By james art 
Eat
November 2: Oyfest 11
Union Craft Brewing. 1700 W. 41st St. 12-5pm $11 admission includes a donation to the Oyster Recovery Partnership. Food and drinks are consumable
The Local Oyster and True Chesapeake Oyster Co. are bringing back their beloved oyster extravaganza – this year with a cowboy/luau theme. Throw on a Hawaiian shirt or something with a western twist (we’re getting the Jimmy Buffet vibe) to eat raw and baked oysters farmed everywhere from Annapolis (Annapolis Oyster Co.) to the East Coast (True Chesapeake, Fallen Pine and Johnson Bay Oyster Co.) to Cape May, NJ (South Bay Shellfish Co.) Beers will be flowing, live tunes will be provided by The Dive Bombs and Unstrung Heroes, and additional dishes such as crab cakes and grilled shrimp. But the main event will take place at 5:00 p.m., when confident oyster enthusiasts will compete for 24 sterles and a can of Union Skipjack in Baltimore’s famous oyster eating contest.
DRINK
November 2: Baltimore Craft Beer Festival
Baltimore Peninsula. 101 W. Cromwell St. 12-5pm $50
More than 50 breweries from across the state head to the Baltimore Peninsula for this all-encompassing celebration of local craft beer. Spend your Saturday sipping releases from Charm City favorites (Nepenthe, Monument City, Guilford Hall, Wico St., M8, Mobtown, Checkerspot, Pickett, BC Brewery and The Brewer’s Art are participating) while getting to know some names that worth the trip, like 1812 Farm Brewery in Cumberland or Silly Yak, a completely gluten-free facility and tasting room in Gaithersburg. The outdoor fall festival will also feature food trucks, soft drinks and live bands throughout the afternoon.
SEE
November 3: Bmore Flea: Clutch the Pearls
Peabody Heights Brewery. 401 E. 30th St. 12-17:00 Free entry
The vintage experts at the Bmore Flea are focusing on jewelry this weekend – curating a special showcase of more than 30 local artists who will be showing off their handcrafted wares in Peabody Heights. Grab a beer and a Fuzzies burger and walk around to score unique finds for your own collection, including stainless steel rings and earrings from Alejandra & Co., colorful polymer clay pieces from Rachana Saurabh, bracelets and necklaces from Elisabeth Arzt, and fun accessories with beads from Zdravei Ramuri. If you want a souvenir forever, Lucky Cat Jewels will also be on site installing permanent bracelets.
LISTEN
November 1: BMA Art After Hours
Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 8pm $25-35
In accordance with the BLS Busy: Indigenizing the museum initiative—which seeks to address the historical erasure of indigenous cultures not only in its galleries but also in its public programs—this iteration of Art After Hours invites participants to celebrate the works of indigenous artists and learn more about their stories. The evening will include Wampum – the practice of shelling – demonstrations, cocktails and mashed bites from H3irloom Food Group and lots of live music. Featured artists will include fiddler Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache), sixth generation flutist Patrick Brooks (Tuscarora Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy in upstate New York) and DJ Justice The Light Skinned Luke Cage (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina) .
DO IT
November 2: Dia de los Muertos
Patterson Park Pulaski Monument: Eastern Ave. & S. Linwood Ave. and Creative Alliance: 3134 Eastern Ave. 11:30 – 16:00 Free entry
Head to Highlandtown for this annual celebration of Día de los Muertos, the skull-and-flower-filled holiday celebrated in Mexico and throughout Latin America that briefly reunites families with the souls of loved ones who have passed away. The day will begin with a lively parade from Patterson Park to the Creative Alliance, where attendees will enjoy an afternoon of crafts, live music and dance performances, and traditional pan de muerto, a round, sweet bread that symbolizes the cycle of life. Don’t forget to dress up for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest!