There’s no place like residence: Before the worldwide excursions and “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Joslyn Fox acquired a begin proper right here in Worcester—and now the hometown favourite is celebrating a milestone birthday the place all of it started. Electric Haze hosts “No Place Like Home,” Joslyn Fox’s 40th Birthday Bash, on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. that includes DJ Joslyn Fox, dazzling drag performances and loads of surprises. Joining the celebration are Kandi Dishe, Victoria Obvious and extra particular visitors for an evening that’s equal elements dance get together, drag spectacular and hometown reunion. Tickets are $8 prematurely or $10 on the door.
A thousand needs set afloat: As the solar goes down over Elm Park on Saturday, Aug. 1, the Worcester Water Lantern Festival turns the water right into a sea of glowing lights. From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., attendees can adorn biodegradable lanterns with hopes, desires or messages earlier than becoming a member of tons of of others for a sundown launch. The night additionally options dwell music, meals, garden video games and family-friendly actions, making a memorable evening that’s equal elements celebration, reflection and group gathering.
Whipped Cream, brass and a lifetime of hits: For greater than six many years, Herb Alpert has been certainly one of fashionable music’s most distinctive voices, and on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m., he brings these timeless melodies to The Hanover Theatre. Backed by his new Tijuana Brass, Alpert performs classics together with “Spanish Flea,” “A Taste of Honey,” “The Lonely Bull,” “Tijuana Taxi” and extra whereas celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the landmark album “Whipped Cream & Other Delights.” The 90-minute present additionally options tales from Alpert’s outstanding profession, viewers Q&A, and a multimedia presentation showcasing the music, artists and recollections that helped outline an period.
One present, 250 completely different views: There’s no theme, no required medium and no single solution to expertise “The Fourteenth Annual One” at ArtsWorcester—simply greater than 250 works by native and regional artists, every selecting the one piece they most needed to share. The annual members exhibition options every thing from work and images to sculpture and fiber artwork, together with a handwoven work reflecting on synthetic intelligence, a robust mixed-media exploration of continual sickness, and even a portrait of Frida Kahlo painted on a tea bag. The exhibition is on view by means of Aug. 23 at ArtsWorcester, 44 Portland St., with free gallery hours Wednesday by means of Sunday from midday to five p.m.
You can dance. You can jive. Dust off the sequins and put together to sing each phrase as Mamma Mania: A Tribute to ABBA brings the Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits to Off The Rails on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. The outside present guarantees a night of disco-era nostalgia with favorites together with “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia” and “Take a Chance on Me.” Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of your youth or discovering ABBA for the primary time, anticipate loads of dancing, singalongs and feel-good vitality underneath the summer season sky.
For extra occasions, go to the Discover Central Massachusetts events calendar.
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