Neon Nights Enjoy Tito’s cocktails, live music, and food from chef David Waggoner at this neon-art gallery. Thu., May 1, 6-9pm. Roadhouse Relics, 1720 S. First, 512/442-6366.

› Open House at Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts Learn about the plant-based chef training program through cooking demos, Q&A sessions, and a tour of the facilities. Sat., May 3, 10am-noon. The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, 1700 S. Lamar, 512/476-2276.

› Moontower Co-op’s Farm Social Support local farmers recovering from crop damage by chowing down on fresh local food at this party. Sat., May 3, 6-10pm. Tecolote Farm, 16301 Decker Lake Rd., Manor, 512/276-7008. $25. farmsocialmay2014.eventbrite.com.

• Univision Presents Cinco de Mayo Downtown Block Party Univision and La Condesa join forces to throw one of the best parties of the year. Good drinks and tasty food from everyone on the block, plus hot live music. Sun., May 4, 1-9pm. West Second Street between Guadalupe & San Antonio.

› La Paulée no. 4 Enjoy a Sunday night harvest dinner around a communal table. Email to make reservations. BYOB. Sun., May 4, 6:30pm. Texas French Bread, 2900 Rio Grande, 512/499-0544. $50. reservations@texasfrenchbread.com.

• American Pale Ale Series Launch Party ABGB is creating this single-hopped American Pale Ale series to benefit Austin Pets Alive. Drop in for fun, and do some good. Thu., May 8, 6pm. Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co., 1305 W. Oltorf, 512/961-6519. Free. events@austinpetsalive.org.

• Farm To Plate: The Land Of Green This lovely party on the grounds of the historic Barr Mansion always sells out fast! Thu., May 8, 6:30-9:30pm. Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle, 512/926-6907. $125. www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/donate/farm-to-plate.

This article appears in May 2 • 2014.

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