Events happening around Central Massachusetts this month!

1. Winter Soiree
Want to host a holiday party, but no time to do it? Head to Mechanics Hall’s Winter Soiree. Designed for small staffs, families or a friendly get-together, you can enjoy dinner, music and dancing without having to plan it! 6:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20; Mechanics Hall, 231 Main St., Worcester; $45; mechanicshall.org.

2. Winter blooms
Come in from the winter cold to the warmth of Worcester Art Museum’s annual floral extravaganza, when the museum blooms with flower arrangements inspired by works of art. This event includes imaginative interpretations of artworks created by skilled arrangers from across the region and displayed in virtually every Museum gallery. Jan. 26-29; Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester; free with museum admission; worcesterart.org.

3. Dancers together
Artists Simply Human brings together dancers, teachers and faculty for the ultimate dance experience. Challenge yourself as an artist and get inspired with three days of workshop classes and a performance showcase. Jan 20-22; The DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester; prices vary; dcucenter.com.

4. Holy Grail of comedy
John Cleese will be in Worcester for an evening of absurd conversations and a ridiculous audience Q&A. Hear stories of Cleese’s life and career and then watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail on the big screen. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20; The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester; $79-$89, $250 for VIP tickets; thehanovertheatre.org.

5. A look ahead
The Worcester JCC will hold its annual Gala to support its youth scholarship program in February. Besides, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music and a silent auction, the organization will celebrate 50 years at its Salisbury Street location in Worcester, which has created a community center for thousands throughout Central Massachusetts. 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4; Mechanics Hall, 231 Main St., Worcester; $125; worcesterjcc.org.