• Asti’s Lobsterfest Three course, prix fixe lobster meal for two. Reserve by phone. July 11-13. Asti, 408-C E. 43rd, 512/451-1218. $95.

• Red Rabbit Bakery Trailer Grand Opening Free beer, vegan doughnuts, and more. Fri., July 12, 7-10pm. 701 E. 53rd. www.redrabbitbakery.com.

• Bikinis, Texas Kick-off Weekend Tickets online. Sat., July 13, noon-10pm. Bikinis, Texas, 7905 Old San Antonio Rd., Fredericksburg. www.bikinistexas.com.

• Viva Tequila Fiesta with Lucinda Hutson Meet author Lucinda Hutson and buy a signed copy of her new book ¡Viva Tequila! Sat., July 13, 1-4pm. Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina, 1206 W. 38th, 512/419-7482.

• Bastille Day Dinner Reserve by phone. Sun., July 14, 7pm. Swoop House at 2 Dine 4 Fine Catering, 3008 Gonzales, 512/467-6600. $95.

• Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary Benefit 10% of the restaurant’s proceeds donated to support Thundering Paws. Tue., July 16, 11:15am-10pm. Mother’s Cafe & Garden, 4215 Duval St., 512/451-3994.

• Olivia Summer Dinner Series Peach-themed seven courses with wine pairings. Reserve by phone. Thu., July 18, 7pm. Olivia, 2043 S. Lamar, 512/804-2700. $75.

For more Food events, see austinchronicle.com/calendar/community.

This article appears in July 12 • 2013.

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