Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery

This exhibition features nearly 40 artists exploring the box/container as physical form, function, and idea.
Join us on September 3 from 4-7 pm at Worcester State University for the opening reception. All are welcome! The exhibition remains on view through October 3 and is free and open to the public.
Artwork credit:&nbsp;Lisa Barthelson, contained 3, family debris

Local Event: "Boxes: Reimagined Containers" Opening at Worcester State

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"Boxes: Reimagined Containers" Opening at...

This exhibition features nearly 40 artists exploring the box/container as physical form, function, and idea.
Join us on...

"Boxes: Reimagined Containers" Opening at Worcester State

Palladium

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a DJ dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your favorite artists and bands to surprise you and join the party. Get ready to scream your lungs out, mosh, and dance to all your favorite songs with all of your favorite people and experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night Brooklyn.
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Local Event: Emo Night Brooklyn

Emo Night Brooklyn

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a DJ dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your...

Polar Park

Please join us at our award-winning&nbsp;8th annual Champions for Children celebration will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Polar Park!
Guests, supporters, partners, sponsors, and more will have the opportunity to enjoy local culinary delights, live entertainment, a unique and valuable Online Auction, and 2026 surprises while uplifting CASA’s mission of advocacy for the most vulnerable youth in our community.This one-of-a-kind event appeals to a diverse audience, featuring multicultural cuisine from local restauranteurs, an Online Auction, a Live Auction, an inspiring award ceremony, and more. Champions for Children raises vital funds to help LOCAL children thrive despite the odds being against them.
The funds raised will help train Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to become advocates for a child in need. For sponsors, this is a chance to change a child’s story. Your contribution will provide hope for positive outcomes to those who need it the most.

Local Event: 8th annual Champions for Children

8th annual Champions for Children

Please join us at our award-winning 8th annual Champions for Children celebration will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at...

Mechanics Hall

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Worcester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Mechanics Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Mechanics Hall Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 60 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Worcester To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: Spring The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: Summer The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: Autumn The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: Winter Sonata n.12 in d-minor "La Follia" RV 63 Performers String Quartet - Listeso - Boston Seating Map

Local Event: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Worcester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Mechanics Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: Mechanics Hall Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 60 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRVy3DEgVL5XpJygcXneCCqr2yW_34J-Puzp6ghkzk10AJ2eskz8btR4jT8wIZZOpx-qp1nCTvW2tod/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/worcester/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Worcester To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/529532" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Hello</li><li>Rumour Has It</li><li>Make You Feel My Love</li><li>Water Under the Bridge</li><li>Oh My God</li><li>Someone Like You</li><li>Send My Love (To Your New Lover)</li><li>Chasing Pavements</li><li>Skyfall</li><li>When We Were Young</li><li>Set Fire to the Rain</li><li>Easy On Me</li><li>Rolling in the Deep</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>String Quartet - Listeso - Worcester</li></ul>
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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

Location:&nbsp;Saxe RoomAudience: AdultRegister here: <a href="https://mywpl.libnet.info/event/16989071" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mywpl.libnet.info/event/16989071</a>Celebrate the flavors of late summer in this live cooking demonstration with Chef Kelcy! Watch as she prepares two fresh, seasonal recipes: a classic Panzanella Salad with Arugula-Basil Pesto and a colorful Three Bean Summer Salad.
Along the way, Chef Kelcy will share kitchen tips, techniques, and ideas for making the most of seasonal produce. There will also be time for Q&amp;A, so bring your cooking questions! You'll leave with delicious recipes, new inspiration, and the confidence to recreate these dishes at home.
Program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.

Local Event: Cooking with Chef Kelcy: Late Summer Harvest

Cooking with Chef Kelcy: Late Summer Harvest

Location: Saxe RoomAudience: AdultRegister here: mywpl.libnet.info/event/16989071Celebrate the flavors of late summer in this...

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Melkite Catholic Church

Calling all of Worcester County! 📣 Get ready for a day of Faith, Community, Tradition, and Togetherness! ✨
We are thrilled to invite you to our Middle Eastern Picnic at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Melkite Catholic Church on Sunday, September 13th. Get ready for an amazing food lineup featuring authentic Chicken Shawarma, fresh Tabbouli, Hummus, and plenty of sweet pastries! Baklava, anyone?
Bring your friends and family for:
<ul><li>Delicious authentic cuisine</li><li>Live music and dancing</li><li>Fun kids' activities</li><li>Exciting raffles</li></ul>



📍 Where: 256 Hamilton St., Worcester
🕛 When: Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Local Event: Middle Eastern Picnic

Middle Eastern Picnic

Calling all of Worcester County! 📣 Get ready for a day of Faith, Community, Tradition, and Togetherness! ✨
We are thrilled to...

