Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house!)

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? […]

Mercantile Center

Creative Hub Inaugural Gala

The future Creative Hub Community Arts Center will not only provide access to greatly needed youth Arts programming, but will financially support that work by creating a central location where all in creative fields can work together, leveraging the revenues generated by the tenants at THE CREATIVE HUB to sustain […]

JMAC

Fun Home

Fun Home​ Performed at the Jean McDonough Arts Center's (JMAC) BrickBox Theater. 4 performances only! April 29 & 30 at 7:30 pm; April 30 & May 1 at 2:00 pm Fun Home By Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron, and Alison Bechdel  Directed by Eric Butler Music Directed by Lenny McGuire Choreographed […]

Parks, neighborhoods and streets across Worcester!

Earth Day Cleanups (32nd Annual)

Join us on Saturday, April 30th, from 8am-12pm, to celebrate over 30 years of Earth Day Cleanups and help keep our streets, parks and neighborhoods clean and beautiful!  Register here: https://bit.ly/RECEarthDay WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:  Register as a Site Coordinator: A good option if you have a small group, team, or […]

WICN Studio 50

WICN’s 3rd Annual Vinyl Sale

Bring your favorite vinyl enthusiast to WICN's Studio 50 on Saturday, April 30th for our 3rd Annual Vinyl Sale! Held in our Studio 50 Recording Studio & Performance Space (50 Portland Street, Worcester), current WICN Annual Members are entitled to an exclusive early shopping period at 8 am, before the […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (May)

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history. 3/1: American Baby: A Mother, A Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption by Gabrielle Glaser 4/5: The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by David Treuer 5/3: Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy by Nathaniel […]

Mechanics Hall

FREE Brown Bag Concert, featuring the Alex Minasian Quartet

Join us for a complimentary lunchtime Brown Bag Concert featuring the Alex Minasian Quartet!   Alex Minasian With two degrees from NYU, Alex Minasian has, at a remarkably young age, established himself as a versatile pianist, educator, and impresario in many different musical genres. As a pianist, Alex has has […]

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 […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Tyler Henry: The Hollywood Medium

During his life-changing Live Show “An Evening of Hope and Healing” Tyler explains how he communicates with the other side, gives Live Audience Readings and answers audience questions. Tyler’s incredibly accurate, personal Live Readings of audience members often bring the entire audience to tears, giving them the proof, hope and understanding that “Our […]

Mechanics Hall

Gautier Capuçon & Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Before buying tickets, please be advised that Music Worcester’s pandemic policy requires that all attendees: 1) provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 (regardless of age) upon entry, and 2) wear masks while inside the venue. Please be advised that we cannot accept a negative Covid-19 test result as a substitute […]

JMAC Worcester

I am: Hayti !

"I am Hayti" Is an evening of fun and elegance. In the name of the Empire of Hayti, come and enjoy visual and performing arts, local vendors, and discover culture and history; also come and meet a new member of the Worcester Community: the international artist Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire from www.jsddance.com as […]

Worcester Public Library

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

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 […]

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