Today

Danish - The Breakfast of Vikings. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Make your own dough and create hand-shaped Danish. Almond, cream cheese or fruit filled - each surrounded by the rich tender flaky dough that is a good Danish. $125. 734-761-7255.

Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-8:30 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. An exploration of wine, cheese and appetizer. This week's topic: Red Wines of Argentina. $17.

Friday

French Crepes with Brigitte Romero. 4-5:30 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Learn how to make various crêpe batters to create an array of savory or dessert crêpes. $25. 734-741-7531.

Beer Class: Oktoberfest Beers. 6-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Join beer expert Jimmy for an exploration of Oktoberfest beers. $6 for 6 tastes. 734-997-7500.

Lamb Vindaloo with Instructor Jyothi Abraham. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. Vindaloo is a hot, spicy dish that originates from the Goa region of India. And a popular dish served in Indian restaurants made using coconut vinegar and lots of hot red chili peppers. $39. Pre-registration required through Ann Arbor Community Education Recreation. 734-994-2300 x 53203 or www.aareced.com.

Whitmore Lake Beer & Wine Taste Fest. 7-10 p.m. The Links at Whitmore Lake, 1111 Six Mile Road, Whitmore Lake. Tasting 32 brews and 16 wines. Live entertainment by “ Loose Dogs Bite.” Food will be available for purchase. Admission $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Includes 10 tastings with additional tastings for $1 each or 6 for $5. Call Nancy at 734-368-1629 or Patti at 734-0678-5679.

Chef’s Table. 7-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Join in an interactive evening where we do the cooking in front of you with the area's finest local ingredients, sourced from local farms and markets. Includes recipe packet detailing the evening's entire menu. Menu: Jumbo Prawns with Smoky Tomato Butter on a Bed of CreamyMascarpone Polenta; Halibut Poached in Red Pepper Butter with Roasted Corn Salad on a Crispy Potato Galette; and Pear Frangipane Tart with Almond Milk Sorbet. You may bring wine to accompany your meal. $50. 734-645-1030.

Saturday

October Taste of Chelsea Event to Benefit St. Louis Center. 6 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Church of Chelsea, 14200 E. Old US-12, Chelsea. This new event is a culinary extravaganza to showcase Chelsea's viable restaurant community, and the food will be complemented with musical entertainment for the whole family. 20 Chelsea area restaurants, cafés and caterers will be present to offer a taste of their favorite culinary delights. The event will benefit St. Louis Center, a residential community in Sylvan Township that serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tickets include food, soft drinks, wine and entertainment. $30 a person or $50 for a couple. Children 5-13 pay $10, and children 4 and under free. For tickets, call St. Louis Center at 734-475-8430 or St. Mary Parish Office at 734-475-7561.

13th Annual Jam Contest and Tasting. 10 a.m. Downtown Home and Garden, 210 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. Everyone is invited to taste the entries on Zingerman’s Bakehouse toast and to vote for their favorites. Free. www.downtownhomeandgarden.com or 734-662-8122.

Sprouted Grains. 1-5 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Zingerman's Bakehouse will discuss the sprouting process and the changes that occur during germination of grains, and use some sprouted grains to make two breads: a yeasted bread and soda bread along with a chocolate chunk cookie. $100. www.bakewithzing.com.

Vegetarian 101. 6-9 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. This class is designed for the novice vegetarian, as well as seasoned vegetarians looking to expand their repertoire of skills and recipes or help families shy away from meat a couple of times a week. Learn to roast, grill, saute, as well as make scrumptious entrees with tofu and beans. $195. 734-645-1030.

Learn to Make Fresh Mozzarella. Noon-2:30 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Learn how to stretch your own from-scratch fresh mozzarella at home. $60 (or $55 if paid in advance). Reservations required at 734-929-0500.

Saturday and Sunday

Chicken Broil: Dexter Knights of Columbus. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. or until sold out both days. Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall, 8265 Dexter-Chelsea Road, Dexter. Dinner includes half a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and a beverage. $9. 734-426-5558.

