Name: "Wharf-rats and Irishies": The Blackstone Canal and the Story of the Irish in Worcester
Start: 2026-07-11T14:00:00-04:00

This July is the bicentennial of the arrival of Worcester’s first Irish immigrants, a small band of canal laborers. Discover how they overcame prejudice to build a community that would leave a lasting impression on the city and its culture.
Appropriate for ages 12 and up. For more information please call (508) 373-7056. 
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Local Event: "Wharf-rats and Irishies": The Blackstone Canal and the Story of the Irish in Worcester

Worcester County

Jessie Castellano

Boston Metropolitan Area

Worcester

Massachusetts

"Wharf-rats and Irishies": The Blackstone Canal...

This July is the bicentennial of the arrival of Worcester’s first Irish immigrants, a small band of canal laborers. Discover...

"Wharf-rats and Irishies": The Blackstone Canal and the Story of the Irish in Worcester

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CASA Project Worcester County and Legendary Legacies are taking to the skies again, and this time, they’re bringing even more friends for this year’s annual The Sky’s the Limit campaign! We are so grateful to have community leaders who agree that the sky’s the limit on what we will do to support vulnerable youth.
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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&nbsp;various venues throughout eastern MA. We'd love to share our harmony with at your event! Just use the code FUND4U when placing your order!

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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

Worcester Public Library

Learn the basics of SQL (Sequential Query Language), a computer programming language used to access relational databases. Registration required.

Local Event: Introduction to SQL

Introduction to SQL

Learn the basics of SQL (Sequential Query Language), a computer programming language used to access relational databases....

Part concert. Part puppet show. Part ghost story. All Spectacle! All are welcome. Recommended for adults and teens. Doors open at 6:30.
Literary Monsters, by ensemble Shadow, Sound, Spectacle, is a 50-minute multimedia performance that reimagines the classic monsters of Poe, Shelley, Irving, Dickinson, Stoker, and Melville through original live music, shadow puppetry, video, and narrative.
After the show, Jess Martin, Amy West, and Abby Hanna answer questions and give the audience an up-close look at their artistic process (and the puppets!).<h3>Registration is required as space is limited.</h3>

Now touring across New England and beyond. For more information, please visit: linktr.ee/shadowsoundspectacle.
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Local Event: Literary Monsters: Shadow, Sound, Spectacle

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Join us for a reading, discussion and book signing of Stephen Billias' The Zen Time Traveler.&nbsp;About the AuthorStephen Billias is a MacDowell Fellow, long­time practitioner of the esoter­ic Japanese martial art Shin­taido, and student of Tai Chi and Zen. He is the author of seven fantasy novels, a short story collection, and the co-au­thored literary novel Pilgrim Maya. He sits with the Bound­less Way Zen group in Massa­chusetts.About the BookFor Zen student Stephen Maine, a single haiku is not just poetry—it is a portal. In a breath, the walls of his modern life dissolve, hurling him across the centuries into the heart of 13th-century China. Here, the legendary Chan masters are not myths, and the ancient koans are not riddles—they are lived reality. But Stephen is not alone in this timeline. He shares his physical form and mind with Wùkōng, a wandering Japanese monk destined to shape the history of Zen. When both men fall for Yabaku, a beautiful and fiercely independent maker of mystical swords, the fabric of time begins to fray. Torn between his present-day marriage and a growing, profound connection in the past, Stephen must navigate a maze of spiritual awakening and earthly desires. If he finds enlightenment, he may never find his way home…

Local Event: Author Event: Stephen Billias "The Zen Time Traveler"

Author Event: Stephen Billias "The Zen Time...

Join us for a reading, discussion and book signing of Stephen Billias' The Zen Time Traveler. About the AuthorStephen Billias...

Author Event: Stephen Billias "The Zen Time Traveler"

Local Event: Summer Art Camp for Kids 2026- July 20th to 24th / 9am-1pm / Ages 7 to 12

Summer Art Camp for Kids 2026- July 20th to...

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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!

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