Live Music by 'The Cover Daddys' @ The Mercantile
2022-08-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Enjoy live music by 'The Cover Daddys" Sunday, August 28th @ 4 PM – 7 PM.

Out To Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market: 9/1/22
2022-09-01 00:00 - 23:59
The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition are pleased to announce the return of the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Markets for 2022! Out To Lunch will be held on the Worcester Common from 11am to 2pm August 4th, August 18th, and September 1st, with a rain date of Thursday, September 8th.
Now in its 12th year, Out to Lunch events are free and open to the public, hosting musical performances, local artists and crafters, area restaurants, farmers, and community organizations and nonprofits. More information can be found on the City of Worcester website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/worcester-common-oval/out-to-lunch.
Whitney Doucet and the Moonshine Band perform New England country music September 1st (rain date September 8).
As with all City of Worcester events, the latest COVID-19 guidance will be observed to ensure public safety. Learn more at: http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus

Champions for Children
2022-09-08 00:00 - 23:59
Champions for Children is an evening to celebrate, honor, and raise funds to ensure the continuing efforts of advocacy and support of children in Worcester County that have been abused or neglected.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Project Worcester County is a not-for-profit organization committed to speaking for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Worcester County Courts. The CASA Project, a member of the National CASA Association, recruits, screens, and trains community volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), also known as Guardians ad Litem (GAL). Appointed by judges to help on the most heart-breaking cases in the foster care system, CASAs help abused and neglected children navigate the Worcester County Juvenile Courts, one child or sibling group at a time.
Champions for Children will feature seven local multicultural food vendors serving samples of their unique cuisine, a cash bar, and live entertainment. This event will honor five members of the community, thanking them for their important role in advancing the work of the organization. The event raises critical funds for CASA Project Worcester County to recruit, screen, and train volunteers from the community to be appointed advocates for children that have been abused or neglected in Worcester County.

Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers' Market: 09/08/2022
2022-09-08 00:00 - 2022-09-09 23:59
The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition are pleased to announce the return of the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Markets for 2022! Out To Lunch will be held on the Worcester Common from 11am to 2pm August 18th, September 1st, and September 8th.
Now in its 12th year, Out to Lunch events are free and open to the public, hosting musical performances, local artists and crafters, area restaurants, farmers, and community organizations and nonprofits. More information can be found on the City of Worcester website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/worcester-common-oval/out-to-lunch.
Headlining Act: Fueled by their passion to explore beyond the edges of traditional musical boundaries and with their diverse ethnic and musical backgrounds, the Alchemystics blend reggae, politically infused hip-hop, gritty soul, hard-driving rock, and pulsing Jamaican, Cuban, and Trinidadian rhythms into an utterly unique and distinctively original new sound. The result is modern-day roots music with global appeal – an alchemy of ancient musical traditions; intricate, intelligent wordplay; elementally raw soul; irresistible hooks; deep, driving rhythms; and old-school vocal harmonies – fired by the Alchemystic's unique blend of intensity, passion and sheer artistic chemistry into a powerful, contemporary and unmistakable sound.
Intermission Act: Nfuh is a predominantly men’s socio-cultural group from Mbumland in North West Cameroon. It originally played the role of village defense and protection. Today, its role has shifted to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Mbum people. Through the Nfuh Dance Group, this culture is celebrated and uplifted.
As with all City of Worcester events, the latest COVID-19 guidance will be observed to ensure public safety. Learn more at: http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus

Music Worcester Presents: The Knights with Aaron Diehl, piano
2022-09-16 00:00 - 23:59
The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they inspire listeners with vibrant programs that encompass their roots in the classical tradition and passion for artistic discovery. The orchestra has toured and recorded with renowned soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Béla Fleck, and Gil Shaham, and has appeared across the world’s most prestigious stages, including those at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, Ravinia, The Kennedy Center, and the Vienna Musikverein.
PROGRAM
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Ravel Tombeau de Couperin
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Stravinsky Firebird Suite

