Calendar of Comedy, Magic, Lectures and other Performances Featuring Non-Musical Arts
Be sure to confirm via registration link before committing to attend.
AMERICANA MUSIC
Bluegrass 5 Events
Blues 15 Events
Broadway 3 Events
Cajun 1 Event
Country 21 Events
Folk 26 Events
Hip-Hop 0 Events
Pop 30 Events
Rock 18 Events
Soul 6 Events
Americana Open 4 Events
Americana Family 3 Events
Americana Holiday 19 Events
Artist: To Be Announced
Our annual holiday Brown Bag concert – more information coming soon!
The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been a beloved tradition in Worcester since 1983. These hour-long concerts by acclaimed regional and national performers are held in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All concerts are free, open to the public, and subject to change.
| Event Date | 12-10-2025 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free Event |
| Location | Worcester MA - Mechanics Hall |
| Categories | AMERICANA MUSIC, Americana Holiday, RELIGIOUS MUSIC |
| Event Date | 12-10-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Tickets from $69 |
| Location | Groton MA - Groton Hill Music Center |
| Categories | AMERICANA MUSIC, Americana Holiday, Pop, Christian |
Artist: Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson
Michelle Willson is known as Evil Gal to blues lovers around the globe. “It is impossible not to be moved by this performer…with her lush, sultry & robust voice, Willson can get a rise out of a stone statue”–MSN music – all music guide.
She’s known as Queen of the Vibe Tribe to listeners of Morning Vibe Time, her radio show on NPR affiliate station 90.5 WICN in Worcester, who also have their own nickname –Tribe-arinos! Michelle has recorded and released 4 award winning albums for Rounder Records, as well as a live recording at Scullers Jazz Club. She’s performed on many other artist’s recordings, such as blues legends Duke Robillard, Anthony Geraci and Porky Cohen. She sang with Dr. John at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston and has toured around the globe, most recently from performances in Switzerland.
| Event Date | 12-11-2025 7:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $20 |
| Location | Worcester MA - Mechanics Hall |
| Categories | AMERICANA MUSIC, Blues |
Directed by Meg Quin Dussault
In this show featuring holiday favorite song and more, one person’s quest for a quiet escape is hilariously interrupted by a parade of friends determined to spread their festive cheer.
| Event Date | 12-12-2025 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration/Info |
| Location | Mansfield MA - Mass Arts Center |
| Categories | ON-STAGE, AMERICANA MUSIC, Variety, On-Stage Holiday |
Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Ariel Bernstein (vocals/percussion/banjo).
| Event Date | 12-12-2025 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | $22 in advance |
| Location | Westford MA - Parish Center for the Arts |
| Categories | AMERICANA MUSIC, Folk, Bluegrass, Rock |
