October is National Dessert Month? Sweet!

TASTE
Taza Chocolate and Wine Tasting
What: Nibble on Somerville’s stone-ground Taza chocolates and wash them down with a zinfandel or port.
Why: My, what a lovely pair.
When: Sat., 4-7 p.m.
Where: Panzano Provviste e Vino, The Crossings, 154 Turnpike Rd., Southborough (508-485-8884).

GO
Martha’s Vineyard Annual Harvest
What: Artisanal fare, a sumptuous stroll, and a lesson on oysters make this weekend festival.
Why: Howdy foodie.
When: Fri.-Sun.
Where: Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard (508-939-0880). Tickets online at mvharvest.org.

SAVE
Moolah
What: SalonCapri celebrates 40 years with a 40 percent discount off all hair color services.
Why: Beauty does come cheap.
When: Thru Oct. 31.
Where: 31 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands; 1207 River St., Hyde Park. For an appointment, call 617-969-1970.

EAT
Three Meatballs in the Kitchen
What: Chef Michael Schlow whips up dishes from Pino Luongo and Mark Strausman’s book, Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen.
Why: Mamma mia!
When: Tonight, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Via Matta, 79 Park Plaza Ave., Back Bay (617-422-0008).

CHILL
In Coolidge Corner
What: An adaptable discussion at Coolidge Corner Theatre and a down and dirty book reading at Brookline Booksmith.
Why: Smarten up.
When: Tonight. Discussion, 7:30 p.m.; reading, 7 p.m.
Where: Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline (617-734-2501); Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline (617-566-6660).