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Consider the Source
2022-09-18 00:00 - 23:59
Consider the Source
Annual Tom Keil Memorial Concert
Sunday, Sept. 18 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester @4 PM
Whether drawing inspiration from the Civil Rights movement, or with gestures to religious poetry and folk songs, each piece on this program reveals its source before transforming it into something entirely new and fresh.
Program
Chinary Ung Child Song
Jessie Montgomery Source Code
Judith Weir Three Chorales for cello and piano
Antonín Dvořák String Sextet, Op. 48
Tickets:
Adults $38, Students $10, EBT/WIC $5, Youth 17 and under free
For EBT/WIC tickets, call the office at 508-978-8624 to order
This program will also be performed Friday, Sept. 16 | Unitarian Universalist Church, Harvard @7:30 PM

3rd Annual Central Mass Jazz Fest
2022-09-20 00:00 - 23:59
This is the first of a five day Fest in Worcester. All performances are free to the public and include local, regional and internationally renowned artists. This first date will feature pianist Pamela Hines and trumpet and flugelhorn player Bill Fanning. World class jazz in Worcester kicks off today!

Central Mass Jazz Fest
2022-09-21 00:00 - 23:59
Day two of the five day fest will feautre The Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet at the Worcester Beer Garden on Franklin Street. The Russo Brothers received the 2021 Best Jazz Act in a local poll and perform a soulful blend of jazz styles that include Swing, Latin and Funk. Enjoy the Beer Garden's vast selection of beer and delicious food.

An Evening with Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky
2022-09-23 00:00 - 23:59
Broadway legend Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky launch the second season of Broadway in Worcester bringing their intimate and hilarious tête-à-tête to the BrickBox Theater.
This unscripted evening will feature the legendary Broadway icon Chita Rivera in intimate conversation and song alongside host and musical director Seth Rudetsky at the piano. Together they will perform many of Rivera’s signature songs from her vast musical theatre repertoire. Ms. Rivera is perhaps best known for her now legendary roles of Anita in West Side Story, Rose in Bye Bye Birdie, and Velma in Chicago, among many others.
The evening is a seamless mixture of intimate and behind-the-scenes stories of Rivera’s career through insightful, funny and revealing questions posed by Rudetsky at the piano. An acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, Rivera has earned ten Tony nominations for her beloved Broadway roles, winning twice.
This spontaneous evening of hilarity and show-stopping songs is not to be missed.
A limited number of VIP tickets will include a private 30 minute VIP Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Ms. Rivera following the performance based on the current Covid-19 protocols at the time of the event. Proof of vaccination/boosters and masks will be required for anyone attending the Meet & Greet.

About Chita Rivera
A theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned 10 nominations, won twice and received the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. A versatile actress/singer/dancer, her most recent starring roles include The Visit, the final John Kander/Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical directed by John Doyle and choreographed by Graciela Daniele on Broadway; the Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood; the Broadway and touring productions of The Dancer’s Life, a dazzling musical celebrating her spectacular career, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Graciela Daniele and the revival of the Broadway musical Nine with Antonio Banderas. She trained as a ballerina (from age nine) before receiving a scholarship to the School of American Ballet from the legendary choreographer George Balanchine. Chita’s first appearance (age 19) was as a principal dancer in Call Me Madam. Her electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story brought her stardom, which she repeated in London. Her career is highlighted by starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, The Rink (Tony Award), Chicago, Jerry’s Girls, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award), and the original Broadway casts of Guys and Dolls, Can-Can, Seventh Heaven and Mr. Wonderful. On tour: Born Yesterday, The Rose Tattoo, Call Me Madam, Threepenny Opera, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate, Zorba, Can-Can with The Rockettes. Chita was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2009 and received the coveted Kennedy Center Honor in 2002. In 2019, Chita performed her solo concert at London’s Cadogan Hall; in 2018 she was honored as a Living Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy; in 2016 she headlined at Carnegie Hall and in 2015, Great Performances aired their special Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ To Do, a retrospective of her extraordinary life and career nationally on PBS. Her current solo CD is entitled And Now I Swing. Her most treasured production is her daughter, singer/dancer/choreographer Lisa Mordente.

