Upcoming Events

Here are our upcoming public events.

Private events are not listed.

ACE Gala
Nov
9

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.

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West African Dance Class
Nov
9

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.

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West African Dance Class
Nov
16

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.

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West African Dance Class
Nov
23

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.

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West African Dance Class
Nov
30

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.

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West African Dance Class
Dec
7

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.

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West African Dance Class
Dec
14

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.

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West African Dance Class
Nov
2

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.

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Chelsea’s Día de los Muertos Celebration
Nov
2

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.

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West African Dance Class
Oct
26

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.

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African Exchange Project 2024 Gala
Oct
19

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.

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West African Dance Class
Oct
19

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.

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West African Dance Class
Oct
12

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.

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West African Dance Class
Oct
5

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.

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Drum Workshop at El Salon Plaza Sábados
Oct
5

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 😎

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West African Dance Class
Sep
28

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.

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Let’s Experience Africa
Sep
21

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.

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Celebrate Hudson 2024 Performance
Sep
14

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.

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Day of Play Family Festival
Sep
14

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!

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African Festival with MOAD
Aug
3

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.

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Bassekou Kouyate + Ngoni Ba
Feb
18

Bassekou Kouyate + Ngoni Ba

  • Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Crocodile River Music is thrilled to bring Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba to Worcester on February 18! Tickets are free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A limited amount of wheelchair accessible seating can be made available upon request when reserving your tickets. Reserve your tickets below. 

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