Empty Bowls 2014; Barter's Tiki Brunch

DOWNTOWN—The North Texas Food Bank will hold its 15th annual Empty Bowls event on March 7 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. According to the press release, "Guests will enjoy a European-themed lunch featuring soup and other delicacies from 18 of North Texas' finest restaurants. Attendees can select a handcrafted bowl featuring the talents of Texas artists and potters as a memento of the day." Tickets start at $25; hit up the NTFB site for more details or to purchase. [Eaterwire]

TRINITY GROVES—FLUENT and Dude, Sweet Chocolate's Katherine Clapner are teaming up to throw a benefit for long-time Dallas culinary scene member Ulysses Galvan, who has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. The event will be held Sunday, March 9 at 3015 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with an impressive chef lineup that includes Matt McCallister, Vijay Sadhu, Abraham Salum, Dan Landsberg and more. Admission is $50 per person plus a bottle of wine; email lisa@fluentdallas.com to reserve your spot. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN—Subterranean hangout Union Bear is serving up $9 Hurricanes with a free side of beads all weekend long, because you know, Mardi Gras. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN—Barter is launching tiki brunch this Sunday. Expect dishes like soy-ginger chicken wings with pancakes, Hawaiian hash and more, plus tiki cocktails and $5 mimosas, Pimm's Cups or Bloody Marys. [Eaterwire]