› Confituras Citrus and Herb Jelly Class Stephanie McClenny teaches this beginners’ class. Register online. Sat., March 29, 10am-1pm. Spirited Foods Company Kitchen, 1208 W. Fourth. $75. www.confituras.net.

› San Jose Jazz Brunch Bimonthly buffet brunch in the hotel’s courtyard. Rain Cross Jazz Trio performs. Sat., March 29, 10am-2pm. Hotel San Jose, 1316 S. Congress, 512/444-7322. $24.

› Gumbo Cook-off & Fais Do-Do The Gulf Coast Playboys supply the tunes while guests sample gumbo and compete for prizes and raffle items. $35 to enter a gumbo in the cook-off and $10 to sample the entries. Sat., March 29, 12-4pm. Rain Lily Farm, 914 Shady, 512/567-5490.

› Fireball Association Spring Crawfish Boil Benefit Make a $20 donation to the Shrine Burn Institute to enjoy this family-friendly event in the outdoor Rosemary Hall. Kids under 12 are free. Doors open at 2pm and dinner is served at 5pm. Sat., March 29, 2pm. Hill Country Pasta House, 3519 FM 620 N., 512/266-9445.

› David Bull’s Tuscany in Austin Chef David Bull presents a talk on the flavor profiles of of Tuscany. Reserve by phone. Sat., March 29, 2-3pm. Savory Spice Shop North Austin, 10000 Research #129, 512/795-0770. $20.

› Jester King Beer Brunch Menu items use Jester King’s wacky brews as ingredients. Sun., March 30, 10:30am-3pm. Épicerie, 2307 Hancock, 512/371-6840.

› Meet & Drink With Belgian Brewmaster Belgian brewmaster Bert Van Henke’s beers are paired with chef Roman Murphy’s multicourse dinner. Reserve by phone; $29. Tue., April 1, 6:30pm. Bess Bistro on Pecan, 500 W. Sixth, 512/477-2377.

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