Thursday, July 7
SFNO Wine Dinner 2011
Rambla, 217 Camp St.
The five-course Marques de Caceres dinner includes pairings with wines and sangria. Tickets $100.
6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 8
El Txupinazo
The Chicory, 610 S. Peters St.
The pre-party features food from Vega Tapas Cafe, flamenco dancing, live music and an open bar. Tickets $75.
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Twelve-Hour Countdown
12 Bar on Fulton, 608 Fulton St.
12 Bar will be open from 8 p.m.Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, before the Running of the Bulls.
8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Saturday, July 9
El Encierro
Ernst Cafe, 600 S. Peters St.
The main event: hundreds of roller girls chase thousands of people through the streets of downtown New Orleans. An after-party features live music, food and a mechanical bull.
8 a.m.
La Fiesta de Pantalones
12 Bar, 608 Fulton St.
The post-run party features live music and food. Admission $5.
8 p.m.
Sunday, July 10
El Pobre de Mi
Ernst Cafe, 600 S. Peters St.
The event features a brunch from Vegas Tapas Cafe and the third annual Ernest Hemingway Talent Contest co-hosted by NOLA Fugees. Free admission.
Noon