Sissy's Kentucky Derby Party; Chocolate Chat

HENDERSON—In honor of the Kentucky Derby, Sissy's Southern Kitchen & Bar will host its third annual Jockeys & Juleps party on Saturday, May 3rd from 3-6 p.m. Special cocktails including mint or grapefruit juleps and Kentucky punch will be offered for $8, and the race will play on the bar's big screens; best Derby outfit wins $200. [Eaterwire]

OAK LAWN—In conjunction with DallasChocolate.org, Chocolate Secrets will present a "Good Chocolate vs. Bad Chocolate" talk by author Kelsey Timmerman on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Bean-to-bar chocolatier Sublime Chocolates will also be on hand offering samples. Admission is free but RSVP to reserve. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN—The third annual Celebrate Uptown event goes down tomorrow night from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at The Rustic with live music by country musician Cory Morrow and more; tickets are $20, or spring for the $75 VIP tickets which gets you a buffet, three free drinks and more. [Eaterwire]