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Worcester
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. John's opened an overnight shelter at the Xavier Center on Feb. 1 and hosted dinner for about 50 people while seeking volunteers and donated meals for two shifts each night through February as cold weather persists. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cover band Pink Talking Fish will perform on Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at Off The Rails in Worcester, serving as a hometown reunion for founder Eric Gould and drummer Zack Burwick — with local opener Leon Trout and tickets at $25. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Local metal band War Castle released a self-titled EP (Jan. 3) featuring five rapid tracks on streaming services, while duo Smoking Jacket dropped their single 'One Last Look' (Jan. 8) that mixes road-trip lyrics with a bluesy guitar solo. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Discover Central Mass works to boost tourism by attracting visitors and events to 35 communities, as Tim Power detailed on a recent podcast. The agency offers an online events calendar + visitor guides + targeted marketing to promote appeal across all seasons and support local businesses. Radio Worcester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Megan Moran, PhD, is the new director of the John J. Binienda Center for Civic Engagement at Worcester State where she returns with extensive local ties and plans to introduce career-ready internships and a board fellows program to connect campus learning with community engagement. Worcester State University
- ➤ The Worcester Education Foundation launched the 20 for 20 mini-grant program to provide 20 grants (each worth $500) to public school teachers for creative projects. Applications must be submitted online by April 15 to fund innovative classroom initiatives. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Telegram and Gazette invited community members to vote for Student of the Week after local high school teachers and principals nominated students for academic and community service excellence; nominees include Lucas Bastien, Geoffrey Gardiner and William Roman Polanco. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester State hired two new leaders for its TRIO Student Support Services program — a federally funded initiative to boost success for low-income, first-generation and disabled students — which will serve 140 students this semester and feature a National TRIO Day event Feb. 18. Worcester State University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Buddy, an 8-year-old blind cat at Worcester Animal Rescue League, became a social media star after he lost his eyesight due to an infection and was brought in Dec. 20 — the shelter seeks a loving home without stairs to care for him as adoption applications continue to come in. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 2, the Red Sox equipment truck left Fenway Park, stopped in Worcester at about 1:30 p.m., and then headed on a 1,435-mile journey to Fort Myers, where spring training workouts will start on Feb. 10. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Fred Neiray, a high school basketball player suspended after making contact with a referee, has gathered over 2,000 petition signatures and raised more than $1,000 for legal help as the community questions his one-year ban. Supporters argue the suspension risks his college prospects + his future in school sports. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Local readers cast votes for Hometeam Hockey Player of the Week, with Shrewsbury's Adrianna Boucher winning 16,631 votes (from over 63,000 total) for her strong game performances as selected by Jim Wilson. Voters can help highlight local hockey talent in upcoming polls. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Aaron Diehl Trio Performance
8:00 p.m. — Prior Performing Arts Center — Ticket information not provided — Experience the sophisticated musical blend of jazz and classical with the acclaimed Aaron Diehl Trio.
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Back In Black - AC/DC Tribute Concert
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the electrifying tribute to AC/DC while enjoying the lively atmosphere of Rascals.
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