Here are the Worcester Guardian’s five picks for things to do in Worcester this weekend:
- When art meets atmosphere: The Worcester Art Museum is leaning into the elements with an After Hours event that puts weather — both natural and imagined — at the center of the night. Guests can be among the first to experience two new exhibitions, including “Fever Dreams of a Cool-Breathed Earth,” an immersive, multimedia exploration of climate change by artists Christa Donner and Andrew S. Yang and “A Weather Eye,” which traces the evolution of how people understood weather from superstition to science. Expect an evening of art, music and conversation with fellow patrons, all set against a storm-themed backdrop. The event runs Friday, March 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. Admission is free for members, $25 for the general public, and free for participating college students with ID.
- Rare visit from garage rock veterans: Catch them while you can — Muck and the Mires are making a rare Worcester stop before heading back out on the international circuit. The Boston band, once dubbed “a mix of the 1964 Beatles and The Ramones,” brings its high-energy, garage rock punch to the WCUW Frontroom, joined by opener Muddy Ruckus, a gritty duo known for its explosive, bluesy sound. Expect loud guitars, fast tempos, and a crowd that knows exactly what it came for. The show is Saturday, March 28, with doors at 6:30 p.m. and music at 7 p.m. at 910 Main St. Tickets are $20 (cash or Venmo), with parking available across the street at Clark University or nearby.
- When the white coats hit the runway: Doctors, local personalities, and community figures trade scrubs for style at this fashion-forward fundraiser supporting colorectal cancer awareness and research. Featuring looks from Macy’s, the event blends a runway show with a good cause, bringing a mix of entertainment and advocacy to the evening. Strut for a Cause takes place Friday, March 27, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Maxwell Luciano’s Banquet & Conference Center at Union Station.
- Rocket science hits the stage: Worcester’s own rocket pioneer takes center stage in The Rocket Man, a new musical about Dr. Robert Goddard and his wife, Esther, whose support and advocacy helped preserve his legacy long after his death. Presented by 4th Wall Stage Company and the Museum of Worcester, the world premiere by Worcester playwright Stephen Murray traces Goddard’s life, groundbreaking experiments and enduring love story. Performances take place at the Museum of Worcester, 30 Elm St., on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 general admission, $22 for seniors and museum members, and $12 for students.
- Print, power and persuasion: Long before social media, a sprawling print network helped shape American religion and culture. Religion historian Sonia Hazard discusses her new book, “Empire of Print: Evangelical Power in the Age of Mass Media (2025),” during a free program at the American Antiquarian Society on Thursday, March 26, from 2-3 p.m. Hazard explores how the American Tract Society distributed an estimated 5.6 billion printed pages between 1825 and the Civil War, building one of the nation’s largest media infrastructures and influencing how ideas spread across race, class and region in 19th-century America.
For more events, visit the Discover Central Massachusetts events calendar.
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