› Austin’s annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour kicks off at tour information headquarters Buck Moore Feed Store (5237 N. Lamar) with a presentation called Getting Started With Chick­ens at 8:30am. Buy $10 tickets/tour maps in advance or on the morning of the tour. Dress comfortably and hydrate, as no food, drinks, or bathrooms will be available at coop locations. Saturday, April 7.

› In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, Ore­gon’s Tillamook Cheese will prepare distinctive grilled-cheese sandwiches at five local restaurants and one food truck over the next week. See times, locations, and prices at
www.loaflovetour.com. April 7-14.

› Edible Austin hosts a screening of Dirt!: The Movie at the Corral Theatre in Wimberley to benefit the Wimberley High School LEO Club. An opening meet and greet reception with area farmers and ranchers will feature local foods and drinks. $5 suggested donation at the gate. Saturday, April 7, 6:30-10pm.

› Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar (2905 San Gabriel) hosts the multicourse Red Ribbon Dinner with wine pairings to benefit AIDS Ser­vices of Austin. $125; reserve at 406-6157. Monday, April 9, 7pm.

› Aviary Lounge (2110 S. Lamar) hosts Cork Dork Night: Six Spanish wines will be paired with gourmet Spanish tapas prepared by chef John Coronado. $35; RSVP to marco@aviarydecor.com. Tuesday, April 10, 7-9pm.

› CultureMap hosts its first annual Tastemaker Awards at the Driskill Hotel to benefit the Austin Food & Wine Alliance. Enjoy small bites and custom cocktails before the award announcements. $100 tickets at austin.culturemap.com. Thursday, April 12, 7pm.

This article appears in April 6 • 2012.

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