Today
Food Trends: What's Up with These New Cuts of Beef?. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Hanger steak, flap steak, Denver steak, ranch steak, braison, merlot cuts. Teres major? Where do they come from and why are they better? In this full participation class, we will roll up our sleeves and unhinge our jaws as we get to the meat of the matter. We will demystify these cuts and show the right techniques to prepare them. Menu: Three new-to-you beef steaks, marinated, grilled, and pan-seared with buttermilk mashed potatoes and garlicky green beans. $80. Register at www.annarborcooks.com.

Bocks & Trappists: Arbor Brewing Co. Beer Tasting. 7-9 p.m. Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. A chance to sample and learn about more than two dozen bock, doppelbocks, and Belgian Trappist ales. Also included is a drawing for beer-related prizes. The price of admission includes unlimited beer sampling and a German appetizer buffet. $25 in advance, $30 (if available) at the door. 734-213-1393.

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: American white blends. $17. 734-997-7500.

Friday
Date Night: Mediterranean Small Plates. 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 Mediterranean menu. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Menu: Vegetable grape leaves, crisp falafel with tahini dip, spicy hummus, traditional tabouli, whipped garlic spread, authentic majadara with green lentils, bulgur, and caramelized onion. $150 per couple. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.

Spaghetti dinner. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children 9 and under. 734-878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Saturday
Mother's Day: Mom and Me Tea. 6:30-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Celebrate Mother's Day this year by creating a proper 'High Tea' menu with your little one as your partner. Walk away with bellies full of delicious food and hearts full of fun, love, and laughter in this full participation class. Menu: Mini blueberry lemon scones; petite spinach, bacon, and Gouda quiche; open-face cucumber sandwiches with herbed cream cheese; apricot glazed fresh fruit tartlets; and of course- an assortment of kid-friendly TeaHaus teas. $65 for parent plus one child or $85 for a parent plus two children (8 years and older). Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.

Second Saturday Coffee Tour. 11 a.m.-noon. Zingerman’s Coffee Co., 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. This is an open-to-the-public, no reservation-required event. Sit down with Coffee Co. managing partners Allen and/or Steve to tour their facility and learn about coffee - where it’s grown, how it’s sourced and how it’s roasted. Finally, learn how to discern the subtle distinctions among the world’s finest coffees as you sample some new offerings and some old favorites brewed using a variety of techniques. Free. 734-929-6060.

Chelsea Farmer’s Market. 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays through Oct. 26. Downtown Chelsea, on Park Street. The Chelsea Farmer’s Market is a traditional market that has everything from fresh produce (including organics) to hand made crafts. Free projects and crafts will take place at the Children’s Booth on the second Saturday of each month. On May 18: Market Greens Educational Event - Taste of Health. No admission charge; price of purchases. coordinator@chelseafarmersmkt.org.

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
Brunch & Brew. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Celebrate Mother's Day with family and friends at the Corner Brewery. We offer a selection of main courses, sides and kiddie options until 2 p.m.. The Bob Skon Trio will be entertaining you with sweet and lively melodies. No reservations necessary-first come, first served. No cover charge; price of food and beverage purchases. 734-480-2739.

All You Can Eat Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-noon. Livingston County Wildlife Conservation Club, 6060 E. M-36, Hamburg. Buffet Includes: Scrambled eggs, eggs your way, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, home-style potatoes, sausage gravy and biscuits, toast, fruit, cereal, pastries, coffee, milk and assorted juices. Egg toppings: cheese, peppers, mushrooms, and onions. $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6-12. 810-231-1811.

Brewing Methods Class. 1-3 p.m. Zingerman's Coffee Co., 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Learn the keys to successful coffee brewing using a wide variety of brewing methods from filter drip to syphon pot. We will take a single coffee and brew it six to eight different ways. $20. 734-929-6060.

Monday
Wine Tasting: The Wines of Spring. 6:30-8:30 p.m. p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. With the approaching warmer days, the feeling regarding wine changes course toward the lighter, the refreshing, and the more subtle whites and rosés. One wants to leave behind the heavy reds and oaky whites, which have appeared on our tables during the winter months, not to mention some high octane Ports or sweeter treats; instead the slender beauties are welcomed back as harbingers of days of sunshine and poolside fun! Some of these wines also come in a pink shade, often scaring people scarred by their past frays with the dreaded white Zinfandel, but are nothing like those sweetish beasts. I will bring three svelte whites from different regions of the world, preferably regions close to bodies of water, and two dry ros&eaucte;s from the south of France (my favorites!). $55. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.

Cocktail Class: Crafting with Vodka. 7:30 p.m. The Last Word, 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor. Vodka gets a bad rap in the craft cocktail world. Is it deserved? We'll do some experiments and decide for ourselves. Then we'll explore some craft applications for America's bestselling spirit. This class is taught by Tammy's Tastings. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. http://www.tammystastings.com/shop or 734-276-3215.

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
Vegetarian Cooking 101: A Spring Menu, with VegMichigan. 7-8:15 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor. Cooking demo by VegMichigan representatives. $5. Preregistration required: 734-997-7500.

Raw Foods: Learn the Amazing Benefits of a Raw Vegan Diet, with Ellen Livingston. 7-8:30 p.m. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tearoom, 114 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Learn how to be rid of bothersome symptoms and take charge of your health. Free. 734-665-2757.

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
Rat Pad Releases. 6-9 p.m. Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Local amateur and professional brewers create imaginative beers on our 10-gallon Rat Pad brew system. We release these brews on the third Wednesday of each month and serve them at Corner while supplies last. Supplies are limited so come early. Anything left after 9 p.m. can be purchased to take home in a growler. No cover charge. 734-480-2739.

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.

Chelsea Farmer’s Market. 2:30-6 p.m. on Wednesdays through October. Chelsea Community Hospital, by the U of M Family Practice Building, 775 S. Main St., Chelsea. The Bushel Basket Market has been open since 2007 and serves the Chelsea Community Hospital service area. Our mission is to provide a variety of local products and produce in a pleasant, easily accessible location to encourage more frequent and wider consumption of fresh healthy foods to the citizens of Chelsea and surrounding communities and to provide a tangible link between health and wellness of these people to their local hospital.Experience food, crafts and fun during special events throughout the summer. No admission charge; price of purchases. coordinator@chelseafarmersmkt.org.

Wednesday 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.

Thursday, May 16
Italian Regional Pasta Series: Emilia-Romagna. 6:30-9:30 p.m. p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Italians from Emilia-Romagna are known to be the most food-loving in Italy, so, it's no surprise when the region that boasts home to Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano also set standards for pasta throughout Italy. In this full participation class, you will make handmade pasta following techniques originating from this rich region, and by incorporating some of its local specialties you'll add authenticity to your broadening pasta skills. Menu: Garganelli with prosciutto and spring peas; Tagliatelle alla Mortadella; Classic Tagliatelle con Ragu alla Bolognese (a homemade pasta with a meat sauce that melds pork, veal and beef with tomato, red wine, and even milk!). $75. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.

Chelsea Center for the 9th Annual Arts Spring Breakfast: Mapping Our Future. 8-9 a.m. Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 Silver Maples Drive, Chelsea. The CCA usually hosts approximately 150 attendees at its Annual Spring Breakfast, to celebrate the arts and share highlights of its many music and visual art activities and programs. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served. The one-hour breakfast program will feature several speakers with a theme centered on the strategic planning process that has been underway at the CCA since the beginning of the year. Free, but registration is required: www.chelseacenterforthearts.org or 734-433-2787.

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: South American reds. $17. 734-997-7500.

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