between both teams was during their second game versus each other in 2021 when Josh Griggs kicked a 27-yard game-winning field goal. A former Pirates player now is a part of the Fighters roster as Pirates long-time fan favorite Defensive Lineman JD Griggs signed with Frisco during this offseason. \nThe Pirates have a 2-1 record (1-1 at the DCU Center) versus the Fighters during their matchups in 2021\, which was the first season that both the Pirates and Fighters were a part of the Indoor Football League. Over their three matchups\, the Pirates edged out the Fighters in their rushing attack 253-219 yards\, while the Fighters edged out the Pirates in their passing attack 271-240 yards. In terms of scoring\, the Pirates outscored the Fighters 114-99. \nThe Pirates will be revealing their United Bowl Championship banner during the pre-game ceremony and will be looking to start their path to defending the championship with a win in front of their home fans. Kickoff is at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:00pm. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/massachusetts-pirates-vs-frisco-fighters-opening-night/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Kid-friendly,Nightlife,Sports + Recreation,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T235900
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SUMMARY:WooSox Foundation Holiday Caravan Storytime
DESCRIPTION:The WooSox Foundation Holiday Caravan will be stopping by the Main Library at 3 Salem Square to help spread warmth and good cheer to children of all ages! \nJoin us for a storytime with WooSox mascots\, members of the WooSox Foundation and WPL librarians. There will be giveaways and fun for everyone! Find us in the WooSox Book Nook outside the Pappas Children's Center.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/woosox-foundation-holiday-caravan-storytime/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Readings + Talks,Sports + Recreation,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T000000
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SUMMARY:Grown-up Book Fair: Holiday Edition at Redemption Rock Brewing Co.
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URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/grown-up-book-fair-holiday-edition-at-redemption-rock-brewing-co/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Grown-up Book Fair: Holiday Edition at Redemption Rock Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join Hygge House Books at Redemption Rock Wednesday\, Dec 1\, 6:30-9 PM for our Grown-up Book Fair: Holiday Edition. \nFind gifts for everyone on your list (including you!). We'll have bookmarks and other novelty items\, raffle prizes\, holiday cheer…and\, of course\, BEER! 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/grown-up-book-fair-holiday-edition-at-redemption-rock-brewing-co-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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