Eat Twinkies at Truck Yard; Hendrick's Gin Class

LOWER GREENVILLE—Did you cry yourself to sleep every night while Hostess was temporarily out of biz? If you answered yes, perhaps the Truck Yard's Twinkie eating contest coming up on November 16 is for you. If you think you've got what it takes, go fill out this questionnaire, which includes questions like "What's the most embarrassing song on your playlist?" [Facebook]

LOWER GREENVILLE—Nora has expanded, and it's debuting its new rooftop bar/patio on Thursday night; expect live music, light snacks, and of course, those excellent Jason Kosmas-designed cocktails (plus there's a fire pit to counteract that chill in the air). [CraveDFW]

FORT WORTH—Cafe Modern at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is hosting Hendrick's Gin Delightfully Peculiar Cocktail Academy, "a fun, DIY, hands-on course to cocktail-making led by Hendrick's Gin ambassador Kris Von Dopek." It's free, and light snacks and a swag bag are included. The class will be offered Tuesday, November 19 at 6-7:30 p.m. or 8:30-10 p.m.; you must RSVP here. [Eaterwire]