The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day

In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series, including […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)

Read and discuss stand-out titles from the true crime genre! March 9th: Victim F by Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn April 13th: The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan May 11th: Hell's Princess: the mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter 

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)

Read and discuss stand-out titles from the true crime genre! March 9th: Victim F by Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn April 13th: The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan May 11th: Hell's Princess: the mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter 

Mechanics Hall

FREE Brown Bag Concert

Performer information TBA. Please visit www.mechancishall.org/tickets/ for event updates.

REC Office

REC Plant Sale and Spring Garden Festival

Visit our online store to pre-order plants for your garden! https://regional-environmental-councils-plant-sale.myshopify.com/​ Plant pick up will be on May 13th and 14th at the REC YouthGROW Farm (42 Lagrange St., Rear, Worcester MA) We use a sliding scale payment system for our Annual Plant Sale. When you pay the highest price […]

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 

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

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