Thursday evening provides a big night for brews and food in the Triangle. From 5:30 p.m. until midnight, catch five food trucks at Big Boss Brewing’s brewery (1249 Wicker Drive, Raleigh, www.bigbossbrewing.com, 919-834-0045) for the Big Food Truck Harvest. Participating trucks will include Klausie’s Pizza, Only Burger, Valentino’s Italian, Mom’s Delicious Dishes, and Indian Food on Wheels.

For drinks, in addition to Big Boss’ 14 draft beers, the brewery will feature two special cask ales: Harvest Time Spiced Pumpkin and Sack Time Amber Rye. And for tunes, Big Boss will also host five bands, beginning with music from Steadham at 6:30 p.m., followed by The Loners, Richard Bacchus, Skullbuckle, and The Trousers. For more information, visit Big Boss’ website at www.bigbossbrewing.com.