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Worcester
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RFK Community Alliance raised over $425K on Wednesday at its 19th annual Embracing the Legacy celebration in Lancaster (supporting its residential programs for adult care and youth treatment) in one of its highest fundraising totals. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hanover Theatre in Worcester will receive a $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council as part of a state Gaming Mitigation Fund program announced yesterday to support performing arts centers with touring shows. Other local venues (Music Worcester and Winchendon Music Festival) are also receiving grants. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester’s EcoTarium opens its ‘Secret World of Elephants’ exhibit today featuring interactive displays on elephant history and biology. The American Museum of Natural History developed the exhibit that runs until Sept. with free admission for members + $7 on weekends. MassLive
- ➤ Mike Hsu and Jeff Belanger launch Speak Easy Story Night at Ralph’s Rock Diner, 148 Grove St, on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The event invites up to 12 local storytellers to share unscripted experiences (theme: scared) that will be recorded for a future podcast. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Academy will add two new buildings for faculty housing along Providence Street in the Vernon Hill neighborhood, with design details in a Colonial neoclassical style and modern touches — more details will be shared in coming weeks as the school addresses rising housing costs. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester State students gain expanded academic eBook access from a $100K grant that supports HELM’s Shared eBooks Purchasing Project among public higher education libraries. The new unlimited licenses let many users read course materials simultaneously, easing digital research and lowering textbook costs. Worcester State University
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Shops At Blackstone Valley in Millbury is expanding by adding two new 35,000 sqft buildings to house Shake Shack, LaserAway and Sweetgreen+ a Yard House sports bar, with new walkways, landscaping+ electric vehicle charging stations to be completed by mid-2026. MassLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship - Worcester Regional
8 PM – 4 AM — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience collegiate hockey excitement as four Division I teams compete for glory.
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NEWWA Spring Conference and Exhibition
8 a.m. – 12 a.m. — DCU Center — Admission costs vary — Connect with 3,000 water works professionals at this key industry event.
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