JMAC

Worcester Arts Council 2022 Grant Reception

Join the Worcester Arts Council for an evening of celebration as we honor our 2022 grant recipients and fellows alongside community leaders! This year, our annual Grant Reception will take place on Friday, August 19 at the JMAC, located at 20 Franklin Street in Worcester from 7:00pm-9:00pm. There will be live entertainment, refreshments, and […]

Parking Lot Behind The Hanover Theatre

Jazz at Sunset ’22

The Hanover Theatre and 90.5 WICN Public Radio, in collaboration with Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, are pleased to present Jazz at Sunset 2022, featuring singer, songwriter, and sax player extraordinaire, Grace Kelly! Grace has been part of the WICN family since she was a 12-year-old prodigy. Come and enjoy […]

Worcester Public Library

Great American Read Book Club (August)

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

Worcester Public Library

Inkscape: Design Stickers with Technocopia (August)

Explore the design software Inkscape to learn how artists turn images into vectors and create original graphics. Digital art created in the 2D Inkscape platform can be used on the web, in print, or to make a physical product like a sticker. Join us to create a two dimensional model […]

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.  

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

Using Postcards for Local History (Virtual)

Postcards can be a great memento of a trip, but did you know that they can also be a great source of local history information? Join us to learn how to utilize postcards in your local research. Once you register, you will receive the link to attend the class virtually.

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.  

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  1. Go to the discovercentralma.org website and scroll to bottom of page
  2. To only enter events into the calendar and not become a Discover Central MA member, click Already a member? Login to your account
  3. Fill out the information in English to Create an Account and click Create Account
  4. You will then be directed to a page where you can post events
  5. Select Manage My Events to enter events into the calendar
  6. Click Create Event button
  7. Enter the name in English and dates of your event and select Create Event & Continue
  8. Add in all event details in English and an image that is under 690 pixels
  9. When finished, check the box that says Request addition to the Downtown Worcester Calendar
  10. Click Send to Review

All posted events will be subject to review by the Discover Central Massachusetts and Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District staff prior to approval. Please submit events at least two weeks in advance as it can take up to 7-9 days for your event to appear on our events calendar. Please review event guidelines HERE.