By Andrew Bourque Globe Correspondent,October 20, 2014, 12:00 a.m.
PICK OF THE DAY
‘Pluto’ calling
Longtime Cape Cod newspaperman and author Greg O’Brien will speak about his book “On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s’’ at Lesley University. The event will also feature a screening of “A Place Called Pluto,” a film directed by award-winning filmmaker Steve James. O’Brien was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2009.
Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Free. Washburn Hall, Lesley’s Brattle Campus, 10 Phillips Place, Cambridge. 617-349-8515. www.lesley.edu
Monday
Sharing stories Since 1987, the city of Quezalguaque, Nicaragua, has been the sister city of Brookline. As part of Brookline Sister City Week, listen to special guest Nicaraguan poet and French Legion of Honor winner Vidaluz Menesis. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz will also speak and Berklee College of Music will entertain with some Latin music. Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. $20, $10 student. Coolidge Corner Theater, 290 Harvard St, Brookline. 617-734-2501. www.coolidge.org
Cheers to Portugal
The Boston Harbor Hotel is holding a tasting of 50 Portuguese wines selected by renowned wine critic Joshua Greene. Master Sommelier Keith Goldston
offers another tasting with more than 200 additional wines later in the evening.
Oct. 20 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. (First session concludes at 2:30). Free, but registration suggested. 70 Rowes Wharf. 617-439-7000. www.bhh.com
A walk with witches The Salem Concierge is offering a private walking tour around the Witch City. You’ll learn about the witch trials, Salem maritime history, and more.
978-979-9014. Same day service available. $15. Minimum of two persons per group. Salem Concierge. New Liberty Street, Salem. www.salemconcierge.com
Tuesday
Don’t be a wimp
Converse, connect, and collaborate to expand your professional network with seminars, sessions, game challenges, raffle drawings, and a cash bar. Check out the “Networking Is Not for Wimps” seminar led by motivational speaker Debby Hoffman Adair. Oct. 21 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. $8. Space Entertainment Center, 51 Zapora Drive, Hooksett, N.H. 603-621-5150. www.spacecenter.com
When Sticks collide Progressive rock trio
Stick Men, formed in 2008, bring their Supercollider Tour to the Regent Theatre.
Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. 7 Medford St., Arlington. 781-646-4849. www.regenttheatre.com
Eat it up
Jim Dodge, one of this country’s finest pastry chefs and culinary teachers, will demonstrate techniques of using pâte à choux, a pastry that combines butter, flour, eggs, and water, and how to incorporate it into delectable dishes.
Using choux for each course, Dodge will demonstrate the preparation of a full meal, which guests can enjoy along with wine pairings. Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. $60. Food & Wine Experiential Programs, 808 Commonwealth Ave. 617-353-9852. www.bu.edu/foodandwine Andrew Bourque