› David Ansel invites friends and customers to help him celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Soup Peddler at Juicebox & Soup Peddler (2801 S. Lamar): free soup, beer, music, games, prizes, and a soup pot photo booth. Friday, Feb. 10, 4-7pm.
› Ten wineries along Texas Hwy. 105 invite you to enjoy tastings on the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail; $25 per person, $45 per couple. Info and tickets at www.texasbluebonnetwinetrail.com. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12.
› Arte y Chocolate collaborates with the Ginger Man (301 Lavaca) to present a Valentine’s Day beer and chocolate tasting with samples of 10 beers paired with chocolates. $20 per person, $35 per couple; limited seating. Saturday, Feb. 11, 3pm.
› “Chef du Cinema” Ron Deutsch will prepare a four-course meal along with the classic 1952 musical Singin’ in the Rain at the Central Market Cooking School (4001 N. Lamar). $50 per person; reserve at 206-1014. Saturday, Feb 11, 6:30-9pm.
› Fed up with Cupid? Drop by House Wine (408 Josephine) for the Valentine’s Schmalentine’s Cupcake & Wine Pairing. RSVP to www.thecupcakebaraustin.com. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7pm.
› Hosteria Verde Supper Club presents Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Dinner, featuring wine pairings, entertainment, and swag bags at Aviary (2110 S. Lamar). Tickets at www.verdesupperclub.com. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7pm.
› Singing/songwriting team Myrna Cabello and Daniel Cook, known as Myrna & the Bulldog, offer an eclectic evening of entertainment called a Song Tasting at Ventana del Sol (1834 E. Oltorf). The evening will include food and original music complemented by wine pairings chosen by Sam Hovland of East End Wines. Tickets are $25 at www.songtasting.com. Thursday, Feb. 16, 6pm.
This article appears in February 10 • 2012.