'Whole Beast' Dinner At Olivia; Sipping Social

SOUTH LAMAR — Olivia executive chef James Holmes and chef de cuisine Maximillian Petty will kick off their summer dinner series on Thursday, June 20th, with a "Whole Beast" dinner. It's five courses, with pairings, for $75. Call 512-804-2700 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

CHARITYWIRE — Edible Austin invites y'all to dress up in your finest 1920's duds to support Austin Food For Life, which helps culinary industry folks get the health care they need. Their Sipping Social event, with craft beer and cocktails, bites from Antonelli's and Jack Allen's Kitchen, plus more, is Friday, June 21 at Vuka. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN — Bridget "Queen Of Rainey Street" Dunlap (and proprietor of the newly opened Mettle), will rappel down the 32-story One America building on Friday, June 14, to raise money for Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas. [Eaterwire]

Olivia. [Photo: Raymond Thompson/EATX]