The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Paddington Gets in a Jam!

March 10th 2023, 6:30 pm Member on sale 1/10 at 10am Public on sale 1/13 at 10am 55 minutes Watch Paddington, the famous, accident prone bear, as he takes to the stage in this fun filled comedy. Paddington is making his favorite marmalade jam with the help of the Brown’s […]

Worcester Public Library

Downtown Worcester BID March Community Meeting

Join other Downtown stakeholders at our March community meeting on Friday, March 10 from 9-10am at the Worcester Public Library's Main Branch at 3 Salem Square , in the Quiet Reading Room on the first floor.  We'll hear from the library's Executive Director Jason Homer about the latest library happenings. PLUS, […]

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

March 11th 2023, 8:00 pm Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! 90 mins plus intermission It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the […]

Worcester Public Library

Eat Like the French with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

How is it that French women can eat all those croissants, yet stay slim and healthy? Join us to learn well-established habits of French women (and maybe men) that have to do with many aspects of eating - including timing of meals, portion sizes, and attitude!  Presented by Judy Palken, […]

Worcester Public Library

Turning Memories Into Transformational Stories with Leslie-Ann Murray (Virtual)

This virtual workshop will teach emerging writers how to turn their memories into transformational stories whether they want to write privately or to be published. Personal Stories Matter because you can use your voice to harness social, political, and cultural change, not only for a just society but an equitable […]

Mechanics Hall

Masterworks concert: Music of the Three B’s

Tickets are now available for a concert by the Worcester Symphony Orchestra in Worcester’s Mechanics Hall at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 11.  Tickets are available through the orchestra’s Web site (worcesstersymphony.org) or from the Mechanics Hall box office at 508-752-0888.   The concert will begin with Beethoven’s stirring “Coriolan” […]

Worcester Public Library

De-Stress with Dogs (March)

Visit with a registered therapy dog to bring a little rest and relaxation to your day. Therapy animals are generally privately owned pets who are brought by their handlers to places to bring joy and smiles. This program is made possible by Tufts Paws for People, which is a Community […]

Mechanics Hall

Guided Tour of Historic Mechanics Hall

Free Admission Open to the Public Registration Required   Reserve your spot today! Join us for a guided tour of our beautiful Worcester landmark and architectural treasure.   Mechanics Hall is internationally regarded as one of the world's great concert halls for its superb acoustics and inspirational beauty. Regionally, it […]

Worcester Public Library

Teen Advisory Board

We need YOU! Do you want to make a difference? Do you need service hours for school? Why not do both at the same time? We want YOUR input about what types of programs, books, DVDs, games and other stuff we should have at the library for YOU to use. […]

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Disney’s Aladdin

An extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Disney’s ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. Disney’s ALADDIN features all your favorite songs from the […]

JMAC PopUp

Music Lives 365 LIVE – WinterSongs

WinterSongs is the 2nd in the 4-part series Music Lives 365 LIVE. Join us at @JMACWorcester for an evening of music, video and graphic art celebrating great musical artists born in Winter such as Ry Cooder, Nina Simone, Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Tim Buckley, Rhiannon Giddens, Patti Smith, Peter Gabriel, Sandy Denny, Ivor Cutler […]

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