Good morning, Worcester.

Residents rushed to local supermarkets on Friday to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a forecast predicting up to 18 inches of snow Sunday and Monday, leaving shelves nearly empty of milk and bread.

MBI, a Worcester based life sciences incubator operating at 95% capacity, added Roper Thermals and Proper Stagg Environmental Group in the fourth quarter to its cohort; it also launched a BioHub with Worcester Polytechnic Institute and regional partners to boost biotech growth.

A Bahraini firm purchased the distribution site used by Wachusett Chip in Sterling for $10.6 million on Jan.

12. The deal was part of a nine-property acquisition (Investcorp led the deal).

Amazon signed a lease on Jan.

23 for a 450,000 sqft warehouse at Campanelli Business Park in Uxbridge. The retailer will use the facility as part of its growing network in Central Massachusetts (adding to several existing centers nearby).

Square Robot, a Westborough-based firm that builds robots for safely inspecting storage tanks across industries, raised $7.5M in a Series B extension in December.

The funding capped its 2025 expansion efforts and was part of a $13.5M overall round.

On Jan. 17, community members, civic leaders, and students gathered at Worcester State University for the 32nd Annual MLK Youth Breakfast where performances, youth poetry awards, and speeches honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and local trailblazers (including the late Dr. Edna P.

Spencer).

Worcester State University professor Maxim Olegovich Lavrentovich received national awards for his exceptional peer review that honored him with the Physical Review E Reviewer Excellence Award and the Outstanding Referee Award — recognitions that boost his research profile and our university’s academic reputation.

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.

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.

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.

Lunar New Year Celebration

10 AM – 5 PM — EcoTarium — Entry fee applies — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lively performances and engaging educational programs.

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.

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.