Weekend Plans: Celebrating Mothers, Horse Racing, and Anniversaries

RUN FOR THE ROSES — Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby and there are lots of opportunities to don a floppy hat to watch the race and drink some celebratory juleps. [EATX]

SOUTH AUSTIN — Whip In celebrates its 30th Anniversary on Saturday, May 7 from 1 to 10 p.m. The free event includes live music and general South Austin-ness; the grocerant-cum-music venue will offer a roasted goat taco at the event. [EaterWire]

SOUTH FIRST — Jessica Dupuy signs copies of her new cookbook, United Tastes of Texas, at a happy hour hosted by Metier on Saturday. From 4 to 6 p.m., enjoy complimentary bites inspired by the book, along with happy hour wine specials, while chatting with Dupuy about her research and travels. [EaterWire]

ANNIVERSARY WIRE — Contigo celebrates its fifth anniversary on Saturday. The party lasts from 5 to 9 p.m. and includes live music, a cornhole tournament, bobbing for pickles, and a beef tongue eating contest. [EATX]

DEAR MAMA — Sunday is Mother’s Day. Have you made your plans yet? [EATX]