Weekend Plans: Fourth of July, New Brunch Alert, Filipino Pop-Up

FOURTH OF JULY — Three day weekends mean patios, outdoor drinking and eating, and just relaxing. Eater has you covered with the best parties and eating contests happening in town. [EATX]

BRUNCH POP-UP — Anjore's next brunch is being held at Texas Keeper Cider on Saturday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m. with naan burgers, paneer parfaits, and chai lattes. For adults, tickets are $45, with a special kids' menu featuring naan croissants and chocolate buttermilk drinks for $15. [EaterWire]

NEW BRUNCH ALERT— Recently-opened Irene’s is getting into the brunch game with Biscuits & Booze, serving just that on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3, from 12 to 4 p.m. Check out the menu below. [EaterWire]

BOOZE HERE — Indulge in booze from neighbors Revolution Spirits, Last Stand Brewing Company, and Argus Cidery with a party at Craftsman Park starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday. [EaterWire]

OPENING ALERT — Original Hoffbrau Steakhouse's beer garden Rustic Tap is fully opening with a party on Saturday with slip-n-slide, boozy snow cones, and lots of beer starting at 2 p.m. until way late at night. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — The Townsend celebrates its first birthday with free drinks from 8 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, plus live music at 8:30 p.m. [EaterWire]

FREE POPSICLES — Good Times Ice Cream Truck will dole out free popsicles hopping from three Birds Barbershop locations, Congress, South Lamar, and Slaughter, from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. [EaterWire]

FILIPINO POP-UP — Check out Filipino fare from chef Yana Gilbuena’s pop-up, who has been traveling the country cooking dinners. The meal will be held on Sunday at an unknown location from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for $65. Dishes will include pineapple-braised pork, coconut pandan garlic rice, and a fruity chile flan. [EaterWire]