Worcester Public Library
Friday Movie Matinee (May)
3/11: Battle of the Sexes (2017) 120 minutes 4/8: Greyhound (2020) 90 minutes 5/13 Minari (2020) 115 minutes
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Worcester Public Library
Nutrition Class with Judy Palken – The Art of Fruit
Why are berries so good for us? Do apples provide more than just fiber? Discover the amazing health benefits of fruit, and join in the conversation about creative and fun ways to use bananas, cherries, and all the rest. Also enjoy gorgeous paintings of fruit! Presented by Judy Palken, a […]
Worcester Public Library
Writing Historical Fiction with Walter H. Hunt (Virtual)
Walter H. Hunt is a science fiction and historical fiction writer who resides in Massachusetts. He has eleven published novels, and is currently writing for Baen Books, Wildfire Press, and Ring of Fire Press. His first four novels, set in the "Dark Wing" universe, were originally published by Tor Books […]
ArtsWorcester
Public reception for Playing Games: A Members’ Exhibition
Join us for a daytime reception celebrating the artists of Playing Games, our latest members' exhibition. Playing Games is all about fun and games, and works that are fun and games! Touchable and kinetic pieces will turn the gallery experience upside down, and offer us all the chance to stop, […]
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory presents Spring Reflection 2022
It’s time to celebrate the training and education that the 2021-2022 school year had to offer! The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s end of year Spring Reflection showcase reflects back on what our students have learned throughout the year, focusing on the proficiency, growth and talent of our student body. Most dance […]
Worcester Public Library
Virtual Genealogy Club (May)
Please join fellow genealogists from WPL and the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists as we meet via Zoom to informally discuss the joys and challenges of sharing our passion for family history. Bring your curiosity, your latest research and those stubborn brick walls. All are welcome.
Worcester
Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (May)
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. 3/15: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse 4/19: The Dark Wing by Walter Hunt 5/17: Solaris by Stanislaw Lem
Worcester Historical Museum
May 17 – Provocative Mothers and Their Precocious Daughters
Suzanne Schnittman, author of "Provocative Mothers and Their Precocious Daughters: 19th Century Women's Rights Leaders," will share her stories about Abby Kelley Foster and her daughter, plus three other mother/daughter teams. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Mothers and daughters share a special bond that ebbs and flows […]
Worcester Historical Museum
Samuel Staples Birthday Celebration Week at WHM May 18 – 21 (HISTORY BITES)
Wednesday, May 18 – Museum Open 10AM – 4PM 12PM & 2PM– 20-30 minute History Bites Curator Shelley Cathcart – A quick gallery chat discussing the role of a curator and a tour of the galleries to see some of her favorite objects, including the museum’s most recent acquisition from […]
Worcester Historical Museum
May 19 – Samuel Staples’ Birthday Celebration – Founding Father of Worcester Historical Museum
Celebrate WHM Founder Samuel Staples’ 200th Birthday and the Museum’s 147th year of collecting, preserving, interpreting, and sharing Worcester’s history. We’re doing just what “Sam” encouraged US to do, “Rescue from oblivion such historical matters as would otherwise be lost.” Take your seat at the table…be sure your stories are […]
Worcester Historical Museum
Samuel Staples 200th Birthday Party!
Samuel Staples turns 200! Join us at 30 Elm Street for the official release of Redemption Rock’s new beer “Rescue from Oblivion…,” created to celebrate the 200th birthday of Staples, the founder of today’s Worcester Historical Museum. For more information and to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej6m50s2d4743037&oseq=&c=&ch= Guests will enjoy their first taste of […]
Worcester Public Library
Tee Off For WPL! Mini Golf After Dark Fundraiser
This event will see the WPL Main Library transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks. Friday night Mini Golf After Dark will offer an adults (21+) only mini golf event with food, adult beverages and music. A diverse selection of ethnic food […]
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