The Hanover Theatre

Anastasia

Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical, Anastasia, is on a journey to Worcester at last! From the Tony® Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic “Ragtime,” this dazzling show transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as […]

Jean McDonough Arts Center

The Secret Door – Worcester’s Mind Reading Experience

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NgHvW3HeqtU Secret Doorway is an astonishing evening of mind-reading with comedian, hypnotist and sleight-of-hand artist Peter Gross. Peter uses no special equipment or double-jointed assistants to create his confounding stunts, just the quick hands of a card shark, the improvisational skills of a stand-up, and a con man’s […]

ArtsWorcester at the Davis Art Gallery

Jason Fiering: Turned Down – Public Gallery Hours

Public gallery hours for Jason Fiering: Turned Down Free About this exhibition: These precise, minimalist assemblies offer multiple interpretations of the bed, a site associated with rest, refuge, intimacy, illness, and violence alike. Fiering reflects the ambiguities of that site in the constructions themselves. The motif of a single fold, […]

Jean McDonough Arts Center

The Secret Door – Worcester’s Mind Reading Experience

Secret Doorway is an astonishing evening of mind-reading with comedian, hypnotist and sleight-of-hand artist Peter Gross. Peter uses no special equipment or double-jointed assistants to create his confounding stunts, just the quick hands of a card shark, the improvisational skills of a stand-up, and a con man’s command of human psychology. […]

Worcester Public Library

Toddler Time

Is your little one between the ages of 1 ½ and 3 years old? Do you love books? Do you love to have fun? You are invited! Check out our brand new children’s library space the Pappas Children's Center and make some new friends! We will get all our wiggles […]

ArtsWorcester at the Davis Art Gallery

Jason Fiering: Turned Down – Public Gallery Hours

Public gallery hours for Jason Fiering: Turned Down Free About this exhibition: These precise, minimalist assemblies offer multiple interpretations of the bed, a site associated with rest, refuge, intimacy, illness, and violence alike. Fiering reflects the ambiguities of that site in the constructions themselves. The motif of a single fold, […]

Worcester Public Library

Your Personal Stories Matter: Writing Workshop with Leslie-Ann Murray (Virtual)

You've always wanted to tell that story about your life, your community, and your family. But how do you get started? How do you develop a consistent writing practice? What is the best story to tell? More than ever, the personal narrative has become our mainstay in conversing about race, […]

Worcester Historical Museum

Patriots Day Celebration at Worcester Historical Museum

Join us on April 18 to kick off school vacation week at Worcester Historical Museum. The day begins with the return of our Revolutionary War walking tour of the streets of downtown Worcester. Led by Salisbury Mansion manager Bob Stacy, you will see the historic sites and learn about Worcester’s […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Genealogy Club (April)

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.

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (April)

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. 3/15: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse 4/19: The Dark Wing by Walter Hunt 5/17: Solaris by Stanislaw Lem

JMAC Brick Box

More Naughty Bits

Back by popular demand, 4th Wall regulars join forces with some other fabulous local artists to present an evening of provocative* and slightly naughty Songs, Skits, Dancing and Live Music to toast the return of in-person entertainment! This 4th Wall fundraiser is sure to titillate the senses.   Two nights only […]

ZOOM

Trivia Night: Children’s Literature via Zoom

Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge of children's literature! Play solo or organize a team! For security purposes, participants' videos will be disabled, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for […]

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