• Gatsby Gala Put on your pink suits and flapper dresses for an evening of Gatsbyesque dining, drinking, and dancing at Sullivan’s. (Upload a photo of yourself in full Gatsby regalia for a chance to win a private dinner for 10 prepared by Sullivan’s chef in your home at www.facebook.com/SullivansSteak between now and May 31. Facebook voting June 1-7; winner announced June 8.) RSVP for the Gala via Facebook, as well. Fri., May 24, 7pm. Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 300 Colorado #200, 512/495-6504.

• March Against the Monsanto Protection Act Austin is one of more than 100 cities hosting marches to protest the passing of the Monsanto Protection Act. Environmental activists, local farmers, and all citizens who believe a healthy food system is a fundamental right in our society are encouraged to gather at Brush Square Park Saturday morning for a march to the Capitol grounds. The parade will be led by a brass band and will arrive at the South Steps of the Capitol at 10am, where there will be speakers and music. Sat., May 25, 9:30am. Brush Square Park, Fifth & Trinity, 512/974-6700.

This article appears in May 24 • 2013.

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