• Buzz Mill Jamboree The first Jamboree will offer live music, a pig roast, flapjack eating, beef jerky making, games (hatchet throwing!), and a raffle to win free coffee for a year. Fri., May 10, 4-11pm. Buzz Mill Coffee, 1505 Town Creek Dr. www.buzzmillcoffee.com.
• Peace Through Pie Fundraiser Drop by Boomerang’s on Saturday and mention Peace Through Pie when ordering and a portion of the proceeds from that sale will be donated to support community programs. Sat., May 11, noon-3pm. Boomerang’s Gourmet Veggie & Meat Pies,
3110 Guadalupe #150. www.peacethroughpie.org.
• Lost Pines Wine Festival This new festival features live music, wine tastings, and food in a venue overlooking the Colorado River. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop County. Sat., May 11, noon-6pm. Bastrop Brewhouse, 601 Chestnut, Bastrop, 512/321-1144. $25. www.lostpineswinefest.com.
• Flavors of Spain Wine Dinner A multicourse dinner is paired with Lerin wines. Reserve by phone or email. Tue., May 14, 7pm. Jack Allen’s Kitchen, 7720 Hwy. 71 W., 512/852-8558. $95, all inclusive. banquets@jackallenskitchen.com.
• ‘Chopped’ Watching Party Join local contestant Nate Echelberger of the Holy Smokers to watch him compete on Chopped and get a sneak peak at his new Sauce on Purpose barbecue sauce. Tue., May 14, 8-10pm. Third Base, 3107 S. I-35, Round Rock, 512/388-BASE.
• Cinebrew Film Series Retrospective films meet regional craft brew tastings in this new series, starting with Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest and Kat Candler’s “Black Metal” paired with Jester King Brewery’s “metal” beers. Screening will be followed by a Q&A. Wed., May 15, 7pm. Violet Crown Cinema, 434 W. Second, 512/495-9600.
This article appears in May 10 • 2013.