5 things to do for Thanksgiving weekend

Gobble gobble! It’s the week of Thanksgiving.

Listen to “Alice’s Restaurant.” Do a quick brainstorm about something nice to say in case you’re at a dinner where someone asks what everyone’s thankful for. Maybe find a food bank that has sent the call out for Thanksgiving day volunteers like the Bishop’s Holiday Dinner delivery in Worcester or an organization in Boston.

If you do all that and you’re still hungry for more, here are a few additional ways to fill up your Thanksgiving weekend.

Curling… the most exciting Olympic event. Have you ever watched this sport on television and wondered if you could do it too? You have an opportunity to try it out this winter. Back by popular demand, curling has returned to the Seaport’s “Snowport” this year, although in a slightly different location from last year. Lanes at Harbor Way are open daily (excluding holidays) for both reservations and walk-ups. It’s sure to be a busy attraction, so go with the expectation that you may just be a spectator. Each lane can host 12 guests, or two teams of six, so it’s the perfect outing for a large group home for the weekend.

At The Huntington, “The Heart Sellers” by Lloyd Suh takes place on Thanksgiving in 1973. Two Asian immigrants cross paths in a grocery store and find they have more in common than they could have guessed. May Adrales directs this production with the leading roles played by Judy Song and Jenna Agbayani. For Song, this play marks her first time appearing on a North American stage. “The Heart Sellers” premiered earlier this year and comes after Suh’s success with “The Chinese Lady,” which played to warm reception at The Public Theater in New York. Tickets start at $20 and run time is 90 minutes with no intermission.

What’s the difference between the average tribute show and Niki Luparelli’s ode to David Bowie? In one word: flair. In more words, Luparelli’s signature combination of burlesque, comedy and music distinguishes her music from most tribute acts. While Luparelli is the host and organizer of the concert, expect to see a flurry of talent cross the stage. A live band and crew of merry dancers will join Luparelli for this two-night stint of Bowie music, now in its 12th iteration. Doors at The Crystal Ballroom open at 8:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 9 p.m. but is billed to continue (yes, in all caps) “ALL NIGHT LONG.” If you’re looking for a way to work off those Thanksgiving dinner calories, put on your red shoes and dance the blues. Tickets start at $25. If you do find yourself in the same neighborhood on Sunday, head to the Somerville Theatre for an evening showing of “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” followed by an Immersive Performance After Party upstairs at the Crystal Ballroom.

The SoWa Artist Guild in Boston’s South End offers a year-round market where people can connect with 80 artists selling their work. It’s open every Sunday plus the first Friday of each month. This Friday kicks off SoWa’s Winter Festival, which means that the guild will extend its hours of operation for the next few weeks. You can visit the guild Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. The market opens even earlier on Black Friday starting at 10 a.m., which also marks the start of the holiday shopping season, so visit one of the artists’ shops at SoWa this weekend before the selections dwindle. If you go after sundown, be sure to check out the festive lights on Thayer Street.

This weekend is your final chance to see the bold and bright works of Gio Swaby at the Peabody Essex Museum. Swaby, who was born in the Bahamas and works in Canada, brings together her influences. Her selection of fabrics draws from materials that her mother used in their native country, and the subjects of her work are the women in her personal life, Swaby also uses photography and drawing in her process, almost in a similar method to rotoscoping, but instead of drawing on film, Swaby intricately traces fabric over images derived from photography sessions with her subjects. Her artwork captures moments of Black womanhood in a relaxed and joyful state. The museum is closed for Thanksgiving but open the rest of the weekend. [Read more about Swaby and the “Fresh Up” here.]