The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: A Very Postmodern Christmas

When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice […]

Worcester Public Library Goddard Branch

Santa Visit

Santa Claus is coming to town! Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and take a magical photo. Please bring your own camera. Numbers to see Santa will be handed out upon arrival. Free and open to all! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.

Club 321 at Mechanics Hall

Club 321 featuring Aaron and the Lord, with opener Evan Kenney

Club 321 featuring Aaron and the Lord with opener Evan Kenney Thursday, December 8, 2022 Doors: 6:15pm  |  Show: 7:00pm Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio Aaron and the Lord is the new venture of Aaron Perrino (the voice of the Sheila Divine, […]

Worcester Historical Museum

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Season of Light

Season of Light Friday, Dec. 9 | Worcester Historical Museum @7:30 PM Kick off the winter holidays bathed in the light of days past. Music by Bach, Corelli, and Telemann brings a warm glow to our annual holiday Baroque concert and other festive selections add a few sparks of their […]

JMAC

Winter Warmer

Come to the JMAC on 12/9 to enjoy a night of artistic expression! Performances Include: Scenes from Mary Darling's newest work in progress "The Translator" featuring Kayla Schenk, Madeline Falcone, Kyle Hargrove, Patrick Bracken, Ed Humprhies, Tim Nichols, and Chandra Watts Stand-up by the Wootenanny comics Shaun Connolly and Bryan […]

Mechanics Hall

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 42nd Annual Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall

     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 […]

Mechanics Hall

The Nutcracker Ballet | Evening Show

No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years, Dance Prism of Concord, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences--both young and old--with the ballet’s beauty, joy, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker, or your fortieth, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! […]

Mechanics Hall

Christmas at Mechanics Hall Concert

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas sounds from around the world and across centuries! Christmas at Mechanics Hall, organized by the Hall’s Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa, will feature a variety of festive music—from African American spirituals to traditional carols—as well as a selection of new holiday pieces […]

Hilton Garden Inn

Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball

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

Mechanics Hall

Annual Family Holiday Concert

Sponsored by Gold Concert Sponsor Workers Credit Union. WYO'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.  Join us for an afternoon of your holiday favorites! Want to celebrate in style? Why […]

Mechanics Hall

Cara Brindisi: The Snow Globe Tour

Fresh off season 22 of NBC's The Voice, join Worcester's own, Cara Brindisi for her last stop on The Snow Globe Tour. You may have seen Cara perform numerous times over the years at Mechanics Hall as direct support for local and national acts.  This holiday, don't miss her headlining […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Get the Led Out

Get The Led Out, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 10, has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:30pm. Your current tickets are now valid for the new date. There is no need to obtain new tickets. If you are unable to attend the new date, please contact the box […]

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