Atlanta weekend food events: Feb. 28-Mar. 1

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• Smoke Ring's Redneck Oscars Party on Sun., Mar. 2, 8:30 p.m.

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Friday

Fox Theater Fri., Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour Alton Brown, Iron Chef host and renowned television personality is taking his brand of quirky humor and culinary science on the road. Details

The St. Regis Fri., Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m. Russian Tea Time Enjoy the last afternoon event of a journey through savory and sweet treats inspired by significant Russian rituals. Details

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Vino Venue Fri., Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Vino Shabbat Celebrate Shabbat, talk with friends, and meet other Jewish singles with challah (Jewish braided bread), other snacks, and wine. Details

South City Kitchen Vinings Feb. 28-Mar. 4, 5 p.m. Taste of New Orleans In the week leading up to Mardi Gras, South City Kitchen Vinings will be bringing a Taste of New Orleans to Smyrna. Details

Saturday

The Carter Center Sat., Mar. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Freedom Farmers Market Head over to Poncey-Highland for the launch of Atlanta's newest market, theFreedom Farmers Market. Details

Edgewood Corner Tavern Sat.-Sun., Mar. 1-2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The French Corner Tavern 2014 Edgewood, West Midtown, and East Point Corner Tavern locations are bringing New Orleans' Mardi Gras to Atlanta with themed specials and jazz music. Details

The Pinewood Tippling Room Sat., Mar. 1, 4 p.m. Alchemy Cocktail Class Join the Pinewood Tippling Room for cocktail classes every other Saturday in March. Details

Decatur Recreation Center Sat., Mar. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chicks in the City Learn how to start your own flock of backyard chickens at the sixth annual Chicks in the City Symposium. Details

Atlantic Station Sat., Mar. 1, noon- 6 p.m. Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival The festival includes samples of barbecue, beers, and bourbons along with cigar stations and live music. Details

Red Hare Brewing Company Sat., Mar. 1, 2-4 p.m. Cotton Tail Release Party Join the brewery as it introduces its spring seasonal: Cotton Tail Pale Ale. Details

Sunday

10th & Piedmont Sun., Mar. 2, 7 p.m. Red Carpet Oscar Party Bust out that ball gown for a night of the Oscar fun complete with prizes with bottomless champagne. Details

Smoke Ring Sun., Mar. 2, 8:30 p.m. Redneck Oscars Party Watch the Oscars at Smoke Ring for a good old fashion Redneck Oscar Party with prizes, featured entrées, and drink specials. Details