Worcester Public Library

What does it take to run a city? Learn how Worcester’s city government works from representatives of the Department of Health &amp; Human Services, the Department of Innovation and Technology, the Department of Sustainability &amp; Resilience, and the Department of Transportation &amp; Mobility.Saxe Room

Local Event: Your Tax Dollars at Work: A Civic Engagement Program

Your Tax Dollars at Work: A Civic Engagement...

What does it take to run a city? Learn how Worcester’s city government works from representatives of the Department of Health &...

Your Tax Dollars at Work: A Civic Engagement Program

Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross

Experience the staged reading premiere of&nbsp;The Last Pass, Vincent Murphy’s adaptation of Gary Pomerantz’s NYT-bestselling book chronicling Celtics legend Bob Cousy’s memories of his partnership with teammate Bill Russell throughout the racial tensions of mid-century America.Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Sep 18, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 18, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157035/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: The Last Pass

The Last Pass

Experience the staged reading premiere of The Last Pass, Vincent Murphy’s adaptation of Gary Pomerantz’s NYT-bestselling book...

Love Your Labels invites you to be Queer AF in Denim at our Art+Fashion Show this September. 
Denim is more than just a fabric. It is a record of labor, resistance, reinvention, and style. This textile’s history begins with exploitation and enslaved labor. Rugged and transcendent, the garment became a symbol of resistance, solidarity with the working class, and youthful rebellion. From patchwork to embellishments, from indigo to acid wash, this textile embodies our uniqueness and authenticity. 

Join us at the Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts and let your imagination and creativity drive — we encourage you to take a well-loved, worn-in pair of jeans to the sewing machine for an evolution. What is your story, and how can you weave it into one of the world’s most beloved fabrics?
Queer AF 2026 will be a multitude of textures. Designers will imagine new tales to tell with this storied fabric, and shades of blue will pop on the runway. 
Join us on Friday, Sept. 18, at Mechanics Hall in Worcester — during the Big Queer Worcester Weekend — as we celebrate queer fashion, art, community, and joy.

Local Event: Queer AF in Denim

Queer AF in Denim

Love Your Labels invites you to be Queer AF in Denim at our Art+Fashion Show this September. 
Denim is more than just a fabric....

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Join us for a celebration of beautiful plants featuring a begonia exhibition, a judged gesneriad competition, and a plant sale. Included with general garden admission, this exciting event also features a special lecture by renowned begonia hybridizer Don Miller.

Local Event: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale

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Holliston-Hopkinton

Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale

Join us for a celebration of beautiful plants featuring a begonia exhibition, a judged gesneriad competition, and a plant sale....

Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También is an engaging and practical introduction to Hispanic genealogy designed to help beginners start their family history journey with clarity and confidence. Led by genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores, this presentation focuses on simplifying the research process while honoring the rich cultural and historical context of Puerto Rican and broader Hispanic ancestry.Banx Room

Local Event: Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También: Beginning Hispanic Genealogy

Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También: Beginning...

Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También is an engaging and practical introduction to Hispanic genealogy designed to help beginners start...

Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También: Beginning Hispanic Genealogy

Location: Saxe RoomAudience: AdultRegister here:&nbsp;<a href="https://mywpl.libnet.info/event/16971684" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mywpl.libnet.info/event/16971684</a>What exactly are pollinators and why are they so important?&nbsp;Join us to learn all about pollinator basics and how you can create your own habitat!
The first part of our presentation reviews some pollinator basics. Next, our presenter will discuss what pollinators need and are looking for when choosing where to rest, eat, or lay their eggs--in other words “Habitat”!&nbsp; We will learn about the importance of a habitat, what it is, and how to create and maintain some inviting habitats for pollinators just about anywhere at all!&nbsp; Specifically, the presentation illustrates successful pollinator habitats created in places as different as suburban gardens to apartment decks, and small urban yards and patios to parking lot “hell strips.”&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our presenter, Denise Guérin, is a Certified Massachusetts Master Gardener, graduating in the class of 2022.&nbsp; She fell in love with gardens (and their contents) at a young age while “helping” her father and grandmother in their large family gardens.&nbsp; She volunteers regularly at the Wakefield Arboretum, the Medford Food Pantry Garden, and the MMGA’s new Ohrenberger School Pollinator Garden.&nbsp; Her primary focus is on growing native plants and creating habitat for native bees, birds and insect pollinators.&nbsp; She is a graduate of the MMGA Speakers Bureau Training Program.

