March 6

Art Palette Contest - Opening Reception at Alternatives' Heritage Gallery

Join in for the opening reception on Friday, March 6, 2020, from 4:30-7:30 PM and vote for your favorites. 

The reception begins at 5 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Worcester Cultural Coalition 

March 6

"The Hottest August" at Park View Room 

A complex portrait of a city and its inhabitants, The Hottest August gives us a window into the collective consciousness of the present.

The film's point of departure is one city over one month: New York City, including its outer boroughs, during August of 2017.

It's a month heavy with the tension of a new President, growing anxiety over everything from rising rents to marching white nationalists, and unrelenting news of either wildfires or hurricanes on every coast.

The event begins at 7 p.m. 

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March 6

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Hanover Theatre

Don’t miss out on the timeless classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Hanover Theatre.

Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory… to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams.

He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Hanover Theatre

March 7

Pasta Dinner 2020 at Worcester Center for Crafts

Join in for a night to remember that will be filled with food, ceramic wonders, and fun: a pasta dinner catered by Ciao Bella, a handmade plate of your choice to take home and an exciting, not-so-silent auction-- all to benefit the Worcester Center for Crafts. 

The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Junya Ogura/Flickr Commons

March 7

Worcester Irish Festival at St. Spyridon's Church

Join in at St. Spyridon's Church near elm park for a fun day kicking of the Irish holidays leading up to the parade and st. patrick's day. 

Featured entertainment includes Irish Step Dancers, Belfast Cowboys & the Joshua Tree (U2 tribute band).

The event begins at noon and goes to 9 p.m. 

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March 7

Worcester Railers vs Reading Royals at DCU Center

The Worcester Railers are back at the DCU Center to take on the Reading Royals on Saturday night.

The Railers re 19-35 on the season, while the Royals are 34-16 overall.

Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. 

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March 7

Auntie Trainwreck at Mill City Pub in Fitchburg

Everyone's favorite auntie, Auntie Trainwreck is back in action this weekend at Mill City Pub. 

Don't miss out on a great night of live music, dancing and singing. 

The music begins at 8 p.m. 

March 8

Karaoke at Partner's Pub 

Partner's Pub will have karaoke all season long. Don't miss out on the chance to belt out some of your favorite tunes. 

Karaoke goes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

March 8

Maple Days 2020 at Old Sturbridge Village 

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. 

Join in for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar camp demonstrates maple sugaring as it was done in early 19th-century New England.

Maple Days begins at 9:30 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Old Sturbridge Village