Upcoming Events
Here are our upcoming public events.
Private events are not listed.
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.
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.
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.
Drum Workshop (5 of 7)
Join us for this drum workshop series at the Community Teaching Garden on West Boylston St, Worcester, MA.
Drum Workshop (4 of 7)
Join us for this drum workshop series at the Community Teaching Garden on West Boylston St, Worcester, MA.
19 Carter: Outdoor Summer Series
The fourth concert in 19 Carter's Outdoor Summer Series!
Concert starts at 7p *this is a paid event*
Hot Night in the City Performance
Join us for the annual Hot Night in the City event on July 19th from 4-9pm! Crocodile River Music will be on stage 6:30p - 8:30p
Drum Workshop (3 of 7)
Join us for this drum workshop series at the Community Teaching Garden on West Boylston St, Worcester, MA.
Summer Reading: Crocodile River Music
African rhythms, history, and culture merge into an hour of movement, cultural exploration, and joy. This program is recommended for children of all ages and their families. No registration required.
Drum and Dance Workshops
Boylston Parks & Recreation and Crocodile River Music bring West African Drumming and Dancing workshops to our community!
Drum Workshop (2 of 7)
Join us for this drum workshop series at the Community Teaching Garden on West Boylston St, Worcester, MA.
Dance Workshop, Followed by Performance
Association of Black Citizens of Lexington
Part of Quock Walker Day
Dance Workshop, Followed by Performance
Association of Black Citizens of Lexington
Part of Quock Walker Day
Bassekou Kouyate + Ngoni Ba
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.