Good morning, Worcester.

Elm Park is a historic park in Worcester that first welcomed visitors in 1882 and is often mistakenly called the nation’s first public park.

Students from Worcester Technical High School are repairing the Iron Bridge — a fix that preserves local history — while the park, deeded in 1854, continues to host community events — a nod to its storied past — and is listed as a National Historic Landmark.

Worcester police detectives in a special unresolved-case unit are reexamining 81 cold cases—including one from 1951 and 10 cases with missing remains—to find new leads and provide closure for families.

Worcester man Richard Desrosier, 57, told the parole board on April 22 that his earlier claim—that he killed and burned Karen Barriere on a 1990 rooftop because she wanted to experience life after death—was a lie + his parole request remains pending amid strong opposition from the district attorney’s office.

Customers at Root & Press Café and Books, located at 156 Shrewsbury St., have picked up a range of titles — from Suzanne Collins' 'Sunrise on the Reaping' to Michael Lewis' 'Who Is Government?' — that show what local readers are enjoying.

Judy Collins Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the stunning voice of Grammy award-winner Judy Collins as she performs timeless folk classics.

Lunch & Learn: HR Essentials for Startups

12:00 – 1:30 PM — WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space — Free — Gain essential HR insights tailored for startups in an interactive session.

Northeast Section IFT Food Industry Expo

Various times — DCU Center — Entry ticket fees apply — Check out the latest innovations in the food industry at this major expo.

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long

4-6 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a lively Broadway-style production featuring favorite sing-along songs from CoComelon.

Conservatory Spring Reflection 2025

1-2:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of spring in an engaging performance reflecting nature's renewal.

Nekrogoblikon Concert

6-10 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Nekrogoblikon as they bring their high-energy performance to Worcester.

Monthly Craft, Color, and Chat

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Morse Institute Library — Free entry — Enjoy crafts and connect with an accepting community for socializing and support.

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

3:30 a.m. — The Mercantile — Cheap tickets available — Experience the stunning artistry of Van Gogh in an immersive setting.

Informed Investor Mastermind Conference

5-9 p.m. — Off The Rails — $35 entry — Network, learn, and connect with real estate pros and industry experts in a collaborative environment.

May Fiesta: Boodle Fight!

4-9 p.m. — Loft 266 — Tickets required — Experience a Filipino cultural celebration with delicious food and vibrant entertainment.