• Music on the Menu Cooking Class The series continues with Ruby Dee of Ruby Dee & the Snake­handlers preparing dishes from her Ruby’s Juke Joint: Americana Cookbook. Five courses, paired with beers. Reserve by phone. Fri., Sept. 14, 6:30-9pm. Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1014. $50.

• Fiesta de Independencia Celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spain with live music and DJs, plus special prices on Cerveza Indio and cocktails made with Ilegal and Wahaka Mezcal. Sat., Sept. 15, 5pm-1am. Takoba, 1411 E. Seventh.

• Baking Demonstration and Book Signing Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, owners of the Brooklyn bakery Baked, will sign copies of their newest cookbook, Baked Elements: Our 10 Favorite Ingredients, and do a baking demo. See our On the Range blog, for a review of the book. Sun., Sept. 16, 2-4pm. Williams-Sonoma Great Hills, 9722 Great Hills Trail #150, 231-1813.

• Family-Style Boucherie Chef Ben Hightow­er prepares a Louisiana-style pig roast complemented by side dishes and legendary New Orleans cocktails, with live music and a screening of Saints highlights on the patio. Reserve by phone. Sun., Sept. 16, 3-9pm. Trace at the W Hotel, 200 Lavaca, 542-3660. $35 ($12 for kids 6-12).

• ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Trivia Party Indulge in cocktails, cake balls, and sexy trivia at a special Ladies Trivia Night based on the popular summer page-turner. Sign up at www.austincakeball.com/kitchenandbar. Tue., Sept. 18, 7pm. Austin Cake Ball Kit­chen & Bar, 3401 Esperanza Crossing #104.

• Brooklyn Brewery Dinner Brooklyn Brew­ery co-founder Steve Hindy will be here to pair some of his beers with five courses of chef Andrew Curran’s inspired cuisine. Reserve by phone. Wed., Sept. 19, 6pm. Easy Tiger, 709 E. Sixth, 614-4972. $70.

• Wizdom Wednesday Enjoy a three-course meal prepared by Dr. Foo Swasdee and an evening with radio and TV food critic Rob Bal­on. RSVP by phone or email at wizdomwednesday@gmail.com. Wed., Sept. 19, 6:30-8:30pm. Satay, 3202 W. Anderson, 467-6731. $30.

• Talk Like a Pirate Day Ahoy, matey! Show up at the Freehouse in costume to enjoy live pirate entertainment, costume contests, and drink specials. Wed., Sept. 19, 7-10:30pm. Opal Divine’s Freehouse, 700 W. Sixth.

• Windy Hill Goat & Thirsty Planet Beer Dinner The final meal in the Chef’s dinner series features several goat and beer pairings, plus live music. Reserve by phone. Wed., Sept. 19, 7pm. Olivia, 2043 S. Lamar, 804-2700. $75.

• Beaujolais & Burgers Enjoy tasty pairings of wines with gourmet burgers. Go online to buy tickets, or check our On the Range blog, this week to win free passes. Wed., Sept. 19, 7pm. parkside, 301 E. Sixth, 474-9898. $15. www.beaujolaisandburgersaustin.eventbrite.com.

This article appears in September 14 • 2012.

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