› Guest Chef Dinner Chef Jesse Houston of Saltine Oyster Bar in Jackson, Miss., will prepare a multicourse small plates menu paired with wines and Jester King beers. Thu., June 5, 7pm. Noble Sandwich Co., 4805 Burnet Rd., 512/666-5124.

› Summer Wine and Beach Party With the Top of the Hill Country Wineries Pick up a tasting glass at the first stop and then enjoy wine tastings and beach party-inspired dishes at each of the seven participating boutique wineries. June 6-8. Top of the Hill Country Wine Trail. $25-40. www.topofhillcountry.com.

› Slow Food Austin Slow Session With Little Herds Robert Nathan Allen speaks about entomophagy, while the event offers assorted samples, recipes, and ingredients for adding bugs to your protein menu. Registration required. Sat., June 7, 6:30-8:30pm. Art.Science.Gallery., In the Canopy compound, 916 Springdale #102. Free.

› Supper Friends: Fowl Play Dinner Chef Jason Carroll has a ducky multicourse dinner planned for this evening, with wine pairings chosen by Greg Randle. Reserve by phone. Sat., June 7, 7pm. Swoop House at 2Dine4 Catering, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600. $60.

› First Saturday Wine Dinner Enjoy a multicourse dinner paired with new and past vintages from the winery. Sat., June 7, 7-10pm. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, 512/267-6310. $70-75.

› Gay Gospel Brunch Experience a brand-new daytime drag show and gospel brunch with tunes by DJ GirlFriend and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Sun., June 8, 12-4pm. Cheer Up Charlie’s, 900 Red River. www.facebook.com/events/699794896760939.

› Festivo Travisso Italian Celebration The public is invited to the grand opening party of this new master-planned community with an Italian-themed graffiti wall by Austin’s Kerry Awn, the chance to view Italian sports cars, and custom cupcakes from the Cupcake Bar. Sun., June 8, 1-5pm. Travisso, 18088 FM 1431 W., Leander.

› Winemaker Dinner With Batasiolo Enjoy a multicourse dinner paired with wines from the Batasiolo Winery of Piedmont, Italy, plus an interactive discussion with winemaker Stefano Poggi and sommelier Paul Ozbirn. Reserve via email or phone. Tue., June 10, 7-10pm. Olive & June, 3411 Glenview, 512/467-9898. $85. brooke@parksideprojects.com.

This article appears in June 6 • 2014.

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