legends of guitar

Hey guitar fiends, looking for a night to remember? How about five legends and two bands in one night? Guitar Legends of Rock n Blues on Friday, January 15 brings together guitar hero of over 30 years Johnny Winter, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee guitarist Brad Whitford, the legendary guitarist Johnny A, and Barry Goudreau, plus 20 year old R&B sensation Ayla Brown. $59, $44, $39. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. Call 508-752-0888.

salsa for good

If you would like to help others in honor of Martin Luther King Day, Salsa for Salsa on Monday, January 18 is the way to go! It is a fun food drive benefiting the food pantry at the Spanish American Center in Leominster. There will be food, Salsa music, dancing, dance lesson and demonstrations. It’s a great way to have some fun and help those in need. Bring a bag of non-perishable groceries and your dancing shoes for a fun evening. 6-9 p.m. Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Leominster, Jr. Ballroom, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster. 978-265-8625.

sex games

Find out what you know – or think you know – about sexual health at the Sexual Health Trivia Night with Planned Parenthood on Wednesday, January 20. Join Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts for a night of sexual health trivia at Moynihan’s Pub to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. 8-9:30 p.m. Moynihan’s Pub, 897 Main St.

10th Anniversary

The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra (CHSO) continues its Tenth Anniversary Season with two exciting and colorful concert presentations in January in the Grand Ballroom at Milford Town Hall. The first Family Symphony Concert of the season takes place on Sunday, January 17th at 3PM. Two weeks later, on Saturday evening, January 30th at 7:30PM, the Symphony’s subscription season continues with “Songs of America!,” featuring a special appearance by WGBH music host Ron Della Chiesa, who will introduce rising star soprano Ms. Melanie Campbell as the special guest soloist of the evening. claflinhill.org, 508-478-5924

Cassie’s memory

In the early morning hours of September 21, 2009, the world tragically lost 18 year old Cassandra “Cassie” Poulin, of Clinton. Join her friends and family for a benefit show to raise money for a scholarship fund in her name with bands Musclecah, Ask the Ice, Fuel Of War, Devoid, Godilla, Day One, Spawn and Boxx. There will be all ages karaoke at 1pm; bands for the 21+ crowd from 5pm to 1am. Stop by for music, raffles, and great gifts for only $7 admission. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton.

Worcester blues

If you haven’t heard already, Worcester’s own The Delta Generators combine the soulfulness of delta blues with the power and energy of early rock ’n’ roll. You won’t want to miss them at Blues Worcester on Sunday, January 17, over at beautiful Mechanics Hall. The Blues Worcester Concert & BBQ Buffet from Great Brook Farms is $16. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and drinks, music at 6 p.m. Check out bluesworcester.com and mechanicshall.org for details.

Latino beauty

Applications are now being accepted for the Miss Latina Worcester County cultural and scholarship pageant. Young ladies and adult Latina women ages 6 through 40 are eligible to participate. Applicants will be chosen to compete in four title divisions: Little Miss Latina Worcester County, Teen Latina Worcester County, Miss Latina Worcester County, and Señora Latina Worcester County. Contestants will compete in four contest categories on July 24, 2010 at the majestic Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts in Downtown Worcester. There will be scholarships, prizes, and awards for the title winners and the top finalists, as well as for some of the competing contestants. misslatinaworcester.com.

clay time

Nothing sparks your child’s imagination like working in clay. Don’t believe me? Give it a spin at the Worcester Center for Crafts Kids & Clay class running Jan. 20, through Feb. 24 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. Your child’s imagination is the only limit as they learn and develop a wide range of clay-working skills. From bowls to whistles, this exciting fast paced class will have students pursuing a new topic each day from; animal pots, sculpted-rattles, self-portraits and more, as your child learns the many fun ways to work with clay. Kids will have multiple opportunities to try out the potter’s wheel, with more advanced students working independently. $165 for six weeks, $15 for materials. Ages 8 to 16. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester. worcestercraftcenter.org.

S.O.S.

Admit it, Dancing Queen still makes you get up and shake your booty. Relive the golden days of disco with Arrival: The Music of ABBA at the Hanover Theater on Friday, January 15. This Swedish cover group started out in 1995 and is now the largest touring ABBA show in the world, having performed in over 20 nations around the globe. The only show in the world with exclusive rights to identically create exact versions of ABBA’s original clothing, any ABBA fan won’t want to miss this uniquely authentic performance. $19-$37. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. thehanovertheatre.org.