Performances
What do children learn from the Performing Arts?
The incorporation of the Arts in early childhood has many benefits, and children’s involvement in Arts-infused programs and activities will develop their cognitive, creative, social and emotional skills, playing a large part in their optimal development.
11:00am - 11:20am
Betty Machete & the Jumping Fleas
"Bette Machete & the Jumping Fleas" is an all-women's ukulele club based in Worcester, Mass. The ukulele was brought to Hawaii in the late 19th century by musicians from the Madeira islands - they called the stringed instrument a "machete". An early player who was known to fidget and jump about, may have been the inspiration for locals calling the...
11:30am - 12:00pm
The Wormtown Mugwumps
Comes see The Wormtown Mugwumps and join in the fun as we sing and play your troubles away. Worcester's premier jug band offers up a rousing assortment of string band, washtub, and jug music - audience participation on your very own kazoo is welcome!
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cory Scott - Rat Catcher Extraordinaire!
Cory Scott - the Rat Catcher Extraordinaire- will take you on a delightfully zany interactive adventure as he roams around the park. He really is the Pied Piper!
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Janoah anygoodjokes?
Janoah returns to the Day of Play with his engaging and fun presence - join in as he performs and teaches as a jugger...ist, unicyclist...er and fool...ish! He will be circulating throughout the festival and on the Main Stage for this exciting juggling show with props that will amaze all ages!
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Community Read Along with Pete the Cat
Come sit a spell and join in our community reading of two favorite Pete the Cat stories. Pete the Cat will be joining the fun on stage grooving to Pete the Cat: Rocking My School Shoes & Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes. Kids can receive a Pete the Cat book to take home, while supplies last. After...
1:45pm - 2:15pm
Josh Marin & Life Skills Martial Arts Demonstration
Come join in an interactive demonstration of mindfulness and confidence building through martial arts poses. Students from Life Skills Martial Arts will lead the audience in simple, fun exercises. Explore more confidence and concentration building exercises in the Mindfulness Play Area.
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Dan & Imogene
Imogene & Dan are a daughter/father duo performing original music and a wide variety of unique cover songs from punk to pop and all points in between!
3:15pm - 3:30pm
Hip-Hop with InDaZone
Come Join in! Founded in 2007 and now celebrating 17 years of dance, youth development, and community service, this Hip-Hop dance team is based out of the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Eternals Lion Dance
Come to the Main Stage for a performance of the Eternal Lion Dance. The traditional Lion Dance represents power, courage, and good luck! Then become a part of the celebration as the Dancers interact with the audience!
