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
