Gypsy Dubbel Coffee Porter Tastings

Christine Celis’ collaboration with Austin Java and Uncle Billy’s Brewery is the first of its kind. That’s worth raising a glass. Times and locations online. Through Dec. 17. www.gypsycollaborations.com.

Thanksgiving Shopping Spree Instead of Black Friday,
try some reds and whites. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 28 & 29, 11am-5pm. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, 512/267-6310.

Chemex Brew Class Brew the perfect cup of coffee – and have an affogato from Dolce Neve. Fri., Nov. 28, 1pm. Métier Cook’s Supply, 1805 S. First. Free. hi@metieraustin.com.

Fall Creek Christ­mas Mulled wine and a roaring fire.
Sat., Nov. 29, 11am-5pm. Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 CR 222, Tow,
325/379-5361. $13.50-23.50.

Banger’s Big Band Brunch Don’t fear the Manmosa. Sundays. Banger’s Sausage House,
79 Rainey. www.bangersaustin.com.

December Cooking Class Learn how to make medovukha and lamb lagman soup. Mon., Dec. 1, 6:30pm. Russian House, 307 E. Fifth. $10.

Wine Me Dine Me Dinner A “Sparkling Celebra­tion” with guest pastry chef Allison Hen­schel of VOX Table and wine speaker Jerome Chladil of Republic Nation­al. Tue., Dec. 2, 6pm. Cafe Josie,
1200 W. Sixth. $100.
winemedineme@cafejosie.com.

12th Annual Whisky Festival Benefiting Meals on Wheels and More. Thu., Dec. 4, 7-10pm. Opal Divine’s Penn Field, 3601-K
S. Congress. $45 advance, $50 door.

A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.