Five Events Happening Around Central Mass this Month.

Stepping Out
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and step into the sights and sounds of Irish culture! The world-renowned Dublin Irish Dance group will be performing traditional Irish step dance, while highlighting the evolution of Irish music and dance. 4 p.m. March 11; Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester; ticket prices vary; musicworcester.org

Harlem Globetrotters
Bring the entire family out for an action-packed night with the Harlem Globetrotters! This performance basketball team stops in Worcester to showcase its amazing skills on the court. Stay after the show to snap a picture with the team. 7 p.m. March 9 and 1 p.m. March 10; DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester; ticket prices vary; harlemglobetrotters.com

Intro to Hydroponics Workshop
Interested in growing your own vegetables year-round? Sign up to take this hydroponics class and learn the basics of growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in an innovative and sustainable way. 1 p.m. March 25; Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston; $10 for members, $20 for non-members; towerhill.org.

Worcester Restaurant Week
Fill your appetite without emptying your wallet! The winter edition of Worcester Restaurant Week will run through March 10. Worcester Restaurant Week allows people to sample food from a wide variety of Worcester’s best restaurants without breaking the bank. Participating restaurants lower their prices and create a special menu, offering a three-course meal for only $25.18. Through March 10; participating restaurants around Worcester; $25.18; worcesterrestaurantweek.com.

The Worcester Music Awards
The nominations are in, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite bands! The awards will be presented at the Worcester Music Awards show in April, but we’re asking for you to vote for your favorite bands now. Voting will close at the end of March. It’s easy; just hop online and vote for who you think should be recognized this year. More info at worcestermusicawards.com.