Mechanics Hall

FREE Organ Concert featuring Stefan Donner

Join us for a complimentary lunchtime organ concert featuring Stefan Donner!   Stefan Donner, organ Stefan Donner has earned degrees from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (highest honors) where he studied organ, piano and conducting. He also received his Master's degree in organ performance from the Conservatory […]

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: 8/4/22

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 of Thursday, September 8th. […]

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

Nutrition Mythology with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

What should you think when you hear the latest great news about a particular food ingredient? And do you need to take supplements to protect your health? Join us to learn about these and other nutrition trends - be a better consumer, don't fall for the myths!   Presented by Judy […]

Worcester Public Library

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

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 […]

WPL

Paws to Read

Come read to Dolce! Therapy dogs serve as a calm presence and allow children to work to improve literacy, comprehension, and communication with a non judgmental listener.  Ages 5 - 11. Main Library - Pappas Children's Center Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure

Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off-the-map with stories from his greatest expeditions and insights into the world’s greatest mysteries. From hilarious misadventures to thrilling moments of discovery, Josh […]

Worcester Public Library

Bilingual Poetry Reading for Children and Families

Join us for an international gathering of Latino writers visiting our area. Our very own Worcester Poet Laureate Juan Matos and Worcester Youth Poet Laureate Adael Mejia, along with other local poets will also entertain children and families as we celebrate the joy and rhythm of poetry. Best for families with […]

Worcester Public Library

Pollito, Chicken: Songs and Music Activities in Spanish!

Celebrate Spanish music! This bilingual 4-week series will introduce a mix of Spanish songs for young children to learn and enjoy with their parents/caregivers. A mini musical presentation will take place in our last class.  *“Pollito, Chicken” is a Spanish/English song written in Puerto Rico that helps kids learn the […]

Worcester Public Library

Tinkercad: Create a 3D Object with Technocopia (August)

This 1.5 hour workshop will teach computer aided design using Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free fun software system that allows users to build using basic shapes on an x, y and z plane. It is a great way to learn the basics of 3D modeling and the possibilities of 3D […]

Worcester Public Library

True Crime Book Club (August)

Read and discuss stand-out titles from the true crime genre! 6/8: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule 7/13: I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 8/10: If You Tell by Gregg Olsen   New Americans Corner

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