› Ruby’s BBQ 25th Anniversary Celebration Join Pat Mares and her team as they celebrate 25 years of fine barbecue with food and drink specials all weekend, a screening of The Fugitive Kind on Friday evening, and live music on the patio on Saturday afternoon from 2-5pm. Fri., Dec. 6, 6:30pm. Ruby’s BBQ, 512 W. 29th, 512/477-1651.

› Eat, Drink, Read Austin Explore Austin’s culinary past with the authors of Historic Austin Restaurants, Austin Breakfast Tacos, Austin Beer, and The Austin Food Blogger Alliance Cookbook. Light refreshments served; signed books on sale. Sat., Dec. 7, 1-4pm. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, 512/974-7480. www.austinhistory.net.

› Arts & Drafts Informal Classes This new series pairs specialty drinks with weekend classes in everything from DIY Christmas decorations to making bitters to raising backyard chickens. Check out complete schedule and prices online. The North Door, 502 Brushy, 512/485-3002. www.thenorthdoor.com.

› Week of Wood Tastings Black Star offers a weeklong tasting of beers with woody characteristics. Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery, 7020 Easy Wind #100, 512/452-2337.

› For the Love of Tamales It’s time for Santa Rita’s annual homemade tamale sale. Order at least 24 hours in advance for pick up at either outlet. Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina, 1206 W. 38th; Santa Rita, 5900 W. Slaughter. www.santaritacantina.com.

› Lawrence Kocurek Cooking Class Trace at the W chef de cuisine Lawrence Kocurek presents a locally sourced, seasonal meal with wine. Reserve online or by phone. Tue., Dec. 10, 6:30pm. Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1014. $60.

› Adelbert’s Beer Dinner at Goodall’s Kitchen & Bar Executive Chef Scott Mechura will create a multicourse tasting menu paired with Adelbert’s beers. Reserve by phone or email. Wed., Dec. 11, 6pm. Goodall’s Kitchen & Bar, 1900 Rio Grande St., 512/495-1800. $89. goodalls@hotelella.com.

› Fuego Y Flamenco Experience an evening of Spanish food and culture with tapas and a flamenco performance by Flamencura & Chayito Champion. Reservations suggested via Open Table. Wed., Dec. 11, 6pm. Malaga Tapas & Bar, 440 W. Second, 512/236-8020.

› Advance Screening of ‘Farm-City, State’ Filmmaker David Barrow and special guests will conduct a Q&A after the screening. Free; RSVP online. Thu., Dec. 12, 7pm. The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr., 512/471-7324. www.edibleaustin.com.

This article appears in December 6 • 2013.

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