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SUMMARY:Baby Bounce
DESCRIPTION:Introduce your baby to reading books with stories\, action rhymes\, fingerplays\, and songs\, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. \nDate/Time: Fridays @ 10:00 AM December 2\, 9\, 16\, January 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, February 3\, 10\, 17 \nAges: 0-18 months
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/baby-bounce-46/
CATEGORIES:Worcester
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SUMMARY:Beyblade Club
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFor ages 8 – 12. \nRegistration is required as space is limited; sign-up atmywpl.org/online-calendar.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/beyblade-club-4/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:The Best Little Drag Brunch in Worcester (21+)
DESCRIPTION:Start off the New Year's festivities right with Worcester's newest and best little drag brunch at the Worcester Beer Garden. It will be an experience unlike any other!  \nTicket Sales Ends 12/28! They include an expansive brunch buffet and access to a premium drag show by Robyn Millyonz\, Cortana Wednesday\, and DaishaDore Famouz.  \nDJs from DanceAway Sound will keep the vibes going throughout the event.  \n11 AM Seating – 12 PM Show \n21+ Event  \nOnline Ticket Sales Only- Pay Together\, Sit Together( Limited Seating) \n* Parties must purchase tickets together in order to be seated at the same table. Individual ticket purchasers will be seated according to space availability and might be seated with another party. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-best-little-drag-brunch-in-worcester-21/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,LGBTQ,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve @ The Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NYE! Complimentary champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year + elevated food specials! \nVisit our website to view food specials! \nFREE ENTRY.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/new-years-eve-the-mercantile/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Free,Nightlife,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T045900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180622Z
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SUMMARY:Creator Studio: Open Lab
DESCRIPTION:Work on a project of your choosing in our Innovation Center.  \nAges 12-17. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/creator-studio-open-lab/
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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SUMMARY:Comedian Bob Marley | Third Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley\, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native\, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines\, which he has performed throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe Kuwait\, and Iraq. Featured regularly on Sirius XM radio\, and winner of their Super Bowl of Comedy\, Marley has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. Marley has appeared in over 100 TV shows\, including The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and Comedy Central\, among others.  He also co-starred in the film “The Boondock Saints” in the role of Detective Greenly.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/comedian-bob-marley-third-show/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Comedian Bob Marley | Second Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley\, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native\, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines\, which he has performed throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe Kuwait\, and Iraq. Featured regularly on Sirius XM radio\, and winner of their Super Bowl of Comedy\, Marley has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. Marley has appeared in over 100 TV shows\, including The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and Comedy Central\, among others.  He also co-starred in the film “The Boondock Saints” in the role of Detective Greenly.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/comedian-bob-marley-second-show/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: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 event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers\, a DJ\, a violinist\, and MC Kurtis Blow\, one of hip hop’s founding fathers\, who opens the show with a short set. \nJust like the original\, in The Hip Hop Nutcracker\, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice\, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th Century Germany to the vibrant\, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City. \nGrab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love\, community and the magic of the holiday season.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/hip-hop-nutcracker/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Events,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221228T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T045900
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SUMMARY:Gaming Lab
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of friendly competition! We’ll have the Nintendo Switch set up with games such as Mario Kart\, Smash Bros\, and more. Bring your friends! \nAll gaming equipment will be provided by the library. \nFor Teens\, ages 12- 17. \nNo Registration Required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gaming-lab-3/
CATEGORIES:Free,Gaming,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Comedian Bob Marley | First Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley\, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native\, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines\, which he has performed throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe Kuwait\, and Iraq. Featured regularly on Sirius XM radio\, and winner of their Super Bowl of Comedy\, Marley has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. Marley has appeared in over 100 TV shows\, including The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and Comedy Central\, among others.  He also co-starred in the film “The Boondock Saints” in the role of Detective Greenly.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/comedian-bob-marley-first-show/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T045900
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SUMMARY:Creator Studio: Mug Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Innovation Lab as we decorate mugs! This project is great to keep for yourself\, or give as a gift to friends or family members.  \nAges 12-17.  \nRegister at: mywpl.org
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/creator-studio-mug-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T045900
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CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180626Z
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SUMMARY:Gaming Lab
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of friendly competition! We’ll have the Nintendo Switch set up with games such as Mario Kart\, Smash Bros\, and more. Bring your friends! \nAll gaming equipment will be provided by the library. \nFor Teens\, ages 12- 17. \nNo Registration Required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gaming-lab-4/
CATEGORIES:Free,Gaming,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T045900
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CREATED:20230518T180606Z
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SUMMARY:Cara Brindisi: The Snow Globe Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fresh off season 22 of NBC's The Voice\, join Worcester's own\, Cara Brindisi for her last stop on The Snow Globe Tour. You may have seen Cara perform numerous times over the years at Mechanics Hall as direct support for local and national acts.  This holiday\, don't miss her headlining show in The Great Hall with special performances by other artists from The Voice!  The evening will include a mix of holiday tunes\, original songs\, her own renditions of her nationally televised performances\, and stories from the stage.\n  \nAbout Cara Brindisi:\nDescribed as 'perfect' by John Legend and 'hypnotic' by Blake Shelton\, Cara Brindisi is a vocalist with equal parts power and ease. After a decade of performances that include direct support for Chris Isaak\, Tower of Power\, Adam Lambert\, and Dispatch\, Cara brought her talents to The Voice stage season 22\, landing her a spot on Team Gwen. Gwen Stefani acknowledged the soothing and effortless quality to Cara's voice as well as her gift for story-telling. Cara has been writing\, recording\, and performing original music for the entirety of her career\, many of her songs inspired by her initial career as a Music Therapist. Her studies at Berklee College of Music led her to pursue this work\, predominantly with those at end of life in Hospice. Somewhere between these two careers\, the gentle and the glamour\, lies the authentic feeling one is guaranteed when listening to Cara Brindisi perform live in any type of setting.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/cara-brindisi-the-snow-globe-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T045900
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SUMMARY:Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (December)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRegister:  \n12/20: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell \n1/17: Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer \n2/21: The Freeze-Frame Revolution by Peter Watt
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-science-fiction-book-club-december-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T235900
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: Strut
DESCRIPTION:call for art \nStrut \na juried members' exhibition of large-scale works \n  \nRegistration Deadline: December 20\, 2022 \nDrop 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) \n*Options for drop offs before and between the holidays will be communicated closer to the deadline* \nExhibition run: January 12 – February 12\, 2023 \nReception: January 13\, 2023\, 6-9 PM \nPick up period: February 23 – 26\, 2023 \n  \nStrut your stuff at ArtsWorcester this coming January! For this non-juried exhibition\, all artist members are invited to exhibit one artwork that engages with fashion\, textiles\, and style. Prizes will be awarded by theo tyson\, Penny Vinik Curator of Fashion Arts at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. \nArtworks could be wearable or may involve: \n// costume or apparel\, \n// cultural or historical traditions in clothing\, \n// fashion and trends\, \n// gender presentation\, \n// pattern\, structure\, and texture. \nTo make room for all\, wall-hanging artworks must not exceed 36” in any direction including frame. Artworks that stand on the floor or on a pedestal are limited to 90” in height and 36” at the widest point. \nCurrent ArtsWorcester membership is required for all artists at the time of registration. There is no geographic restriction on membership\, but artists (or their proxy) must deliver and pick up all artwork. \nThis is a non-juried\, open members’ exhibition. Each artist member may register one work\, and all registrations must be made online. All media are welcome\, including but not limited to fine craft\, painting\, photography\, sculpture\, digital\, and video. \nHave a question about the call\, or want to share what you’re thinking of submitting? Email alice@artsworcester.org or call the gallery at 508-755-5142. \n  \nRegister your work here: https://artsworcester.submittable.com/submit/14fc298d-0e21-4977-bc4f-0e0a1832c6b6/strut-a-members-exhibition?mc_cid=b510f69771&mc_eid=f466968b16  \n  \nArtsWorcester exhibitions are sustained in part by the generous support of the C. Jean and Myles McDonough Charitable Foundation. \nOngoing support comes from Mass Cultural Council. \n  \n///// (images left to right) Mikayla Williams\, Okay\, and!?\, digital media\, 10" x 10"\, 2022 \nLinda Dagnello\, Party of One\, oil on canvas\, 18" x 18"\, 2021 \nStevie Leigh\, Weave Me (Into Yr Sin)\, upcycled denim\, upcyled metal buttons\, 24" x 27" x 2"\, 2019