About Seth Rudetsky
When Broadway shut down, Seth and his husband James Wesley have been hosting the livestream Stars In The House which raises money for The Actors Fund. They’ve had reunions of Broadway shows like A Chorus Line, Ragtime and The Producers (with Nathan, Matthew and Mel!) and TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Taxi” and “E.R.” (with George Clooney). So far they’ve raised over $1.1 million dollars and recently celebrated their two year anniversary of the show. Before that, Seth spent many years on Broadway as a pianist and conductor as well as two years as a comedy writer on THE ROSIE O’DONNELL SHOW (three Emmy nominations with his co-writers). He is now the afternoon deejay on the SiriusXM Broadway channel as well as the host of SETH SPEAKS. He’s performed his show, DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY in London, Boston (IRNE Award) and L.A. (with Barbra Streisand in the audience!). He co-wrote and co-starred in DISASTER! (NY TIMES critics’ pick) on Broadway which was licensed by Music Theater International and is being performed around the country. He’s written the books SETH’S BROADWAY DIARY VOLUME 1 and 2 (Dress Circle publishing) and has also authored two young adult novels; “MY AWESOME/AWFUL POPULARITY PLAN” and “THE RISE AND FALL OF A THEATER GEEK” (Random House). Seth and James co-produced the “What The World Needs Now Is Love” recording with Broadway Records (number one on iTunes) featuring amazing singers like Idina Menzel, Audra MacDonald, Lin-Manuel Miranda and so many more to help the victims and families of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting. He and James also produce and host the yearly “Voices For The Voiceless” concert to benefit You Gotta Believe which helps older foster kids find families (stars have included Tina Fey and Jessie Mueller) as well as producing/hosting 13 Concert For America benefits which help non-profits like National Immigration Law Center and NAACP (stars have included Audra McDonald and Chita Rivera). James and Seth run “Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Cruise” which brings Broadway stars and Broadway lovers together to fabulous destinations! You can learn about more Seth’s cruises and watch his videos at SethRudetsky.com

About Eric Butler, Presenter
Eric serves as Director of Development at edX, an online education platform founded by Harvard and MIT and is founder of Final Bow Productions, a commercial theater investment and production company represented by An American in Paris, Kinky Boots, On Your Feet!, and Moulin Rouge. Eric launched Broadway in Worcester in March 2022 with an unforgettable evening featuring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti and pianist Billy Stritch. Locally, Eric serves as the Chair of the Board for the Worcester Cultural Coalition, a board member and past president for WCLOC Theater Company, and a corporator for the Worcester Art Museum.

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Central Mass Jazz Fest
2022-09-23 00:00 - 23:59
Day four of the Central Mass Jazz Fest features a Jazz Pop Up with special guests here in our WCCA TV studios featuring pieces from the Great American Songbook.

Central Mass Jazz Festival
2022-09-24 00:00 - 23:59
Our final day of the Central Mass Jazz Festival wwill take place in Mechanics Hall with four diverse acts. The Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble with Dangable will kick things off followed the Cameron Campbell Trio, the incomparable Donna Byrne and world renowed saxophone artist Gregg Abate. As with all previous preformances, the event is free of charge and family friendly! Join us for this "Grand Finale" to wrap up the week long Central Mass Jazz Fest!

Jazz Hamilton CARNEVALE
2022-10-15 00:00 - 23:59
Jazz Hamilton, saxophone
There is magic at a Jazz Hamilton concert! With a career spanning over 3 decades as a soloist, the Classical Pop saxophonist brings you a musical journey through romance, passion, excitement, and well-known melodies that will transfix your imagination. With an uncanny ability of combining Classical music with elements of Jazz, Pop, and Latin, the artist unearths his unique ID after years of immersing himself in the academic study of music and profoundly testing the limits of the saxophone. Consequently, Jazz Hamilton crafted a distinctive sound which emerges from a Classical backdrop but then transcends beyond the limits of any single creative expression masterfully placing his instrument at the forefront of the orchestra. Now, Jazz Hamilton presents his mystical and electrifying masquerade concert showcasing masterpieces such as: “Song From A Secret Garden,” “Libertango,” “Over The Rainbow,” “Green Hornet,” “Aranjuez,” and “Besame Mucho” along many more using a theatrical style approach to create unforgettable memories for his audience. All this intertwined with his personal original arrangements, orchestrations, and spellbinding interpretations. Come and celebrate love in a unique immersive musical experience to the organic, smooth, and warm tone of Jazz Hamilton in this dynamic and breathtaking Book of Moments that today he calls: "CARNEVALE" . . .
~Enjoy the masquerade …

