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Worcester
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wormtown Brewery reopened its Worcester taproom Friday at 72 Shrewsbury St & nearly doubled its space to 8,609 sqft with 16 beer taps and a private event room for up to 300 guests as production shifted to Framingham. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Marlborough-based Lifeward completed a $47 million acquisition of Oratech Pharmaceuticals on March 25 and secured $20 million in capital funding days later (via a mix of equity and debt from two unidentified investors) as it strengthens its mobility device operations. Worcester Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WPI will present a free concert at Mechanics Hall on April 19 at 3 p.m. that celebrates its distinguished alum Robert Goddard with world premieres by composer Greg Brown (including 'To Fly Without Wings') and David Ibbett, featuring over 200 student musicians. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Public Schools has seen its number of students with autism nearly double from 599 in 2020-21 to 1,085, raising concerns about classroom space and support as elementary students advance to middle and high school. School officials discussed strategies in a meeting on Thursday, Apr. 2. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester Public Schools will hold its second forum on the School Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project on April 15 from 5 PM to 6 PM at Doherty Memorial High School. The meeting will gather feedback to shape plans to adjust boundaries by the 2027-28 school year. This Week In Worcester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city is working with Veterans' Services and the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Department to restore the missing Gold Star Families Memorial removed during plaza construction at 270 Grove St. A public hearing was held on Dec. 22 and another is planned to gather input for a new, permanent site. Telegram & Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gardner Ten Pins, a family-owned bowling alley at 560 West Broadway, celebrates 65th anniversary with modern upgrades — state-of-the-art lanes and a massive LED wall — and leagues for all ages. Owners Mike and Dan Budwick plan to expand the pub menu, add arcade games and build an event room. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oxford native Carla Berube became Northwestern’s women’s basketball coach on April 3; she led winning teams at Tufts and Princeton and is planning to boost a sub-.500 program by recruiting new talent and bringing assistants from Princeton (her trusted team). Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ WooSox Opening Day drew sports legends like Roger Clemens and community figures to Polar Park (venue for local events), setting the stage for the Drake Maye charity softball game on May 31 to benefit the MayeDay Family Foundation. The team also previewed a new theme song to build season excitement. Radio Worcester
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
11 AM – 3 PM — DCU Center — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate family fun at this thrilling circus extravaganza.
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Who Is Eartha Mae?
2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance from Eartha Mae at a renowned Worcester venue.
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Bingo Mingle
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — A lively evening of Bingo filled with laughs and opportunities to meet new people.
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The Living Tombstone Concert
8-11 p.m. — Palladium — $85-143 — Experience the energetic sounds of The Living Tombstone live in Worcester's iconic venue.
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Alton Brown's Culinary Variety Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Check venue for pricing — A night of cooking, comedy, music, and science with Alton Brown.
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Adirondack Thunder at Worcester Railers
11:05 a.m. — Worcester Railers HC — Check for ticket prices — Watch thrilling ECHL action as the Railers face off against the Thunder.
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Des Rocs Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the gritty, infectious rock sound of New York City singer-songwriter Des Rocs.
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Dog Man - The Musical
6-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a delightful theatrical experience with Dog Man brought to life in this exciting musical.
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Bat Out of Hell
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket info available — Experience the iconic rock musical inspired by Jim Steinman's music.
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Jay Webb Concert
7-11 p.m. — Palladium — Cost TBD — Country artist Jay Webb delivers heartfelt songs reflecting his Southern roots.
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