� American Whiskey Festival Opal’s annual event presents the best of American bourbons as well as Tennessee and Canadian ryes, over 60 varieties in all. Thu., May 2, 7-10pm. Opal Divine’s Penn Field, 3601-K S. Congress, 512/707-0237. $35 ($30, advance).

� Austin Bakes for West More than 80 Austin bakers and confectioners, both professional and amateur alike, are contributing to this citywide bake sale at eight locations around the city. For complete details, go to our Food blog, On the Range. Sat., May 4, 10am-2pm.

� Mint Juleps for Derby Day The Sanders host their first Derby Day party, complete with fancy hats, a menu of innovative mint juleps, games of chance, and traditional Kentucky Hot Browns to eat. Sat., May 4, noon-12mid. Drink.Well, 207 E. 53rd, 512/614-6683.

� Cinco de Mayo Downtown Block Party La Condesa teams up with Univision to present their fifth Cinco de Mayo fiesta, covering the entire block of West Second between Guadalupe and San Antonio. Free and family-friendly. Sun., May 5, 1-9pm. La Condesa, 400-A W. Second, 512/499-0300.

� Maryland Crab Feast Enjoy live music, MLB games, and beer specials while learning how to pick delicious blue crabs prepared Maryland style, boiled with corn and covered with Old Bay Seasoning. Sun., May 5, 2pm. Bar 96, 96 Rainey, 512/433-6604.

� Farm to Plate Benefit Dinner This sip- and-stroll event benefits the Sustainable Food Center and features locally sourced spring dishes from more than 25 local chefs, plus wine, beer, and cocktails. Buy tickets online. Thu., May 9, 6:30-9:30pm. Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle, 512/371-8770. $125. www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/events.

This article appears in May 3 • 2013.

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