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Worcester
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Central Massachusetts nonprofit The Arc of Opportunity (Fitchburg based) selected a new CEO after its former leader announced retirement four months ago. The organization expects a smooth transition as it welcomes fresh leadership. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ After five days into its fundraiser sparked by a mid-December heater failure, Second Chance Animal Services secured a new heater and will install a permanent heating system today to keep its rescued animals warm in East Brookfield. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Magellan, a Worcester entrepreneur, has partnered with Boston's Czerlonka Event Design & Management to launch luxury vacation packages to Chile, France, Norway, and the American West, featuring a curated itinerary to Easter Island. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist-writer Bibbe Hansen, once part of Warhol's Factory, will headline Negativeburn on Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at Hunchback Gallery — 75 Webster St with a $5 suggested donation, and the show will also feature Niki Luparelli, Vi and Caroline Moore. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new flu variant called subclade K is causing high flu activity that is heavily impacting children in emergency rooms (including facilities in central Massachusetts) with health officials urging residents to get vaccinated soon for better protection. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local sports coverage from last week shows that Bartlett's Kenny Arpin earned 1,029 votes to be named Hometeam Boys' Basketball Player of the Week, outperforming competitors from Fitchburg and Nashoba based on game performance reports. Telegram & Gazette
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The Great Escape - Journey Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $18-$25 — Experience the high-energy tribute to Journey that leaves fans eager for more.
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The Warped Tour Band with Dookie and All The Blink Things
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $20-$27 — Enjoy a night of nostalgia with tribute performances to Green Day and Blink-182.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's enchanting tale of love and magic come to life.
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Be My BBQ Valentine Night with The Deloreans
9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
10 AM – 5 PM — EcoTarium — Entry fee applies — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lively performances and engaging educational programs.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
10 AM – 4 PM — Worcester Art Museum — Free admission — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with art, music, dance performances, and activities for all ages.
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Cirque Kalabante
7-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience an unforgettable night of thrilling performances with Cirque Kalabante.
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