Dark

Dark World Gallery offers up John Vienneau (whose work is pictured here) for your viewing pleasure through June 30. This Marlborough artist works in everything from oils to acrylics, lasers to pastels, and sometimes just a Keno pencil, “I use and enjoy every tool out there and the special way they all leave their marks,” says the artist. Stop by Out of the Dark World Tattoo and Gallery (179 Grafton St. Worcester) Monday – Saturday 11a.m. - 7p.m. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 508-459-5798 or check out Vienneau’s work at myspace.com/rebelwarehouse.

BISH

At The 6th annual Molly Bish Kid Expo on June 20 you and your family will be having so much fun you may not even realize that you’re learning about health and safety issues. At the heart of the event is the distribution of free Child Safety ID Kids provided by the Molly Bish Foundation, but stop by to also see Radio Disney, a Teddy Bear Clinic and a chance to score one of 600 free bike helmets. Plus music and dance performances, face painting, Jumpy House and more. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. democracy.mwcc.edu.

GREEK

Celebrate all things Greek on June 20 as the Greek Fest 2009 rolls in. Rain or shine, stop by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 Main St. in Fitchburg to enjoy Greek food, wine, music, dancing, games for the kids and much more. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 978-342-1216.

GYPSY

Carmine Guida of NYC has formed a New-England based band in conjunction with The Dancing Gypsy in order to bring live, traditional Turkish and Arabic music and dance to the area and they are throwing a party to kick it off! The Dancing Gypsy Midsummer Hafla and Fundraiser happens on Saturday, June 20 $5 donation. 6-9 p.m. Dancing Gypsy, 117 Main St., Spencer. 508-885-3639 or geocities.com/thedancing.gypsy.

CHORUS

New England Area Community Chorus Association presents an evening of great choral music at the 2009 Community Chorus Festival on Saturday, June 20. Five community choirs and 250 voices representing over a dozen cities and towns in central Massachusetts will all come together to produce the largest recorded performance of community choirs in New England history. $17 - $34. 7-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org.

Italiana

Join Dzian Gallery on Saturday, June 20 for a celebration of the art, music and cuisine of Italy. Festa Italiana features the smooth vocals of Joe Cariglia, singing classics from the “Rat Pack,” assorted authentic Italian specialties prepared by Joe and Lainie Petrou from Roma’s Grille, delicious pastries from Palma’s Bakery all while surrounded by the romantic beauty of the art of Italy. Door prizes and silent auction items, plus complimentary valet parking and cash bar. Proceeds benefitting Children’s Friend of Worcester. $25 per person RSVP 508-831-1106 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it $25. 7-10 p.m. Dzian Gallery, 65 Water St. 508-831-1106 or dzian.net.

MUSTER

The 83rd Annual Wachusett Muster League Firemen’s Muster on Sunday, June 21 will feature teams from Princeton, Sterling, Holden, Boylston, West Boylston Harvard, Bolton and Berlin as they compete in old time firefighter games. Using antique fire trucks and good firefighting skills, the departments will compete in a number of events, including a Tower event and a Bed Race. The antique fire truck parade kicks off the festivities at noon. A food concession and souvenirs will be available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Rain or shine. Free. noon-4 p.m. Princeton Town Common, Hubbardston Road and Boylston Ave, Princeton.

TASTE

Taste of Shrewsbury Street takes over the aforementioned road on Tuesday, June 23, from 5 - 9 pm. With almost 40 restaurants along Worcester’s Dining Row serving up small portions of featured menu items, grab your $25 buttons now, or pay $30 day of. The money raised goes to local charities and to keeping Shrewsbury Street beautiful. C’mon, food and urban beauty, what could be better? shrewsburystreet.org.

Tea for Two

The Friends of the Asa Waters Mansion will host a Summertime Tea on Tuesday, June 23. Featuring a selection of pastries, seasonal fruit, cheese and crackers, along with freshly brewed tea and coffee from a beautiful china cup served from silver service. Iced tea with fresh mint from the Mansion’s herb garden will be served at the Diana Hill Bandstand. Two sittings (1 p.m.-3 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m.). Reservations recommended 508-865-0855. The Asa Waters Mansion, located at 123 Elm Street in Millbury, Massachusetts is listed on the state and national registers of historic places. $10. 508-865-0855.

Celebrate the 150th Birthday of the Worcester Public Library with an outside Afternoon Tea and dessert under a tent at the Frances Perkins Branch Library in Greendale on June 24 at 3p.m. Enjoy a fascinating chat with Frances Perkins, played by actress Anne Marie Shea. Frances Perkins was the first woman cabinet member in the nation’s history and served as Secretary of Labor for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and other presidents. Born in Boston, young Ms. Perkins and family relocated to Worcester. worcpublib.org. Free. 3-5 p.m. 508-799-1735.