First Annual Swig n’ Swine; Tyson Cole’s Favorite Austin Places; More

CHARITYWIRE — Drink for a good cause at Swig n’ Swine at Half Step on Sunday, March 22. Run by The Bon Vivant, the restaurant group that helms San Francisco bar Trick Dog, proceeds will benefit the KIPP Austin charter schools. From 2-8 p.m., the $30 required donation includes music, free punch drinks, and porky bites from Sway’s Alexis Chong, Salt & Time’s Josh Jones, and Dai Due’s Jesse Griffiths. Weather Up and Drink.Well will also offer special punches for the cause on Sunday in their respective bars. [EaterWire]

EVENTWIRE — Get down and dirty at Johnson’s Backyard Garden’s Spring Hoedown on Saturday, April 4, at the farm in Cedar Creek. Ironwood Icehouse is providing a farm-to-table buffet, plus there will be beer, ice cream, and plenty of vegetables. Tickets are available online. [EaterWire]

LISTICLES — Uchi's Tyson Cole gave Departures a guide to his favorite restaurants and bars in Austin. This includes migas from Polvos, brisket from Franklin, La Condesa drinks, and Whip In beer. [Departures]