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
2022-10-17 00:00 - 23:59
Join the renowned “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an evening of spirited selections, ranging from classical to popular.
Five years have passed since the scarlet coats of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band last appeared on stages in the Northeast of the United States. In the style of the band's 17th Director John Philip Sousa, who initiated the concert tour tradition in 1891, Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fettig has chosen a diverse mix of programs, from traditional band repertoire and Sousa marches to instrumental solos and a salute to the Armed Forces. Free tickets are available (limit four per request) by clicking the "Register" tab on the upper right of this page. Seating is general admission and ticket holders must be seated by 7:15pm; remaining seats will be released to the standby line at that time.

Established in 1798 by an Act of Congress signed by President John Adams, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. The band made its White House debut on New Year’s Day, 1801, and has performed at the inauguration of every President since Thomas Jefferson, who is credited with giving the band the title, “The President’s Own.”
From the earliest days of our nation, the Marine Band’s primary mission has been to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Performing for state arrival ceremonies, dinners, receptions, and accompanying famous entertainers, Marine Band musicians appear at the White House more than 200 times each year. Additionally, the Marine Band participates in more than 500 public and official performances annually, including concerts and ceremonies throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and across the country during the fall concert tour.
In 1891, the band’s legendary 17th Director, John Philip Sousa, led the Marine Band on its first concert tour. As a result, for more than one hundred years, the Marine Band has toured throughout the country performing in communities both large and small. Marine Band concerts offer a unique blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensemble music suitable for people of all ages and musical tastes.

Website: http://www.marineband.marines.mil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marines/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marineband
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/usmarineband

75th Season Preview & Reception
2022-10-18 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrate the opening of the Worcester Youth Orchestra's 75th Season! Join the WY Jazz Band and Symphony Orchestra with directors Dan Gabel & Jonathan Colby for an evening of great music and refreshments. Starting at 5:30pm, the evening will feature a keynote address and a chance to meet WYO's many families, donors and supporters. Catered by Creedon & Co, Cash Bar.

Travelin' McCoury's
2022-10-20 00:00 - 23:59
The Travelin’ McCourys do not stand still. They are on the road—and online—entertaining audiences with live shows that include some of the best musicians and singers from all genres. It’s always different, always exciting, and always great music.
No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work—a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. And with fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Alan Bartram, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful. But the band is now combining their sound with others to make something fresh and rejuvenating.
They recently played with the Allman Brothers at Wanee Fest and then brought the house down at Warren Haynes’ Annual Christmas Jam, an invitation only Southern Rock homecoming. Their jam with the Lee Boys was hailed by many as the highlight of the evening, and once word of the live video hit the streets, sent new fans online to watch a supercharged combination of sacred steel, R&B, and bluegrass. They’ve also performed with Warren Haynes, Phish, and have a tour scheduled with the aforementioned Lee Boys. Ronnie McCoury described it as “peanut butter and jelly.” It was just right.
They can push forward so far because their roots are so deep. The band has a confidence that only comes with having paid their dues with twenty years on the bluegrass road. Other groups and new fans hear this immediately—the tight rhythm, the soulful material, and the confidence in taking bluegrass from the safety of the shore into uncharted waters.
Ronnie says, “We like to go in and play traditional bluegrass music the way we do it with Dad, but we also like to be able to step into situations where we can really stretch out. If we need to plug in, we’ll plug in. We’re open to anything.”
It’s that attitude, backed up by talent, that marks great musicians, traditional or progressive. The Travelin’ McCourys are twenty-first century musical pilgrims and adventurers. They’re onto something new, just like Bill Monroe was in the 1940s, but now we can see and hear that adventure live or online. Go see them, or—if you hold still long enough—they’ll come to you.

