
Upcoming Public Events
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Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.

Mashpee's Race Amity Day Performance
Join us for a FREE and family-friendly performance in celebration of Race Amity Day.

Juneteenth Celebration Performance
Join us in celebration of Juneteenth with Jacob Edwards Library. We will be performing with our 4 piece band!

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.

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.

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.

Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.

African Music Series: M’bolo LIVE in Concert
ELECTRIC. SWEATY. SENEGALESE ROCK.
Get ready, Worcester – FREE tickets are now available to M’bolo.

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.

ArtWeek Festival Performance
Join us for a family-friendly performance celebrating ArtWeek SouthCoast—a 10-day regional festival highlighting the place and presence of art in our communities. This will be a full band performance!

Haitian Dance Classes with Sebastien
Join Sebastien every Saturday May 17 - July 26 from 11:30AM - 12:45PM for Haitian Dance Classes.

Earth Day Celebration Workshop & Performance
Earth Day Celebration at the Sterling Senior Center
Join us for a fun and engaging Earth Day celebration! Enjoy a hands-on drum workshop at 2PM and then a live Crocodile River Music performance at 3PM, plus a full schedule of Earth-friendly activities:
• 9AM - Hiking Club meet-up
• 10:45AM - Bees & pollination presentation
• 11:45AM - Nutrition & gut health talk
• 2PM - Recycled material make-and-take craft
• 6PM Sound meditation session
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A special thank you to our sponsors - the Sterling Arts Collaborative and the Sterling Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

West African Dance Class
Join us at Raices Latin Dance, 120 West Boylston St. in Worcester, for an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

West African Dance Class
Join us at Raices Latin Dance, 120 West Boylston St. in Worcester, for an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

Frosty Festival Performance
Join us for some festive fun this weekend! ❄️ We’ll be performing at the EcoTarium’s Frosty Festival on Saturday, December 7th at 11AM.

West African Dance Class
Join us at Raices Latin Dance, 120 West Boylston St. in Worcester, for an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

West African Dance Class
Join us at Raices Latin Dance, 120 West Boylston St. in Worcester, for an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

Worcester's got African Talent
Join us at Crocodile River Music for a night celebrating seven incredible African artists from the City of Worcester. Free admission with reserved ticket—tickets are limited.

West African Dance Class
Join us at Raices Latin Dance, 120 West Boylston St. in Worcester, for an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

West African Dance Class
Join us at Raices Latin Dance, 120 West Boylston St. in Worcester, for an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

ACE Gala
Join us for The 18th Annual ACE Gala to celebrate all they have accomplished since 2006.
Crocodile River Music will be performing!
Join in person or livestream the event.

West African Dance Class
Join us at Raices Latin Dance, 120 West Boylston St. in Worcester, for an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

Chelsea’s Día de los Muertos Celebration
Join us at Washington Park on Saturday, November 2, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a multicultural Day of the Dead experience!
Crocodile River Music will be part of this unique celebration that blends live performances, community art, and cultural traditions. Together with local vendors and a communal altar honoring loved ones, this event promises a beautiful fusion of music, art, and culture.

West African Dance Class
Join an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

African Exchange Project 2024 Gala
Join us at the African Exchange Project 2024 Gala for a full band performance. Get ready for a joyous evening celebrating their visitors from Tanzania. Meet Tumaini & Novetha to learn about life in rural Tanzania. A social evening of hors d’oeuvres, conversation, live music by Crocodile River Music, and desserts.

West African Dance Class
Join an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

West African Dance Class
Join an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

West African Dance Class
Join an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

Drum Workshop at El Salon Plaza Sábados
In partnership with El Salon, we're hosting a FREE drop-in drum workshop on October 5th for their Bonus Plaza Sábados!
No registration or RSVP required - just stop by for a very special afternoon filled with African drumming. This is an all ages & family friendly event 😎

West African Dance Class
Join an energetic West African dance class with live drumming from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. Open to all levels, Joh’s expert instruction helps you build strength and flexibility while experiencing the rhythms of the djembe and djun-djun. Each session includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, high-energy dancing, and a closing community dance circle.

Let’s Experience Africa
Preservation Worcester is excited to announce Let’s Experience Africa, an event put together in partnership with African Community Education (ACE) to showcase various aspects of African culture and highlight Worcester’s African community.
This event will be an opportunity for the whole city to come and learn about Africa firsthand through talks, musical and dance performances, exhibitions of African art, clothing, and artifacts, and arts and crafts workshops.
Admission is free, and refreshments will also be provided.

Celebrate Hudson 2024 Performance
Join us on Saturday, September 14th for CELEBRATE HUDSON 2024 – a FREE, town-wide festival that promises something for everyone! From 1 PM to 9 PM, Main Street in Hudson, MA, will transform into hub of activity, celebrating the spirit and community of our wonderful town.
You can enjoy live music, delicious food, brews and beverages, arts and crafts, and family fun. Tons of vendors and performers!
Crocodile River Music performs live at 1:00PM.

Day of Play Family Festival
Join us for Edward Street’s Annual Day of Play Family Festival on Saturday, September 14th at Elm Park in Worcester! This one-day festival features interactive activities across eight play areas which emphasize how young children learn through play. Crocodile River Music will be tabling at the event all day!
Drum Workshop (7 of 7): Dress Rehearsal and Finale Concert
After 6 weeks of this drum workshop at the Community Teaching Garden, we are pleased to perform our Finale Concert with workshop attendees.
Join us for this special performance!
Drum Workshop (6 of 7)
Join us for this drum workshop series at the Community Teaching Garden on West Boylston St, Worcester, MA.

African Festival with MOAD
The Worcester African Festival is the hard work of the Cultural Sub-committee and with support from community partners. The African Festival aims to promote the diversity of African cultures and to unite us under one common interest of love and pride for our African heritage. The African Festival is committed to executing high-quality entertaining events with an interesting assortment of merchandise vendors, African food vendors, artists, DJs, and many more.