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SUMMARY:Life Hacks: Grocery Shopping & Cooking on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join Adele Mayer\, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator\, as she gives you tips on how to shop when your budget is tight. \n She'll also be demonstrating easy ways to use the ingredients you buy to create something tasty. \nAges 12-17 \n  \nThank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Unibank\, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation\, Digital Federal Credit Union\, Cornerstone Bank\, District Attorney Joseph D. Early\, Jr.’s Office\, Country Bank \, Bob’s Discount Furniture\, Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation\, the Worcester Public Library Foundation\, and the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/life-hacks-grocery-shopping-cooking-on-a-budget/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221113
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SUMMARY:Noah Preminger at Club 321
DESCRIPTION:Club 321 featuring the Noah Preminger Quartet \nThursday\, June 29\, 2023\nDoors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm \nAges 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio\nTickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door \nCocktails\, mocktails\, coffee\, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co.\, and an artwork display presented by Juniper Rag! \nAccording to the New York Times\, Brooklyn-based saxophonist Noah Preminger\, “designs a different kind of sound for each note\, an individual destiny and story.” Preminger\, just 35 and the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s “Rising Star Best Tenor Saxophonist\,” has recorded over twelve critically acclaimed albums. Multiple recordings were released in 2017-18\, including Meditations on Freedom\, released on Inauguration Day\, 2017\, as a musical protest of political developments in America.  In addition\, a duo album recorded in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall with pianist\, Frank Carlberg\, a Quartet recording on Criss Cross Records\, and a recording of the music of Otto Preminger’s films on French\, vinyl-only label\, Newvelle Records.  In 2018\, Preminger and co-leader Rob Garcia created the Dead Composers Club and released The Chopin Project. \nBorn in 1986\, Preminger grew up in Canton\, Connecticut.  He released his debut album\, Dry Bridge Road\, just after his 21st birthday\, which was named Debut of the Year in the Village Voice “Critics Poll.”  Preminger’s second and third albums as a leader were released by the Palmetto Records label. The Boston Globe hails Preminger as “a master with standards and ballads\, as well as an adventurous composer.” The saxophonist has performed on key stages from the United States to Europe and Australia\, and has played and/or recorded with Jason Moran\, Dave Holland\, John Patitucci\, Fred Hersch\, Dave Douglas\, Billy Hart\, Joe Lovano\, Victor Lewis\, John and Bucky Pizzarelli\, Cecil McBee\, George Cables\, and Roscoe Mitchell. Learn more about Noah Preminger. \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges support from the following Club 321 partners & sponsors \n90.5 FM WICN\nCountry Bank\nCornerstone Bank\nJuniper Rag\nP.S. Event Rentals\nRedemption Rock Brewing Co.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/noah-preminger-at-club-321/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221113
CREATED:20230522T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T153239Z
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SUMMARY:Life Hacks: Grocery Shopping & Cooking on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join Adele Mayer\, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator\, as she gives you tips on how to shop when your budget is tight. \n She'll also be demonstrating easy ways to use the ingredients you buy to create something tasty.  \n  \nAges 12-17 \nThank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Unibank\, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation\, Digital Federal Credit Union\, Cornerstone Bank\, District Attorney Joseph D. Early\, Jr.’s Office\, Country Bank \, Bob’s Discount Furniture\, Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation\, the Worcester Public Library Foundation\, and the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/life-hacks-grocery-shopping-cooking-on-a-budget-2/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221113
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SUMMARY:Redemption Rock Pop-Up Tasting at ArtsWorcester
DESCRIPTION:Redemption Rock Pop-Up Tasting: a beer premier at the ArtsWorcester Biennial! \nCelebrate the return of two of Redemption Rock Brewing’s most popular seasonal beers and enjoy more freshly-canned favorites at this free tasting event. Full pours will also be available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting ArtsWorcester’s youth and outreach programs.  \nSip and savor their offerings at the ArtsWorcester Biennial\, a hyper-competitive exhibition showcasing some of the newest\, most cutting-edge artwork in the region. See if you agree with the judge’s selections for inclusion\, and the choices made for the top prizes. Plus\, meet Haley Cloonan-Lisi\, Redemption Rock’s in-house artist\, who designs their labels!  \nAttendees must be 21+ with valid ID. Admission to the tasting is free; 16 oz. pours available for purchase. Cash and all major credit cards accepted. \n  \n– On the menu – \n(NEW!) Mr. Vacation \n(NEW!) Guava Bunga! \nHop Rocks \nFizzle Fiends \nComplimentary tasting pours are 2-3 oz. each. Full 16 oz. pours available for $8 each. \n  \n– About the brews – \nMr. Vacation \nMaine-Grown Hoppy Pale Lager (5.2% abv) \nMr. Vacation is a hoppy pale lager that's brewed with 100% Maine-grown hops and grain – a hat-tip to Vacationland itself! It features a floral and lemony aroma\, light grain body\, and perfectly crisp finish. \nGuava Bunga! \nGuava & Lime Sour Ale (4.5% abv) \nBig guava flavor with hints of lime. Tart and light bodied and with a dry\, fizzy\, and puckering finish. \nHop Rocks \nWest Coast IPA (7% abv) \nHop Rocks is Redemption Rock’s year-round West Coast IPA. Brewed with Amarillo\, Mosaic\, and Chinook hops\, Hop Rocks (7% abv) features a massively dank and piney aroma with hints of grapefruit and apricot\, and a resiny and crisp body with an unrestrained bitterness. \nFizzle Fiends \nGrapefruit Hard Seltzer (5.5% abv) \nWhat’s crackin’\, fizzle fiends?! Redemption’s hard seltzer is super crisp and refreshing with just a hint of sweetness and fun rotating flavors! Fizzle Fiends was made in collaboration with our buds and Worcester’s leading seltzer aficionados\, the Seltzertime Podcast\, so you know it’s good!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/redemption-rock-pop-up-tasting-at-artsworcester/
CATEGORIES:Art,Events,Food + Drink,Free,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T035900
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SUMMARY:SUNDAY RUM DAY
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SUNDAY FROM 4 PM – 7 PM\, JOIN US ON THE ROOFTOP FOR SUNDAY RUMDAY FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE RUM COCKTAIL MENU\, ROTATING LIVE MUSIC\, AND GOOD VIBES. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/sunday-rum-day/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T035900
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CREATED:20230518T180735Z
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UID:10744-1684540800-1684641540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Italian Favorites: Homemade Pasta with Pomodoro Sauce with Chef Vanessa
DESCRIPTION:You can make basic pasta from scratch easily at home and you can execute without the need for a pasta machine. This is a great option for those who want to make a delicious pasta dish without too much fuss! \nIn this session\, Chef Vanessa will demonstrate how to make a quick pasta dough\, cut into strands. She will also demonstrate on how to make a delicious Pomodoro Sauce sweetened with shredded carrots. This simple dish can easily be adapted to your own personal taste with extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese for finishing. \nChef Vanessa is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach with a focus on helping individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle. Nourishing food should not be boring! Visit Chef Vanessa’s website and Instagram for more information. \n  \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/cooking-italian-favorites-homemade-pasta-with-pomodoro-sauce-with-chef-vanessa/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T035900
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SUMMARY:Duke Robillard at Club 321
DESCRIPTION:Club 321 featuring the Duke Robillard Quartet \nThursday\, May 18\nDoors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm \nAges 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio\nTickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door \nCocktails\, mocktails\, coffee\, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co.\, and an artwork display presented by Juniper Rag! \n  \nRhode Island-based Duke Robillard has carved out one of blues' most illustrious legacies\, while also trodding some lofty related territories as a guitarist\, vocalist\, songwriter\, bandleader\, studio sideman\, producer\, label operator and educator. \nIn 1967\, he founded the band\, "Roomful Of Blues\," with pianist Al Copley in Westerly\, R.I.  Considered the prototypical jump blues band\, "Roomful" became a legend in New England and beyond\, as did Duke himself. \nKnown for his mastery of the guitar style of T-Bone Walker\, Robillard's musical breadth was also impressive–from swing\, standards and ballads to rockers\, gutbucket Chicago blues and rockabilly.  By the time Duke left "Roomful"after a dozen years to pursue a solo career\, he was firmly established in the upper echelon of contemporary blues guitarists. \nDuke's resume is decorated with Grammy nominations\, Handy Awards\, and Blues Music Awards\, and other honors for his artistry\, recordings and productions within the United States and internationally. Learn more about Duke Robillard. \n  \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges support from the following Club 321 partners & sponsors \n90.5 FM WICN\nCountry Bank\nCornerstone Bank\nJuniper Rag\nP.S. Event Rentals\nRedemption Rock Brewing Co.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/duke-robillard-at-club-321/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221113
CREATED:20230522T152824Z
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SUMMARY:75th Season Finale Gala
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss WYO's Annual Season Finale Gala! A treasured celebration of our student's achievements\, including our senior graduation ceremony. Fantastic music by our major ensembles\, silent auction\, raffles and prizes await you to help support WYO's Annual Fund. Don't miss this exciting event.  \nFeaturing: \nWY Wind Ensemble\, Lucy Colwell\, Director \nWY Jazz Program\, Dan Gabel\, Director \nWY Philharmonic & String Orchestra\, Jack Corbett\, Director \nWY Symphony Orchestra\, Jonathan Colby\, Music Director \nSenior Graduation Ceremony concluding with Ashokan Farewell\, Keira Mooney\, Senior Soloist  \nDinner is served at 5:00pm. Enjoy our Dinner Table Seating which includes a 3 course hot dinner\, reserved seating and at table beverage service.  \nBalcony Seats are reserved seating. You must sit in the seats that you select from the seating map. \nCash Bar available throughout the performance. Credit cards accepted. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/75th-season-finale-gala/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Music,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T035900
