There's plenty to do this weekend, including a FLAME-AZING brunch and egg hunt at The Grapevine. Scroll all the way to the bottom for the details.
The Tipsy Bloom Experience
Reunion Tower, 300 Reunion Blvd. E.8:30–10:30 p.m., Friday, March 29 A floral workshop like no other is being hosted 470 feet off the ground at Reunion Tower next week. Bring an unopened bottle of wine or Champagne and use the provided materials to construct a full, fresh wine bottle bouquet. Complimentary Champagne and light bites will be served as you create. Tickets for the experience are $95, plus tax.
FREE Wine Tasting
Locals Craft Beer and Fine Wine, 13050 Bee St., Farmers Branch6–9 p.m., Friday, March 29 Stoller Vineyards is hosting a free wine tasting next week offering selections from their portfolio and vineyard exclusives. Taste the magic of Oregon's Dundee Hills in every glass. Get all the details from the event page.
Grand Opening
Jack & Harry’s, 6833 Snider PlazaFriday, March 29 Hunter Pond and Vandelay Hospitality Group are opening Jack & Harry's, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and bar this Friday. The restaurant pairs Southern charm with French-infused recipes, coastal favorites and “an exceptional wine and cocktail program,” according to a press release. They’re doing happy hour and dinner to start, with brunch and lunch coming later.
March Madness
Vincent’s Sky Bar, 800 N. Harwood St. (inside JW Mariott)11 a.m., Saturday, March 30 The JW Marriott in the Arts District is supporting your March Madness brackets this weekend with HDTV’s, beer from a local brewery, pre- and post-game coverage and a basketball game arcade. The hotel is opening up Vincent’s Sky Bar to the public and hotel guests at 11 a.m. Seven beers will be on tap from Community Beer Co. from 2 to 6 p.m.
Downtown McKinney Spring Coffee Hop
Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St.8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, March 30 Downtown McKinney’s favorite coffee shops are hosting a family-friendly coffee crawl at the end of the month. Five coffee shops will offer a distinct tasting experience: fILTERED, Habitat Plants + Coffee, Texakona Coffee, Wattage Coffee Co. and Collective Coffee. Plus, there will be a pie tasting with Emporium Pies included in the experience. Tickets are $35, plus taxes and fees.
Uptown Eats! Trolley Tour
Baboush, 3636 McKinney Ave., No. 1601–3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 30 The vintage trolley tours are back this month with more than 10 tastings at three different sit-down restaurants around Uptown. Between stops, you’ll visit the car barn where the original trolleys are maintained and restored. Tickets are $89, plus taxes and fees. Every tour supports the local trolley and keeps it free.
SXSWax Latte Art Throw Down
White Rhino Coffee, 414 W. Main St., Waxahachie7 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Bring your best latte skills and head down to Waxahachie this weekend for White Rhino’s latte art competition. They have a day of fun activities planned like yoga, small business pop-ups and live music from local artists. For a $5 ticket, plus taxes and fees, you can enter to compete for the grand prize of $750, or win $500 for second place and $250 for third. Other top competitors will win cool prizes. The event is free for spectators/coffee lovers.
Grapevine Foodie & Wine Tour
Historic Downtown Grapevine5 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Come hungry and stroll, sip, savor, and shop your way through Historic Downtown Grapevine to close out the month. Generous tastings from multiple partners, including cocktail and wine tastings, will be available as you explore the town’s vintage Texas vibes. Book your experience here.
Crystal Queer Riot's Easter Brunch, Day Party and Egg Hunt
The Grapevine Bar, 2113 Butler St.1 p.m. Sunday, March 31Join Crystal Queer Riot for a soiree at The Grapevine that would make the Peter Cottontail blush hot pink. The popular Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt is back for a second year. They're transforming the Grapevine's large courtyard into a FLAME-AZING party complete with "enchanted gardens, bunnies, cuties and baddies." There will be a lot of prizes too. Barbie Davenport Dupree will perform along with Mulan Alexander and Macarena. The event is free, but it's a fundraiser for The Harvest Project, so plan accordingly. Get all the deets on their Eventbrite page.