Worcester Public Library - Friends Bookstore

Friends Spring Book Sale

The Ann Spitaels Friends Book Sale Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices from $0.50 to $2.00 on a huge selection of books and more for kids and adults. $2.00 bagful of books from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th. Fiction, […]

First Unitarian Church

Halalisa Singers Perform Concert for the Earth

 Boston-based world music vocal ensemble Halalisa Singers presents “Concert for the Earth,” a performance honoring Earth Day, featuring the “Missa Gaia (Earth Mass),” on Saturday, April 29, 8 pm, at First Unitarian Church, 90 Main Street, Worcester, and Sunday, April 30, 4 pm, at First Parish of Arlington, 630 Massachusetts […]

Worcester Public Library

Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros/ Children’s Day, Book Day

Local artist Lucelia de Jesus will lead children and families in a bilingual sing-a-along in celebration of Children’s Day, Book Day; which is a nationally recognized celebration of children, bilingualism, and book joy! Free mini storybooks for participants while supplies last. Recommended for ages 3-8.

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (May)

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history.   3/7: River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candace Millard 4/4: Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip  5/2: The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction by Linda Gordon

Technocopia

Basics of Hand Sewing

Learn and practice some basic hand stitches that you can use to stitch fabric together, mend or even embellish and embroider. We will work on a small project using the stitches you learn. The pace of the class will depend on the experience level/ interest of the people attending. This […]

Worcester Public Library

NEADS: Puppy Raiser Program

NEADS is a local non-profit that raises and trains Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities, hearing loss, veterans with PTSD, and children with autism. If you love puppies and are interested in learning what it's like to be a volunteer Puppy Raiser for a future #WorldClassServiceDog, join us!  NEADS Manager […]

Technocopia

Make a Reusable Shopping Bag

Learn how to design and sew re-usable shopping/grocery bags and mesh produce bags. You will learn how to make bags in sizes that work for you so that you can have a ready stash of bags whenever you need them. We will also discuss some quick hacks to re-use materials […]

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Music Worcester Presents: Dance Theatre of Harlem: The Hazel Scott Ballet

Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, […]

JMAC Popup

Worcester Chamber Music Society – Music on Main

Palestinian musicians Rami Abu Olaya, ney; Ghassan Sawalhi, tabla/oud; and American Elizabeth Jaesoon Cook, cello, join Neighborhood Strings for an engaging exploration of Arabic music and culture. This one-hour concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. At the JMAC Popup  

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Ricky Duran: Space & Time Tour

May 6th 2023, 8:00 pm 110 minutes Special guest Max Boyle Public on sale 12/16 at 10am American singer, songwriter and musician Ricky Duran is coming home to the Hanover Theatre! Duran garnered international attention with his soulful vocals, fiery guitar playing and compelling performances on NBC’s The Voice. The Season 17 […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O’Brien (May)

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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