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

Toddler Time

Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement. Early listening and literacy skills are built during this meaningful experience with parents/caregivers. When we’re done, stay and play and make new friends. Let’s get all our wiggles out!  For […]

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

Worcester Public Library

Baby Bounce

Introduce your baby to reading books with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays and songs, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0 - 18 months. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.

Worcester Public Library

Baby Bounce

Introduce your baby to reading books with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays and songs, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0 - 18 months. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: The Knights with Aaron Diehl, piano

The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they inspire listeners with vibrant programs that encompass their roots in the classical tradition and passion for artistic discovery. The […]

ArtsWorcester

Public Reception: Material Needs 2022 & Project Spaces

Celebrate two new exhibitions opening in our galleries! About Material Needs 2022: Jennifer Davis Carey, Eric Cruze, Judith Doherty, Lisa Foster, Scarlett Hoey, Caitlyn Marsh, Kat O’Connor, Jessica Sadlier, and Robin Reynolds The artists of this year’s Material Needs exhibition received awards ranging from $500 to $1,500 to create new […]

Worcester Public Library

Baby Bounce

Introduce your baby to reading books with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays and songs, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0 - 18 months. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.

Worcester Public Library

Baby Bounce

Introduce your baby to reading books with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays and songs, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0 - 18 months. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.

JMAC

Too Darn Hot!: 150+ Years of Burlesque History

Local showgirl Lady LaRouge brings back her bodacious burlesque history class and dance workshop to JMAC’s PopUp - bigger, bolder, and bawdier than ever! Learn all about this tantalizing American art form and its shining stars! Lady LaRouge will take you back to the roots of the tease - even […]

Worcester Public Library

Paws To Read

Come read to Nikki! Therapy dogs serve as a calm presence and allow children to work to improve literacy, comprehension, and communication with a non-judgmental listener. Ages 6 - 11.

Worcester Public Library

LEGO Club

Do you love to build with Legos? We do too! Come create something original with Legos. Each month we will have a different building challenge. Caregivers stay in the room and younger kids are welcome as long as their grown-up is willing to build with them and no one eats […]

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