Mechanics Hall's Executive Director Kathleen Gagne says no shows, weddings, or concerts are happening at the historic venue, and they haven't been for months.
She said, "We haven't had any revenue to speak of since last March. It's a little challenging to maintain a historic property with no revenue."
On top of the pandemic, the 163-year-old Main Street building recently underwent significant repairs to the roof.
In hopes of earning back some of the money they're losing every month, the venue is hosting their first annual Jingle 5K as a fundraiser.
Gagne said, "People need Mechanics Hall in Worcester. We need to be enriched and inspired by the building itself and by all the amazing and wonderful things people bring to it."
Normally, Mechanics Hall would be preparing for the holiday season, one of their busiest times of the year.
Chris Shepard from the Worcester Chorus said, "I know that for so many of us choral musicians, the holiday season just isn't the same without being able to perform Handel's Messiah."
Handel's Messiah is one of the venue's most popular annual traditions.
COVID-19 will force it to change a bit, but they're making it work.
"We will feature a quartet of professional singers, socially distanced of course, with a small chamber ensemble on the beautiful stage of Mechanics Hall," Shepard said.
And while concerned about the lack of revenue, Gagne is confident in the future of Mechanics Hall.
"I guess we're 163 years heading into 164. What's 12 months? In the scheme of things, I think that's what we all have to keep that in perspective."
The Jingle 5K starts December 12 and runs through December 20. Tickets are $30 and will help support Mechanics Hall moving forward.