› 5th Anniversary Celebration Arrive early; the first 100 attendees get gift bags. Free bites and bubbles, accompanied by live music, will be served up 6-9pm, and DJ Arsenal rocks out after that. Thu., Aug. 23, 4pm-2am. J Black’s, 710-B W. Sixth.

› Housewives of South Austin Party Enjoy games, contests, and live music, plus food and drink specials at this fun ladies night in return for donations of school supplies to Austin Partners in Education. Thu., Aug. 23, 7-9pm. 5900 W. Slaughter.

› Tour de Vin The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas presents a globe-trotting culinary showcase with dishes from top Austin chefs paired with a selection of wines from around the world. $60 for members; $80 general public at www.winefoodfoundation.org. Fri., Aug. 24, 6:30-9:30pm. W Hotel, 200 Lavaca.

› Gluten-Free Summer Pizzas Gluten-free baking expert Karen Morgan demonstrates the preparation of gluten-free summer pizzas. Sat., Aug. 25, 1-3pm. Williams-Sonoma, 9722 Great Hills Trail.

› Hatch Chile Recipe Competition Central Market’s Hatch Chile Festival culminates with seven finalists preparing their chile dishes at the South store at 3pm Sat., Aug. 25, and at the North store at 4pm Sun., Aug. 26. A panel of celebrity judges will evaluate creativity, taste, and presentation; prizes will be awarded. Central Market, 4477 S. Lamar, 4001 N. Lamar.

› Olive Oil Pairing Dinner With Author Tom Muel­ler Five-course Interior Mexican menu paired with extra virgin olive oils selected by Con’ Olio owner Jeff Conar­ko and wines chosen by Fonda San Miguel Som­mel­ier Brad Sharp. Tom Mueller will discuss his book Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil. $85, all inclusive; reserve by phone. Sat., Aug. 25, 7:30pm. Fonda San Miguel, 2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121.

› Oskar Blues Beer Dinner Enjoy a five-course meal paired with beers from Colorado’s Oskar Blues. $65; reserve by phone. Tue., Aug. 28, 6-10pm. 24 Diner, 600 N. Lamar, 472-5400.

› Monthly Wine Dinner With Som­melier Pier Manna Enjoy a four-course Italian meal paired with wine for $45 per person. Reserve by phone. Tue., Aug. 28, 7pm. Andiamo Ristorante, 2521 Rutland, 719-3377.

› 13th Anniversary Brewer’s Din­ner will include a tour of the brewery, a five-course meal paired with handcrafted brews, and a NXNW logo pint glass to take home. $49; reserve by phone. Wed., Aug. 29, 7pm. North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery, 10010 Capital of TX Hwy. N., 467-6969.

This article appears in August 24 • 2012.

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