Local Event: Creating a Pollinator Habitat Anywhere!

Creating a Pollinator Habitat Anywhere!

Location: Saxe RoomAudience: AdultRegister here: mywpl.libnet.info/event/16971684What exactly are pollinators and why are they...

Worcester Country Club

VNA Care’s annual Celebration of Caring will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 pm at the Worcester Country Club, 2 Rice St., Worcester, to benefit VNA Care, a nonprofit visiting nurse association, and the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. The evening features a cocktail reception, small plate dining, live music by Lizje Sarria and Oscar Rojas, and a celebration of the visiting nurses and clinicians who bring hope and comfort to our community. Presenting Sponsor is Marsh McLennan Agency. Tickets are $75 per person and available at https://www.VNACare.org/Worcester. All proceeds will support home health and hospice care provided by VNA Care in Central Massachusetts and at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. For more information, including custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Karen Webber at 508-658-7700 or Karen_Webber@vnacare.org.

Local Event: Celebration of Caring to benefit VNA Care

Celebration of Caring to benefit VNA Care

VNA Care’s annual Celebration of Caring will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 pm at the Worcester Country Club, 2...

BRKFST fosters individuality and community through creation, performance, and mentorship while providing education in movement technique, methodology, and choreography in breaking, hip-hop’s first dance style. STORMCLUTTER explores relationships and efforts to resolve opposing states of interpersonal tension and inner chaos.

Local Event: Brkfst: Stormclutter

Brkfst: Stormclutter

BRKFST fosters individuality and community through creation, performance, and mentorship while providing education in movement...

The Friends of the Worcester Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, September 25 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Main Library. The sale will feature adult, children, and teen books. All proceeds support programming at Worcester Public Library.

Local Event: Friends of WPL Book Sale

Friends of WPL Book Sale

The Friends of the Worcester Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, September 25 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday,...

Fall starts here! Join us for the 6th Annual Worcester Public Library Block Party on Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Main Library. We'll transform the block into a lively celebration packed with free family fun, live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, activities, a Friends book Sale, and more.

Local Event: WPL's Harvest in the City Block Party

WPL's Harvest in the City Block Party

Fall starts here! Join us for the 6th Annual Worcester Public Library Block Party on Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. - 2...

Take part in the UMass Cancer Walk and help advance cancer research and care, and clinical trials of potentially lifesaving therapies at UMass Chan Medical School. Join thousands of participants on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Polar Park for the 28th annual UMass Cancer Walk! 

The superhero-themed event celebrates patients, family members, researchers, healthcare providers, sponsors, volunteers—and you. By raising money and walking with us, you have the “power” to make a real difference for those facing cancer. Participants are encouraged to dress as superheroes, and special superhero guests will make appearances throughout the day.

Funds raised support the researchers and physician-scientists at UMass Chan Medical School who are working to make new discoveries and bring innovative therapies to patients.

Be a superhero for cancer research! Register as an individual, start a team or make a donation today. 

Registration is $20 for participants age 13 and older. Children 12 and younger may register free of charge. Online registration closes at noon on Thursday, Sept. 24. Day-of registration is $25 for participants age 13 and older.

Local Event: 2026 UMass Cancer Walk

2026 UMass Cancer Walk

Take part in the UMass Cancer Walk and help advance cancer research and care, and clinical trials of potentially lifesaving...

Enjoy a delicious meal at Panera Bread in Waltham and support the Boston Skyline Chorus! We are an a cappella four-part harmony chorus based in Lexington, MA. Our award-winning group entertains at various venues throughout eastern MA, and we'd love to share our harmony with you at your event. To support us at Panera Bread, just use the code FUND4U when placing your order. Thank you!

Local Event: Panera Bread ALL DAY Fundraiser for Boston Skyline Chorus

Panera Bread ALL DAY Fundraiser for Boston...

