When are the Harvard Art Museums at Night and the Boston Vegetarian Fest taking place?

Thursday

Night at the museum

Fill your Thursday evening with art, music, food and drink at the Harvard Art Museums at Night. DJ C-Zone plays music in the courtyard, food and drinks from local vendors are for sale, and more than 50 galleries are open for after-hours exploration. Current exhibitions include “Art of the Black World” and “A Colloquium in the Visual Arts.” 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For free. Registration required at harvardartmuseums.org.

Friday-Sunday

Beer Bash

Boston's Oktoberfest celebrations continue with Night Shift Brewing's weekend celebration. The event takes place at different locations each day: Friday at Night Shift's three beer gardens (Allston, Esplanade and Greenway); Saturday at the Everett Taproom; and Sunday at the Lovejoy Wharf Brewery and Restaurant. Activities include a stone lifting competition. All three days feature food, drinks and live music from various bands, including a traditional German Oompah band. Free. nightshiftbrewing.com

Saturday

Celebrate Chinatown

Installations for the arts festival were erected in the neighborhood on September 1, but this Saturday the exhibitions come to life with Experience Chinatown's performances and activities (rain date Sunday). Musical entertainment includes Taiwanese artist JC Alula and her band performing a medley of R&B, jazz and rock. Artist-led drop-in activities celebrate the history and culture of the Chinatown community. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. paoartscenter.org

Saturday and Sunday

Vegetables out

Expand your knowledge of plant-based nutrition, sustainability and lifestyle practices at the Boston Vegetarian Society's 29th Annual Boston Veg Food Fest, celebrating plant-based products and lifestyles. The festival will feature an extensive selection of 100 percent plant-based foods and lifestyle products for purchase, as well as speakers, chefs and educational exhibits. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center. Free. bostonveg.org

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