› End Of Summer Sour-bration Taste a sampling of aged sours, sour beer cocktails, and sour food pairings while the Sour Notes provide a special musical performance. Sat., Sept. 21, 2-4pm. Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery, 7020 Easy Wind #100, 512/452-2337.
› Farm & Food Summit The Pitres host a kickoff party for the Farm & Food Leadership Conference with drinks and light appetizers. Sat., Sept. 21, 4-7pm. Tecolote Farm, 16301 Decker Lake Rd., Manor, 512/276-7008.
› Farm & Food Leadership Conference FARFA hosts its seventh annual conference on government policies and regulations impacting local food and small-scale, sustainable agriculture. Sept. 22-23, 9am-6pm. Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, 254/697-2661. www.farmandranchfreedom.org.
• tribeza style Week Southern Brunch Enjoy cocktails, shopping, and music by the Whiskey Shivers during a Southern-comfort brunch prepared by chef Sonya Cote to benefit the Hospice Austin Fund. Sun., Sept. 22, 11:30am-1:30pm. Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale, 512/386-8899. $40.
› the seasonal Food Source: an Educational Supper Club Chef Marko Ellinger will prepare courses and share instruction with guests. Reserve by phone. Tue., Sept. 24, 6:30pm. The Retreat on Bouldin Creek, 1106 S. First, 512/797-4678. $45.
› Wine & Tapas Dinner The winemaker from Rubissow Winery will be on hand for chef Dominique Labeau’s five-course dinner. Reserve by phone. Thu., Sept. 26, 7pm. Eleven Plates & Wine, 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste. C-200, 512/328-0110. $95.
This article appears in September 20 • 2013.