Calendar: Oktoberfest at Matherne’s … Wine tasting experience at Circa 1857 … Abita Baton Rouge Grub Crawl

Feeling festive: Join the Friends of Hilltop Arboretum for five rounds of German beer, food and laughs tonight at Matherne’s on Highland Road. A five-course German meal paired with crazy amounts of German beer will guarantee a good time. Starting at 6:30. $60 per person. Call 767-0074 to make your reservations. Wine and fine art: Friday at Circa 1857, purchase a tasting glass for $10 and sample unlimited wine from Calandro’s Select Cellars and fabulous food provided by Yvette Marie’s Café. Browse the art while you sip and add a few new pieces to your home collection. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pub and grub: The Abita Grub Crawl is making its way back through Baton Rouge starting at Tsunami at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. The concept is simple: One price, one night, four restaurants to enjoy. Pre-register and pay online for the event. The party will spend an hour at each location to enjoy the food, the brew and the conversation of friends, walking from one restaurant to the next. Register and see the whole menu by clicking here.