Oysters and Apples; Drinking and Philanthropy

SOMERVILLE - Lamb, barbecue and beer unite for a butchering demo and chow-down in Union Square on January 22nd from 3pm to 7pm. Sponsors include the Bearded Pig Barbecue Catering, Akimenko Meats, and the Smuttynose Brewing Company. Tickets are $50, buy them here: http://akimenkomeats.com/lambevent/. [BostonChefs]

CAMBRIDGE - The authors of the books Shucked and The Apple Lover's Cookbook will preside over a four-course, apple and oyster-themed dinner at Harvest in Harvard Square this Wednesday, 6pm, $39 (includes wine). Call for reservations: 617.868.2255. [Grub Street]

SOUTH END - Technology Underwriting for Greater Good, or TUGG, presents an evening of drinking (wine) for a good cause (open source philanthropy). At the Cyclorama on January 19th starting at 6pm, $75. Buy tickets here: https://www.fundraise.com/tugg. [BostonInno]