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SUMMARY:Tee Off For WPL! Mini Golf After Dark
DESCRIPTION:This event will see the WPL Main Library transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks. Friday night Mini Golf After Dark will offer an adults (21+) only mini golf event with food\, adult beverages and live music. A diverse selection of ethnic food will be provided by Worcester Regional Food Hub. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from Redemption Rock Brewery and Decanted Wine Trucks. Ticket price is $50 per person.  There will be live music\, raffles and yard games as well! \nPlease also see listing for Tee Off for WPL! Family Fun Day Mini Golf being held on Saturday\, May 6th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/tee-off-for-wpl-mini-golf-after-dark/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Music,Sports + Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221113
CREATED:20230518T180735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180738Z
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SUMMARY:Easy Everyday Side Dishes: Cuban Yuca con Mojo & Thai Cucumber Salad with Chef Vanessa
DESCRIPTION:Creating side dishes does not have to be the same thing from week to week when preparing food at home. In this class\, Chef Vanessa will guide you through two easy recipes from Cuba & Thailand. \nCuban Yuca con Mojo is a popular starchy side dish served in a garlicky vinegar sauce enhanced with lime juice and red onions. Thai Cucumber Salad uses flavorful ingredients such as fish sauce and cilantro with spicy peppers. Both side dishes go well with grilled meat or seafood or simply enjoyed as you please. \nChef Vanessa is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach with a focus on helping individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle. Nourishing food should not be boring! Visit Chef Vanessa’s website and Instagram for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/easy-everyday-side-dishes-cuban-yuca-con-mojo-thai-cucumber-salad-with-chef-vanessa/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T035900
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SUMMARY:Woo Juice Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of Woo Juice\, on Friday\, April 7th at 22 Front Street in the Midtown Mall. Please join us for the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Celebration for a new healthier option in our growing city.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/woo-juice-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Kid-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180708Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Kennedy Community Health Hero Costume Party
DESCRIPTION:Kennedy Community Health is pleased to announce its 2023 Hero Costume Party on Friday\, March 24th at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester! \nThe much-anticipated return of Kennedy Community Health’s one-of-a-kind costume party event is here.  We’re back to celebrate our health care heroes in a hero-themed party at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester.  Come dressed as your favorite hero and be ready to enjoy live music\, delicious food and drink\, and great company.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/2023-kennedy-community-health-hero-costume-party/
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Community,Food + Drink,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180721Z
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SUMMARY:Fusion Food: Red Lentil Hummus & Homemade Indian Roti Bread with Chef Vanessa
DESCRIPTION:Cooking fusion food is a wonderful way to combine the flavors of various cuisines and has been around for quite some time. It is also very common in a lot of restaurants where chefs put a spin on different dishes\, adding global ingredients to execute delicious results. \nChef Vanessa is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach with a focus on helping individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle. Nourishing food should not be boring! Visit Chef Vanessa’s website and Instagram for more information. \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/fusion-food-red-lentil-hummus-homemade-indian-roti-bread-with-chef-vanessa/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T035900
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SUMMARY:Saint Patrick’s Day Sundae Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration! Make your own ice cream sundae\, try your luck at our prize wheel\, create greeting cards\, and get your face painted. Special performance by Murphy Academy of Irish Dance at 3:00 pm! All ages welcome! 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/saint-patricks-day-sundae-party/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T035900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180708Z
UID:10410-1678838400-1678939140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Music Lives 365 LIVE - WinterSongs
