Coupla pennies short? Here’s five under $40.

TASTE
Bueno Queso Social Club
What: The Sunday cheese-tasting group amps up with a Rocks & Riesling theme.
Why: Have a little wine with that cheese.
When: Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: Middlesex Lounge, 315 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. For tickets, e-mail roberto@buenoqueso.org.

DANCE (and EAT)
Urban Barn Dance and Harvest Supper
What: Chew the fat with a grand pork dinner and country dancing to support Mass Farmers Markets.
Why: You’ll reap the benefits.  
When: Fri., 7-10 p.m.
Where: George Dilboy VFW Hall, 371 Summer St., Davis Square. For tickets, e-mail staff@massfarmersmarket.org.

SEE
The Communist Dracula Pageant
What: Romanian myth comes alive at the American Repertory Theatre. If you’re under 35, tonight’s tickets are $39.  
Why: Blood-sucking fun.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Zero Arrow Theatre, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Square (617-547-8300). Tickets online at purchase.tickets.com.

GAZE
At the Stars
What: Catch The Greatest Places for $6.50, then head to the rooftop observatory (open late on Fridays).
Why: Twinkle, twinkle.
When: Thru Nov. 14. Fri., 6 & 9 p.m.
Where: Museum of Science, 1 Science Park. Tickets online at store.mos.org.

EAT
Fiesta Brunch
What: Masa brunch is muy delicioso with Santa Fe-style egg bennies and huevos rancheros for $7.95.
Why: Is that a party in your pocket?
When: Sat., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: 439 Tremont St., South End (617-338-8884).