National Margarita Day Both locations of Santa Rita Cafe & Cantina are offering happy hour prices all day long, while Z’Tejas Grill will offer $2.22 Little Larry margaritas at all three locations and a chance to win free food from Z’Tejas for a year! Sat., Feb. 22.

› Monkey Nest Anniversary Deals This quirky midtown coffee shop will celebrate three years in business by offering $1 12-ounce coffees Friday through Sunday, raffle tickets, live music all day, and drink competitions on Saturday. Sat., Feb. 22, 7am-11pm. Monkey Nest, 5353 Burnet Rd., 512/505-8033.

› Wine Road 290 Ragin Cajun Shrimp Fest Thirteen wineries along Highway 290 West join forces with area restaurants to present dishes made with wild-caught Gulf shrimp, paired with excellent Texas wines. Some tasting fees may apply. Sat., Feb. 22, 10am-6pm. Fredericksburg Wine Road 290, Gillespie County. www.wineroad290.com.

• That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show Tickets available at door. Sat.-Sun., Feb. 22-23. Highland Mall, 6001 Airport. $12 ($20/weekend). www.thattakesthecake.org.

• Asian Fusion Street Food Throwdown Peached Tortilla and Chi’lantro BBQ throw down for the title of Best ATX Asian Fusion Street Food. Sat., Feb. 22, 2-5pm. Draught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy., 512/452-6258. www.foodtrailersaustin.com.

• Austin Bacon & Beer Festival Enjoy bacon-centric bites paired with craft brews. Sat., Feb. 22, 2:30-5pm. The Marchesa Hall & Theatre, 6406 N. I-35, 512/441-3971. $40. www.edibleaustin.com.

• Wine Tasting with Vegan cheese Sat., Feb. 22, 3-6pm. Counter Culture, 2337 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/524-1540. Free.

› Chilean Wine Dinner Meet the winemaker and enjoy a five-course meal. Reserve by phone. Mon., Feb. 24, 6:30pm. Thai Fresh, 909 W. Mary, 512/494-6436. $55.

This article appears in February 21 • 2014.

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