Wesley United Methodist Church Gymnasium

Worcester Contra Dance, Sat 12/10/2022

WORCESTER CONTRA DANCE, Sat. 10/08/2022 ● TIME: 7:30 - 10:30 pm ● WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church's gymnasium, 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 ● Bring your family and friends to our public dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come alone or as a couple or with friends, […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan

Now celebrating two decades of holiday performances. Approximately 2 hrs including intermission. Brian O’Donovan’s A Celtic Sojourn has entertained and enlightened radio audiences since 1986. The Christmas-time live version of the show draws on Celtic, Pagan, and Christian traditions to celebrate the music of the season. A Christmas Celtic Sojourn […]

Worcester Public Library

Stories and Songs

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! Ages: Families with children 5 and under Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywp.org.

Worcester Public Library

HEXBUG Mazes

HEXBUGs are robotic insects that move wherever they please! In this challenge, you will use everyday materials to test your engineering skills and try to build a maze that guides your bug to the finish line. Sponsored by Friends of the Worcester Public Library. Ages 6-10. Registration is required as […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

A Christmas Carol

Celebrate the holiday season with New England’s largest production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. You know the story and love the message, but you’ll never see another Christmas Carol like this! Adapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, our annual production returns […]

Worcester Public Library

Stories and Songs

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! Ages: Families with children 5 and under Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywp.org.

ArtsWorcester

Call for Art: The Nineteenth Annual College Show

call for art The Nineteenth Annual College Show a juried, in-person exhibition Submission Deadline: December 20, 2022 Notifications: by January 11, 2023 Drop off: January 26 - January 29, 2023, or earlier by appointment  Exhibition Dates: February 9 - April 8, 2023 Opening Reception: February 10, 2023, 6-9 PM After two years of virtual exhibitions, ArtsWorcester’s College […]

ArtsWorcester

Call for Art: Strut

call for art Strut a juried members' exhibition of large-scale works   Registration Deadline: December 20, 2022 Drop off period: January 3 - 5, 2023 or earlier by appointment (sign up for a drop-off time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4faaad2aa7fe3-strut) *Options for drop offs before and between the holidays will be communicated closer to the deadline* […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (December)

Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, time travel or droids? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Ages 16 and up are welcome.   Register:  12/20: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 1/17: Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer 2/21: The Freeze-Frame Revolution by Peter Watt

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Hip Hop Nutcracker

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to the stage for its seventh season on tour. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovksy’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday […]

Worcester Public Library

Beyblade Club

Each week we will watch an episode of Beyblade Burst, battle with other “bladers,” share tips and tricks, and enjoy an afterschool snack. Bring your favorite Beyblades or try some of the ones we have here! For ages 8 - 12. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up atmywpl.org/online-calendar.

Worcester Public Library

Stories and Songs

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! Ages: Families with children 5 and under Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywp.org.

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