Today
Asian Fusion with Chef Tom Lin. 6:30-8 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Asian Fusion is a popular practice of combining different Asian cuisines in one meal. You begin with a tasty appetizer of grilled asparagus wrapped in eggplant and brushed with a Teriyaki sauce. Turmeric, a spice with many health benefits, flavors the chicken fried rice. Pan-seared jumbo shrimp are prepared in a ginger and mango sauce for a fun and exotic tropical dish. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom. $45. Pre-registration required at 734-994-2300 ext. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

Flight Nights (formerly Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar). 5-8:30 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week’s topic: Italian reds. $17. 734-997-7500.

Today through Sunday
Ann Arbor Veg Week. Various times, throughout the Ann Arbor area. VegMichigan has teamed up with US VegWeek to bring you Ann Arbor Veg Week 2013, when people Take the 7-Day Veg Pledge and eat only vegan or vegetarian foods for one week to improve their health, reduce their impact on the environment, and save the lives of animals. Events include tours, films, lectures and vegan and vegetarian specials at Ann Arbor area restaurants. Most Veg Week events are free. For more information and a list of participating restaurants, visit http://www.annarborvegweek.org.

Friday
Tap Takeover: Midland Brewing. 5-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Michigan beer takeover at the wine & beer bar. Prices vary, usually $6 for six tastes. 734-997-7500.

Date Night! 6:30-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Bring your special someone and have some fun in the kitchen cooking up this fun Indian menu. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Menu: Spicy pea and potato samosas with cilantro chutney; homemade paneer chana masala; shrimp korma curry; naan bread, steamed basmati rice, homemade raita; mangoand lime lassi. $150 per couple. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.

Ann Arbor Veg Week event: Vegan Community Potluck with VegMichigan. 6:30 p.m. Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor. Community potluck with special guest Pattrice Jones, author and co-founder of VINE Sanctuary. Hear Pattrice Jones tell stories about her experience founding and running VINE Sanctuary, which provides a haven for animals who have escaped or been rescued from the meat, dairy, and egg industries or other abusive circumstances, such as cockfighting. Vegan means plant-based foods only - no meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, or other animal-derived ingredients. Free. renee@vegmichgian.org or www.annarborvegweek.org.

Coney Dog and Root Beer Float Night. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $1.25 per Coney dog. For more information call 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Saturday
Muchos Mangos. Noon-4 p.m. (repeats April 27) Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, in the produce department. This month we celebrate the Ataulfo mango, which has a smooth, creamy flesh, and a small, thin pit. It is one of the sweetest mango varieties and adds a fresh flavor and brightness to recipes. Join Alsan for a taste of this creamy, juicy mango. He’ll have recipe ideas to share. Buy a case, and get a discount. Free. 734-997-7500.

Saturday Farmers Market. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Find local produce and food from some of your favorite farmers as well as educational food demos and more. Free admission. Visit www.a2gov.org/market for more information.

Sunday
Country Breakfast. 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $6 for adults, $5 for seniorsm $3 for children 9 and under. 734-878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Monday
Sounds & Sights Michigan Wine & Brew Show. 6-9 p.m. Common Grill, 112 S. Main St., Chelsea. Support Sounds & Sights while celebrating Michigan food, wine and beers. Guests will be treated to wide selection of Chef Craig’s sampling of Michigan foods, 50 wines and two dozen beers. All proceeds benefit Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights and the Sounds & Sights Festival. $50. Tickets are available at The Common Grill. 734-475-0470 or www.chelseafestivals.com.

Wine Tasting: The Red Grapes of Spain - el Vino Tinto. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. It wasn't long ago that Spanish wines were seldom considered classy wines to bring to our table (with a few notable exceptions). The wines of mid to late 20th century Spain and before were often considered by many too rustic, oxidized, or simply impolite. But that has changed drastically in the last 30 years; these days, the wines of Spain are everywhere in the United States, frequently invading shelves in a saturating and exponential manner. Spain has also many grapes which are indigenous to the area, but also known by different names in other parts of Europe. I want to show you five of these examples with Tempranillo being the only obligatory appearance. I will choose from Bobal, Carinena (aka Samso, Carignan), Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano, Mencia, and Monastrell (Mourvedre). Join me in this exploration of what Spaniards call vino tinto. $50. 734-645-1030 or www.annarborcooks.com.

Milan Senior Nutrition Program. 11:45 a.m. Milan Senior & Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court, Milan. In partnership with the Washtenaw County Senior Nutrition Program, they offer a nutritionally balanced meal three afternoons a week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is a 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. They do ask for 48 hour advanced reservations. Call or stop by the office.

Tuesday
Artichoke Primer. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Spring is here, and that means artichokes. Are you intimidated by this formidable looking vegetable? Conquer your fear and join us for an evening learning all the ins and outs of artichokes and some delicious ways to prepare them. When you leave this full participation class, there will be no questions left regarding what to do with that peculiar, prickly, but gorgeous vegetable. Menu: Artichoke hearts stuffed with ground veal, pancetta, breadcrumbs, nutmeg and fresh herbs; artichoke au gratin; artichoke frittatas.$75. 734-645-1030 or www.annarborcooks.com.

Ann Arbor Cantata Singers Fundraiser Dinner. 6:30 p.m. Weber's Inn, 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Fundraiser dinner, including selections performed by the chorus. $55. http://www.a2cantatasingers.org.

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
Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6 p.m. Paesano's Italian Restaurant, 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. This informal wine tasting allows patrons to sample five up and coming wines from Italy. Joined by one of Paesano's knowledgeable wine purveyors, the staff creates tasty appetizers to accompany the bold flavors. $25. www.paesanosannarbor.com.

Thursday, May 2
Coney Dog and Root Beer Float Night. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $1.25 per Coney dog. For more information call 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Flight Nights. 5-8:30 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. (Note: These events were previously called Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief.) This week’s topic: Italian wines for spring. $17. 734-997-7500.

To submit events for this calendar, e-mail calendar@annarbor.com.