December 6

Gingerbread Houses at Roosevelt Branch 

Build your own gingerbread house -- and then decorate your masterpiece with candy.

The event begins at 4 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Tsayrate/Flickr Commons

December 6

2019 Boston Pops Holiday Tour at Hanover Theatre

Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops will perform their signature “Sleigh Ride,” as well as other 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, followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday sing-along to bring this special performance to a close.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: John Phelan

December 6

Festival of Lights Weekend at Worcester Common Oval 

City Hosts Annual Festival of Lights on Friday, LuminArtz Light Show and Vendor Market. 

The City of Worcester announced that it will extend holiday programming on the Worcester Common following the annual Festival of Lights Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration headlined by Nicole Michelle

Currently working on her first full-length record titled Generation N, produced by Jeff Timmons of the multi-platinum vocal group 98 Degrees and Ken Lewis (who’s credentials include 65 Billboard #1’s, 89 Gold & Platinum-selling albums and singles, 59 Grammy Nominations and 16 Grammy Awards) along with two-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and producer, Paul Nelson for the late Johnny Winter adding instrumentation, Nicole Michelle is the vocal prodigy we’ve all been waiting for with a handful of music industry bona fides already saying she’s in line to be one of the next superstars of the contemporary pop genre.

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PHOTO: McMannis Photographic/Flickr Commons

December 7

Eco of Festival RUSDOC FILMFEST-3W: Brother Azari at Museum of Russian Icons 

Brother Azari is a film-memoir of Azari Plisetsky, brother of the great ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, pedagogue and choreographer.

He has lived his life in the shadow of his renowned sister. The film discloses Azari Plistesky’s own enormous talent as a ballet dancer, teacher, and founder of a ballet school in Cuba. Plisetsky reminisces about working with Maurice Béjart, about his sister Maya, and the art scene in Moscow during the “Thaw” of the 1960s.

Unique home videos from the Plisetsky family's personal archive form the basis of this film. Festival curator Marina Adamovich will introduce the film and lead a discussion. 

The event begins at 2:30 p.m. 

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December 7

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village 

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village is an evening filled with New England holiday traditions, live musical performances, storytelling, sleigh rides, festive foods, a roaring bonfire, and strolls around the decorated Village Common.

This year, stroll the all-new Christmas Tree Trail! Take a few moments away from the hustle and bustle of the activities surrounding the common to reflect on the holiday season. Out on the trail, you’ll enjoy a roaring bonfire, cocoa and cookies, music, and of course, 50 sparkling trees. 

The Village is open until 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Old Sturbridge Village 

December 7

Clark Concert Band at Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center

Clark University’s Concert Band performs under the direction of Samantha McGill.

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. 

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December 8

stART at the Station at Union Station 

During the event, artists and crafters will stock their spaces with only handmade goods, creating a huge selection of gifts to choose from.

The goods range from textiles, pottery, stained glass, and fine jewelry to photography, pet wares, holiday cards, ornaments and much more.

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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December 8

Lewis Black at Hanover Theatre 

Lewis Black, Grammy® Award-winning stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as a stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs more than 200 nights annually to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.

He is one of a few performers to sell out multiple renowned theaters, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center, the Main Stage at the Mirage in Las Vegas and, most recently, Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

The show begins at 7 p.m. 

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PHOTO: U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

December 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.