Worcester Public Library

Little Movers Creative Dance with Jo Ann Warren Studio

Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class. Your little one will practice skills such as sharing, waiting their turn and general socialization using songs to enhance their growing imagination and development. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 1 […]

ArtsWorcester

Artwork registration deadline: The 11th Annual One

call for art: The Eleventh Annual One open to all ArtsWorcester artist members! All ArtsWorcester members are invited to participate in the Eleventh Annual One! Bring us the single piece you want to exhibit most, regardless of medium or theme. To make room for all, wall-hanging artworks--including sculptures that go on […]

The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC

Opening Reception: “In Plain Sight” artworks by Scarlett Hoey & “Redemption” artworks by Jennifer Davis Carey

Art and history give us an opportunity to encounter the past and grapple with historic injustices. In this two-person exhibit, artworks by Jennifer Davis Carey (Redemption) and Scarlett Hoey (In Plain Sight) focus on people who were enslaved within and outside of the Worcester area. As we reflect on Worcester’s […]

JMAC Brick Box Theatre

Music Worcester Presents: Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cécile McLorin Salvant is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The Late Jessye Norman described Salvant as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” Salvant has developed a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions from […]

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: John Pizzarelli

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, […]

Worcester City Hall and Common

8th Annual Summer Gospel Fest

This festival is a FREE community event orchestrated to bring diverse groups of artists, individuals, families, and cultures together to enjoy all the festival has to offer. This melodious festival includes many attractions right in the heart of the city, including live performances, partnerships with diverse and locally owned small […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (August)

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history.  6/6: Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd 8/1: Trust by Hernan Diaz   Register https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/american-history-book-discussion-virtual-15/

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

Nicolas Reyes has been the leader and co-founder of the Gipsy Kings for well over 30 years. In the past three decades, they have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide. Their platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was charting for over […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Kansas

KANSAS: Another Fork in the Road 50th Anniversary Tour With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don […]

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless

2 hrs 30 min (including 20 min intermission) Armed with only their wits, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are taking to the live stage and they’re…Scared Scriptless. Prepare to laugh yourself senseless as improv comedy masterminds Colin & Brad must make up original scenes, […]

DCU Center

Worcester Railers vs. Adirondack Thunder

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, return to the DCU Center ice for a sixth season of fan-friendly professional hockey. Catch the Worcester Railers on Opening Night as they take on the Adirondack Thunder on Saturday, October 21 at 7:05 p.m. The Railers look forward to […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Tribute

The World's #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin’”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway” and “Stayin’ Alive”. In addition, they perform […]

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