DESCRIPTION:WinterSongs is the 2nd in the 4-part series Music Lives 365 LIVE. Join us at @JMACWorcester for an evening of music\, video and graphic art celebrating great musical artists born in Winter such as Ry Cooder\, Nina Simone\, Sister Rosetta Thorpe\, Tim Buckley\, Rhiannon Giddens\, Patti Smith\, Peter Gabriel\, Sandy Denny\, Ivor Cutler and more. \nHosted by Larry Haley\, creator of https://www.radio-graphics.com/\, with live performances by Lydia Fortune w/ Sten Gustafson\, Ron Carlson\, Bob Jordan\, and Charlie Blaum w/ Natasha Hanna and John Solaperto. Recorded music presented by Diane Sutter\, Alan West\, and Larry.  \nThe show is free and open to the public\, though a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.\nNo ticket or reservation is needed. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30pm. \nThe program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council which was made possible with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the City of Worcester. \nDisclaimer: The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use\, creative co-working space of the Worcester Cultural Coalition and in partnership with The Barr Foundation. This event does not necessarily reflect the views of either organization.  \n#PopUpJMAC #JMACWorcester #MakeArtEverywhere #WorcesterCulturalCoalition
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-lives-365-live-wintersongs/
CATEGORIES:Art,Food + Drink,Free,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180714Z
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SUMMARY:Beer Dinner with Redemption Rock Brewing at The Worcester Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mass Beer Week with a 5 course dinner at Worcester Beer Garden\, featuring beers from Redemption Rock Brewing! \nCheck out the amazing menu the talented chefs at Worcester Beer Garden have put together\, and get your tickets quickly because seats are limited! \nApéritif:\nLocal East Coast Oysters: Fresh shucked oysters with cocktail and meunière sauces. Paired with Blackstone Dry Irish Stout. \nAppetizer:\nSweet and Sour Kung Pao Shrimp: Lightly breaded and fried shrimp\, carrots\, scallions\, and cashews tossed in sweet and sour kung pao sauce with steamed rice. Paired with Making Spirits Bright Gin-Spired Sour Ale \nGame Course:\nSeared Duck Breast: Farm raised duck breast seared and roasted with chipotle blackberry sauce\, Israeli couscous\, raisins\, and pine nuts. Paired with Good Hang: Triumph Pale Ale. \nEntrée:\nBeef Tenderloin: Blackened tenderloin steak with smoked pork belly\, gorgonzola\, and smoked tomato chutney. Paired with War Castle New England IPA. \nDessert:\nChocolate Truffle Trio: Chocolate coffee ganache rolled in powder sugar\, pistachios\, and espresso powder. Paired with Valley Winter Ale Imperial Smoked Porter.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/beer-dinner-with-redemption-rock-brewing-at-the-worcester-beer-garden/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Nightlife,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180608Z
UID:8889-1676696400-1676782740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Soulful Classics–African American Cuisine with Chef Vanessa: Salmon Patties & Yellow Creamy Grits
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, Chef Vanessa prepares some of her family southern favorites. she prepares her version of “Fish and Grits.” \nThe demo will showcase how to make traditional salmon patties flavored with old bay seasoning and other ingredients alongside creamy grits you’ll be able to recreate at home to enjoy with your family. \nAfrican American cuisine has many cultural influences and there will be a discussion of how these influences show up in other popular dishes in African American cuisine. \nChef Vanessa is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach with a focus on helping individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle. Nourishing food should not be boring! Visit Chef Vanessa’s website and Instagram for more information. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/soulful-classics-african-american-cuisine-with-chef-vanessa-salmon-patties-yellow-creamy-grits/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Community,Food + Drink,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180703Z
UID:10347-1676332800-1676437140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Cocktail Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 14th at 6:00 PM and Eat Your Heart Out with a special someone for Valentine's Day. \nTicket includes 4 courses + 4 cocktail pairings for 2 people. \n**Please select your third course preference by choosing one of the following ticket options** \nPlease email b.ames@themercantileworcester.com if you have any seating requests or questions!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/valentines-day-cocktail-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Nightlife,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180638Z
UID:9260-1674277200-1674363540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Anime Club: Taste Testing
DESCRIPTION:Do you love anime? Join us as we watch an episode or two of your favorite series! We’ll also have an activity or craft to do while we watch. \nThis month's activity: taste testing popular Japanese snacks! \nFor Teens\, ages 12- 17. \nNo Registration Required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/anime-club-taste-testing/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Free,Movies + Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180608Z
UID:8894-1674277200-1674363540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of the Caribbean with Chef Vanessa: Jamaican Inspired Winter Squash Soup
