Good morning, Worcester.

Halligan's Bar at 889 Southbridge St. in Auburn will remain open under new owners as Dan Raymond + Mike and Katie Langway take over next year, with live music and function events continuing as planned this fall and winter.

Worcester Restaurant Week—a local event in its largest year—runs Aug.

3 to 16 with nearly 50 restaurants offering three-course menus starting at $29.26, aiming to boost business during the slow season and introduce diners to new favorite spots.

UMass Chan Medical School has named Leslie Darcy as associate vice chancellor and chief of staff, and she will start on Aug.

24 — she comes from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services where she coordinated COVID-19 efforts.

Newly called-up WooSox pitcher Blake Wehunt joined Cassell's Corner podcast to discuss his pitching journey and his recent promotion to AAA, offering local fans insight into his career path.

Worcester Red Sox vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

12:05-1:05 p.m. — Polar Park — $40-$50 — Reserve your parking now for a thrilling game between rivals at Polar Park.

Summer Dance Intensive Week

Various times — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Cost information not specified — A week-long immersive program for young dancers to explore various dance styles and techniques.

Sonoma at the Beechwood: 5-Course Beer Dinner

Join Sonoma Restaurant at the Beechwood Hotel on Thursday, August 13, for an exclusive Five-Course Summer Beer Dinner featuring chef-crafted cuisine expertly paired with premium craft beers from some of New England's finest breweries. Tickets are $85 per person; reservations are required by calling 508-453-1174.