Worcester Public Library

Mapping Massachusetts: Using Travel Apps to Plan Your Next Road Trip

Plan your next road trip from your mobile device! Using travel apps, attendees will learn how to plan a summer road trip through the Bay State. In addition to finding restaurants and other attractions, you’ll also learn about apps that provide weather alerts and help you pack.    First Floor […]

Worcester Public Library

Big Kid Creative Drama

Does your child love to play make-believe? Join us where you and your big kid can experience the amazing world of drama! We’ll move and play together to creatively explore all of the exciting things we can be. Ages 6 - 8. Main Library - Pappas Children's Center Registration is […]

Worcester Public Library

Little Kid Creative Drama

Does your child love to play make-believe? Come with your little one to experience the amazing world of imaginative play! We’ll move and play together to creatively explore all of the exciting things we can be. Ages 2 - 5. Main Library - Pappas Children's Center. Registration is required as […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Menopause The Musical®

The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change!® Come join our sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Historic & Architectural Tour at The Hanover Theatre

Go behind the scenes at The Hanover Theatre and learn about its unique history and design. Tours last approximately two hours Experienced volunteer guides provide an in-depth look at the history and architecture of The Hanover Theatre. A magnificent example of early 20th century theatre architecture, The Hanover Theatre was […]

Worcester Public Library

Great American Read Book Club (June)

Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. 6/28: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 7/26: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller 8/23: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel   Banx Room

Mechanics Hall

John Philip Sousa National Honor Band NE Region Concert

Fun Fact: The 2022 Band consists of 90 students from 25 states! About the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band: The John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band was formed in 1981 and met biannually for over twenty years under the direction of Col. John R. Bourgeois, […]

Worcester Public Library

Campfire Stories

Join us around the “campfire!” Dress in your PJ’s and cuddle your favorite stuffed animal while singing campfire songs, making delicious s’mores, and reading campfire books. Recommended for families with children 6 and under. Main Library - Pappas Children's Center. Registration is required as space is limited; sign up at […]

Mechanics Hall

2022 John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band

The John Philip Sousa Foundation is proud to be the sponsor of a very special event occurring June 29, 2022 in Worcester, Massachusetts – The John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band.  This group will be performing in historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at […]

JMAC

Vogue Worcester

If you like to vogue, and that's a fact, come learn how to do a dip without breaking ya back. VOGUE WORCESTER is back at the Worcester PopUp (JMAC)! Participate in a workshop instructed by HBO Max's "Legendary" season one contestant from the House of Escada, London Fleur De Lis. […]

PopUp BrickBox Theater (JMAC)

PopUp Poets

Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) presents “PopUp Poets” at the PopUp, 20 Franklin Street, Worcester, MA on Thursday, June 30th from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Local poets, storytellers, and humorists will read from their latest musings. Authors include Jenith Charpentier, Richard Fox, Jennifer Freed, Joe Fusco Jr., Dave Macpherson, Michael Milligan, Susan Roney […]

Worcester Common (behind City Hall)

Reading Frederick Douglass Together

Join NAACP Worcester for a public reading of Frederick Douglass' 1852 address "What, To The Slave, is the Fourth of July" on the Worcester Common! All who attend can share in the reading, taking turns to read Douglass' words aloud.  Rain Date: July 1, 2022 Sponsored by: NAACP Worcester, National Endowment […]

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