� Central Market Cooking School (4001 N. Lamar, 206-1014) offers cooking classes with recipes and musical performances by local artists featured in Music on the Menu – Favorite Recipes From ‘Austin City Limits’ Performers, edited by Glenda Facemire (UT Press, $34.95). $50 per class; see the artist schedule and make necessary reservations at www.centralmarket.com. Thursdays, July 1 and 8, 6:30-9pm.

� Michael and Susan Parker, owners of Opal Divine’s Freehouse (700 W. Sixth, 477-3308, www.opaldivines.com), continue their staunch support of the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas with a Drink Pink fireworks viewing party. $5 suggested donation at the door. Order Divine Palomas, Pinky Friedmans, and prickly pear margaritas to contribute to the cause, and enjoy live music before the fireworks. Sunday, July 4, 7:30pm.

� There will be 5,000 pounds of barbecue, 30 different kinds of beer, live music, fun, and games at the second annual BrewBQue in Buda City Park (204 San Antonio St., Buda). Tickets are $15 (8 and younger free) at the gate or at
www.brewbque.com. Sunday, July 4, 11am-11pm.

� While Mom and Dad have tasty pork dishes and specialty cocktails at the Hyatt’s South­­west Bistro (208 Barton Springs Rd., 477-1234), the kids can feast on refreshing Texas watermelon and watch movies before the family heads outside to watch fireworks from the Marker 10 patio. Sunday, July 4, 5-8pm.

� Cross the Final Buntier and join in the fun at the Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Tiniest Bar in Texas (817 W. Fifth). The Hot Dog King is bringing 1,500 Tofurky dogs, and there will be plenty of NadaMoo! ice cream. A $5 entry fee lets you compete for cool prizes in the solo or doubles competition. Complete details at www.ilovemikelitt.com. Sunday, July 4, 1-4pm.

� The Martinez family of
Matt’s Famous El Rancho (2613 S. Lamar, 462-9333, www.mattselrancho.com) invite their friends and customers to help them celebrate 58 years of serving their legendary Tex-Mex cuisine in Austin. Wednesday, July 7.

� Mike Baldwin and Jeffrey Lynd of Zax Pints & Plates (312 Barton Springs Rd., 481-0100, www.zaxaustin.com) host a seventh anniversary customer appreciation party with menu specials and select $3 drafts. Thursday, July 8, 4pm to close.

This article appears in July 2 • 2010.

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