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/call-for-art-strut/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T235900
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: The Nineteenth Annual College Show
DESCRIPTION:call for art \nThe Nineteenth Annual College Show \na juried\, in-person exhibition \nSubmission Deadline: December 20\, 2022 \nNotifications: by January 11\, 2023 \nDrop off: January 26 – January 29\, 2023\, or earlier by appointment  \nExhibition Dates: February 9 – April 8\, 2023 \nOpening Reception: February 10\, 2023\, 6-9 PM \nAfter two years of virtual exhibitions\, ArtsWorcester’s College Show returns in-person! The Nineteenth Annual College Show is a juried exhibition open to all undergraduate college students studying or residing in Massachusetts\, in any major. The deadline to submit is December 20 at midnight. Notifications will be made by January 11\, 2023. \nThe College Show has no theme. Bring us your favorite piece from your art class or your personal artistic practice\, or show off your latest experiment. You do not need to be an art student or in an art class to submit.  \nStudents may submit a maximum of three pieces for consideration\, and must complete a separate form for each piece. When submitting more than one piece\, please return to the original link to make additional submissions. \nSubmission is free to students of our institutional partners: Anna Maria College\, Assumption University\, Clark University\, College of the Holy Cross\, and Worcester State University. There is a nonrefundable $5 submission fee per submission for students of any other school. \nThis is a juried exhibition\, meaning that the juror will consider all eligible submissions and select certain artworks to be shown at ArtsWorcester. All media are welcome\, including but not limited to fine craft\, painting\, photography\, sculpture\, digital\, and video. Have a question about the call\, or want to share what you’re thinking of submitting? Email alice@artsworcester.org or call the gallery at 508-755-5142. \nCash prizes will be awarded and announced at the opening reception. This year’s juror is Ellie Krakow\, Assistant Professor of Art and Mazmanian Gallery Director\, Framingham State University. Learn more about the juror here.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/call-for-art-the-nineteenth-annual-college-show/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T045900
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SUMMARY:Stories and Songs
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAges: Families with children 5 and under \nRegistration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywp.org.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/stories-and-songs-15/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T045900
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CREATED:20230518T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180533Z
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SUMMARY:Read Aloud with Me Beginning Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations on your wonderful journey of learning to read! New readers\, together with their caregivers\, can practice reading skills in an encouraging atmosphere\, get assistance in choosing books\, and learn some tips and tricks to help navigate the exciting world of leveled readers.  \nBest for ages 5-7. \nRegistration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org \nMeeting dates:  December 3 & 17\, January 14 & 28\, February 11 & 25
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/read-aloud-with-me-beginning-readers-club-5/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180522Z
UID:8439-1671253200-1671339540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Annual Family Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Gold Concert Sponsor Workers Credit Union. \nWYO's most popular concert of the year! Celebrate with family & friends the festive sounds of the season with the WY Symphony Orchestra & Nashoba Valley Chorale.  \nJoin us for an afternoon of your holiday favorites! Want to celebrate in style? Why not join us for dinner during the concert? We'll serve up a gourmet hot meal for you and your guests (and even do the dishes!). \nThe Worcester Youth Orchestras presents its Annual Family Holiday Concert at glorious Mechanics Hall. Our talented students will get you singing along to beloved carols and songs of this festive season. Performances by the WY Symphony\, Philharmonic\, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble\, along with the spectacular voices of the Nashoba Valley Chorale. A few surprises are in store along with a visit from Old St. Nick himself! \nBalcony Tickets: Adults/Seniors $24 – $26\, Children $10\nFloor Dinner Table Seating: Adults/Seniors $70\, Children $30 \nThe Annual Family Holiday Concert is proudly sponsored by Workers Credit Union.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/annual-family-holiday-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180512Z
