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Artoberfest is Coming!
Artoberfest is a series of events celebrating Fine Art and Craft Beer. It will all take place over a six week period in September and October of 2026. Each event will involve art, beer, and/or live music with free admission and guaranteed good times for everyone involved.
Ink The Block Party | September 19, 1:00 - 8:00 pm | in the alley behind Oscillator Press
Ink the Block is a premier art happening featuring live steamroller printing, artist vending, live mural painting, live music, art demonstrations, and more! Sponsored and put on by Oscillator Press, Opolis, and Uncanny Art House, this event draws artists and musicians from around the state. It’s a fun and spectacle-filled way to spend a beautiful fall afternoon.
Brewtoberfest | October 3, 1:00 - 10:00 pm | The Depot
Brewtoberfest is Norman’s annual celebration of craft beer. Sponsored by Lazy Circles, Legally Brewed, and BIG Brewing, it’s an afternoon of beer tasting and appreciation, fun activities, and live music. The OU Print Club will be on hand live printing t-shirts with a mobile relief press.
Mask-Making Workshop | October 5-8, 1:00 - 8:00 pm | Resonator
Learn to make paper maché masks the Dennis McNett way! For a small materials fee, you can make your own tribal animal mask to wear while you participate in the “Reclamation of the Wolves” live procession during the October Art Walk (see below). Dennis will provide all the printed material, all you need to do is shape your carboard frame into the animal of your choice, then use his amazing patterns to adorn your creation. The results are spectacular!
Dennis McNett Public Artist’s Talk | October 7, 7:00 | Lazy Circles Brewing
Come check out visting artist Dennis McNett (Virginia) as he takes you through his amazing background as a printmaker and social practice artist. He’ll walk you through all the amazing interactive public projects he’s done and answer your questions in anticipation of the performance he’ll be leading at Art Walk a couple nights later.
Al Paldok Exhibition and Non Grata Performance | October 8, 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Uncanny Art House
Travelling all the way from Estonia, Al Paldrok will blow your mind with his amazing mixed media photos featuring images from past performances by his travelling performance art collectives Non Grata and Diverse Universe. This one-night-only reception will conclude with an unforgettable (truly) performance by Non Grata. If you’re a fan of danger and all things anarchy, you won’t want to miss it.
Reclamation of the Wolves by Dennis McNett | October 9, 7:00 pm | 300 Block of Main Street
A true community celebration spearheaded by the one-and-only Dennis McNett. All mask-wearers will be welcome to participate as Dennis leads a ceremonial call for love and respect followed by a live procession of mask-wearing revelers, a live drummer, and live guitarist down Main Street.
Dalek and Rick Sinnett Exhibition | October 9, 6:00 - 9:00 | Uncanny Art House
Local legend Rick Sinnett (the guy who painted the six-story hawk mural in downtown Norman) will be joined by NYC pop art megastar Dalek for an ARt Walk exhibition you won’t want to miss. Bright, colorful, and trippy as shit, the work in this exhibition will transport you to a more vibrant universe and leave you wanting more.
Live Art and Music Night at Lazy Circles | October 16, 8:00 | Lazy Circles Brewing
A high energy evening of live music and art making. Local bands Bugnog and Emma Goldman Sachs will rock you into orbit as local artists Chris Johnson and Barry Zimmerman create 2-D works that astonish and delight. Lazy Circles will have the taps flowing through the night and the vibes will be off the hook.
Zombie Prom Pub Crawl | October 30, 7:00 | Starting at The Depot and moving on from there
A culminating evening of fun and reverie! Put on your best zombie make up and join us at the Depot. We’ll start there and limp our way through sowntown, enjoying beverages and supporting our local businesses. We’ll stay out as late as all you zombies can handle it!