Alexandra Rodriguez

2020 People to Watch Party
Pulse Magazine proudly presents the 2020 People to Watch Party. Giving credit to the most talented and hard working young professionals in Central Massachusetts. Join us for a night of awards and fun while supporting the future of Central Mass. In addition to an award ceremony featuring up and comers in the city, the night will also include live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m., Jan. 23; El Basha; $20; peopletowatch.eventbrite.com.

A Bronx Tale
Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri has teamed up with Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks and Tony Award nominee Sergio Trujillo to create this streetwise musical based on Palminteri’s true life story. A Bronx Tale, Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser, takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doowop tunes from Academy Award and Tony Award-winning Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (“Love Never Dies”), A Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family. Starting at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 16; The Hanover Theater; $39-$79; thehanovertheater.org.

Woodstock: The Guide (Film Preview)
In the summer of 1969 more than 400.000 people gathered in the town of Bethel wood New York to celebrate music, peace and love. A half century later, Cyrille Vincent a filmmaker living in Massachusetts has decided to narrate the story from a cultural and historic stand point using music, pictures and films from archives and recent productions. This screening is a preview of a film documentary that will be officially release Summer 2020. Starting at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 18; Pop Up Worcester; Free; worcesterpopup.org.

In Celebration of: Native Tongues
An audio journey through the genius that has sprung from the minds of the Native Tongues collective whose members include: The Jungle Brothers, De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. By playing classic records and their sample sources, audience members will gain an appreciation for the artists that inspired the world with their innovations and creativity. Local area producers and emcees will perform original music directly inspired by the Native Tongues. Starting at 3:30 p.m., Jan. 18; The Worcester Pop-up; Free; worcesterpopup.org.

The Illusionist: Live from Broadway Direct from Broadway, the world’s best selling magic show is coming to Worcester! This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists: Live from Broadway has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. Starting at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30-31; The Hanover Theater; $40-$70; thehanovertheatre.org.