Things to Do This Weekend in Worcester

Sunday, November 1 @ 10:00 AM

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Free Day: Diwali Celebration

Sunday, November 1 @ 10:00 AM

Free admission all day Celebrate Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” with the India Society of Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art, and explore all of our current exhibitions with free admission! Parking Events Ongoing activities Food and shopping Parking Free parking is available in the Museum’s parking lots on Salisbury Street and Lancaster Street. Free street parking is available on Lancaster Street and Tuckerman Street. Metered spots are available one block away in the Highland Street Municipal Parking Lot on the corner of Lancaster Street and Highland Street. View our location map Events 11 am Welcome and Diwali Lamp Lighting Renaissance Court (Ground Level) 11:15 am–1 pm Indian Classical and Folk Dance and Music, with the India Society of Worcester Renaissance Court (Ground Level) 11:30 am and 2 pm Live Combat Demonstration: Indo-Persian Arms and Armor, with Bayt al-Asad Conference Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3) 1:30 pm Tour: Highlights of the Collection Meet in Lancaster Lobby (Level 2) 2 pm Tour: Indian Art Meet in Lancaster Lobby (Level 2) 2:30 pm Story time, with ISW volunteer, Divya Family Nook, Higgins Education Wing (Level 2) 3 pm Student presentation: The Impact of Colonization on Indian Folk Art, with Jeena Ann Hoche-Scofield Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 2) Ongoing activities 11 am–3 pm Indo-Persian Arms and Armor Interactive Display, with Bayt al-Asad Conference Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3) Henna, with Meghna and Wahi Creations Studio 3412, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3) Play Chess and Learn About India, with the India Society of Worcester Salisbury Hall (Level 2) Artmaking Create Tiger Origami and Mandala Coloring PagesStudio 2416, Higgins Education Wing (Level 2) Design Your Own Bangle BraceletsStudio 2417, Higgins Education Wing (Level 2) Diwali Scavenger Hunt Pick up at welcome desks and return for a collectible pin Art Display by Local Artists, with the India Society of Worcester Higgins Education Wing Exhibition Space (Level 2) Food and shopping 11:30 am–4 pm Food by Peppers Indian CuisineLancaster Room (Level 2) 11:30 am–4 pm Artisanal Ice Cream by Tickett Ice CreamLancaster Lobby (Level 2) 10 am–4 pm Museum shopSalisbury Lobby (Ground Level)10% discount for Members! Programming subject to change. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live The Diwali Celebration is presented in partnership with the India Society of Worcester. Free admission for the Diwali Celebration is supported by Sandy Hubbard and Thomas J. Logan. Parking Events Ongoing activities Food and shopping Stay connected! Sign up for the Worcester Art Museum’s email newsletter. Subscribe

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Sunday, November 1 @ 1:00 PM

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Tour of the Galleries

Sunday, November 1 @ 1:00 PM

Free with Museum admission Travel around the world through 5,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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Sunday, November 1 @ 5:00 PM

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Music Worcester presents, Ellington & Gershwin: Porgy and Bess and more

Sunday, November 1 @ 5:00 PM

Music Worcester’s Artist-in-Residence Everett McCorvey’s conducts The Worcester Chorus, the WPI Festival Chorus, and a guest orchestra in a concert showcasing the work of Duke Ellington and George Gershwin, two monumental American composers of the 20th century.

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Sunday, November 1 @ 5:00 PM

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Worcester Chorus & Friends: Ellington & Gershwin

Sunday, November 1 @ 5:00 PM

The Hanover TheatreA celebration of two legendary American composers: a concert version of Porgy and Bess, a choral & orchestral arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue, plus an orchestral performance of Ellington’s Three Black Kings. Featuring the Worcester Chorus, WPI Festival Chorus, the Harlem Chamber Players, and featured soloists - all conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, Artist-in-Residence.Buy Tickets Learn More

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