Worcester Public Library

De-Stress with Dogs (May)

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 […]

Technocopia

Bookbinding Basics: Non-Stitched Books

Cut, fold and glue a variety of fun creative books. We will make a variety of book structures with soft and hard covers. Using only the simplest set of tools, students will transform flat sheets of paper into in a variety of elegantly simple and dynamic structures. A variety of […]

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: Vijay Gupta, Violinist in Recital

“When the Violin, the title of a poem by the Sufi mystic Hafiz on the power of forgiveness and new identities, will present works by JS Bach and Reena Esmail in collaboration with dance artist and choreographer Yamini Kalluri. Opening with Bach’s 2nd Partita in D minor with its concluding […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)

Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genre.   March 8: Hell Town by Casey Sherman   April 12: We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper   May 10: Know My Name by Chanel Miller  

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)

Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genre.   March 8: Hell Town by Casey Sherman   April 12: We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper   May 10: Know My Name by Chanel Miller  

Technocopia

Bookbinding Basics: Stitched Books

Have fun exploring the basics of bookbinding. Students will explore the various tools used in traditional bookbinding and learn several different stitches. We will stitch a variety of book structures with soft and hard covers. A variety of paper stock will allow for exploration of different effects in the finished […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Lewis Black: Off the Rails

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs his critically […]

BrickBox Theater

The Marvelous Party

THT Rep presents The Marvelous Party Inspired by Noël Coward Directed by Livy Scanlon Musical Director, Jenny Griffin Equal parts party and performance, this tea-spilling night at the BrickBox will feature pop up performances of Noël Coward’s humorous poem, “I Went To A Marvelous Party”, together with popular numbers from […]

Worcester Beer Garden

Downtown Worcester BID May Community Meeting

Join the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District for our May Community Meeting at the Worcester Beer Garden, 64 Franklin Street! This month, we'll be joined by David Conner and Al Green, co-founders of Queer the Scene (QTS) and Pride Worcester organizers. They'll tell us about their work in the city -- […]

ArtsWorcester

Opening reception: The 20th ArtsWorcester Biennial

Friday, May 12, 2023, 6:00-9:00 PM Join us for the oopening reception of The 20th ArtsWorcester Biennial in partnership with the Worcester Art Museum! The year 2023 marks the twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial, an exhibition that has included the region’s best visual art since 1985. This year’s Biennial will be juried […]

Worcester Public Library

Eternals Lions Dance

The Eternals lion dance team was established in March of 2022. It celebrates a centuries old tradition that consists of intricate acrobatic moves to make the lion look big, so it is able to chase away evil spirits and make way for good luck all year through. The incredibly popular […]

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