Johnson’s Backyard Garden Potluck Great food, live music, and beautiful fall weather. Bring blankets, drinks, and a dish to share. (The butternut squash and sage risotto recipe on Johnson’s site is gorgeous – hint, hint.) Sun., Oct. 19, 3:30-7pm. Johnson’s Backyard Garden, 9515 Hergotz, 512/386-5273. $10 adults, kids free. www.jbgorganic.com.
Food Fight Les Dames d’Escoffier’s annual online auction. Through Oct. 25. www.ldeiaustin.org/food-fight.
R3 Prevention Summit Revive, refresh, and re-invent. Oct. 17-18. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside, 512/457-5100. $95. www.preventionr3summit.com.
Russian House 2nd Year Anniversary Party Complimentary Champagne, live music, birthday cake, and drink specials. Sat., Oct. 18, 5pm-2am. Russian House, 307 E. Fifth, 512/428-5442. Free. russianbistro@gmail.com.
CLASSIC NEW ORLEANS: DINNER AT ARNAUD’S With chef Henri Alciatore and wine pairings. Sat., Oct. 18, 6:30pm. Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1014. $70.
Adult Farm Camp Experience life on an organic farm. Sun., Oct. 19, 9:30am-12:30pm. Green Gate Farms, 8310 Canoga, 512/949-9830. $150.
Meridian Hive Slow Session Slow Food Austin feels the need for mead. Sun., Oct. 19. Draught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy., 512/452-6258. Free. www.slowfoodaustin.org.
Gettin’ Sauced Festival Man Up Texas BBQ’s fifth annual shindig. Sun., Oct. 19, 3-6pm. Shady Springs Party Barn, 9401 Sherman. Free to enter; barbecue wristband, $15-$40. www.gettinsauced.com.
Lee Ahlbrandt Benefit Austin’s food community comes together to help landscaper and former chef. Enjoy small bites, live music, and a silent auction. Sun., Oct. 19, 5-11pm. Ray Benson’s Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces, 512/373-8306. $10. www.fb.com/events/1498186060438498.
Italian Cheese & Wine Pairing Class Join experts from the world of cheese and wine for this intimate class. Sun., Oct. 19, 5:30-8:30pm. Epicerie, 2307 Hancock, 512/371-6840. $40. www.epicerieaustin.com.
Sunday Supper Benefits the Livestrong Foundation. Sun., Oct. 19, 7pm. Swift’s Attic, 315 Congress, 512/482-8842. $75 beer pairings, $100 wine pairings.
Wine Ride: The Oregon Trail Educational program and three-course meal. Mon., Oct. 20, 6:30pm. W Hotel, 200 Lavaca, 512/542-3600. $95.
Truck By Truckwest Austin’s annual six-day food truck throwdown. Oct. 21-26. 512/994-0153. $12.95-$39.95. www.trailercrawl.com.
Cheese and Bread Pairing Happy Hour Three dollars off cheese plates Tue., Oct. 21, 5-7pm. Easy Tiger, 709 E. Sixth, 512/614-4972.
Chocolate Wine Dinner Prepare to melt. Tue., Oct. 21, 6:30-10:30pm. Apothecary Cafe & Wine Bar, 4800 Burnet Rd. #450, 512/371-1600. $75.
Pastry Chef Takeover Dessert geniuses show off their savory side as part of this Chef Dinner Series. Wed., Oct. 22, 7pm. Noble Sandwich Co., 4805 Burnet Rd. $65. noblepigaustin@gmail.com.
This article appears in October 17 • 2014.