May 3

ArtsWorcester's 18th Biennial 

From 440 submissions, juror Nick Capasso, Director of the Fitchburg Art Museum, selected 71 works for inclusion.

The winner of the Sally Bishop Prize will go on to a solo exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum in 2020.

All ArtsWorcester receptions are free and open to the public.

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May 3

Kevin James at Hanover Theatre

Kevin James returns to Worcester after a nearly sold-out performance at The Hanover Theatre in 2014.

James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

“The King of Queens,” which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS, with James starring and executive producing, and garnered him an Emmy® nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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May 3

United by Art Opening Reception at The Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery

As part of their Art Walk each May the Whitinsville Christian School exhibits a variety of work by students and their art teachers in our Heritage Gallery.

Come support your local budding artists and their teachers!
 
The exhibit ends June 1.

The reception goes from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

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May 4

Cruel Intentions The Musical at Hanover Theatre 

Based on the French novel, “Les Liasions Dangereuses,” and the classic cult film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillipe and Sarah Michelle Geller, Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons, Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil.

Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, the two diabolically charming step-siblings place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster’s daughter, Annette Hargrove. As the two set out to destroy the innocent girl, and anyone who gets in their way, they find themselves entangled in a web of secrets, temptation and the cruelest game of all... love.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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May 4

Mass Pirates vs Jacksonville Sharks at DCU Center

The Massachusetts Pirates return to the DCU Center on Saturday to battle the Jacksonville Sharks. 

The Pirates are 1-2 on the young season, while Jacksonville is 1-1. 

Game time is set for 8:20 p.m. 

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May 4

Drunken Uncles at Altruist Brewery 

Everyone's favorite uncles, the Drunken Uncles will be at Altruist Brewery in Sturbridge on Saturday night. 

The concert goes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

May 5

Pottery Invitational at Worcester Center for Crafts 

The Worcester Center for Crafts Pottery Invitational is a nationally recognized, 2½ -day exhibit that brings pottery to the people. Juried by guest curators, Sarah Heimann, and Jerilyn Virden, who represent new and exciting ideas in production pottery, the Invitational provides an opportunity for everyone from pottery aficionados to the casually interested to meet 19 American ceramic artists standing in the gallery next to a display of their work.

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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May 5

Worcester Children's Chorus Spring Concert at Assumption College

The Worcester Children's Chorus presents their annual Spring Concert showcasing the wonderful voices and hard work of children ages 8-18 hailing from all over Greater Worcester. 

Tickets available at the door.  $15/A, $10/college student or 55+, $5/C, Free for 5 & under.

The music begins at 3 p.m. 

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May 5

Spring Bird Walk at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Join in for a morning walk in search of Wachusett Meadow's diverse birdlife. We'll look for spring migrants as well as breeding species, and we'll practice identification based on sight and sound.

Especially suitable for backyard birders, and beginner and intermediate birders.

Bring binoculars and field guide, if you have them.

The walk begins at 8 a.m. 

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May 5

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.