DESCRIPTION:Winter is the perfect time for comforting soup using winter squash. Chef Vanessa will take you on a flavorful journey and demonstrate how to make a creamy Jamaican inspired winter squash soup with coconut milk & thyme croutons\, with the addition of chicken. She will also prepare a vegetarian version. \nJamaican food has a history of bold and intense flavors prominent in their cuisine and there will be a discussion of the traditional spices and ingredients used in the country of Jamaica. \nChef Vanessa is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach with a focus on helping individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle. Nourishing food should not be boring! Visit Chef Vanessa’s website and Instagram for more information. \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/a-taste-of-the-caribbean-with-chef-vanessa-jamaican-inspired-winter-squash-soup/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180646Z
UID:9376-1674104400-1674190740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Cocktail Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a four-course Lunar New Year-themed dinner. Each course will be paired with festive rum cocktails. \n  \nFor more details\, please visit our website! 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/lunar-new-year-cocktail-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180646Z
UID:9352-1672462800-1672549140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:New Years Eve @ The Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NYE! Complimentary champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year + elevated food specials! \nVisit our website to view food specials! \nFREE ENTRY.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/new-years-eve-the-mercantile/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Free,Nightlife,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180646Z
UID:9337-1672462800-1672549140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The Best Little Drag Brunch in Worcester (21+)
DESCRIPTION:Start off the New Year's festivities right with Worcester's newest and best little drag brunch at the Worcester Beer Garden. It will be an experience unlike any other!  \nTicket Sales Ends 12/28! They include an expansive brunch buffet and access to a premium drag show by Robyn Millyonz\, Cortana Wednesday\, and DaishaDore Famouz.  \nDJs from DanceAway Sound will keep the vibes going throughout the event.  \n11 AM Seating – 12 PM Show \n21+ Event  \nOnline Ticket Sales Only- Pay Together\, Sit Together( Limited Seating) \n* Parties must purchase tickets together in order to be seated at the same table. Individual ticket purchasers will be seated according to space availability and might be seated with another party. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-best-little-drag-brunch-in-worcester-21/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,LGBTQ,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180522Z
UID:8439-1671253200-1671339540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Annual Family Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Gold Concert Sponsor Workers Credit Union. \nWYO's most popular concert of the year! Celebrate with family & friends the festive sounds of the season with the WY Symphony Orchestra & Nashoba Valley Chorale.  \nJoin us for an afternoon of your holiday favorites! Want to celebrate in style? Why not join us for dinner during the concert? We'll serve up a gourmet hot meal for you and your guests (and even do the dishes!). \nThe Worcester Youth Orchestras presents its Annual Family Holiday Concert at glorious Mechanics Hall. Our talented students will get you singing along to beloved carols and songs of this festive season. Performances by the WY Symphony\, Philharmonic\, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble\, along with the spectacular voices of the Nashoba Valley Chorale. A few surprises are in store along with a visit from Old St. Nick himself! \nBalcony Tickets: Adults/Seniors $24 – $26\, Children $10\nFloor Dinner Table Seating: Adults/Seniors $70\, Children $30 \nThe Annual Family Holiday Concert is proudly sponsored by Workers Credit Union.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/annual-family-holiday-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180512Z
UID:8258-1671253200-1671339540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an evening where you can dress up\, enjoy fabulous food\, dance to music and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Look no further\, grab your tickets to Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/positively-suzanne-royal-holiday-ball/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Food + Drink,Music,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180520Z
UID:8407-1671166800-1671253140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Opening Reception of Saffron Notes: Paintings of South Asian Women. A Solo Exhibition by Piya Samant
