Sat. Oct. 31

Bow-wow-wow, yippie-yi, yippie-yay. That's George Clinton speak in "Atomic Dog," and The Boston Center for the Arts/Cyclorama is feting all dogs, atomic or not, Saturday Oct. 31, starting at noon. The Cyclorama will be converted into a canine compound featuring something called "The Bark Bar," brought to you by the folks next door at the Beehive. Your pup can belly up to the bar, where they will be served delicious doggie cocktails. Which is? "Last time," says Hank Pinkowski, of the BCA, "it was a beef broth, watered down. The dogs found it delicious." No alcohol for dogs though - so your recovering alcoholic canine can feel comfortable - or, for that matter, people. Humans who desire Ketel One or the like can always stop by next door at the Beehive. Food? You get Cabot cheese and bowls of randomm candy. Events? There will be play areas including a doggie obstacle course sponsored by The Urban Hound, as well as a Howloween Costume Pet Parade sponsored by Doggie Daytrippers where your dog can show off his or her costume. In our experience, dogs dressed up as pirates or nurses are not always as enthralled by the spectacle as their owners are. Dogs, to me, seem to be happy the way they were born - the better to lick, sniff and scratch. But Halloween is silly season and your dog will probably put up with your nonsense as long as you continue to provide "Dinner" and "A walk." If you don't have time to concoct a costume and wanna party with the pooches, Boston Baked Bonz is sponsoring the Art Bar where you can make a costume for your best pal right on site. During the event there will be lectures and demonstrations from local experts on training and care for your dog, and many other dog business will be on hand. BCA Event Staff will be on had to help you throughout the event, easily identified by their Dog Catcher costumes, though some BCA staff have threatened to dress as cats just to see what happens. It's $7 to get in, $3 for kids, doggies free. Lasts 'til 4 p.m. And allproceeds to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

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