Music Worcester Presents: Maxim Vengerov, Violin
2022-10-21 00:00 - 23:59
Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Grammy award winner Maxim Vengerov also enjoys international acclaim as a conductor and is one of the most in-demand soloists.

Living Together: The 16th Annual ACE Gala
2022-10-22 00:00 - 23:59
The Annual ACE Gala is African Community Education’s signature event of the year, marking a night to celebrate all we have accomplished together since 2006 as we look forward to an even brighter future.
This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, October 22 and has been imagined as a virtual event.
The event will include a fashion show with ACE students, live music and dance performances, authentic African food from across the continent, raffles, guest speakers, a Black-owned and Immigrant-owned makers and art market, an inside look at ACE's new home, and much, much more!
Our goal for this year's Gala is to raise $150,000 to support ACE's expansion of programs and services! You can support our efforts by buying tickets, donating, or even setting up your own fundraising page on behalf of the kids at ACE. To ensure this event is accessible for all, we invite guests to purchase tickets using our new sliding scale option!

Fall Cultural Fusion Fashion Show
2022-10-22 00:00 - 23:59
Let the Fall Festivities begin! You are cordially invited to attend a night where culture meets fashion. Uniting culture and infusing the atmosphere with exclusive fashion. Join us for our Fall Cultural Fusion Fashion Show, showcasing collections from a diverse group of designers.
Doors Open: 7PM
Show: 8PM – 10PM
Soirée: 10PM – 12AM
*Please purpose tickets in advance via Eventbrite. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Titans of '80s Rock Tribute Show
2022-10-22 04:00 - 2022-10-23 03:59
Relive the excitement of the era and let's party like it’s 1989!
If you saw the Titans of ’80s Rock Tribute Show here at The Hanover in 2020, you know it’s a hit! Titans is a touring rock concert featuring three stunning, top-shelf tributes to your favorite, chart-busting ’80s rockers: Def Leppard, Poison, and Motley Crue. Each band are headliners in their own rights, and dedicated to reproducing the music of the original artists to perfection. Expect a big-time, arena-rock atmosphere complete with video show, stage props, and special effects as the hit songs you love are delivered with attitude, sounding just like the original records.
Tickets are $20, $32, $38, $45 and $49 depending on seat location. Limited VIP tickets are available for $69 and include guaranteed best seating, a Titans swag bag of goodies, and a meet-and-greet including photo opportunities with the bands. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
SHOT OF POISON: The talked-about tribute to Poison as they are today!
http://ThePoisonTribute.com
SOP is the world’s best Poison tribute, the only one recognized and praised by Bret Michaels, and the only one recognized by E! Entertainment as among the very best tribute acts in the country. Expect costuming precise to Poison’s 2017-18 tours along with dead-on renditions of your favorite Poison classics.
LEPPARD – The Def Leppard Experience
https://www.facebook.com/DefLeppardExperience
Featuring one of New England’s best voices, Keith Carmichael! These skilled, veteran tribute professionals have done the hard work necessary to bring audiences the sights and meticulously re-created sounds of one of the biggest, hit-making, arena-rock attractions of the ’80s and beyond.
CRÜCIFIED – The Motley Crüe Tribute Band
https://cruecifiedband.com
In the entire eastern USA, one Crüe tribute has emerged from the pack, and it is Long Island’s Crüecified, featuring full costuming and the most uncanny match for Vince Neil’s look and voice that can be seen or heard!

Mid-Season WYO Auditions
2022-10-26 04:00 - 2023-02-01 04:59
The Worcester Youth Orchestras welcomes all interested students to audition for one of its many ensembles. Whether your a fan of jazz, band music, symphonic or chamber music, we have many ensembles that provide transformational musical experiences, a welcoming social environment of students from more than 60 communities across Central Massachsuetts. WYO celebrates its 75th Season with many exciting concerts and events at Mechanics Hall, and be sure to join us for the WY Symphony Orchestra's German & Austrian Tour in June 2023!
Open to students grades 12 and under who study winds, brass, percussion, harp, strings and guitar. See our website for the various ensembles offered and the audition requirements. Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships available, no student will be turned away due to financial obstacles, please contact us if you have any questions.
Audition Dates & Times:
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Auditions are held at the WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall
How to Audition
Visit our website, and fill out an audition form and sign up for a time slot.

