Worcester Public Library

The Practice of Forest Bathing for You and Your Dog with Nadine Mazzola (Virtual)

Join award-winning author Nadine Mazzola to learn about the practice of Forest Bathing and how to incorporate forest bathing principles to your outings with your dog. Nadine is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, founder/director of New England Nature and Forest Therapy Consulting, and author of Forest Bathing with Your Dog. Her […]

Main Street

Worcester Tercentennial Cultural Parade

Join us for the Tercentennial Parade celebrating Worcester's diverse and eclectic makeup featuring cultural organizations, schools, neighborhood groups and more! Stay for the Community Festival on the Worcester Common and surrounding streets with food, music, art and more beginning at Noon! The City is pleased to offer free parking in […]

Worcester Common

Worcester Tercentennial Community Festival

Come celebrate Worcester’s past, present, future and creative cultural community at the Tercentennial Community Festival on and around the Worcester Common from Noon to 5PM on Saturday, June 11. Festival programming to include over 200 local vendors, merchants and artists along with food, music and cultural performances programmed in part […]

GBH News Worcester Bureau Studio

Meet Reporter Sam Turken at the GBH News Studio

Stop by the GBH News Worcester Bureau Studio at 27 Federal St. in Worcester, the former location of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Meet staff reporter Sam Turken and other members of the GBH News team. Learn about GBH, the mission of GBH News and talk to us about what's […]

Worcester Tercentennial 5K Road Race

You're invited to run or walk in the Worcester Tercentennial 5K Road Race Register on Racewire: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=12702 Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022. Tercentennial 5k start time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Worcester MA. The race start and finish will be located on Mechanic Street at Commerical Street (across from Mercantile Plaza). […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Celebrating Billy Joel – America’s Piano Man “50 Years of Billy”

This band plays tribute to one of the foremost songwriters of the twentieth century, Billy Joel, who's music is beloved around the world. Eclectic, but always uniquely recognizable, his songs tell stories to the backdrop of his virtuosic piano playing. This show celebrates the songs and the style of Billy […]

Walking Peace Tour of Worcester

Walking Tour of Worcester's Peace History June 12, 2 p.m. This unique tour celebrates some of the city's many peacemaking forebearers. Come learn about the strategic peace of Massasoit, Great Sachem of Wampanoag peoples. Meet the Black laborer whose case ended slavery in Massachusetts. Hear the stirring speeches of abolitionists […]

DCU Center

Tercentennial Concert: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Special Guest Brian McKnight

The Worcester Tercentennial committee has announced a special anniversary performance by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Brian McKnight, at the DCU Center on Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. Entry is complimentary but tickets are required. Secure your complimentary seats now: Pick up tickets in person at […]

Mechanics Hall

FREE Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio

Join us for a complimentary lunchtime Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio!   Armen Donelian …Brings a serene sense of dignity and elegance to every measure. (Berkshire Eagle) …But don’t underestimate his ability to swing hard and throw punches. (Phildelphia Weekly) In 25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle […]

WooSox Wednesday Giveaways

We are excited to announce that we are an official partner of the WooSox for the 2022 season!   Be sure to follow us on Instagram because we're giving away FOUR tickets to a WooSox game + an experience at The Mercantile with complimentary food and beverages every Wednesday.  

Worcester Public Library

Cooking with Fire

Chef Kim will demonstrate how to make the most of being outdoors while making more than just hamburgers and hot dogs. Think gourmet campfire meals and snacks to keep everyone happy, healthy and stress free. Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: UniBank, Mattina R. Proctor Foundation, Country Bank, Walmart, […]

The Hanover Theatre

The Band’s Visit

“One of the most ravishing musicals you will ever be seduced by. David Yazbek’s simmering score, which inflects Broadway balladry and character songs with a haunting Middle Eastern accent, feels as essential as oxygen.” - The New York Times “It doesn’t feel live any musical ever. It doesn’t sound like anything […]

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