Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (November)

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. 9/20: Lexicon by Max Barry 10/18: Gateway by Frederik Pohl 11/15: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

Worcester PopUp at the JMAC

Flamenco Worcester presents PUBLIC MASTER CLASS Workshops for Beginner Dancers

For All Dancers!  All Ages!  Flamenco Worcester presents PUBLIC MASTER CLASS Workshops for Beginner Dancers Tuesday, November 15, 2022 and Thursday November 17, 2022  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Worcester PopUp at the JMAC – Jean McDonough Arts Center 20 FRANKLIN STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01608 Flamenco Worcester will hold two free Master Class Workshop for […]

Virtual Fall Forum Reproductive Equity: Post Overturning Roe v Wade: What’s Next?

You are invited to join us virtually on Zoom as we discuss the history of Roe v. Wade and the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the constitutional right to abortion. We will examine what this ruling specifically means in black, brown, transgender and gender diverse communities and what we […]

The Mercantile

Casamigos Cocktail Dinner

Join us for an evening of celebration and delicious flavor. Culinary Director Chef Michael Morway has collaborated with Chef Marco Bernardino and Casamigos to create the ultimate Day of the Dead inspired three course experience. Enjoy a traditional margarita upon arrival, followed by three courses, each paired with its own […]

Worcester Public Library

Chess Club

Join us at the library for a game or two of chess. Challenge a friend or family member or meet someone new. Chess sets will be available for use in the library. All levels are welcome. For ages 7 - 11.

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 […]

ArtsWorcester

Artist talks with Leslie Schomp and Catherine Smith

This November, two ArtsWorcester exhibitions use startling media. In With You Here Between" Leslie Schomp uses her own hair to create tiny, hyper-detailed embroidery drawings. Catherine Smith's Dread Running, the winner of this year's Present Tense Prize, is a complicated act of mourning and restoration that incorporates the ashes of shelter […]

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 […]

JMAC Popup

Music on Main

Worcester Chamber Music Society, Neighborhood Strings, and Clark Sinfonia perform a one-hour concert at the JMAC Popup. This concert is free and open to the public.

Worcester Public Library

WPL Friends Pop-up Book Sale

Looking for some gifts for the upcoming holiday, or just something special for yourself? The Friends of the Worcester Public Library are holding a Holiday Pop-up Sale at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square this Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 from 11 am. to 4 p.m. There will […]

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.

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