Good morning, Worcester.

Brian Nelson’s Laurel cartoon shows our girl stepping inside the former Odd Fellows Temple on Main Street to explore how the building's past is captured in art—linking local history to today's culture.

Pedro Martinez, the DESE commissioner, visited Belmont Street Community School on Friday and saw hardworking students and teachers.

He said the large, diverse district faces challenges in managing 50 schools — a reminder of both current strengths and future work ahead.

At Fitton Field on November 1, Holy Cross lost 21-13 to Lafayette in their final home game for seniors as four turnovers and two touchdowns by junior Kente Edwards helped the Leopards secure the win — the Crusaders finished 1-8 while Lafayette improved to 4-0 and held a postgame ceremony for the seniors.

St. Paul field hockey earned a Division 4 state playoffs spot with a 3-0 win over Gardner as Ireland Shea scored one goal, Kaitlyn Genduso scored two and Ava Grant pitched a shutout—helping the team break a scoreless tie with three second-half goals.

Colorful Cocktails: A Pen and Watercolor Workshop

5-7 p.m. — The White Eagle — $55 for one, $100 for two — Unleash your creativity while painting seasonal cocktails in this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop.

An Evening of Authors at Worcester Public Library

5:45-9 p.m. — Worcester Public Library — Fundraiser event — Celebrate literature with Chris Bohjalian, Wally Lamb, and Kristina Forest over drinks and food.

Niagara Purple Eagles at Holy Cross Crusaders Hockey

6-8 p.m. — Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex — Tickets required — Experience intense college hockey action as the Crusaders face off against the Purple Eagles.

Maine Mariners at Worcester Railers

3:05 – 4:35 PM — DCU Center — Tickets required — Catch the Worcester Railers take on the Maine Mariners in an exciting ECHL matchup.

Trois-Rivières Lions vs Worcester Railers

7:05-8:35 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Watch the Worcester Railers take on the Trois-Rivières Lions in an exciting hockey matchup.

Trois-Rivières Lions vs Worcester Railers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Watch as the Worcester Railers take on the Trois-Rivières Lions in an exciting ECHL matchup.

Maine Mariners at Worcester Railers

10:00-11:35 a.m. — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill as the Worcester Railers skate into action against the Maine Mariners in an exciting ECHL matchup.

Macbeth

7:30 p.m. — Worcester State University — $7-$15 — Experience Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of power.

Maine Mariners vs Worcester Railers

7:05-8:35 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Catch the Worcester Railers in action as they battle their rivals on home ice.

Atreyu Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — $54+ — Experience an electrifying performance by Atreyu at one of Worcester's premier venues.