slides: 10 Great Things to do in Worcester This Weekend - August 19, 2016

Friday, August 19, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

There is plenty going on in Worcester on this Weekend. Events include a blood drive at the DCU Center, the final weekend of Shrek at Hanover Theatre and the final weekend of the Shakespeare Festival.
To help you figure out what to do and when to do it, GoLocal has compiled a list of 10 great things to do this weekend in Worcester.

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August 19

Blood Drive at DCU Center

The DCU Center will host a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, August 19.

The Worcester Railers mascot will make an appearance from 2 to 4 pm. and all donors will receive one voucher to Monster Jam at the DCU Center in January.

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August 19

Dick Doherty's Beantown Comedy Escape

Get some laughing into your Friday night. Get to Park Grille and Spirits and make your way to the comedy room and enjoy a great night of laughs.

The show starts at 8 p.m. and goes to 12 a.m.

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August 20

Olympic Fencing Instruction

With the Olympics very much underway, learn one of the featured sports, fencing.

Learn the exciting Olympic Sport of Fencing in an exciting class that will keep you signing up for more.

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August 20

Hairspray at Oakmont Regional High School

Saturday is the final performance.

Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity.

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August 20

The Hanover Theatre's Youth Summer Program presents Shrek The Musical

This is the last chance to see Shrek at Hanover. Don't miss out.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairytale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shreck brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. Cost: $15

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August 21

Worcester Shakespeare Festival 2016

Celebrate Shakespeare as the festival opens this weekend and runs through August 21 starting at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. This Sunday is the final day of the festival.

Tickets and full performance calendar online at WorcesterShakespeareCompany.org or at the door. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, Children under 12 free. In case of inclement weather, the performance moves indoors.

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August 21

Meow: A Cat Inspired Exhibition

If you love cats, this is the exhibition for you.

Meow includes an exhibition exploring the feline as an iconic element of art, a self-guided "cat walk" through the Museum, an interactive installation featuring live cats, a community art show, a naughty kitty take-over of Helmutt's House, a dog show curated by Helmutt, and special art classes.

The exhibition is FREE with museum admission.

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August 21

Fellowship of the King at Beatnik's

If you are an Elvis fan, you can not miss this show.

Elvis will be in the building from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

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August 21

Black Seed Farmers Market

Join us every week for local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made hand crafted breads and crafts, honey, children's activities and much more!

The Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.