Enjoy a delicious meal at Panera Bread in Waltham and support the Boston Skyline Chorus! We are an a cappella four-part harmony...

Panera Bread ALL DAY Fundraiser for Boston Skyline Chorus

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9D Breathwork is Coming to Auburn Starting 10/1/26

Take a Breath With Dawn - 9D Breathwork

Wellness After Dark For Many Different Ways to Help You Heal Every Thursday Night At The Pachaug Center, Auburn, MA More Than Breathwork. An Experience for Your Mind, Body &amp; Soul. Imagine putting on a pair of headphones, closing your eyes, leaving the outside world behind and giving yourself permission to simply breathe. 9D Breathwork is an immersive breathwork experience that combines intentional breathing techniques with a carefully designed soundscape delivered through headphones. Depending on the journey, the experience may incorporate guided coaching, visualization, hypnotic-style suggestions, binaural audio and other sound-based techniques designed to create a deeply immersive environment for self-exploration and reflection. But you don't need to understand all of the technology to experience it. You simply need to show up and breathe. Each journey is different. Some are designed around themes such as letting go, stress and anxiety, self-worth, reconnecting with yourself, emotional release or deep relaxation. And every person's experience is uniquely their own. You may feel emotional. You may feel peaceful. You may gain a new perspective. You may laugh, cry, reflect—or simply enjoy giving yourself permission to disconnect from everything else for a little while. There is no "right" way to experience a journey. At Take a Breath, my role is to create a welcoming and supportive environment, guide you through the experience, and give you the space to discover what your own journey has to offer. You Don't Have to Be "Good" at Breathwork. You don't need experience. You don't need to know how to meditate. You don't need to be flexible, spiritual or have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to take the first breath. Come as you are. Put on the headphones. Close your eyes. And Take a Breath. I Also Offer Private Appointments for You, Your Business or Anyone in Need in MA, CT and RI. 9D Breathwork is a wellness practice and is not a substitute for medical care, mental health treatment, diagnosis or therapy.

Auburn

Wellness After Dark For Many Different Ways to Help You Heal Every Thursday Night At The Pachaug Center, Auburn, MA More Than Breathwork. An...

At Bancroft, learning doesn’t sit still.

Bancroft School

From our youngest PreK early learners through our high school seniors, students build confidence through hands-on projects, real-world experiences, and a community that encourages them to try, question, and create. Founded in 1900, Bancroft's expert teachers and connected community means students learn to take risks, collaborate, and grow with purpose—because at Bancroft, learning is continuous discovery.

From our youngest PreK early learners through our high school seniors, students build confidence through hands-on projects, real-world experiences,...

I Wuff You Dog Training

Innovative dog training! The cutting edge, most advanced solutions for your dog's struggles! We use a combination of cognitive training, behavior adjustment training, exposure therapy and mindful training, traditional dog training with science-based and holistic approach. We offer reactive dog training, training for fearful dogs or training for just hyper and exuberant dogs and puppy education. All dogs are welcome!

Innovative dog training! The cutting edge, most advanced solutions for your dog's struggles! We use a combination of cognitive training, behavior...

Worcester’s New Climate-Controlled Self Storage Facility

CubeSmart Self Storage

Looking for storage that’s easy, secure, and modern? We’ve got you covered—literally. At CubeSmart Self Storage on 80 Barber Ave, we make storage simple, premium, and seriously convenient. 🚙 Drive right in under a covered, climate-controlled loading bay—no weather hassles 📦 High-clearance, three-lane access makes loading and unloading quick and stress-free—even for large vehicles 🧊 Fully climate-controlled across all four floors—ideal for protecting your valuables year-round 📱 Smartphone access via the CubeSmart app: open gates, doors, and elevators remotely 🛒 Free dollies &amp; handcarts on-site to make every move easier 📍 Centrally located off I-190 and I-290—perfectly positioned near Worcester’s residential neighborhoods and business hubs Whether you're moving, decluttering, managing inventory, or just need dependable storage, our facility is designed for your peace of mind and everyday convenience. Come see why Worcester locals trust CubeSmart at 80 Barber Ave. 📲 Reserve your unit online today and move in with zero hassle!

Looking for storage that’s easy, secure, and modern? We’ve got you covered—literally. At CubeSmart Self Storage on 80 Barber Ave, we make storage...

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