10 Great Things to do in Worcester This Weekend - May 19, 2017
Friday, May 19, 2017
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
Helmutt on the move |
Events include the annual Spring Garden Festival at Worcester Common Oval, Bob Dylan's Birthday bash and much more.
To help you figure out what to do and when to do it, GoLocal has compiled a list of 10 great things to do this weekend in Worcester.
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May 19
Okey Bakassi at Mechanics Hall
Comedian Okey Bakassi will perform his stand-up routine at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Friday night.
The show goes from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will also feature MC Omo, Mr. Raw of Faraw, Comedy Dr and Jai Ga.
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May 19
Drunken Uncles at Park Grill & Spirits
Everybody's favorite uncles return to Worcester for a Friday night show at The Loft.
Kick off the weekend by rocking out to some great music at a cool location.
The show runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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May 19
Helmutt on the Move at Worcester Art Museum
Helmutt is an armor-wearing boar hound statue; his armor is based on the plate dog armor of a hunting hound of Emperor Charles V. Leonard Heinrich, who was the armorer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, made Helmutts armor as a gift to John Woodman Higgins in 1942.
The exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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May 20
17th Annual ArtsWorcester Biennial
Check out the great art at the 17th annual ArtsWorcester Biennial.
This year, the Sally R. Bishop Prize for Best In Show was given to James Dye of Worcester, for his dip pen and India ink drawing Temple of the Unburdened Host.
As part of this prize, Dye will have a solo exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum in April of 2018.
Gallery hours for the Seventeenth Biennial run Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 12:00 to 4:00 PM, and by appointment, through June 2.
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May 20
Olympic Fencing Instruction at Worcester Fencing Club
Ever watch fencing on TV and think, "that's cool?"
Now is your chance to learn it yourself at the Worcester Fencing Club.
Seven-week sessions run until December 31.
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May 20
Spring Garden Festival and Plant Sale at Worcester Common Oval
This year’s Spring Garden Festival & Plant Sale will feature music and dance performances by Philip Alexander, The Promise is Hope, the Lion Dance Team, and Giguere Dance, and Eli Mateo with Dan Burke – among others.
The schedule will also include a kid’s zone with face painting, bubbles, hula hooping, crafts, and an appearance by Trax, the Railers’ mascot, and live animals provided by Heifer International and MESA.
All money raised at the event will go to support the REC’s environmental and food justice programs and employ local youth.
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May 20
Lego & Construction Time at Worcester Public Library
Who doesn't love legos?
Kids ages 12 and under can build with LEGOs and construction pieces during free play.
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May 21
Bob Dylan's Birthday Bash at WCUW
Hang out at WCUW for an afternoon and early evening of Bob Dylan music to celebrate his birthday.
The celebration will feature the 524 Band featuring Bob Jordan, Brian Rost, Chip Smith and Paul Prunier.
The band will headline, and also step aside, as a number of local and regional solo performers put their own twist on the songs of Dylan.
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May 21
Sunday Public Tour at Worcester Art Museum
Take a tour of the Worcester Art Museum and check out all the incredible works of art that it houses.
The tour begins in the Lancaster Welcome Center and is FREE with museum admission.
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May 21
Candlelight Restorative Yoga at Union Street Yoga
End Sunday with Yoga by the candlelight.
Yoga is a great way to relax and get ready for the upcoming work week.
This class is great for mixed levels, those looking for a nice, deep stretch, or those looking to relax and renew.
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