UID:8258-1671253200-1671339540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an evening where you can dress up\, enjoy fabulous food\, dance to music and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Look no further\, grab your tickets to Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/positively-suzanne-royal-holiday-ball/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Food + Drink,Music,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T235900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180101Z
UID:6865-1671235200-1671839940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday season with New England’s largest production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. \nYou know the story and love the message\, but you’ll never see another Christmas Carol like this! \nAdapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ\, our annual production returns to the main stage with timeless music\, colorful costumes and spectacular lighting and scenery. New and returning cast members tell the tale of curmudgeonly miser\, Ebenezer Scrooge\, who is visited by the Spirits of Christmases Past\, Present and Yet To Come. \nThe show is refined and revised each year to feature more magic than ever before\, with an array of spectacles from smoke and fog to spectacular flying stunts. \nTickets are $28\, $48 and $58 depending on seat location. Discounts are available for Broadway subscribers. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/a-christmas-carol/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family-friendly,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180527Z
UID:8495-1671166800-1671253140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Baby Bounce
DESCRIPTION:Introduce your baby to reading books with stories\, action rhymes\, fingerplays\, and songs\, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. \nDate/Time: Fridays @ 11:00 AM December 2\, 9\, 16\, January 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, February 3\, 10\, 17 \nAges: 0-18 months
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/baby-bounce-10/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180611Z
UID:8943-1670994000-1671080340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Christmas at Mechanics Hall Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas sounds from around the world and across centuries! \nChristmas at Mechanics Hall\, organized by the Hall’s Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa\, will feature a variety of festive music—from African American spirituals to traditional carols—as well as a selection of new holiday pieces composed just for this concert by Mr. Ciampa. \nPerformers include the a cappella Westborough High School Chamber Singers\, directed by Alyson Greer Espinosa; the acclaimed\, Boston-based vocal group Ensemble Lyrae; soloists Elizabeth Keusch\, soprano; Michelle Deluise\, mezzo-soprano; Christon Carney\, tenor; and Eliomar Nascimento\, bass; and Mr. Ciampa on the Hall's Worcester "Hook" Organ. At the end of the program\, the audience will be invited to join the performers in an informal carol sing-a-long. \nThis free noontime concert is presented by Mechanics Hall and the Worcester chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/christmas-at-mechanics-hall-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180540Z
UID:8620-1670994000-1671080340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:HEXBUG Mazes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 6-10. \nRegistration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/hexbug-mazes/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180630Z
UID:9146-1670907600-1670993940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Gingerbread House Decorating
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us Tuesday\, December 13th\, to decorate gingerbread houses! \nTickets include a gingerbread house\, decorating materials\, and a complimentary beverage of your choosing: Greater Good Gingerbread\, Wormtown Blizzard of 78\, or our featured Peppermint Mocha Expresso Martini!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gingerbread-house-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180544Z
UID:8685-1670821200-1670907540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Stories and Songs
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAges: Families with children 5 and under \nRegistration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywp.org.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/stories-and-songs-16/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180514Z
UID:8283-1670821200-1670907540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan
DESCRIPTION:Now celebrating two decades of holiday performances. \nApproximately 2 hrs including intermission. \nBrian 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 reflects the compelling and diverse offerings of the weekly national radio program plus the excitement of a live show featuring the Celtic world’s best performers. The 2022 iteration of the show promises once again to be one of the chestnuts of the region’s Christmas offerings. \nBrian O’Donovan returns as host and producer. Also produced and directed by Jenna Worden with Music Direction by Seamus Egan and Maeve Gilchrist\, and Dance Direction by Ashley Smith-Wallace. \nTickets are $48\, $58 and $68 depending on seat location. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/wgbh-presents-a-christmas-celtic-sojourn-with-brian-odonovan/
CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180612Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker Ballet | Evening Show