Music Worcester Presents: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
2022-10-28 00:00 - 23:59
Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East culture and sounds. The two met at a square dance, began collaborating musically and eventually fell in love. Over the years, they played together most visibly in the Sparrow Quartet alongside Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen and informally at a pickin’ party here, a benefit there, or occasionally popping up in each other’s solo shows. Fans of tradition-tweaking acoustic fare eagerly anticipated that Béla & Abigail would begin making music together as a duo.

Mania – The ABBA Tribute
2022-10-29 00:00 - 23:59
Mania – The ABBA Tribute brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life…
From London’s West End to Las Vegas, MANIA the ABBA tribute (Formerly ABBA MANIA) remains the world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show. Formed in 1999, this production has sold out theaters and concert halls across the globe, with over 3,000 live concerts in over 30 countries, bringing the music of the beloved Swedish supergroup to 3 million people.
ABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and MANIA gives you exactly that. Two hours of uplifting, dance inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA’s sound not only perfectly, but respectfully too. MANIA is not only for life long, die hard ABBA fans but the new generation of fans, who never had the opportunity to see ‘ABBA’ live. Hits include ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘The Winner Takes it All’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Fernando’, ‘Take A Chance On Me’ and many more that continue to fill dance floors worldwide.
Tickets are $27.50, $44.50 and $64.50 depending on seat location. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.

Music Worcester Presents: Brian Stokes Mitchell
2022-11-04 00:00 - 23:59
Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans more than 40 years in Broadway, television, film, recordings and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.

Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection
2022-11-06 00:00 - 23:59
Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection
November 6, 2022
4:00 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church
114 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
We begin our season with a concert reflecting on the impact of Alzheimer’s in our lives, both personally and across our communities. This concert will focus on Michael John Trotta’s work for chorus and strings, Light Shines in the Dark, which uses a number of beautiful texts across eight movements in 30 minutes. We will balance this work with other pieces reflecting on the joy and challenges of being with family and friends who are experiencing this illness.
Tickets:

Adults – $25
Seniors – $20
Students – $12

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A Night to Remember: Folk Guardians of Worcester, "Connecting through Culture"
2022-11-13 05:00 - 2022-11-14 04:59
Join us at 3:00pm for "Hall of Cultures", an immersive celebration of diversity and community, followed by stage performances beginning at 6:00pm.
Hall of Cultures: 3:00pm until 5:00pm
Stage Performances: 6:00pm until 8:00pm

Performers:
• Querencia Dance Company
• Crocodile River Music
• Son del Sol with Jack Bastante
• Tribe Rise
• Samba Viva
• Tumbao Worcester Latin Dance
• Adael – Worcester Youth Poet Laureate with Jayson Domingues
• Ritmos Dance Studio
• Movimiento Cultural Cubano de Lawrence
• Guardians of Traditions
Description:
A Night to Remember: Folk Guardians of Worcester, "Connecting through Culture", will take guests on a journey all around the world, to countries with rich African heritage; where the sounds and choreographies made are the syncretism of the Afro with the Indigenous, giving rise to the emergence of the first Afro-Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American dances.
The audience will learn about the richness of African culture and its intersectionality with countries such as Haiti, United States, Mali, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Peru, Puerto Rico, Ghana, Colombia, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Experience the beauty of traditional folk dances and songs and get transported to a country you've never been to by immersing yourself in the sound of music and exuberance of their melodious dances. Jump to the beat of some African drumming with Crocodile River Music. Join the all-star group Querencia Dance Company with their high energy and synchronized salsa dance. Be amazed by the intensity of the Afro-Brazilian dance Maculelé, Move your body to the tune of the always energetic Haitian and Afro-Dominican dances and end the evening with the pageantry and exhilaration of Guardians of Traditions' masqueraders.
This event focuses on celebrating the richness and diversity of the city of Worcester, demonstrating that we can retain our cultural identity and diversity and be part of the community; after all, "where there’s roots, there’s power."
Hall of Cultures: 3:00pm until 5:00pm
Live Performances: 6:00pm until 8:00pm

