� NXNW Oktoberfest A pet- and family-friendly two-day event with games, contests, plenty of German food, music, and beer, all to benefit local nonprofits. Sat.-Sun., Oct. 27-28. North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery, 10010 Capital of TX Hwy. N. www.nxnw.com.

� Mac & Cheese Contest with local sports celebs, benefits Capital Area Food Bank. Sat., Oct. 27, noon-4pm. Ruth’s Chris, 107 W. Sixth. $10 ($5 kids).

� Gettin’ Sauced Barbecue Sauce Festival Vendors, local craft beer, etc., to benefit Meals on Wheels & More. Sat., Oct. 27, 3-6pm. Hops & Grain Brewery, 507 Calles. $8 advance tickets ($25 VIP). gettinsauced.eventbrite.com.

� Draught House 44th Anniversary (see “Home’s A Brewin’,” above). Sat., Oct. 27, 1-10pm. 4112 Medical Pkwy.

� Green Corn Project’s Grow Locally, Cook Globally Austin’s favorite gardening nonprofit holds its annual fundraiser on the pastoral grounds of the historic Boggy Creek Farm, with signature dishes from many local restaurants, chef demos, and live music. Sun., Oct. 28, noon-3pm. 3414 Lyons. $40 ($35 advance).

� Trailer Food Tuesdays Halloween Party on the Long Center City Terrace: food and costume contests for kids (6:30pm) and adults (8:30pm). Tue., Oct. 30, 5-9pm. 701 W. Riverside.

� Cookbook Signing QVC star David Venable. Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar.

� that takes the cake pre-registration deadline Although the big cake show isn’t until February, this Friday is the deadline to take advantage of the 10% early bird class registration discount for decorating classes taught by visiting celebrity instructors. Register in person to set up a six-installment payment plan. Fri., Oct. 26, 10am-7pm. Make It Sweet, 9070 Research, 371-3401. www.makeitsweet.com.

� Paramount Hosts Michael Pollan The bestselling author and influential food activist will be feted with a preshow meet-and-greet reception at HausBar Farm (3300 Govalle) at 5pm. Thu., Nov. 1, 8pm. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress, 472-5470. $35.www.austintheatre.org.

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