Mechanics Hall

WPI Music Ensembles at Mechanics Hall

WPI Music Ensembles at Mechanics Hall will be presenting four back-to-back concerts, featuring all of the large ensembles at WPI Tickets are free and provide admission to all four concerts. 12:00 p.m.: Jazz Ensembles 2:00 p.m.: Choral Ensembles 4:00 p.m.: Philharmonic Orchestra 6:00 p.m.: Concert Band & Brass Ensemble Proof […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Great American Read Book Club (April)

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

Worcester Public Library

Introduction to Inkscape for Making Stickers with Technocopia (April)

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 […]

Mechanics Hall

Spring 2022 Clark University Festival Concert

The Spring 2022 Clark University Festival Concert on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Mechanics Hall! The Clark University Chorus and Sinfonia will be joined by the New England Repertory Orchestra concert of German choral-orchestral masterpieces featuring Felix Mendelssohn’s Overture “The Hebrides” and Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Meeresstille und Glückliche Fahrt” and “Choral […]

The Hanover Theatre

The Prom

THE PROM is the joyous Broadway hit that New York Magazine calls “smart and big-hearted” and The New York Times declares a Critic’s Pick! It’s a new musical comedy about big Broadway stars on a mission to change the world and the love they discover that unites them all. THE PROM features […]

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 […]

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