Events in Worcester today

This weekly session centers on mantra and breathwork to nurture balance in mind, body, and spirit. In a community setting, participants face what they have been avoiding, foster clarity, and explore heart-based ways forward. Cost is $15.

This community market highlights fresh foods, flowers, and a lively setting, offering something for everyone. Vendors showcase local goods from nearby farms and makers, including eggs, in-season produce, and handmade items like soaps and jewelry. Live performances by area musicians create a welcoming backdrop while you explore. Families can check out the Power of Produce Club, a kid-focused program with an educational twist. SNAP/EBT is accepted, and the information booth can explain ways to stretch benefits for nutritious choices. Regular shoppers can pick up a loyalty card at the entrance, earning rewards with continued visits.

Explore fresh produce from local farms and unique handmade goods at the Burncoat Farmers Market, hosted at The Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness. This weekly gathering offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere and a simple way to support local farmers and creators. Held on Thursdays, it provides a welcoming place to shop and connect with neighbors.

Hosted by the Community Gaming Coalition, this monthly gathering takes place on the fourth Thursday at Bay State Brewery. Enjoy an evening of gaming alongside scrumptious food and tasty beer. A wide selection of rotating board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs will be available. Attendees may stay for any length of time, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new people who share an enthusiasm for gaming.

A special event offers no-cost adoptions for dogs older than one year at all four MSPCA adoption centers, as well as at partner shelters City of Boston Animal Care and Control, Lowell Humane Society, Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center, Scituate Animal Shelter, and Worcester Animal Rescue League. From energetic adventure partners to mellow companions, many wonderful pups are ready to meet new families, and shelters are full, so this initiative helps them begin their next chapter. Adoption hours differ by location, so check each shelter’s website for current hours and information about the adoption process. Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

The 7th Annual Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation Golf Tournament returns to Juniper Hill Golf Course, making use of its two full 18-hole layouts to accommodate a large field with a shotgun start for all participants. This is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, benefiting efforts to help feed families across eastern and central Massachusetts. The entry fee is $175 per golfer and includes greens fee, cart, lunch, door prizes, and a gift bag. Sponsorship opportunities start at $150. Expect on-course games and raffle prizes. Registration opens in June.

Discover farm-fresh goods and connect with local community organizations at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park. This year’s vendors include Harper's Farm & Garden, Fay Mountain Farm, Juakumbah Farms, Bucket List Maple Syrup, and the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts (SEACMA) Mushroom Farm, with more vendors participating. All REC Farmers Markets accept cash and cards, SNAP and HIP benefits, and Senior and WIC Farmers Market coupons. On-site parking is available.

IndiHen brings its Indian-style fried chicken truck to Uhlman’s Ice Cream for a Friday food truck pop-up, serving punchy flavors with a distinctive spin. A newcomer this year from Framingham, the truck adds fresh energy to the local food truck scene. Enjoy savory chicken from the truck and pair it with ice cream for a simple, summery treat.

Settle into a seated or reclined position as Maria leads a heart-focused guided meditation that encourages you to look within. Through intuitive sensing, she supports the collective release of deep rooted, unprocessed emotions held in the body. While the group remains in meditation, each participant receives individual, hands-on energy healing. Afterward, calming sounds and vibrations from instruments and crystal singing bowls fill the space for a soothing close. This fully immersive experience promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and supports overall wellbeing as each person reconnects with who they truly are. Cost is $40.

Kamelot's Dark Asylum World Tour arrives with special guests Visions Of Atlantis and Frozen Crown. This all ages event features performances from all three bands.

Energy Medicine Practitioner Danny Cavazza leads a deeply immersive sound bath designed to encourage soothing rest and renewed vitality. Participants gather at a sacred altar as the tones of crystal bowls fill the space. Touch-based energy work and oracle insights are woven throughout to cultivate balance and harmony.

Marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! presents Anchored: The Pilgrim Story in Massachusetts. This original ballet traces the Pilgrims’ courage and faith, the dangers of their Atlantic passage, and the friendships that emerged with Native Americans, highlighting a legacy of religious liberty, personal responsibility, and the equality of all people that helped set the stage for independence. Ballet Magnificat! is recognized for passionate artistry, heartfelt worship, and refined technique, and its artists have performed in theaters, opera houses, concert halls, and church venues throughout America and Europe with works rooted in redemptive themes drawn from true stories. Created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims and their enduring influence on the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence, Anchored features a libretto researched and written by a direct descendant of William Bradford, paired with choreography and music by Ballet Magnificat! The Pilgrims’ convictions about freedom and equality before God and under the law stand at the center of this dramatic retelling.

Explore the REC Farmers Market at University Park for fresh, locally grown produce and opportunities to connect with community organizations. Vendors include Harper's Farm & Garden, Fay Mountain Farm, Coolidge Hill Farm, Circling Carrots Farm, Wooden Bakery, and other local producers. Payment options include cash and cards, SNAP with HIP incentives, and Senior and WIC Farmers Market coupons. Parking is available on Gates Street in the Clark University lot.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Immaculate Conception hosts the fifth annual Friends of the Poor Walk, with sponsorship from Quincy Mutual Insurance. This family friendly fundraiser builds support and awareness for neighbors experiencing homelessness, hunger, and financial hardship in the local community. Registration is available by email at svdp.icworc@gmail.com.

The library’s Storybook Garden returns with a fresh season of hands-on learning for kids. Just steps from the main entrance, this living classroom invites children to discover how food grows from seed to table through playful exploration. The Storybook Garden Club blends nature and science with topics such as botany, pollinators, nutrition, climate, and more. Each session starts with an engaging lesson indoors, then moves outside so participants can dig in, tend the beds, and put new knowledge to work among the plants. This program is designed for children ages 4 and up. Please come ready for outdoor activities, and consider bringing sunscreen, hats, aprons, and gardening gloves.

Mechanics Hall hosts a Master Works Concert featuring Brahm’s Second Symphony in D paired with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concert in D. The program focuses on these two compositions, offering audiences the chance to experience them together in a single performance.

Taking Back Sunday performs with special guests Thrice and Saves The Day. This event is open to all ages.

Boston’s Racky Thomas Band brings a sound rooted in postwar Chicago and Mississippi Delta traditions. Formed in 1995, they have spent years performing across the Northeast, building a reputation for energetic shows that resonate with both audiences and critics. Led by Racky Thomas, the group blends blues, gospel, country blues, and boogie into a lively mix that feels both classic and current. Critics such as Ted Drozdowski have praised their ability to keep vintage styles vibrant and soulful. Admission is $20, payable in cash or via Venmo at the door. Light refreshments will be available, and attendees may bring their own. Parking is available across the street in the Clark U lot. Co-sponsored by the Boston Blues Society.

At Polar Park, the UMass Cancer Walk raises money to advance cancer research and clinical trials that are evaluating new treatments with the potential to save lives in Central Massachusetts. Funds support work underway in the region.

That’s Entertainment hosts a free Pokemon League for fans of the Pokemon card game. All ages are welcome, and children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Bring a deck to take part in games, or come ready to learn how to play. Prize packs are given for attendance. For questions about the game, contact Jeff, the Pokemon professor. Please check for any schedule updates before attending.

Namid and Baseema present a live belly dance showcase celebrating dance traditions from across the MENAHT spectrum, with performers from around New England sharing styles inspired by Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, and Turkish cultures. The event takes place at the WCUW Frontroom. Tickets are $15 and can be paid in cash or via Venmo at the door. Light refreshments will be available, and attendees may bring their own. A full list of performers will be announced. Parking is available in the Clark University lot across the street or on nearby streets.

Crown Magnetar and To The Grave share the stage for a live concert, joined by Face Yourself and Backbiter. This event is open to all ages.

Settle into a restorative yoga nidra session that invites deep rest and a sense of joy. Begin with gentle poses to ground and center, then relax into a nurturing layer of sound that supports full-body ease. This is a donation-based offering with limited space. To register, text 774-261-3126.