This week's mild weather makes it a a great time to get out for a glass or three of wine, and if you'd like to shake things up a bit tonight, we have two ideas for you.

Michael Vilim of Mirabelle and Streat (and the dearly departed Castle Hill Cafe) is one of Austin's biggest wine nerds, and he's thrown together a last-minute tasting tonight at Mirabelle to sample a large selection of high-end bottles to determine what to start adding to Mirabelle's extensive wine list. more ›

As we approach Memorial Day, more and more weekends seem to be filled with hours on the back patio and at barbecues - which usually means that there's some imbibing going on. If you're prepared for the hot weather, but are unsure of what wine to tote along to the next big summer bash, three events taking place this weekend may help to cure that indecision. more ›

If you are still on the fence about what to get Mom for Mother's Day - newsflash - it's Sunday. Here are a few of our favorite ideas: 1: Mom trophy! Because, seriously, you were a bit of a pain in the ass. 2: John Derian plates in case she deserves a little more fancy in her life. 3: A garden tour at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center because you know she is into... more ›

Stop by Vino Vino from 6-8pm tonight for a little culture double-header. Riley Gerber of Westcave Selections will be on hand to pour from her handy dandy rusty trusty bottle while the works of local artists are presented for your viewing pleasure. Jerry says to, "Drop in and get yourself a sip of vino and a little culture. All for the price of the air you breathe. Which is nada." Vino Vino 4119 Guadalupe... more ›

Vino Vino wine shop on Guadalupe is simply rad. Big, dark, clean and mellow, this stylish store is the kind of place midtown (or uptown or whatever they're calling it now) has been dreaming of. Owner Jeff and Manager Jerry has turned us on to some great wines in the short time they've been open in their retail store, which we hope becomes a full service wine bar soon. more ›

WEDNESDAY [24] books • Dr. Steven Moore presents Alternative Routes to the Sustainable City at BookPeople (7:00pm) books • Neal Shusterman presents Everlost at BookPeople (7:00pm) comedy • Bil Dwyer at Cap City Comedy Club DJ • Cut Club at The Mohawk DJ • Tighten Up at Beauty Bar film • Stroszek at Alamo Drafthouse Downtown film • Ladies of the 80s Singalong at Alamo Drafthouse Downtown film • Weird Wednesday: Get Mean at... more ›