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the opening reception of Saffron Notes. An exhibition featuring featuring oil paintings of South Asian women by visual artist Piya Samant. There will be refreshments\, and a cash bar. This event is free and open to the public. This project is funded by a Worcester Arts Council and Mass Cultural Council grant. #wacfunded \nExhibition runs : December 7 – 21\, 2022. \nThe 'Saffron Notes' Story \nFor centuries\, western artists have celebrated women by portraying them as beautiful\, powerful\, and sometimes as nobility. Few parallels exist for South Asian women because we often think of them as playing their assigned roles in society. They have been captured as doting mothers\, loyal wives\, goddesses in temples\, and homemakers performing chores. Seldom does the art world see them as a muse and capture their beauty for who they are\, independent of their role in society. \nThis collection attempts to portray South Asian women in their ephemeral moments of solitude\, beauty\, and thoughts of self-worth\, free from societal burdens. — Piya Samant \nLet’s Connect: Instagram: @art.by.piyali\nFacebook: @artbypiyali | TikTok: @piyasamant | Website: https://www.artbypiyali.com/ \nArtist Bio: Born and raised in India\, Piya Samant now lives and paints in the awe-inspiring New England region\, USA. After pursuing a career in Technology\, she picked up the brush again in 2014 and commenced her full-time art practice.  Piya’s paintings are characterized by colorful\, light-filled canvases in a painterly style. Her work is exhibited in museums and galleries across USA. As a self-taught artist\, Piya has learned art techniques by observing artworks of Master artists. She is represented by PXPContemporary and ArtsPlus galleries. \nIn 2022\, Piya received a WCC/ Mass Cultural State grant to further her painting endeavors. \n​​​​​​​​​​​​Artist Statement: 'Beauty is fleeting and my desire to capture the beauty of life (be it human\, flora or fauna) is irresistable. I connect with people's body language more than their words. Through painting I attempt to immortalize the beauty of my subjects in their entirety; not just their face and body but also their character. Floral stilllifes are a delight to paint because I am able to project emotions onto unsuspecting flowers through the play of light and strategically placed brushstrokes.'
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/opening-reception-of-saffron-notes-paintings-of-south-asian-women-a-solo-exhibition-by-piya-samant/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Nightlife,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Theatre,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180630Z
UID:9146-1670907600-1670993940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Gingerbread House Decorating
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us Tuesday\, December 13th\, to decorate gingerbread houses! \nTickets include a gingerbread house\, decorating materials\, and a complimentary beverage of your choosing: Greater Good Gingerbread\, Wormtown Blizzard of 78\, or our featured Peppermint Mocha Expresso Martini!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gingerbread-house-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180622Z
UID:9068-1670734800-1670821140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:International Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:International holiday market hosted by the Worcester Regional Food Hub and K Sense Co. sponsored by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District\, presents a holiday market at the glass tower\, with six food vendors and over 10 craft and artisan vendors. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/international-christmas-market/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,LGBTQ,Seasonal + Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T045900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180522Z
UID:8434-1670648400-1670734740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 42nd Annual Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall
DESCRIPTION:     The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra\, led by Principal Conductor Myron Romanul\, will presents its 42nd Holiday Pops Concert at Worcester's Mechanics Hall on Saturday\, December 10\, 2022 at 8PM. This year's concert will feature the orchestra along with vocal soloists Jane Shivick\, soprano and Christon Carney\, tenor\, a combined chorus composed of The Salisbury Singers (under the direction of Bradford Dumont)\, The Worcester Children's Chorus (under the direction of Pamela Mindell) and students from area colleges. Also featured will be Step Dancers from the Murphy Academy of Irish Dance\, a jazz ensemble drawn from the orchestra\, audience sing alongs\, and a visit from Santa\, all in a setting with cabaret tables. Repertoire for this year's performance will feature music of Anderson\, Bizet\, Strauss\, Tchaikovsky\, Williams\, and others. . Floor table seats to this year's concert are sold out. Balcony seats are $40 each along with a processing fee and may be obtained at the Mechanics Hall Box Office\, 321 Main Street\, Worcester\, by calling 508-752-0888 or visiting www.mechanicshall.org\, or by calling the Symphony at (508) 754-1234 or visiting MSO's website at www.masymphony.org.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/massachusetts-symphony-orchestra-42nd-annual-holiday-pops-concert-at-mechanics-hall/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T235900
DTSTAMP:20260428T221114
CREATED:20230518T180107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180109Z
UID:7715-1668816000-1668902340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:In the Kitchen with Librarian Olivia: Veggie Chili and Chocolate Lava Cakes
DESCRIPTION:Librarian Olivia will show you how to make an all-time favorite for cold winter nights—veggie chili! While you can make this dish on a stovetop\, we will be using an instant pot to show you a quicker way to make this hearty soup. We will also be cooking a fairly easy to make dessert–chocolate lava cakes! Chocolate pairs well with a savory spicy meal like chili.  \n  \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/in-the-kitchen-with-librarian-olivia-veggie-chili-and-chocolate-lava-cakes/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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