Chess around Clinton
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See it on a mapVenues at a glanceChess around Clinton isn't all silent games: rated tournaments, frantic blitz, clubs that welcome beginners and international opens, from the neighbourhood club to the big open. Whether you're rated 2000 Elo or still learning to castle, there's a seat for you.
Events — chess around Clinton
Later
Wed 21 · 4:30 PMFree
♙Chess
Chess Club
Surratts-Clinton Library
Thu 22 · 3:35 PMFree
♙Chess6–12 yrs
Game Hour
Harvard Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 3:35 PMFree
♙Chess
Game Hour
Harvard Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 4:30 PMFree
♙Chess
Chess Club
Surratts-Clinton Library
Thu 3 Dec · 3:35 PMFree
♙Chess6–12 yrs
Game Hour
Harvard Public Library
See also around Clinton
Thu 1 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Simple Man Saloon and Grill
Simple Man Saloon and Grill, Clinton
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Finnegan's Pub
Finnegan's Pub, Hudson
Fri 9 · 7 PM$5
🎸Jam / Open mic
Open Mic
19 Carter, Berlin
Thu 1 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Seven Saws Brewing Company
Seven Saws Brewing Company, Worcester
At 8 PMFree
❓Quiz💿DJ set
Trivia Night at Funky Murphys
Funky Murphys, Worcester
Fri 2 · 8 PM$23.18
🎸Rock🎫Concert
So Lucky – A Tribute to Dave Matthews
Tackle Box Brewing Company, Marlborough
Fri 2 · 9 PM$0
🎸Rock🎹Blues
Crash and Burn in Dante's at Firefly's BBQ
Firefly's BBQ, Marlborough
Mon 5 · 8:30 PM$0
🎸Jam / Open mic👑Drag show
The Dirty Gerund Poetry ft: TheyLoveThem
Ralph's Diner, Worcester
At 5:30 PMFree
💿DJ set☀️Open air
Simple Twist of Fate
Sanctuary - Cultural Arts Center, Maynard
Tomorrow · 7 PM
🎫Concert
Space Jam - Open Jam Every Wednesday
26 Millbury St., Worcester
Fri 2 · 6 PM
🎸Jam / Open mic💿DJ set
Open Mic & DJ every Friday
Electric Haze, Worcester
At 6:30 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at The White Eagle
The White Eagle, Worcester
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Chip Shots Pub
Chip Shots Pub, Littleton
Thu 1 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Boland's Bar and Patio
Boland's Bar and Patio, Worcester
Mon 5 · 6 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Galway Bay Irish Pub
Galway Bay Irish Pub, Worcester
At 8 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Steel & Wire
Steel & Wire, Worcester
At 6 PM
🎫Concert
Taste of Chaos
Worcester Palladium
At 6 PM
🎸Rock🤘Metal
Taste of Chaos
Palladium-MA, Worcester
Thu 1 · 7:30 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Worcester
Thu 1 · 6 PM$28–59
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
🌳Outdoors❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co.
Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co., Worcester
Sat 3 · 1 PMFree
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Still River Music Launch Party
Harvard Public Library
Sat 10 · 6 PM$10–20
🌐World music✨Belly dance
Ramjaat Raas Garba 2026
Harrington Auditorium Hall, Worcester
At 8 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Scruffy Murphys
Scruffy Murphys, Worcester
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
❓Quiz🌳Outdoors
Trivia Night at Wachusett Brew Yard
Wachusett Brew Yard, Worcester
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Wormtown Brewery
Wormtown Brewery, Worcester
Fri 2 · 8 PM$25
🎉Club
All Denim & Diamond Party
961 RESTAURANT, Worcester
Fri 2 · 9 PM$20
💿DJ set🎉Club
Blade Rave
The Palladium Upstairs, Worcester
Sat 3
🌳Outdoors
2026 Princeton OktoberFest
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Princeton
Fri 16 · 8 PM$17.85–172.57
🎤Stand-up😂Comedy
Comedy at Apex Marlborough: Tony V. & Artie Januario
Apex Entertainment Marlborough
Fri 23$27.86
🎤Stand-up
Next Stop Comedy at Clover Road Brewing Company! - Hudson, MA
Clover Road Brewing Company, Hudson
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM
📚Literature
David Sedaris
Hanover Theatre, Worcester
Thu 1 · 7 PM$85
🎭Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Worcester BrickBox Theater
Sat 3 · 12:30 PMFree
🌳Outdoors🪗Folk dance
Morris Dancing
19 Carter, Berlin
Mon 12 · 8:30 PM$0
📜Poetry📜Poetry slam
The Dirty Gerund Poetry ft: Michael Kae
Ralph's Diner, Worcester
Sun 4 · 10 AMFree
🖼️Exhibition
Free First Sunday
Icon Museum and Study Center, Clinton
Sat 3 · 10 AM
🧺Market🪡Crafts
2026 Lancaster Craft Fair
725 Main St, Lancaster
At 5 PMFree
📜Poetry📚Literature
The Power of the Practice Reception Marlborough Public Library
Marlborough Public Library
Tomorrow · 9:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk
State of Education - Worcester, MA
1 Officer Manny Familia Wy, Worcester
Thu 1 · 5 PM
🗣️Talk
History After Hours: Hope and Courage – A Vietnam POW’s Story with Captain Mike Penn
American Heritage Museum
Thu 1 · 6 PM$62.67
🍽️Food
Wine and Autumn Charcuterie Pairing Experience at Broken Creek Vineyard
Broken Creek Vineyard and Winery, Shrewsbury
Sun 4 · 1 PM
🗺️Guided tour🏰Heritage
Tour of the Galleries
Museo de Arte de Worcester
Sat 17 · 10 AM
🍽️Food
Coffee Tasting and Roastery Tour - Celebrating our 1st year in business
2 Shaker Rd building H, Shirley
Fri 23 · 8 AM$75–150
🗣️Talk
Pediatric Primary Care Day 2026
UMass Chan Sherman Conference Room, Worcester
At 6 PMFree
📽️Documentary🗣️Talk
American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening of No Country for Mothers
Grafton Public Library
Tomorrow
🖼️Exhibition🗣️Talk
Sacred Doorways: Travel, Transition & Becoming at Midlife
Gallery Exhibit (Wallace Community Room)
Fri 2 · 5 PM$31.27–100.18
🗣️Talk
Silver Scream Con 5
DCU Center, Worcester
Sat 3 · 1 PM$0
🖼️Exhibition🗺️Guided tour
Meet the Artists: Material Needs 2026
ArtsWorcester, Worcester
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Venues around Clinton
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play chess around Clinton?
Between affiliated clubs, chess cafés and one-off tournaments, there's no shortage of chances. The most active spots show up in the list above.
Do I need a rating to play chess around Clinton?
No — plenty of clubs and amateur tournaments welcome beginners. The level and the entry conditions are spelled out on every event.