McCallister at the Beard House; Trashy Swimming Pool

NEW YORK—FT33 chef Matt McCallister will take on the major honor of cooking at the James Beard House on September 24; scope out his menu and consider splurging on some tickets if you just so happen plan to be in Manhattan that day. [Eaterwire]

ARTS DISTRICT—The Dallas Observer's annual BrewFest is coming up on Saturday, August 24. Expect beer from a whopping 60 different breweries, plus liquor samples, food, and plenty of people getting totally hammered. [City of Ate]

DESIGN DISTRICT—The Design District Market returns this weekend with local vendors, food trucks, live music, beer, and oh yes, a swimming pool made out of a Dumpster. (A clean one, we think.) Part of the event will be held indoors this time around, because it's kinda warm outside these days. [Pegasus News]