› Austin’s new Sustain Center (443 S. Bastrop Hwy.) hosts a Spring Chicken Festival with educational sessions about all aspects of raising backyard chickens, kids’ activities, and a screening of the documentary Fresh. $3 for adults, $1 for kids. Saturday, March 3, noon-6:30pm.
› Foo Swasdee invites you to celebrate the grand opening of her new River City Coffee (5400 Brodie Lane #930) with free food and drinks and live entertainment. Saturday, March 3, noon-2pm.
› Celebrate the third anniversary of Ate.Cafe (2127 Lohman’s Crossing, Lakeway) and check out new menu items at a party Saturday, March 3, 5-8pm.
› The family-friendly Cowboys + Gauchos barbecue at the Salt Lick Pavilion benefits the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas. $40 for foundation members, $50 for public, reduced prices for kids; reserve at www.winefoodfoundation.org. Sunday, March 4, noon-4pm.
› The Wine Me Dine Me series at Cafe Josie (1200 W. Sixth) kicks off with winemaker Brian Duncan pairing wines with a five-course dinner. $69, all inclusive. Reserve at
322-9226. Tuesday, March 6, 6:30pm.
› Spring forward into sunnier Picnic in the Park season at the Triangle Farmers’ Market when it switches over to later hours Wednesday, March 7, 4-8pm.
› Celebrate Texas Independence Day a few days late by enjoying a whole pig roast, live country music, and cocktails from Republic Tequila at the Republic of Jack patio party at Jack Allen’s Kitchen (7720 Hwy. 71 W.). Wednesday, March 7, 5-10pm.
› Taste various oils and learn about the history, production, mythology, health benefits, and culinary uses of olive oil at the Olive Oil 101 class at Con’ Olio Oils & Vinegars (10000 Research #130). $20 plus tax; reserve at 342-2344. Thursday, March 8, 7pm.
This article appears in March 2 • 2012.