This week's drinking events

MON 2 DAY OF THE DEAD
Halloween may be all slutty costumes and binge drinking to you, but for the Mexicans who celebrate Dia de los Muertos, it’s a day for honoring the deceased…and drinking tequila. Do both at this party, featuring limitless appetizers and libations mixed by Philip Ward. Mayahuel, 304 E 6th St between First and Second Aves (212-253-5888). 9pm–midnight, $50.

THU 5 DOGFISH HEAD NOVEMBERFEST
Hang with Delaware’s Dogfish Head brewers at this autumnal beer bash at Standings Bar. Suds such as their Punkin Ale, 120 Minute IPA and Red & White (a beer made with pinot noir grapes) are just $5 until 8pm ($6 thereafter). Complementing all that booze: free pizza from Ray’s. FREE Standings Bar, 43 E 7th St between Bowery and Second Ave (212-420-0671). 6pm–midnight.

FRI 6–SUN 8 CASK ALE FESTIVAL
Kegs aren’t cutting it? Head to this cask-ale bacchanal to sip unfiltered, unpasteurized, “living” brews—i.e., beers that are still fermenting in the cask. Thirty rare selections, like the Otter Creek Imperial IPA from Vermont, can be enjoyed as either $6 10-ounce or $8 16-ounce pours. FREE The Brazen Head, 228 Atlantic Ave between Boerum Pl and Court St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-488-0430). Noon–2am.

SUN 8 BROOKLYN HOMEBREWERS TOUR
Beer scribe (and TONY contributor) Joshua M. Bernstein leads this tour of Brooklyn’s finest homebrewers. Check out the amateur setups, meet the makers and taste scores of craft brews, from IPAs and stouts to lagers. Space is limited to 20 enthusiasts, so secure your spot now. For more information and to R.S.V.P., e-mail josh.bernstein@gmail.com. Noon–5pm, $25.

SUN 8 SPIT AND TWIT
Tweet your tasting notes as you stroll through this techy wine event—guests’ 140-character commentary on the 100-plus global wines will be projected on flat screens around the room all evening long. City Winery, 155 Varick St at Vandam St (212-608-0555). 2–6pm, $35.

WED 11 SOMMELIER SECRETS
James Beard award–winning sommelier Jean-Luc Le Dû shares his sipping savvy at this seminar and tasting designed for aspiring wine collectors. Pick up tips on how to decant properly and more. Guests can get a head start on their cellars with 10 percent off the eight bottles that will be poured. Le Dû’s Wines, 600 Washington St between Leroy and Morton Sts (212-924-6999). 6:30–8pm, $85.

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