Worcester Public Library

Virtual Great American Read Book Club (March)

Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. 3/22: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 4/26: Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya 5/24: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

The Grind, Higgins University Center

Production: Big Black Balloon, by Eljon Wardally

Content Warning: Portrayals of disordered eating, self-harm, drug use, and possible death.  Please note: this event is free and open to the public! Audience members must be vaccinated and masked. No food or drink is permitted. Eventbrite tickets are required for entry and are available below. Clark’s Department of Visual and […]

Worcester Public Library

Introduction to Inkscape for Making Stickers with Technocopia (March)

Explore the design software Inkscape to learn how artists turn images into vectors and create original graphics. Digital art created in the 2D Inkscape platform can be used on the web, in print, or to make a physical product like a sticker. Join us to create a two dimensional model […]

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 […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour

Kreischer is known for his unique brand of comedy, which interweaves party-boy antics with humorous anecdotes about family and fatherhood. Currently, Kreischer is filming Legendary Entertainment’s movie, The Machine, alongside Star Wars actor, Mark Hamill - an adaptation of the viral story Bert told onstage about getting involved with the […]

ArtsWorcester

Material Matters – Public Gallery Hours

Public gallery hours for Material Matters: A Members Exhibition in partnership with the Fitchburg Art Museum Free About this exhibition: For the last decade, ArtsWorcester and the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) have partnered on an annual “Call and Response” exhibition, an idea drawn from democratic and musical traditions in African […]

Worcester Public Library

Nutrition Class with Judy Palken: Physical Activity – Why When How

Living an active life provides wonderful health benefits, but sometimes we don't get to our planned exercise, despite our best intentions. In this class, we will discuss tips and tricks to help you be active now and always.   Presented by Judy Palken, a registered dietitian, who provides information and guidance […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Music Worcester presents: An Evening with Itzhak Perlman

Today's most preeminent classical violinist. One of the world’s most respected violinists and music educators, Itzhak Perlman has reached out to new audiences throughout his storied career, from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958 to Sesame Street in the 1980s to 2018’s duet with jazz pianist Jon Batiste on The […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & the Works

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history.  The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up.  Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band […]

JMAC Worcester PopUp

Cyro Baptista: Sounds of Community–Free Community Workshops!

Calling all community musicians with diverse musical & cultural traditions and music enthusiasts!  Hosted by Arts Transcending Borders at the College of the Holy Cross, renowned Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista arrives at JMAC/Worcester PopUp to lead Sounds of Community workshops, building towards a final performance at the JMAC/Brickbox with Baptista’s […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Straight No Chaser: Back in the High Life

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a […]

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