North Central Mass Events

Fabiola Mendez and Albino Mbie perform

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, United States

Fabiola Mendez (Cuatro & Voice from Puerto Rico) and Albino Mbie (Guitar & Voice from Mozambique) bring their ensembles to Meadow Hall in an evening of global music from two continents that range from brilliant original songwriting to the deep traditions and jazz fusion that influence them both.

Fall Food Truck Festival

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area 499 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA

Saturday, November 5th, 11 am–5 pm. Fall Food Truck Festival at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton. Enjoy live music, a huge selection of beer and plenty of food to keep you full and happy all day long. Visit Wachusett.com.

Live Music: Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, United States

Saturday November 5th, 8 pm. Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper perform at Groton Hill Music Center, 36 King St., Littleton. International Bluegrass Musicians Association’s most-awarded Fiddle Player of the Year, Michael Cleveland was inducted to the National Fiddler Hall of Fame in 2018. For tickets, visit grotonhill.org.  

Guitarist Will Hoge at Bull Run

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Friday November 11th at 8 pm. Will Hoge performs at the Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Rd., Shirley. Will Hoge is a mainstay of 21st century rock and roll, carrying the torch for a blue-collar sound rooted in ringing Telecaster guitars and anthemic songwriting. For tickets, visit bullrunrestaurant.com.

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Kaiti Jones

Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Ma

Calling all hiking enthusiasts and music lovers! Join Kaiti Jones on the trail at Fruitlands Museum for an intimate live music experience in a stunning natural setting. This unplugged and acoustic show is a unique opportunity to enjoy live music in community and nature. Trail snacks provided. The hike will be a 2.5 mile moderate […]

Catherine Russell Performs

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, United States

Saturday November 12th  at 8 pm. Catherine Russell, Grammy-winning Jazz vocalist, performs at Groton Hill Music Center, 36 King St., Littleton. Visit grotonhill.org.

Mike Block and Balla Kouyaté Band

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, United States

Friday November  18th at  8 pm. Mike Block and Balla Kouyaté Band perform at Groton Hill Music Center, 36 King St., Littleton. Kouyaté, a balafon player and singer coming out of the Djeli tradition of Mali, hails from the family who invented the balafon, and is an NEA National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Block is a […]

Live Music: Seamus Egan’s Traditional Irish Music

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, United States

Friday, Dec. 2, 8 pm. Seamus Egan performs at Groton Hill Music Center, 36 King St., Littleton. Egan is one of the leading composers and interpreters of traditional Irish music. With Special Guest: Moira Smiley, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Egan has inspired multiple generations of musicians and helped define the sound of Irish music today. He has put […]

Music: Synergy Plays Chopsticks March 17-18

Chopsticks Restaurant 21 Commercial Rd, Leominster, MA

High-energy dance band Synergy covers rock classics and current hits March 17 and 18 at Chopsticks in Leominster.

Poets of the Past Celebrated at First Thursday

Learn and celebrate Fitchburg poets at the Poets of the Past event at the Mill St. Stage, Fitchburg on April 6. The Fitchburg Historical Society, Stratton Players, Bonfire Bookshop and InTown Fitchburg are celebrating Poetry Month. With a night of featured readers who will each share a tribute to Fitchburg poet Caroline Atherton Mason followed […]

Music: Darren Bessette at Snowbound Club

Snowbound Club 130 Baldwinville Road, Winchendon, Mass.

Country musician Darren Bessette is back at the Snowbound Club in Winchendon at April 15.

First Thursday Celebration in Fitchburg

Fitchburg Main St Main St, Fitchburg, MA, United States

Enjoy Fitchburg on the first Thursday of each month with an outdoor exploration of Main Street, throughout the summer. Music, literature, visual art and theatrical performances will be featured at businesses and cultural organizations. Walk the street to find them all! Details for each month with be released in the weeks before the event. Stay […]