Weekend Plans: Early Thanksgiving Parties, Barbecue Buffet Film Screenings

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so gear up with this weekend’s holiday-themed parties and charitable events. Don’t forget to place your preorders for turkeys and pies, or plan out your Thanksgiving meal. Add these nine food and drink events to your calendar.

DRIFTWOOD — Alamo Drafthouse is setting up two film screenings at Salt Lick’s Pecan Grove this weekend, with barbecue buffets. The first is tonight, Friday, November 20, with Blazing Saddles, and the second, tomorrow on Saturday, November 21, is Three Amigos!. Doors open for both at 5:30 p.m, with the films starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $13.65 to $41.08. [EaterWire]

HYDE PARK — Watch the soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid up at Bullfight on Saturday, November 21. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., there will be special tapas and drinks until 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended. [EaterWire]

SOUTHEAST — Independence Brewing is throwing a Friendsgiving food drive on Saturday. For every two non-perishable food items donated to the Capital Area Food Bank, people will get a free Hop Brownie sweet. There will be Thanksgiving dishes from Ginger Armadillo, music, and a small vendor fair, from 12 to 7 p.m. [EaterWire]

HYDE PARK — Vino Vino’s Turkey Fest on Saturday features Thanksgiving wines and snacks from 12 to 2 p.m. For $15, try out any of the 35+ wines available. [EaterWire]

RAINEY STREET — Banger’s next Smoke Out Saturday is Thanksgiving-themed, featuring smoked turkey legs, baked potatoes, and stewed green beans. The special menu is available starting at 2 p.m for $15 a plate. [EaterWire]

EAST CESAR CHAVEZ — There’s a new brunch in town with Craftsman and trailer Pueblo Viejo’s Sunday menu beginning at 11 a.m. on November 22, along with a special mimosa list, with takes on the cocktail like the Old Fashioned and Mai Tai. Dishes will include huevos rancheros, tacos, and more. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — For grilled oysters, head to Lavaca Street Bar for an oyster grill on Sunday. Starting at noon, find grilled oysters served in different styles like New Orleans and Rockefeller. [EaterWire]

EAST SIDE — Try out Thanksgiving sandwiches from Austin Daily Press paired with Hops & Grain beers on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m at the brewery. Tickets are $27.22. [EaterWire]

RAINEY STREET — There’s another Friendsgiving food drive over at Icenhauer’s, also benefitting the Capital Area Food Bank on Sunday. It starts at 1 p.m. with free food from Hoover’s Cooking (with a drink purchase). Bring canned goods to donate to Capital Area Food Bank of Texas for a free mimosa. [EaterWire]