Worcester Public Library

Leaf Art Crayon Rubbings

With just black crayon and watercolors you can enjoy the gorgeous colors of the fall season inside all year long. Best for ages 6 - 8. Registration required, register at: mywpl.org/online-calendar.

Worcester Public Library

Great American Read Book Club (October)

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 Register at https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/great-american-read-book-club-31/

Worcester Public Library

Digital Design: Inkscape – Design Stickers with Technocopia (October)

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 […]

Worcester Public Library

Fall Fun for Preschoolers

Celebrate the magic of the fall season with stories, songs, poems and crafts. For ages 3 - 5. Registration required, register at: mywpl.org/online-calendar.

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

THT Rep presents The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header

Limited run! Three nights only! Originally staged in October 2020 for socially-distanced audiences, The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header returns to haunt fully seated houses! At turns dark and darkly funny, this 60-minute solo show is staged as a séance, conjuring two of Poe’s most notorious narrators. Created and performed […]

Worcester Historical Museum

Latino History Project of Worcester presents “Somos Worcester” a preview of the 2024 Exhibit

Collect, Share and Celebrate The Latino experience In Worcester! Join us for a preview of the 2024 Exhibition of "Somos Worcester" an ongoing research discovery project that tells the story of Worcester Latino community. The exhbit continues after this event from Sept 29-Oct 29. Please visit the Worcester Historical Museum to […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Mania – The ABBA Tribute

Mania – The ABBA Tribute brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life… From London’s West End to Las Vegas, MANIA the ABBA tribute (Formerly ABBA MANIA) remains the world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show. Formed in 1999, this production has sold out theaters and concert halls […]

Worcester Common

Casita Cultura Lantina Dia de los Muertos

Our celebration will feature a community art exhibit, open community dialogue about equity issues in the Latino community, and a community celebration featuring Latin American food, music, youth and cultural activities (including ofrendas). We will honor our collective past, address pressing community health and social issues, and imagine an equitable […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Exhibit This! presented by THTC Youth Acting Company

A fast-paced series of SIX comedic plays and SIX monologues based on 50+ real-life exhibits. Paintings, sculptures & antiquities emerge from their molds & frames. Mix in some artists, guards, critics, lovers, curators and one very special night and you have this new comedic hit. In fact, even the artwork […]

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! For families with children 5 and under. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. 

Worcester Public Library

Fall Fun for Preschoolers

Celebrate the magic of the fall season with stories, songs, poems and crafts. For ages 3 - 5. Registration required, register at: mywpl.org/online-calendar.

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Disney’s Aladdin

An extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Disney’s ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. Disney’s ALADDIN features all your favorite songs from the […]

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