Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: Vijay Gupta, Violinist in Recital

“When the Violin, the title of a poem by the Sufi mystic Hafiz on the power of forgiveness and new identities, will present works by JS Bach and Reena Esmail in collaboration with dance artist and choreographer Yamini Kalluri. Opening with Bach’s 2nd Partita in D minor with its concluding […]

Club 321 at Mechanics Hall

Duke Robillard at Club 321

Club 321 featuring the Duke Robillard Quartet Thursday, May 18 Doors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio Tickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door Cocktails, mocktails, coffee, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co., and an artwork display presented […]

The Mercantile

SUNDAY RUM DAY

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. 

Mechanics Hall

Guided Tour of Historic Mechanics Hall

Free Admission Open to the Public Registration Required   Reserve your spot today! Join us for a guided tour of our beautiful Worcester landmark and architectural treasure.   Mechanics Hall is internationally regarded as one of the world's great concert halls for its superb acoustics and inspirational beauty. Regionally, it […]

John Henry's Hammer Coffehouse

Bob Dylan Birthday Bash “The Elecric Side of Bob Dylan”

The Annual Concert Celebrating the Birthday of Bob Dylan will be held at John Henry's Hammer, at the First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. Hosted by Bob Jordan and the Hip Swayers, the concert will include 26 Worcester Area Musicians. There will be 2 75-minute sets at 6 and 8p.m. […]

Mechanics Hall

Boston Symphony & Pops Brass! Afternoon of Brass: Memorial Weekend Spectacular

Sunday, May 28, 2023 Concert — 3:00pm Doors — 2:15pm Ticket Prices: $33 — $66 Please see ticketing page for discounts   Works by Prokofiev, Mahler, Sibelius, Grainger, Ives, & Sousa We're excited to present a patriotic-themed concert series featuring members of the Boston Symphony and Pops Brass!  Concert goers can expect […]

Mechanics Hall

Classic Musical Melody of India

Saturday, June 3, 2023 Sponsors Reception: 6:00pm Musical Program: 7:00pm Ticket Prices Floor — $50 - $100 Balcony — $35 Prices are subject to fees.   A fundraising event to benefit humanitarian causes in the Worcester community and beyond. Featuring five world-renowned Indian Classical musicians led by world famous sitarist, Ustad Parvez […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Celebrating Billy Joel: America’s Piano Man

This band plays tribute to one of the foremost songwriters of the twentieth century, Billy Joel, who's music is beloved around the world. This year they mark the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album ‘Piano Man’ with a show that spotlights songs from the classic 1973 record, as well as […]

The Hanover Theatre

Music Worcester Presents: Sam Bush

There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees, for bluegrass music’s ultimate inside outsider (or is it outside insider?). There is only one Sam Bush. The mandolin/fiddle/guitar-playing icon has taken the genre to new heights over a 50+ […]

First Unitarian Church of Worcester

Free Organ Concert at First Unitarian Church of Worcester (Concert 2 of 4)

Wesley Hall will be performing works by Böhm, Scheidt, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Bossi, Cooper, and Connor Chee, a Navajo pianist and composer. Hall was recognized in 2016 by the Diapason Magazine as a “20 Under 30” leader in Organ, Harpsichord, and Sacred Music in the United States, and is a dynamic organist […]

Mechanics Hall

Music of Leonardo Ciampa, A Concert in Memory of Dr. Sherrill A. “Ted” Conna

Friday, June 16, 2023 7:30pm FREE ADMISSION FEATURING: Leonardo Ciampa, organ & piano ASSISTING ARTISTS:  Letitia Stevens, soprano Dianne Spoto, flute Nino Ciampa, percussion and The Henry Purcell Society of Boston (Jessica Cooper, director)   ABOUT MR. CIAMPA Born in Boston in 1971, composer/organist/pianist Leonardo Ciampa is a musician of international repute. Ciampa […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Christopher Cross and Justin Hayward

Two of music's most iconic voices, live on stage! Christopher Cross Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy®Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy® history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the […]

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