› Join the Hill Country Ride for AIDS team at a tour preview and block party at 2100 S. Lamar. In addition to free food and drinks, all eight shops will donate 20% of the evening’s proceeds to the cause. Friday, March 30, 6-9pm.

› Brewers Jake Maddux of Thirsty Planet and Josh Hare of Hops & Grain have collaborated on a craft brew and will tap the first keg of their Common Denominator at Drink.Well (207 E. 53rd). Friday, March 30, 6pm.

› Dorsey Barger will present a class on composting at HausBar Farms (3300 Govalle) sponsored by Resolution Gardens. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring sunscreen, and don’t forget gloves if you don’t like to dig with bare hands. Coffee and pastries from Amity Bakery will be provided. $45 per person; reserve at alittlesincerity08@gmail.com. Saturday, March 31, 10am-1pm.

› Verde Supper Club presents Artistic Tastes: a multicourse, seasonal menu served amid the artwork of Jennifer Balkan at Wally Workman Gallery (1202 W. Sixth). $80, BYOB. info@verdesupperclub.com. Saturday, March 31, 7-10pm.

› Enjoy a pop-up farmers’ market on the patio at Cherrywood Coffeehouse (1400 E. 38½), Wednesdays in April and May, 4-8pm.

› Cafe Josie (1200 W. Sixth) continues the Wine Me Dine Me dinner series with a multicourse meal paired with wines chosen by Moxy Castro, regional manager for Esprit du Vin Wine Merchants. $69, all inclusive; reserve at 322-9226. Tuesday, April 3, 6pm.

› Jeffrey Stuffings will pair craft beers from his Jester King Craft Brewery with a four-course dinner at Whole Foods Culinary Center (525 N. Lamar). $50 per person; reserve at 542-2209. Thursday, April 5, 6:30pm.

› Local food truck owners interested in participating in the first annual TX Food Truck Festival to be held in Dallas on May 11-12 should contact Natalie Roffino at nroffino@usfoodtrucks.com.

This article appears in March 30 • 2012.

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