Where Will You WOO? - Week of August 5

Thursday, August 04, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Where will you WOO during the week of August 5?

Thursday, August 4

Thursdays, August 4, 2016 - August 18, 2016
11:00 AM-11:30 AM

EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604

Join us for a series of exciting live performances on the Music and Movement Stage in the EcoTarium's "Nature Explore® Outdoor Exhibit" held on select Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. in July and August.

Friday August 5th

The Hanover Theatre's Youth Summer Program presents Shrek The Musical

Friday, July 29, 2016 - Saturday, August 20, 2016

Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

2 Southbridge St.

Worcester, MA 01608

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairytale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shreck brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. Cost: $15

Saturday, August 6

A Mother Daughter Journey

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, July 22, 2016 - September 10, 2016
10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Worcester Center for Crafts
Krikorian Gallery
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605

Sunday, August 7

Sunday Public Tour

Sundays, April 3, 2016 - December 18, 2016

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Worcester Art Museum

55 Salisbury Street

Worcester, MA 01609

Join one of our talented Museum docents for an overview of the Museum collection. Free with Museum admission. Tour begins in the Lancaster Lobby. Cost: Free with Museum Admission

Monday, August 8

Harvest Produce on the REC YouthGROW Farm

Mondays, July 11, 2016 - August 9, 2016

2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Oread Street Farm

63 Oread Street

Worcester, MA 01608

Want to learn more about urban farming and get a little dirty? Help us harvest produce grown at the Oread Street Farm that will be sold from the REC Mobile Market! Meet at the Oread Street Farm any time between 2-5pm every Monday until August 8th! No RSVP necessary! Your time and help is greatly appreciated!

Tuesday, August 9

Jeppson Idea Lab: The Art of Combat

Saturday, May 28, 2016 - Sunday, September 4, 2016

Worcester Art Museum
Jeppson Idea Lab
55 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
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One of the many treasures acquired by the Worcester Art Museum as part of the Higgins Armory collection is a rare original copy of Joachim Meyer's sixteenth-century swordplay manual, "The Art of Combat(Die Kunst des Fechtens)." This work, recently published in translation by WAM's Curator of Arms and Armor, is one of the most important sources for modern swordfighters who are today reviving the combat arts of medieval and Renaissance Europe.

Wednesday, August 10

Canal District Music and Food Truck Series

Wednesdays, July 6, 2016 - August 24, 2016

6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Harding Street at Kelley Square

Worcester, MA 01604

Free concerts every Wednesday throughout the summer. Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - dusk. Kelley Square. Food trucks on site. Easy parking. Bring a lawn chair.

Lineup: August 3 -- Howie Day

Cost: Free