� Marfa Dialogues A free three-day symposium with artists, performers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and writers such as Michael Pollan conversing about climate change and sustainability. See program online. Fri.-Sun., Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Marfa Ballroom, 108 E. San Antonio St., Marfa. www.ballroommarfa.org.

� 50 Shades of Red Party Inspired by this summer’s hottest read; have pictures taken in your red outfit with Fifty Shades of Grey character look-alikes. Fri., Aug. 31, 7-10pm. Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 300 Colorado.

� Fall Creek Vineyards Labor Day Gourmet Getaway Celebrate Fall Creek’s 30th anniversary with a casual lunch on the vineyard patio ($17.50), or take a guided tour of the 100-foot Fall Creek Falls with rancher/winemaker Ed Auler, complete with a gourmet picnic lunch ($42.50). RSVP by phone. Sat.-Sun., Sept. 1-2, 11am-2pm. Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 CR 222, Tow, 325/379-5361.

� Becker Vineyards Grape Stomp Celebrate the annual harvest by stomping grapes, or enter the Lucy & the Italian Woman Cos­tume Contest based on the classic I Love Lucy grape-stomping episode. Sept. 1-2. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Becker Vineyards, Stonewall.

� NXNW 13th Anniversary Party Celebrate at a party with a purpose featuring live music, birthday cake, and plenty of beer. Proceeds go to Blue Dog Rescue. Sun., Sept. 2, 6pm. North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery, 10010 Capital of TX Hwy. N., 467-6969. $2 suggested donation.

� Wine Me Dine Me Dinner Series Winemaker Gianni Gagliardo is flying in from Italy to present his wines with a four-course Italian menu at the monthly wine dinner. Reserve by phone. Tue., Sept. 4, 6:30pm. Cafe Josie, 1200-B W. Sixth, 322-9226. $69, all inclusive.

� Papi Tino’s Chef Challenge Dinner Series Hip Eastside venue hosts students from four of Austin’s top culinary education programs in a competition, preparing appetizer and entrée courses to be paired with Oaxacan mezcal; Papi Tino’s provides desserts. $35 at www.vessconsultingllc.com/event. Wednesdays in September, 6:30pm. Papi Tino’s, 1306 E. Sixth. $35.

This article appears in August 31 • 2012.

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