Good morning, Worcester.

Restaurant Week will begin on Monday, Feb.

23 in seven communities including Worcester. The event will run until Sunday, March 8 with 37 restaurants offering three-course meals for $29.26 and seven venues featuring a premium menu for $34.26.

American Eagle Outfitters will close its Devens distribution center at 64 Jackson Road this spring, laying off 103 workers between April 12 and May 6 as it shifts focus to its lifestyle brands.

The Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival is postponed due to a security concern (which is being addressed) and forecasted bad weather; the event originally set for Feb.

21-22 at the DCU Center will be rescheduled, and all purchased tickets will remain valid.

Compensation costs for private industry workers in the Boston-Worcester region increased 3.6% in 2025, driven by wages + salaries as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The rise slightly exceeded the national rate and marked a steady jump from 2.6% in 2024.

A judge ruled that Saint Vincent Hospital (in Worcester) breached 14 labor practices between February 2022 and September 2023.

Nichols men's basketball assistant coach Ian DelleChiaie (from Shrewsbury) is fighting stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with ongoing chemo and surgeries, and he remains active with the team despite his illness.

He was diagnosed on Aug. 15 and now explores further treatment with a possible stem cell transplant.

I Love Frankie's, a takeout-only pizza shop at 90 Providence Street, is drawing pizza fans from across the region; owner Frank Abbatecola uses New York and Colorado influences to craft recipes like grandma-style pizza and steak and cheese sandwiches made with fresh in-house baked bread.

Data released Tuesday by The Warren Group showed that January home sales slowed across Central Mass, with Worcester reporting 53 sales down from 67 and median prices falling to $410,000 following an inventory shortage.

Middlesex County recorded 463 sales—a drop of 11.4% from last January.

A historic office building in downtown Worcester was awarded $3.6 million in tax credits to be converted into 198 homes under a state program to turn vacant offices into housing.

The project will boost local housing and help revitalize the area.

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.

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.

Worcester Spring Home Show

4 PM – 1 PM — DCU Center — Free entry — Discover innovative home improvement ideas and connect with local experts to transform your space.

Colin Quinn Live

7-9 p.m. — Tuckerman Hall — $49 – $59 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Colin Quinn as he brings his stand-up show to Worcester.

Irish Seisiun in Worcester

4-7 p.m. — Hibernian Cultural Center — Free entry — Experience live Irish music and the best craic in the city with musicians welcome to join in.

Speak Easy Story Night

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Ralph's Diner — $10 — Share your raw and true stories on stage with a guiding theme.

The Super 70's Rock Show featuring Super Trans AM

8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — Tickets starting at $30.50 — Experience a nostalgic journey through the iconic rock anthems of the 1970s.

Mid-Century and Beyond Part II on the Mighty Wurlitzer

2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticketed entry — Experience nostalgic tunes played on the iconic Mighty Wurlitzer organ with Dr. Kleefield.

Brandenburg Concertos by The Sebastians

8-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience Bach's timeless Brandenburg Concertos performed by a renowned early music ensemble.

Papercut - A Tribute to Linkin Park

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket pricing available — Experience the energetic tribute to Linkin Park and relive classic hits.