September 15

Worcester's Best Bartender Competition

Who is the best bartender in Worcester? 

Find out at this year's best bartender contest at Whiskey on Water on Friday night. 

The contest goes from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 

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September 15

Dan Clayman Artist Talk & Wine Tasting at New Street Glass Studio

Settle in with a glass of wine as you watch a flameworking and glassblowing demonstrations and an artist talk by renowned glass artist, Daniel Clayman. 

Clayman is a sculptor, born in 1957 in Lynn, MA

Tickets are $40 per person.

The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

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September 15

Worcester Rocks for Autism Speaks at Mechanics Hall 

Head over to Worcester’s historic concert hall for a great evening of live music by Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing and a silent auction, while helping to raise money for Autism Speaks.

Beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

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

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September 15

Friday Farmer's Market at Worcester Common 

Check out the Friday farmers market located at Worcester Common. 

Options include fruits, veggies, herbs, meats, eggs, honey, soaps, and much more

The market is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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September 16

Holy Cross Football Home Opener vs New Hampshire 

The Holy Cross Crusaders football team hosts New Hampshire in their home opener at Fitton Field on Saturday. 

The Crusaders are 1-1 overall on the season and 1-0 in the Patriot League. 

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September 16

Mill City Grows Harvest Festival 2017

Enjoy live music and entertainment, kids and family games & craft activities, food trucks and local food vendors, face painting, garden tours, and more. 

The event is free and open to the public. 

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. 

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September 16

Out of the Darkness Central MA/Worcester Walk

Join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people across the country to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. 

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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September 17

stART on the Street at Park Ave.

stART on the Street returns to Park Avenue with 250+ artists and crafters, demonstrations, youth market vendors highlighting artists and crafters under 18, multiple stages and performance groups, food trucks, hands-on activities, non-profits, and more. 

The event is free to the public. 

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September 17

14th Annual Home Run 5K Road Race Run/Walk

Run/walk with your dog in memory of a loved one. The race will start and end at the Jewish Healthcare Center--located at 629 Salisbury Street. 

The event starts at 10 a.m. 

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September 17

Cabinet Making in Early 19th Century New England at Old Sturbridge Village

The exhibition illustrates the wide range of objects shaped by the hands of rural cabinetmakers including clock cases, sofas, sideboards, and coffins. Delicate inlay, figured veneers, intricate carvings, and grain-painted surfaces, represent the diversity of decorative processes practiced by a New England cabinet maker to adorn his work.

The exhibition takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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