If you spent Sunday cheering on the St. Patrick’s Day parade and/or hitting up your local Irish pub, you may be in the mood for some quieter cultural events. Thankfully, the Boston scene offers plenty of wallet-friendly ways to mellow out this week. From dance classes to folk performances, here are some free things to do this week in Boston.
Free events
YOUTH ART AT CITY HALL The next great American painter may have an original piece hanging at Boston’s City Hall. The building’s walls have been filled with artwork from K-12 Boston Public School students, bringing colorful, youthful energy to the Boston landmark. This is the 31st annual Youth Art Month exhibition, this time displaying pieces from more than 300 of the city’s students. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 City Hall Square. boston.gov
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INDIE TRIVIA Boston’s local trivia scene is active, with many bars devoting nights to contests. At Aeronaut Brewery’s Indie Trivia Night on Tuesdays, the twist is that anyone can assume the role of host. As host, you supply your own set of questions — whether themed or spanning multiple genres — and watch as the competition unfolds in the brewing room. Join Aeronaut’s Facebook group for the chance to curate a future game. March 18, 8-11 p.m. 14 Tyler St., Somerville. aeronautbrewing.com
BINGO, YAHTZEE, UNO! LiteWork Events hosts old-school monthly game nights at Piano Craft Gallery for community members, providing card and board games, ping pong, and more multi-player activities to encourage connection through friendly competition. “Through its events and special programs, LiteWork highlights the power of social interaction within the young, urban demographic,” as the group’s website explains it. March 19, 6-10:30 p.m. 793 Tremont St. pianocraftgallery.com
SHARE THE LOVE Romance novels have come into their own, and the chance to attend book signings and Q&As are plentiful throughout Boston — no tickets required. All She Wrote, a Somerville-based book shop, is teaming up with Emerson College to host a talk and book signing with author TJ Alexander, whose newest historical romance, “A Gentleman’s Gentleman,” centers trans identity in Regency England. March 20, 6 p.m. Emerson Bill Bordy Theater, 216 Tremont St. allshewrotebooks.com
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REVELATIONS The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre was founded on the principle that everyone can dance — an ideology they’re bringing to Boston with the help of Celebrity Series. The Manhattan-based dance studio will be on site at four Boston community centers — Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roxbury, and Dorchester — to teach locals the company’s signature performance, “Revelations.” This weekend, dancers of all experience levels (including zero) can join former company dancers Renee Robinson and Amos Machanic Jr. and percussionist Roderick Jackson for a day of learning and movement. March 22 and 23, class times vary. Register at celebrityseries.org
KIDS GATHER ‘ROUND This Saturday, Lovestruck Books in Harvard Square will be holding its first children’s storytime event with author Christine Carlucci Evans. Evans will read from her book “Worry Cloud,” an early readers book created to help children acknowledge and manage their stress. Evans will also introduce her newest book, “Breathe In, Breathe Out. It’ll All Work Out” another calming, interactive book for children. March 22, 10:30 a.m. 44 Brattle St., Cambridge. lovestruckbooks.com
CREATING NEW TRADITIONS Reclaiming Folk, a Massachusetts-based organization centering POC folk musicians, returns with its second year of programming. Performances by Mass. artists Naomi Westwater, Grace Givertz, and Kim Moberg will be held at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Then, Boston’s Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola will lead a talk with the performers about their experiences and artistry. March 22, 1-3 p.m. Boston Public Library, Rabb Hall, 700 Boylston St. bpl.bibliocommons.com
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Marianna Orozco can be reached at marianna.orozco@globe.com.