Weekend food events: Oct. 27-29 2017

Illustration by Rachel Hortman

Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking class? Food festival? Email the deets to foodanddrink at creativeloafing.com.

Friday

Georgia Aquarium Oct. 27, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Sips Under the Sea: Something Wicked This Way Comes Kick off the Halloween weekend at Georgia Aquarium’s Halloween-themed extravaganza. Guests can look forward to tapas from Wolfgang Puck Catering, cocktails and a kid-free exploration of the South’s best aquarium. Details

Neighbor’s Pub Oct. 27, 2017, 8 p.m. Crawl-Oween Drink your way through the Highlands with this costume clad bar crawl featuring pit stops at Dark Horse, 10 High, Neighbors, Hand in Hand, Diesel and J&J Bourbon Bar. Details

Oak Steakhouse Oct. 27, 2017-Oct. 30, 2017 Oak Steakhouse Celebrates Three Years Avalon’s Oak Steakhouse is celebrating its third birthday with a weekend-long special. Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner menu, courtesy of executive chef Stuart Rogers. Details

Arcadia VA Clinic Oct. 27, 2017 Veteran Mobile Food Distribution Soldiers’ Angels is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to provide food assistance to low-income Atlanta veterans and their families. Details

Saturday

The Roof at Ponce City Market Oct. 28, 2017, 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Day of the Dead For one night only, Skyline Park and Rooftop Terrace will transform into a Day of the Dead celebration. Guests can look forward to live entertainment, complimentary rides on the slide, and food and drink specials. Details

Various Atlanta bars Oct. 28, 2017, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Halloween in the Highlands This annual fright fest attracts over 2,200 party-goers yearly, with admission to 14 bars, clubs and restaurants, complimentary shots and specialty drinks included in the ticket price. This 21+ event includes a costume contest with a cash prize. Details

Center Stage Oct. 28, 2017, 8:00 p.m-2:00 a.m. 8th Annual Boos and Brews Hosted by Atlanta Beer Festivals, this annual event offers Halloween lovers and beer lovers alikea chance to celebrate with beer tastings and costume contests. Live entertainment will play throughout the evening. Details

Meehan’s Public House - Vinings Oct. 28, 2017, 7-10 p.m. Superhero Halloween From 1-3 p.m., it’s all about your furry friends on the dog friendly patio with a doggie costume contest, treats and a puppy photo booth. Then, the nighttime focus switches to the humans with a superhero costume contest and drinks at the pub. Details

5Church Oct. 28, 2017, 9:00 p.m. Yelloween Head to 5Church for a night-long Halloween party. The festivities will feature a costume contest at midnight, along with specials from Veuve Cliquot. Details

STK Oct. 28, 2017, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Day of the Dead STK Atlanta is hosting a Day of the Dead party. Dress up in costume and enjoy an open bar, live music, a costume contest, and surprises throughout the evening. Details

Savannah Bee Company Oct. 28, 2017, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mead Tasting Event The folks at Savannah Bee Company are putting on a mead tasting event featuring flights of their different meads, made with local honey. Guests can also look forward to biscuits from West Egg Cafe and chocolate samples from Xocolatl. Details

Whiskey Blue Oct. 28, 2017, 9:00 p.m. Halloween Masquerade Ball Don a costume and head to Whiskey Blue to celebrate Halloween with a masked ball. The evening will feature psychics, cocktails from Ketel One, and live music from DJ Stutter. Details

Barcelona VinoTeca Oct. 28, 2017, 1:30-5 p.m. Hidden Gems: Wine Seminar and Paella Patio Party Join VIP speaker Marcos Bairros for a seminar on the “hidden gem” wines of Portugal and Spain, followed by a paella party on the patio. Guests can look forward to a special selection of tapas paired with Bairros’ choice of wines. Details

Sunday

il Giallo Oct. 29, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Gialloween To celebrate their second anniversary and the Halloween holiday, il Giallo is throwing a costume party. The event will feature a variety of Italian dishes, live entertainment, and poker tables. Detail

La Calavera Bakery Oct. 29, 2017, 3:30-5 p.m. Annual Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta This year’s Dia de Los Muertos fiesta will include a mariachi band, face painting and lots to eat, including traditional sugar skulls and pan de muerto made by baker Eric Arillo. All guests are encouraged to bring photos of loved ones who have died to place on the altar for collective remembrance and celebration. Details

Hampton + Hudson Oct. 29, 2017, 6-8 p.m. Fall into Veggie Vegan Sunday Supper Executive chef Savannah Sasser is whipping up four autumn-inspired courses in Inman Park with a family-style twist. Fall vegetable galettes and roasted sweet potato Buddha bowls are just two of the plant-based courses being served while each of them will be paired with a beer from Wild Heaven Beer. Details

Cafe + Velo Oct. 29, 2017, 1-4 p.m. The Spookycat: Alleycat and Scavenger Hunt Bike, skate, rollerblade, or walk your way through a scavenger hunt competition hosted by Cafe + Velo. The event features a costume contest, and guests can expect music, games, and prizes. Details

Cooks & Soldiers Oct. 29, 2017, 3-5 p.m. Pumpkins & Paella Join the folks at Cooks & Soldiers for an afternoon of pumpkin carving, sangria, and paella. Proceeds from pumpkin sales will benefit the Giving Kitchen. Details

Second Self Beer Company Oct. 29, 2017, noon Rolling Mat Yoga Down a cold one after your downward dog. Second Self Beer Company welcomes Stephanie Mitchell for an all levels beginner yoga class. The Sunday afternoon includes yoga instruction by Mitchell and two beers. Details