Good morning, Worcester.

StartUp Week Worcester returns April 7-9 with an innovation crawl, six workshops and the WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition adding teams from Assumption University and Quinsigamond Community College.

The pitch event begins on April 7 at 5 p.m. at Off The Rails restaurant ($50 innovation crawl tickets).

Off the Rails, a Worcester honky tonk bar located behind the DCU Center, hosts honky tonk karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wednesday + patrons can enjoy $5 drinks during the event.

Gas prices jumped 14 cents statewide, with the average now at $3.06 per gallon in Worcester — up from $2.97 yesterday and $2.90 last week; the increase follows Iran’s military action and halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Uhlman's Ice Cream opened its season on Feb.

27 and drew crowds on March 2 who enjoyed frozen custard with hot fudge and a cherry despite chilly weather; Rota Spring Farm will open next Saturday (Mar. 7).

Local nonprofit Main South Community Development Corporation plans to build 41 affordable apartments on 11 Hammond St next week; they propose 12 units for households earning (30% AMI) and 29 for those earning (60% AMI) as the Planning Board reviews the proposal on March 11 and the Zoning Board on March 16.

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.

NCAA DI Men's Ice Hockey Championship - Worcester Regionals, Session 1

8 PM – 4 AM — DCU Center — Check venue for costs — Experience thrilling NCAA Division I collegiate hockey action.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

8:30-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magical music of Coldplay by a string quartet in an enchanting candlelight setting.

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