Worcester Public Library
Pudding Pictionary
Painting with Pudding = Fun! See if you can stump your friends with this chocolate-y twist on the classic game Pictionary. For ages 8 - 11. Registration required, register at: mywpl.org/online-calendar.
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Worcester Public Library
Stories and Song
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills! For families with children 5 and under. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.
Unum Building
Demystifying Entrepreneurship
The Venture Forum is excited to partner with Center for Women and Enterprise for a live event titled Demystifying Entrepreneurship - A practical look at the good and the bad, the ups and the downs of starting your own business. Panelists are Jesse Silverberg, PhD, the CEO of Multiscale Systems and Ross Andrews the CEO of Syndicately , Chantel Bethea the […]
Worcester Public Library
Great American Read Book Club (September)
9/27: Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 10/25: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift 11/22: Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. Banx Room
Worcester Poet Laureate Application Workshop
Calling all literary enthusiasts! The search is on for the next Worcester Poet Laureate! Apply by October 17, 2022 to develop your work and promote literacy within the community! A Virtual Application Workshop with Worcester's current Poet Laureate, Juan Matos, will be held Wednesday 9/28 at 5:30pm via Zoom. All […]
Worcester Public Library
Digital Design: Inkscape – Design Stickers with Technocopia (September)
Explore the design software Inkscape to learn how artists turn images into vectors and create original graphics. Digital art created in the 2D Inkscape platform can be used on the web, in print, or to make a physical product like a sticker. Join us to create a two dimensional model […]
The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for The Performing Arts
Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party
Piff the Magic Dragon, accompanied by his sidekick Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic performing chihuahua, has won several Best of Las Vegas awards for his long-running show at the iconic Flamingo Hotel & Casino. He was a viral sensation on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and voted one of […]
WooSox Wednesday Giveaways
We are excited to announce that we are an official partner of the WooSox for the 2022 season! Be sure to follow us on Instagram because we're giving away FOUR tickets to a WooSox game + an experience at The Mercantile with complimentary food and beverages every Wednesday.
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
THT Rep presents Macbeth
MACBETH by William Shakespeare Fair is foul in this fast-paced take on Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Cut to a swift 90 minutes and helmed by THT Rep’s Artistic Director, Livy Scanlon, the action comes to life through a large cast and inventive staging with post-apocalyptic vibes. Join us for a sleek, bleak […]
The Mercantile Worcester
Octoberfest featuring Sam Adams
Sam Adams Pop-up, Stein Holding Contest, Free Sam Adams Oktoberfest Beer, Oktoberfest-Themed Food Specials, and more! OCTOBERFEST-THEMED FOOD SPECIALS | AVAILABLE 9.29 - 10.2 (Dinner Only) SAM ADAMS OCTOBERFEST POP-UP -Free Oktoberfest beer samples -Stein holding contests every 30 minutes; the winner gets free Sam Adams swag! -Groups of 8-10 […]
Worcester Public Library
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
Worcester Public Library
Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O’Brien (October)
This virtual poetry workshop is a vehicle for critique, a time of close reading and thoughtful responses that help craft the written word so that it says exactly what the author intends. The focus is the work itself. Poets are respectful of each other, value the craft, understand the courage […]
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