The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Lewis Black: Off the Rails

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs his critically […]

BrickBox Theater

The Marvelous Party

THT Rep presents The Marvelous Party Inspired by Noël Coward Directed by Livy Scanlon Musical Director, Jenny Griffin Equal parts party and performance, this tea-spilling night at the BrickBox will feature pop up performances of Noël Coward’s humorous poem, “I Went To A Marvelous Party”, together with popular numbers from […]

Worcester Beer Garden

Downtown Worcester BID May Community Meeting

Join the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District for our May Community Meeting at the Worcester Beer Garden, 64 Franklin Street! This month, we'll be joined by David Conner and Al Green, co-founders of Queer the Scene (QTS) and Pride Worcester organizers. They'll tell us about their work in the city -- […]

ArtsWorcester

Opening reception: The 20th ArtsWorcester Biennial

Friday, May 12, 2023, 6:00-9:00 PM Join us for the oopening reception of The 20th ArtsWorcester Biennial in partnership with the Worcester Art Museum! The year 2023 marks the twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial, an exhibition that has included the region’s best visual art since 1985. This year’s Biennial will be juried […]

Worcester Public Library

So Many Diets! with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

There are a lot of diets out there - let's discuss a few. You will discover that some, despite being famous and having devoted followings, are problematic and unhealthful. Others… not so bad. Join us and learn how to evaluate them for yourself.       Presented by Judy Palken, a […]

Worcester Public Library

Eternals Lions Dance

The Eternals lion dance team was established in March of 2022. It celebrates a centuries old tradition that consists of intricate acrobatic moves to make the lion look big, so it is able to chase away evil spirits and make way for good luck all year through. The incredibly popular […]

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Charlie Chaplin Silent Film Double Feature

May 14th 2023, 2:00 pm Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid and The Immigrant: Silent Films Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ The screening of these two Charlie Chaplin silent films will be accompanied by live music from Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, New England’s largest theatre organ. Watching a […]

Technocopia

Learn Cartonnage: Make a box

Learn the artisanal craft of cartonnage (the art of making boxes, books, picture frames and other useful items covered with decorative papers or fabrics). After learning the basics of cutting and assembling the cardboard elements and applying the decorative fabric, we will construct a handy organizer box. There will be […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (May)

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. 3/21: The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch 4/18: Goldilocks by Laura Lam 5/16: Ringworld by Larry Niven

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Genealogy Club (May)

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.

Club 321 at Mechanics Hall

Duke Robillard at Club 321

Club 321 featuring the Duke Robillard Quartet Thursday, May 18 Doors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio Tickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door Cocktails, mocktails, coffee, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co., and an artwork display presented […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Madagascar The Musical

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends (Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and a colony […]

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