Alexandra Rodriguez

EcoTarium: Raise Your Spirit
Ghosts and goblins got you down? Come eat, drink and be scary with a night of liquid pick-me-ups and discover why life’s end is really nature’s beginning. Enjoy exclusive access to our interactive exhibits and collections all while stirring up a conversation over drinks in a child-free environment. Each evening includes an EcoTarium theme, exciting experiences, cash bar and food for purchase. Bring a friend, a date, or come to mingle and network! Starting at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 1; EcoTarium; $20; ecotarium.org.

Healthy Basics of Russian Cuisine
Did you know that Russian cuisine is famous for its health benefits? In this fun cooking class, museum docent and teacher Larissa Dyan will teach the very basics of Russian cooking using ingredients such as beets, cabbage, buckwheat, sunflower oil, all known for their healing properties. Recipes include cooked buckwheat, sour/pickled/fermented cabbage, vinegret (vegetable and beet salad), cabbage salad and buckwheat salad. At the end of the class, participants will enjoy this healthy Russian meal together. Starting at 1 p.m., Nov. 2; Museum of Russian Icons; $45; museumofrussianicons.org.

Dance Theatre of Harlem presented by Music Worcester
Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 17-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all. Starting at 8 p.m., Nov. 15; The Hanover Theatre; $45-$65; thehanovertheatre.org.

Small Business Saturday at Tower Hill
The Garden Shop is celebrating Tower Hill members with a weekend of double discounts on your purchases. We appreciate your generous support throughout the year. All proceeds from Garden Shop purchases benefit the gardens and organization. Thank you for choosing to support nonprofit retail and find wonderful, unique gifts at the same time. Starting at 11 a.m., Nov. 30; Tower Hill Botanic Garden; towerhillbg.org.