Worcester Historical Museum

August Adventures – Aug. 12 at Worcester Historical Museum & Salisbury Mansion

AUGUST ADVENTURES - FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 at WHM and Salisbury Mansion Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm Street 10AM - 4PM Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland Street 11AM - 3PM FREE Admission and activities will take place at both locations! Come out and play with crafts, games and much more! Go on a […]

Worcester Public Library

Finding Sanctuary with Barry Van Dusen (Virtual)

Join Barry Van Dusen in this celebration of the rich biological diversity in Massachusetts and the Mass Audubon sanctuary system. In the last decade, Barry has been Artist-in-Residence at several museums and botanic gardens around New England, and most recently, he finished a five year project visiting and painting at […]

Worcester Public Library

From Lake Quinsigamond to the Himalayas: Worcester Goes Outside (Virtual)

Over the past 300 years of our city's history, Worcester's people found ways to go off the beaten path to places near and far. Please join us and prepare to be entertained. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.

Worcester Public Library

WPL Community Block Party

Join WPL for OUR SECOND ANNUAL Community block party for all ages! The event will include free FUN activities and entertainment, plus food trucks and vendors. We hope to see you there! Free performances and programs include DJ Chuck Chillin, Wicked Good Henna , Face Painting by Face Escape, East […]

Technocopia

Wood Turning: Turn a Bowl

About this event So you want to make a bowl out of wood? You've come to the right place. By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to:  Identify the appropriate wood orientation to make a "face grain" bowl Learn how to mount a bowl blank to the lathe […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (August)

Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, time travel or droids? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Ages 16 and up are welcome. 6/21: Bellwether by Connie Willis 7/19: Wake by Robert J. Sawyer 8/16: The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Genealogy Club (August)

Please join fellow genealogists from WPL and the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists as we meet via Zoom to informally discuss the joys and challenges of sharing our passion for family history. Bring your curiosity, your latest research and those stubborn brick walls. All are welcome.

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 […]

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 Common Oval

Out To Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market: 8/18/22

The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition are pleased to announce the return of the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Markets for 2022! Out To Lunch will be held on the Worcester Common from 11am to 2pm August 4th, August 18th, and September 1st, with a rain date […]

Worcester Common

Spider-Man: No Way Home – Movies on the Common

Join the City of Worcester Cultural Development Division, Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, and Worcester Cultural Coalition on Thursday, August 18th downtown at the Worcester Common for the second installment of this season’s “Movies on the Common” series. Swing into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and join […]

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 […]

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