Thank you to our event sponsors and collaborators!
Cornerstone Bank
Country Bank
Creative Hub Worcester
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Hanover Insurance Group Foundation
Mass Cultural Council
Monano: Creative Minds and Workshops
Worcester Arts Council

A Night To Remember: Folk Guardians of Worcester
2022-11-13 05:00 - 2022-11-14 04:59
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!!
A Night to Remember: Folk Guardians of Worcester will take guests on a journey all around the world, to countries with rich African heritage; where the sounds and choreographies made are the syncretism* of the Afro with the Indigenous, giving rise to the emergence of the first Afro-Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American dances.
The audience will learn about the richness of African culture and its intersectionality with countries such as Haiti, United States, Mali
Dominican Republic, Brazil, Peru, Puerto Rico, Ghana, and Colombia.
Experience the beauty of traditional folk dances and songs and get transported to a country you've never been to, by immersing yourself in the sound of music and exuberance of their melodious dances.
Move to the music of Son del Sol and Jack Bastante with the Afro-Peruvian music Festejo. Jump to the beat of some African drumming with Crocodile River Music. Join the all-star group Querencia Dance Company with their high energy and synchronized salsa dance. Be amazed by the intensity of Samba Viva with the Afro-Brazilian dance Maculelé, Move your body to the tune of the always energetic Tribe Rise with Haitian and Colombian rhythms, followed by the sound and cadence of some Afro-Dominican dances interpreted by Ritmos Dance Studio, and end the evening with the pageantry and exhilaration of Guardians of Traditions' masqueraders.
This event focuses on celebrating the richness and diversity of the city of Worcester, demonstrating that we can retain our cultural identity and diversity and be part of the community; after all, 'where there's roots, there's power.”
**Art was created by renowned Dominican artist Omar Molina Oviedo**
This event is brought in partnership with Mechanics Hall, and in collaboration with Creative Hub Worcester and Monano Art; made possible with a grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, the Worcester Arts Council, and with the sponsorship of Hanover Insurance, Country Bank, and Cornerstone Bank.

2022 Boston Pops Holiday Tour
2022-12-02 00:00 - 23:59
"Sparkling and Beloved"
Join the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart for their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert. Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops will perform holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites. They are joined by the Metropolitan Chorale, known as one of Metro Boston’s premier choral ensembles. Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s finale.
Tickets are $69, $85, $109 and $149 depending on seat location. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.

Music Worcester Presents: The Worcester Chorus | Handel Messiah
2022-12-03 00:00 - 23:59
Directed by Chris Shepard, The Worcester Chorus is one of America’s oldest and longest-running choral ensembles. Attending their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at historic Mechanics Hall on the first weekend of December each year is a holiday tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and beyond.

Pavlo in Concert - "The Santorini Tour"
2022-12-04 00:00 - 23:59
A fundraiser to support the Alzheimer Association! Sponsored by Infinity MedSpa.
For one night only, the world renowned PAVLO is performing live in concert at The Hanover Theatre for a fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s research treatment. Join Pavlo, his talented guests and his band who will take you on an unforgettable Mediterranean escape. Enjoy their signature sounds blending the styles of Greek, Spanish and Latin music for all ages. OPA!
Tickets are $30, $40, $60 and $80 depending on seat location, with limited pre-show M&G tickets for $125 with photos, autographs and a chance to chat with Pavlo. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.

Boston Gay Men's Chorus presents Joyful & Triumphant & Gay!
2022-12-04 05:00 - 2022-12-05 04:59
Celebrate the season with the joyous and triumphant sounds of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus as they perform traditional favorites and modern classics.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the voice ensemble of some 200 voices is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, groundbreaking community outreach, and an innovative educational program. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the LGBTQ+ community. The Chorus is heard live by thousands of people each season and millions more through recording, television and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ named the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus one of the “top 5” choruses in the city of Boston. The Boston Business Journal has named BGMC one of the top 10 performing arts organizations in the city each year since 2018. BGMC is a Cultural Ambassador — being the first LGBTQ+ chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018.
The Chorus’ performance of Joyful & Triumphant & Gay at Mechanics Hall on December 4 is its first in-person holiday show since 2019.
