Where to WOO? - Week of August 20, 2015

Thursday, August 20, 2015

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Thursday, August 20th

Out to Lunch-World Culture Day at Worcester Common Oval

455 Main Street, Worcester

11:00 AM-2:00 PM

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Performance-The Drunken Uncles: The Drunken Uncles are two seasoned music professionals from the Central Massachusetts area that play acoustic Pop/Blues/Folk/Classic Rock...you get the idea. Visit the WOO Card table with Hanover Theatre to win great prizes.

Friday, August 21st

Project Pottery Paint Night: Spread The Love at Clayground
65 James Street, Worcester

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Come on down to the next ceramics decorating class for 2015! Work step-by-step to create this summertime platter!

Saturday, August 22nd

APPetizing Edibles at Tower Hill Botanic Garden

11 French Drive, Boylston

10:00 AM-11:30 AM

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Instructor: Ellen Hoverkamp. An Introduction to imaging food using a flatbed scanner and editing scans using mobile device photo apps. Feast your eyes, satisfy your APPetite, play with food.

Sunday, August 23rd

John Mulaney at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

2 Southbridge St., Worcester

7:30 PM-9:00 PM

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John Mulaney is quickly becoming one of the most sought after young comedians and actors in the comedy world. He was recently seen starring in FOX’s new comedy Mulaney, about a rising stand-up comic trying to take his career to the next level. He also served as creator, writer and executive producer on the series.

Monday, August 24th

WHM is a Blue Star Museum at Worcester Historical Museum

30 Elm Street, Worcester

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

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Be sure to catch THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT (May 14 to September 12, 2015) exhibit in the Booth Gallery, which explores how David Clark transformed his company and reached new heights in protective self-contained environments for high altitude pilots and astronauts. Many never seen by the public products will be on display. Also note, the WHM is a Blue Star Museums - a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families.

Tuesday, August 25th

Sing and Play Music Time at Button Tree Kids

1102 Pleasant St., Worcester

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

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Come explore the world of music with our board certified music therapist, Kayla Daly of Worcester Music Therapy Services, who introduces an array of exciting musical instruments and new songs for you to take home and sing with your children! Group is tailored for children ages 2 1/2 - 5 years of age. All siblings & infants welcome!

Wednesday, August 26th

Byzantium to Russia Museum of Russian Icons

203 Union St., Clinton

2:30 PM-3:30 PM

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Be sure to check out Byzantium to Russia: Origins and Development of Russian Icons, 1200 to 1900 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, May 2, 2015 - September 12, 2015), featuring an exceptional, compelling selection of 48 icons and extraordinary artifacts from the British Museum traces the stylistic development of sacred art from ancient Byzantium, center of Christian civilization, to the introduction of Christianity to Russia. The exhibition of rare icons will also include Byzantine cast metal objects, ivories and engraved gems.

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1. Vincent's

Vincent's Meatball Sandwich is the stuff of legend. It's just about the only thing Vincent's serves, but when you try one, you won't want anything else.

Address: 49 Suffolk Street, Worcester

Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.- 2 a.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 2 a.m.

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2. Belsito's Deli

Belsito's Deli is a close second for Worcester's Best Meatball Sandwich. If you go to Belsito's, bring an appetite. This sandwich is huge.

Address: 305 Plantation Street, Worcester

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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3. The Parkway

Parkway's meatballs are what make their sandwiches perfect. They're homemade and it has been the same recipe for many years now. The best part? You can get a meatball sandwich for breakfast if you want.

Address: 148 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester

Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 10pm)

Friday - Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Kitchen closes at 10pm)

Sunday- 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 9pm)

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4. Regatta Deli

The Regatta's Meatball Sandwich is just as big as Belsito's and comes loaded with cheese and sauce. Beat the lunch rush and get one today. You won't regret it.

Address: 28 Lake Avenue, Worcester

Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.