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 […]

The Hanover Theatre

Music Worcester Presents: Ballet Hispanico

Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance productions, transformative dance training, and community engagement. They bring their Noche de Oro 50th Anniversary program to our season this April.  

ArtsWorcester

Opening Reception for Jason Fiering: Turned Down

Friday, April 22, 2022, 6:00-9:00 PM Public reception | Jason Fiering: Turned Down ArtsWorcester at the Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland Street, 3rd floor Present Tense Prize winner Jason Fiering creates precise, minimalist assemblies offer multiple interpretations of the bed, a site associated with rest, refuge, intimacy, illness, and violence […]

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 […]

Worcester Public Library

An Introduction to the Family History Library and Familysearch.org (Virtual)

This class is designed to introduce participants to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and the riches available through the FHL’s website, Familysearch.org. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.

Worcester Public Library

Nutrition Class with Judy Palken – What to do About Stress Eating

In times of stress, many of us turn to food - it's readily available, and makes us feel better in the short term. But often, the very foods we turn to can undermine our health. Join us to explore ways to avoid this pitfall, and to keep our relationship with […]

Worcester Public Library

Tour of France through the Worcester Art Museum (Virtual)

Join docent Barbara Eaton for a tour of France through the artwork of the Worcester Art Museum. She will share some WAM favorites, as well as some hidden French gems. Barbara brings to this tour her life experience as a French teacher and a frequent traveler to France. Attendees will […]

Polar Park

Autism Super Hero 5k Run/Walk

Autism Super Hero 5k Run/Walk.  Newly certified 5 k race course.  Celebration in the park immediately following the race.  Vendors, music, Kid's Fun Run.

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