Event Menu

• The wine experts at selected Twin Liquors (www.twinliquors.com) outlets will present in-store wine tastings, so customers can sample wines for summer and discuss food and wine pairings. Fridays, July 11-Aug. 8, 4-7pm.

• Show your support for Austin Sunshine Camps (www.sunshinecamps.org) at their first anniver­sary bash at Uncle Billy's Brew & Que (1530 Bar­ton Springs Rd., 476-0100). Enjoy live music, food and beer specials, and a raffle for a chance to win two three-day passes to the Austin City Limits Festival. Sunday, July 13, 3-10pm.

• The Texas Culinary Academy (11400 Burnet Rd., www.txca.com) celebrates the French culinary heritage of their Cordon Bleu program with a gala fête commemorating Bastille Day with chef demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a six-course French wine dinner at Ventana Res­tau­rant ($75), and an engaging culinary symposium. Most events are open to the public, but reservations are necessary for the wine dinner. Call 339-3850. Friday-Saturday, July 11-12.

• The owners of Austin's favorite French bistro, Chez Nous (510 Neches, 473-2413), invite their customers to enjoy a special à la carte dinner menu in celebration of Bastille Day. Monday, July 14, 6-10pm.

• Aquarelle (606 Rio Grande, 479-8117) hosts an outdoor Rosé Soiree under a spreading oak tree behind the restaurant. Enjoy a selection of Rosé wines from around the world for $5 per glass, a menu of summery French-inspired street foods for $5 per plate, and live French jazz by Rumbullion. Tuesday, July 15, 6-9pm.