Sunday

Country Style Breakfast. 8:30-11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 10601 Dexter Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Fried or scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, quiche, ham, pork sausage and waffle station. Musical guests and multi-chance raffles. Cost is a free-will donation. Proceeds to help update the Parish Religious Education Resources. 734-878-3161.

Preserving Apples with Preserving Traditions. 2-4:30 p.m. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor. Learn to make and can applesauce. Canning apple pie filling and apple butter will also be discussed. Bring three large apples (preferably two sweet and one tart) and a pint jar with lid and band, and go home with a jar of apple goodies. Free to Grange members; $5 for non-members. 734-997-8844 or preservingtraditions.org/calendar.html.

Northern Indian Brunch: Puri and Aloo with Smita Govil. 1-2 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. This traditional weekend brunch is composed of Puri, a bread made from whole wheat flour and fried in vegetable oil. In addition, learn how to prepare Aloo, a tasty potato curry, seasoned with various Indian herbs and served with Puri. $16. 734-741-7531.

Tours of the Creamery. 2 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Cheesemaker and managing partner John Loomis gives the scoop on how they make artisan cheeses and old-fashioned gelato (that’s Italian ice cream). $5. 734-929-0500.

Monday

Milan Senior Nutrition Program. 11:45 a.m. Milan Senior & Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court. A nutritionally balanced meal offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone who is 60 years or older and a fee of $5 for anyone under the age of 60. 48-hour advance reservations. Call or stop by the office. 734-439-1549.

Tuesday

3 Minutes & 3 Ingredient Pasta Dishes with Monique Deschaine. Noon-1 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Learn to make Whole Wheat Pasta with Greens and Feta; Garlic Parsley Fettuccine Nicoise; and Spicy Sesame Linguine - Asian Style. Monique is the founder of Al Dente Pasta Co. $16. 734-741-7531.

Lunch is Served. Noon-1 p.m. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Repeats every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations are required with two days prior notice. Suggested donation for those over 60 years of age is $2.50, for all others, $5. Call 734-998-9353 for reservations.

Wednesday

October Grub Crawl. 6-9 p.m. Depot Town in Ypsilanti. Stop in at each of the restaurants between 6 and 9 p.m. and you will receive a stamp on your ticket. In case of inclement weather Golden Limousine International will be providing a trolley along the route of the Grub Crawl for everyone's convenience. Restaurants include, Aubree's, Corner Brewery, Haab's. Sidetrack and the Ypsilanti Food Cooperative. Adult tickets are $20 and children 12 and under $5. Registration accepted only through Sept. 30. Visit business.a2ychamber.org/events/details/a2y-chamber-grub-crawl .

Tailgater Snacks with Bill Loomis. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. Bill Loomis' winning recipes start with a twist on Buffalo wings: Thai Chicken Wings with Two Sauces. Enjoy two wraps, one for meat lovers and one for vegetarians: Shredded Pork and Coleslaw Wraps, and Veggie Eggplant with Feta Cheese Wraps. For quick eats everyone will help Bill make One Bite Mini Paninis. And for dessert -- Caramel Macadamia Nut Rice Krispy Treats. $39. Pre-registration required through Ann Arbor Community Education Recreation. 734-994-2300 ext. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

Original Gravity Farmer's Market. 5-7 p.m. Original Gravity Brewing Co., 440 County Str., Milan. Fresh beer, fresh vegetables and more on Wednesdays throughout the growing season . No cover. 734-439-7490.

Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6:30 p.m. Paesano's Italian Restaurant , 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Sample five up and coming Italian wines, accompanied by appetizers. $25. www.paesanosannarbor.com.

Oct. 6

American Cookies. 5:30-9:30 p.m Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Learn to make the Zingerman's Bakehouse whoopie pie recipe and some other American classics like chocolate chip cookies, pecan sandies and snickerdoodles. $100. www.bakewithzing.com.

Coney Dog and Root Beer Float Night. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $1. 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-8:30 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. An exploration of wine, cheese and appetizer. This week's topic: French white wines. $17.

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