10 Great Things to Do in Worcester This Weekend

Friday, July 10, 2015

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

As we close in on the weekend, GoLocalWorcester has compiled a list of the top 10 things to do this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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The ten great things this weekend include belly dancing lessons, a comedy show, live music, roller derby, making your own glass bowls, taking in a baseball game, walking among the trees, watching a classic movie at a bar and learning how to write.

See all the great things Worcester has to offer!

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July 10, 2015

Orlando Baxter and Friends Comedy Show

8:30 PM

Halligans Theater

Don't miss an explosive night of comedy, featuring Worcester's own Orlando Baxter and Friends--hosted by "Gotham Lives" Corey Rodrigues & featuring WXLO's Frank Foley, along with the hilarious Marty Caproni, Tom Dwyer, and Missy J Whitford. This fresh and diverse group of comics will be hitting the stage for an all star benefit show to help send Orlando Baxter to the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, UK. Tickets are 20$. For more information visit here.

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July 10, 2015

Glassblowing: Floppy Bowls

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

New Street Glass Studio

Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one-night course.In one evening, you will learn about the history and process behind creating beautiful blown glass at the New Street Glass Studio.$80 Workshop Fee For more information on the workshop, visit here.

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July 11, 2015

Worcester Roller Derby vs Mass Attack Roller Derby

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Horgan Arena

Worcester Roller Derby - WoRD presents The Worcester Warriors Vs Mass Attack Roller Derby. All out roller brawl. Local vendors , concessions, derby merchandise. $8 pre sale online tickets or $10 at the door.

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July 11, 2015

Worcester Bravehearts vs. Seacoast Mavericks

7:05 PM - 9:45 PM

College of the Holy Cross: Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field

The Bravehearts are the reigning champions of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) and compete against 9 other teams from around New England in stadiums that give fans a full Minor League-style experience.These players will be under the watchful eye of professional baseball scouts with the hope of being selected in Major League Baseball's amateur draft. For online purchases visit here. Tickets online will be the same price at the door.

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July 11, 2015

All-Day Teen Writing Workshop

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Annie’s Book Stop

Instructors Trisha J. Wooldridge and Ann Haywood Leal will talk about writing craft, lead writing activities that students can get critiqued, and discuss publishing possibilities and writing as a career.The $60 registration fee includes breakfast snacks, lunch, and printed handouts. Pre-registration required. Pre-register at the store, in-person or via telephone. Final deadline for registration is July 3.

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July 11, 2015

P.E James performing at the Grill on the Hill

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course

Join in on the singing as they open the summer outdoor season at the restaurant with Worcester's best sunset views! Full bar, and your favorite acoustic pop songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s with all of the fun you remember! Weather permitting. This event is free to the public.

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July 12, 2015

Tree Canopy Walkway

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

EcoTarium

Enjoy a treetop adventure at the EcoTarium on a series of platforms and rope bridges suspended high in the trees where kids and adults explore life in the canopy just as scientists do in the forest, and then zip-line down to the ground. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by an adult. Ages 12 and older can participate without a chaperone. $10 (plus museum admission), $8 EcoTarium members.

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July 12, 2015

Belly Dancing for All Ages

5:00 PM-6:00 PM

Quinsigamond Community College

Go have some fun and exercise at the same time. Strengthen and develop your core muscles while you learn basic dance steps, moves, and choreography from our well-trained instructor. Cost is $85. For more information, visit here.

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July 12, 2015

Movies Shown Every Sunday Night in the Diner

9:00 PM-1:00 AM

There will be a movie showing starting at 9 PM at Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner each and every Sunday. Go out and enjoy good food along with a great movie free of admission.

Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner

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July 12, 2015

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Summer Family Concert

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute Park

Alton Baggett will conduct the orchestra in a program of Disney, classical, and Broadway music, including selections from the blockbuster "Frozen. Performing with the orchestra will be vocal soloists Scott Wilson and Karen Hastie-Wilson and the announcer will be Bobbie Chase. This Event is free.