Upcoming Public Events
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Legacy of the Stars Gala: The Grand Opening of the Stoddard Exhibition Hall
Trio Interactive Performance
Join us for a gala to celebrate the grand opening of the Stoddard Exhibition Hall! Enjoy a night of hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a cash bar and entertainment.
Legacy of the Stars will honor and celebrate the people who have helped the EcoTarium throughout its two hundred year history. The opening of the Stoddard Exhibition Hall ushers in a new era for the EcoTarium and allows major national exhibitions to reach Worcester for the first time!
Proceeds support The Secret World of Elephants, the first exhibit in the NEW Stoddard Exhibition Hall, opening March 2026.
LINK: https://ecotarium.org/event/legacy-of-the-stars/
Joy as Resistance: The 19th Annual ACE Gala
Join us on Saturday, November 22 at Mechanics Hall for a night of African fashion, cultures, food, dance, and more. This isn't your typical nonprofit gala.
The ACE Gala is "simply the most fun you could ever have at a fundraiser."
Help raise $200,000 to support ACE kids and families and be a part of:
The Annual ACE Student Fashion Show
Dance, Drumming, Music & Arts Performances from ACE Students and African Artists
Authentic African Food From Across the Continent
Auctions, Raffles, Crafts & MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Link: https://donate.acechildren.org/event/joy-as-resistance-the-19th-annual-ace-gala/e712987
Wellness Through Dance
Weekly dance classes
In partnership with JSD Dance and directed by renowned dance artist and teacher Sebastien Duvilaire.
These classes are:
Drop-in
Pay-what-you-can
Open to all experience levels
Come dance, learn, and connect with community every week!
Wellness Through Dance
Weekly dance classes
In partnership with JSD Dance and directed by renowned dance artist and teacher Sebastien Duvilaire.
These classes are:
Drop-in
Pay-what-you-can
Open to all experience levels
Come dance, learn, and connect with community every week!
Wellness Through Dance
Weekly dance classes
In partnership with JSD Dance and directed by renowned dance artist and teacher Sebastien Duvilaire.
These classes are:
Drop-in
Pay-what-you-can
Open to all experience levels
Come dance, learn, and connect with community every week!
Arts In Common
1:00-1:30: West African Dance Workshop
2:00-2:30: Crocodile River Music performance
Day of Play Family Festival
Edward Street’s Day of Play Family Festival
Free Celebration of Play and Learning!
This one-day festival features more than 60 fun, interactive activities across eight play areas which emphasize how young children learn through play. Held at Elm Park, this annual event attracts 5,000+ people.
Learn more info here
Haitian Dance Class with Sebastien: 11:35–12:05 Crocodile River Music Trio Performance: 12:10–12:45 
Feast & Flamez
Join us at the 3rd Annual Feast & Flamez Festival
Performance Time TBD
Day 1 SAT AUG 30 : The Big Feast – 11am -7pm
Family-Friendly - Tickets Required
Free admission for children under 12
For more info and tickets, visit: Feast & Flamez
Worcester World Cup
Join us at the 20th Annual Worcester World Cup!
3:15 Crocodile River Music Trio performance
3:45 Cultural Exchange through Soccer (CETS) vs. African Community Education (ACE) match
5:00 Women’s Final Match
6:15 Men’s Final Match
2025 Worcester African Festival
We’ll be performing at the 2025 Worcester African Festival at 12:50
Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.
Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings their signature vocal harmonies and South African musical tradition to Worcester. Co-presented with Music Worcester.
Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.
Levi Heywood Memorial Library Interactive Workshop Demonstration
Interactive Workshop Demonstration
19TH Annual ACE Festival
Join us to celebrate ACE students, families, and African arts, cultures, and stories! Crocodile River Music performs at 1:30PM
Registration Required
Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.
Providence Children’s Museum Visit
Join us outside in the Garden as we kick off the start of Summer!
Learn how to move to the music at 10:30 then show off your dancing skills at 11:00!
All ages welcome!
Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.
Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.
Juneteenth Celebration Performance
Join us in celebration of Juneteenth with Jacob Edwards Library. We will be performing with our 4 piece band!
Mashpee's Race Amity Day Performance
Join us for a FREE and family-friendly performance in celebration of Race Amity Day.
Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.