The Hopkinton Center for the Arts presents “Artful Connections: Stories from the Dinner Table” on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Poet and storyteller Cheryl Perreault presents stories of gratitude, heritage, traditions and conversations. Visitors are invited to step up to the microphone after the presentation for a poetry slam and open mic. This is a free event. For more information, visit hopartscenter.org/events.