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 […]

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: Brian Stokes Mitchell

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans more than 40 years in Broadway, television, film, recordings and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.

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.

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

Saturday Family Movie

Skip a theater movie ticket and bring your kids to our free monthly family movie program. For ages 6 - 11.

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O’Brien (November)

This virtual poetry workshop is a vehicle for critique, a time of close reading and thoughtful responses that help craft the written word so that it says exactly what the author intends. The focus is the work itself. Poets are respectful of each other, value the craft, understand the courage […]

Worcester Public Library

Scrabble Time (November)

Do you love Scrabble? Meet other fans of the popular board game and strike up a game! Staff will be available to teach new players as well. Ages 16 and up welcome!    First Floor Ellipse

Worcester Public Library

The History of the Blackstone Canal

The Blackstone Canal is one of the major landmarks in Worcester history. Join guest speaker Ranger Chuck to learn the history of this fascinating body of water.   Saxe Room  

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Cookies and Tea with Clara from The Nutcracker

Seating Times 10:30am – 11:30am 12:00pm – 1:00pm 1:30pm – 2:30pm 3:00pm – 4:00pm Clara and her friends invite you for a special meet-and-greet tea party at The Hanover Theatre’s McDonough Room. At this exclusive event, Clara, the Nutcracker and some of their friends will read the story of The […]

Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection

Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection

Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection November 6, 2022 4:00 pm Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 We begin our season with a concert reflecting on the impact of Alzheimer’s in our lives, both personally and across our communities. This concert will focus on Michael […]

DCU Center Convention Center

Turn it up Dance Challenge Convention

The DCU Center will host the 2022 Turn It Up Dance Challenge Convention on Sunday, November 6.  Guests should enter Door 1 or Door 2 of the Convention Center. Turn It Up Dance Conventions offer classes for dancers ages 6 and up. Registration is required in advance in order to attend. For […]

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