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Birthday benefit for the Sustainable Food Center of Austin. Features food from chefs Iliana de la Vega and Daniel Olivella, music from Asleep at the Wheel, and some burning love from chef Francis Mallmann. Thu., Sept. 25, 6-9:30pm. Central Market Central, 4001 N. Lamar. $40.

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