December 13

Going Attractions: Definitive Story of Movie Palaces

 The Definitive Story of Movie Palaces celebrates the grandeur of the great cinemas of the United States. Built-in the 1910s-30s, when movies were the acme of entertainment and the stories were larger than life, so were the venues designed to show them: Thousands of seats, giant screens, exotic and ornate interiors with balconies and lounges, in-house organs and orchestras, amazing marquees, and air conditioning back when homes had none.

The film also tracks the theaters’ eventual decline, through to current-day preservation efforts. A tribute to America’s great art form and the great monuments created for audiences to enjoy them in. Other countries built palaces for royalty; in the United States we built them to watch movies.

The event begins at 6 p.m. 

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December 13

Auntie Trainwreck at Beatnik's in Worcester

Don't miss out on everyone's favorite auntie, Auntie Trainwreck as they perform at Beatnik's in Worcester on Friday night. 

The show begins at 9 p.m. 

December 13

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 14

Maine Mariners at Worcester Railers at DCU Center

The Maine Mariners are in Worcester on Saturday night to take on the Railers at the DCU Center.

The Railers are currently 6-14 on the season.

Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

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December 14

Holiday Pops with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra at Mechanics Hall 

Salisbury Singers will be chorus for the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops at Mechanics Hall. Featured will be John Williams’ “Exultate Justi” from the movie “Empire of the Sun,” Craig Courtney’s “Musicological Journey Through the 12 Days of Christmas,” and “Christmas Pipes” by Celtic Woman, as well as holiday sing-alongs.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Mechanics Hall

December 14

Pakachoag Student Recital at Pakachoag Music School

The Pakachoag Fiddle Band will be part of the line-up for the December 14th Student Recital at Pakachoag Music School. Other performers include violinists, pianists, flutist, fiddler, and the Suzuki Allegro Violin Group.

Students range in age from five to Adult; and represent the towns of Worcester, Auburn, Boylston, Brimfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, Grafton, Shrewsbury, Sterling, and Webster.

The event begins at 3 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Pakachoag Music School

December 15

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.

December 15

A Christmas Carol at Hanover Theatre 

Celebrate the holiday season with New England’s largest production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. You know the story and love the message, but you’ll never see another Christmas Carol like this! 
 
Adapted by president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, our 12th annual production is set with timeless music, colorful costumes and spectacular lighting and scenery. New and returning cast members tell the tale of curmudgeonly miser, Ebenezer Scrooge (Jeremy Lawrence from TV's "Blacklist"), who is visited by the Spirits of Christmases Past, Present and Yet To Come.

Showtimes are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

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PHOTO: John Phelan/Wikipedia 
 

December 15

Holiday Concert at Worcester Art Museum 

Listen to the sweet sounds of the season with the Merrimack Valley Ringers, a perennial holiday favorite, performing in WAM's Renaissance Court.

The concert begins at 2 p.m. 

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