February 15

Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra at Mechanics Hall

Direct from China, the Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra is Music Worcester's first symphonic presentation of the season. The star-studded program will feature Rossini's Barber of Seville Overture, Sibelius' Violin Concerto, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "New World."

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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February 15

Artwork and EgoesThe Salisbury Portraits and their Creators at Worcester Historical Museum

Using a PowerPoint presentation at WHM, Salisbury Mansion docent JoAnn Mills and site manager Robert Stacy will discuss the personal and professional histories of the artists who painted portraits of Salisbury family members over the decades and place the Salisbury portraits in the context of the artists’ other work. 

Attendees will be invited to visit Salisbury Mansion afterward to see the family portraits in their house. 

The event begins at 12 p.m. 

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February 15

Monster Trucks at DCU Center 

Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series brings adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country. 

These world-class Monster Jam vehicles and athletes deliver what fans want to see most…more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more action. 

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February 16

Live Animal Show: The Nature of My Backyard at Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

Are you ready to meet some of the wild creatures living right in our own backyards? Creature Teachers will introduce you to some common animals we share space with. You might meet a fisher, skunk, turtle, fox, or even a flying squirrel.

This presentation features live animals and explores the lives of these fascinating creatures.  Two sessions are being offered. 

Shows start at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

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February 16

Worcester Pop Up: Learn and See Tribal Fusion Belly Dance

Did you know Belly Dance is great for everybody no matter the age, size, shape, gender? Belly dance promotes a great body image, a sense of serenity, self-confidence, balance, harmony, and well-being. Belly dance is fantastic for your flexibility, balance, grace, and strength, and is a fun way get your body moving. You will be amazed at what your body can do!

You don't need dance experience; everybody, any gender, any age, shape, size or fitness level can belly dance

The show begins at 2 p.m. 

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February 16

The Breakfast Club at Worcester Public Library

Grades 4-6; come in to talk about our favorite MCBA-nominated books. You do not need to read the books prior to attending; just show up and we’ll chat about them over juice and Dunkin’ Donuts

The club begins at 10:30 a.m. 

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February 16

INSTA - Social Media & Photography Discussion at Worcester Center for Crafts

Join panelists Matthew Gamber, Colleen Fitzberald, Greer Muldownney, Eric Nichols & Catherine Wilcox Titus in a discussion on what photography is today. With the rise of cellphone cameras and the popularity of social media platforms, making photographic images has changed forever.

With our digital identities relying so heavily on images for meaning, how has that impacted photography as an artform? What is photography today, anyway?

The discussion begins at 1:30 p.m. 

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February 17

Camellias In The Apothecary Garden at Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Relish in the stunning camellia blossoms at this years Camellia Show presented by the New England Camellia Society.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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February 17

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. 

February 17

Free February at the Worcester Historical Museum

Worcester Historical Museum is pleased to offer no-cost admission during the month of February. Free February is generously sponsored by country bank.

Proudly supporting their neighbors every step of the way. 

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