DESCRIPTION:No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic\, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years\, Dance Prism of Concord\, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences–both young and old–with the ballet’s beauty\, joy\, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker\, or your fortieth\, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! \nYoung audience members will be invited to meet a special Nutcracker character after each performance. \n  \nDance Prism\, founded in 1982 by Scott Ranagan and Mary Demaso\, is a classically focused ensemble\, whose mission is to bring the spectrum of ballet into the communities of New England in an accessible form. Its touring schedule regularly includes appearances in such venues as Worcester’s Mechanics Hall\, the Collins Center in Andover\, and the Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College in Fall River. The company also provides performances\, lecture demonstrations\, and workshops for a number of private and public schools and retirement communities throughout the region. \nDance Prism is composed of approximately 30 professional dancers and apprentices\, supplemented for larger productions such as The Nutcracker by serious ballet students who audition annually for the company. Dance Prism’s casts include dancers based throughout the northeast region and eastern and western seaboard.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-nutcracker-ballet-evening-show/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180612Z
UID:8953-1670734800-1670821140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The Nutcracker Ballet | Afternoon Show
DESCRIPTION:No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic\, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years\, Dance Prism of Concord\, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences–both young and old–with the ballet’s beauty\, joy\, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker\, or your fortieth\, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! \nYoung audience members will be invited to meet a special Nutcracker character after each performance. \n  \nDance Prism\, founded in 1982 by Scott Ranagan and Mary Demaso\, is a classically focused ensemble\, whose mission is to bring the spectrum of ballet into the communities of New England in an accessible form. Its touring schedule regularly includes appearances in such venues as Worcester’s Mechanics Hall\, the Collins Center in Andover\, and the Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College in Fall River. The company also provides performances\, lecture demonstrations\, and workshops for a number of private and public schools and retirement communities throughout the region. \nDance Prism is composed of approximately 30 professional dancers and apprentices\, supplemented for larger productions such as The Nutcracker by serious ballet students who audition annually for the company. Dance Prism’s casts include dancers based throughout the northeast region and eastern and western seaboard.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-nutcracker-ballet-afternoon-show/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T082903
CREATED:20221007T160048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T175710Z
UID:8112-1670700600-1670711400@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Contra Dance\, Sat 12/10/2022
DESCRIPTION:WORCESTER CONTRA DANCE\, Sat. 10/08/2022\n● TIME: 7:30 – 10:30 pm\n● WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church’s gymnasium\,\n114 Main Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608\n● 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\, enjoy the friendly camaraderie\, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!\n● CALLER: Tod Whittemore\, Tod has been calling contras and squares for more than 40 years. He is a favorite dance caller and the founder of the “NEFFA Thursday Night Contra Dance” back in the late 1970s. Tod Whittemore is well-known for his yodeling squares. This will be quite a treat! Tod Whittemore – Grandma Slid Down the Mountain – singing square – YouTube\n● LIVE MUSIC: “The Fiddling Thomsons” comprised of Ryan Thomson (fiddle); Brennish Thomson (fiddle); Damaris Rohsenow (keyboards); and Paul Magnion (drums). An award winning New Hampshire father and son duo performing lively tunes on many different instruments. They’ve performed throughout New England and to far flung venues in California\, England\, and China! Styles include celtic\, appalachian\, cajun\, and international. Fiddling Thomsons lead band at Worcester New England Contra dance – YouTube\n● MASKS:\n– Mask wearing is OPTIONAL .We will have additional masks available at the admission desk for those who want one.\n● ADMISSION: The admission fee is $8 to $10 for adults\, $6 to $8 for students\, and $20 per family.\n● WEBSITE: https://www.worcesterdance.org\n● PARKING: Plenty of parking in 2 lots behind the church accessible via State Street and turn left in behind the Wesley United Methodist Church (see photo below).\n● DRESS: Dress is casual and please bring clean non street shoes in order to prevent damaging the floor and that move easily on the floor. Wear comfortable clothing in layers!\n● LOCATION: Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/114+Main+St\,+Worcester\,+MA+01608/@42.26941\,-71.8031027\,17\n● TAGS: #livemusicanddance\, #livemusic\, #irishmusic\, #scottishmusic\, #frenchcanadianmusic\, #welcomingspirit\, #dance\, #dancing\, #contradance\, #contradancing\, #singles\, #couples\, #nightlife\, #entertainment\, #worcestermaevents\, #clark\, #clarkuniversity\, #clarkuniversityevents\, #holycross\, #holycrossevents\, #worcesterpolytechnic\, #worcesterpolytechnicevents\, #assumption\, #assumptionevents\, #quinsigamondcommunitycollege\, ##quinsigamondcommunitycollegeevents\, #worcesterevents\, #worcestermaevents\, #wellesleycollege\, #wellesleycollegeevents.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-contra-dance-sat-10-08-2022/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Towns,Worcester
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