› SPANISH WINES & TAPAS Representatives of Tapeña will pour a selection of Spanish wines paired with complementary tapas. Thursday, June 28, 5-7pm. Roaring Fork, 701 Congress.

› BALSAMIC VINEGAR & CHEESE PAIRING CLASS Jeff Conarko of Con’ Olio Oils & Vinegars moderates. $25; reserve at 542-2340. Friday, June 29, 6pm. Whole Foods Market, 525 N. Lamar.

› EATING WELL WITH A BUSY LIFE Chef Andrew Brooks’ summer cooking class series kicks off; $50 includes dinner and drinks. Reserve by phone or email. Fri., June 29, 6-8pm. Spirited Food Co., 1208 W. Fourth, 844-1833. chefandrew@spiritedfood.com.

� BURGERS ‘N BLUES WITH WINE FLIGHT FIGHT Enjoy live music on the patio while guest chef Joanne Bondy fires up burgers, and guest sommeliers conduct a battle of the palates. Lunch reservations necessary: adults $19, kids $10. Sat., June 30, 12-2pm. Fall Creek Vine­yards, 1820 CR 222, Tow, 325/379-5361.

› ROYAL FIG ARTISAN DINNER SERIES Chef Dan Stacy continues the artisan dinner series, featuring cheeses created by CKC Farms in Blanco. Reserve by phone or email. Sat., June 30, 6pm. Royal Fig Harvest Room, 4238 Bee Caves Rd., 739-3233. $65, BYOB. www.royalfig.com.

� GROW TOGETHER INTERNATIONAL COOK-OFF Sample cuisines from around the world as international cooks and participants from the refugee community compete for prizes and recognition at this cook-off sponsored by Grow Together. Live music; $10 suggested donation. Sat., June 30, 6-9:30pm. Capitol Village Apts., 6855 Hwy. 290 E. www.grow-together.org.

� BECKER VINEYARDS FOURTH OF JULY CHILI COOK-OFF Becker and the Chili Appreciation Society Inter­national host the annual Chili Cook-off to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fredericksburg. This year features both chili and salsa competitions, plus wine tastings and live music. Entry fee is $20 for chili competitors, $10 for salsa makers. Call Alan Dean at 512/567-2835 to enter. Guests can enjoy 10 chili samples for $5, from 11am until the chili runs out; judging at 2pm. Wed., July 4, 10am-5pm. Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall, TX.

This article appears in June 29 • 2012.

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