Mercantile Center

Downtown Worcester BID April Community Meeting

Join other Downtown stakeholders at our April community meeting on Friday, April 14 from 9-10am at Mercantile Center, 100 Front Street, on the 19th floor. Enjoy a morning of networking, refreshments from Fortissimo Coffeehouse, and fantastic views of Downtown Worcester! REGISTER HERE Downtown Worcester BID Community Meetings are always free and open to the […]

JMAC BrickBox Theater

“SURVIVORS”

Crafted from the testimonies of ten Rochester, NY based Holocaust survivors, this play puts a human face on this horrific time in history. "Survivors" is a cautionary tale on the risks of normalized hate. This inspirational and uplifting play ensures that the voices of Holocaust survivors will never be silenced. […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (April)

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. 3/21: The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch 4/18: Goldilocks by Laura Lam 5/16: Ringworld by Larry Niven

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Genealogy Club (April)

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 Public Library

Craft Exchange

Calling all crafters! Bring your surplus materials, completed crafts, and equipment you no longer use to exchange with others. Help reduce, reuse, and recycle craft materials that are still usable. 

Worcester Public Library

Reptiles Rock

Join Rainforest Reptiles and enjoy a fun and informative presentation, observe both small and large reptiles, and have the chance to touch both a snake and an alligator! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.  For families with children ages 11 and under.

Worcester Public Library

Reptiles Rock

Join Rainforest Reptiles and enjoy a fun and informative presentation, observe both small and large reptiles, and have the chance to touch both a snake and an alligator! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.  For families with children ages 11 and under.

Worcester Public Library

Introduction to Foraging

Foraging is a great way to incorporate local, nutrition-packed foods into your diet. It’s a fun way to get outdoors with friends and family, and sustainable foraging has a positive impact on native ecosystems. Learn how to get started on your wild food foraging journey from selecting a guidebook to […]

Worcester Public Library

Toe Jam Puppet Band

Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. The performances are interactive, encouraging audience members to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling, and plenty of humor […]

Votary Films Studio

WHIRLWIND ”BTS EXPERIENCE”

Immersive yourself behind the scenes of the grounbreaking documentary ''Whirlwind’’- exploring the life and  time of Marshall Walter ‘’Major’’ Taylor. Meet and greet with the film creators, cast and crew right in thier elements. Location design, costumes, film memorabilia ,props and the technology we are using to make the film are replicated […]

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  2. To only enter events into the calendar and not become a Discover Central MA member, click Already a member? Login to your account
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  4. You will then be directed to a page where you can post events
  5. Select Manage My Events to enter events into the calendar
  6. Click Create Event button
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  9. When finished, check the box that says Request addition to the Downtown Worcester Calendar
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