Thursday, Jan. 26


Aperitivo Happy Hour

Visconti Ristorante & Bar offers an Italian-style happy hour every Thursday, with live music, signature cocktails, wine and beer paired with complimentary small bites. The rotating menu features Italian-inspired hors d’oeuvres such as truffle fries, wild mushroom crostini, fritto misto and rigatoni. Prices vary. 4-7 p.m. Hotel Granduca Austin, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. B, Austin. 512-306-6400. www.granducaaustin.com

Friday, Jan. 27


Guy Forsyth performs at Poodies Hilltop Roadhouse

Austin musician Guy Forsyth is headlines at Poodies Hilltop Roadhouse with a mix of folk, rock and country music. $12. Doors open at 8 p.m. 22308 W. Hwy. 71, Spicewood. 512-264-0318. www.poodies.net

Saturday, Jan. 28


WORTH THE TRIP! Austin Bacon and Beer Festival

Edible Austin and Eat Boston offer an afternoon of bacon-centric food and craft beers from Central Texas. Proceeds from the event go to the Central Texas Food Bank. $47 general admission. 1-4 p.m. Brazos Hall, 204 E. 4th St., Austin. 512-441-3971. www.edibleaustin.com

The Painting Process

Lakeway Activity Center hosts a two-workshop series, with artist Ted Hess who teaches important foundation techniques to improve oil/acrylic painting skills.  Saturday’s workshop focuses on composition; lights and shadows; color selection; and mixing. $45 (members), $60 (non-members). Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.com

Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation Gala

LISD school principals and staff will compete in a lip-sync battle to win a grant for their feeder path high school's Project Graduation. First place high school receives $2,000; second place receives $1,000; and third, fourth and fifth places receive $500 each. Adults only. $150 single ticket, $300 couple ticket. 6 p.m. Hilton Austin, 500 E. 4th St., Austin. 512-570-0027. www.leeftx.org

Sunday, Jan. 29


Lone Star Farmers Market in Bee Cave

Open every Sunday, over 40 local vendors offer fresh greens, homemade food and baked goods. The dog-friendly venue also features music, kids activities and samples. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shops at the Galleria, 12611 Shops Pkwy., Bee Cave. 512-924-7503. www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com