Daniel Vaughn at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q; Beer Geek Carnival

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

CANDLER PARK— Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is hosting a dinner on May 30 with Daniel Vaughn, author of The Prophets of Smoked Meat and the barbecue editor of Texas Monthly. The $75 tickets include a three-course meal, a copy of the new book and an open bar. The event kicks off with a book signing at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available here. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN— Cypress Street Pint and Plate is holding their second Beer Geek Carnival at 7 p.m. on May 28. In addition to beer from Clown Shoes Brewery, there will be performers and fair food, like corn dogs and fried Oreos and Snickers. More details here. [EaterWire]

GLENWOOD PARK— This Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. there's a Pinot Noir class at The Shed at Glenwood Park. Participants will taste eight different pinots, and there will be pairings by chef Todd Richards. Tickets are $50, and reservations can be made by calling 404-835-4363 or emailing toddmartin@theshedatglenwood.com. [EaterWire]