A little louder now.

SEE
And to That I Say This
What: One-night screening of curator Kim Hennessey’s 30-minute installation featuring six artists musing on global questions.
Why: A little bit of this, a little bit of that.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Samson Projects, 450 Harrison Ave., storefront 63, South End (617-357-7177).

This Is Our Youth
What: Three wealthy, pot-smoking teens struggle with early adulthood in Reagan-era New York City.
Why: Oh, grow up.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Theater, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., South End (617-933-8600).

LEARN
Bake for Your Baby
What: Learn how to make chocolate-covered strawberries and chocolate molten cake from chef de cuisine BJ Salazar.
Why: Call him Mr. Lovah Lovah.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Sel de la Terre, 255 State St., Downtown. For reservations, call 617-720-1300.

EAT
Winter Tasting Menu
What: Excelsior’s $50 three-course menu is back.
Why: Settle in for peppered venison carpaccio, linguine with scallops and crabmeat, and a Meyer lemon tart with candied fennel sorbet.
When: Thru Jan. 31. Sun.-Fri. nights.
Where: 272 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-426-7878).

REGRESS
Friday Night Bowling
What: Take it easy on the lanes by putting down some strikes and spares.
Why: The Dude abides.
When: Fri., 11 p.m.-2 a.m
Where: Lucky Strike Lanes, 145 Ipswich St., Fenway (617-437-0300).