› Sherry Tasting Local wine distributors will pour samples of their sherry portfolios accompanied by light appetizers for $5. Guests can also opt to stay for a prix fixe menu dinner with sherry pairings after the tasting for $65. Reservations can be made by phone for the dinner but are not necessary for the tasting. Thu., Dec. 19, 6:30-8:30pm. Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar, 2905 San Gabriel, 512/474-2905.

› Sign Up for Cooking Classes It’s not too late to purchase cooking classes scheduled for January and February for holiday gifts. Visit the website for dates, menus, and prices. Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 12918 Shops Parkway #540, 512/266-5666. www.faradayskitchenstore.com.

› Turk Pipkin Book Signing Enjoy Mozart’s incredible annual light show and get a copy of When Angels Sing signed by the author himself. Fri., Dec. 20, 6-8:30pm. Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., 512/477-2900.

This article appears in December 20 • 2013.

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