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Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week's topic: White Bordeaux. $17. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/cranbrook/storecalendar.php.

 

Rustic Italian Cooking: Pasta with Francesca Gitschlag. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom. In this course (one in a series of five) a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a pasta entree, side dishes and dessert. The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. Students will assist in preparing Tagliollini au Gratin (egg pasta baked in a light tomato sauce with veal meatballs and cheese), Baked Zucchini (stuffed with ground meat and herbs, baked, and dressed with fresh basil sauce), Apple and Pecorino Cheese Salad (dressed with lemon vinaigrette) and Strawberry and Mascarpone Cheese Tart, followed by the entire meal enjoyed together family style. $52. Register online at www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning.

 

Beer: The British Beer Invasion. 6-8:55 p.m. Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. If you have limited beer knowledge, "Beer: From Around the World" is recommended but not required as a prerequisite. The British Empire was the largest empire in the history of the world and exerted tremendous influence around the globe, so it's not surprising to discover that it greatly influenced the world of beer. In this class we'll explore and taste our way through the history of brewing in England, Ireland and Scotland. We'll also examine the impact of colonization and global export on British beer styles. $49. www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning.

 

Friday

Sloppy Joe night and karaoke. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney.  $2. For more information call 734-878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

 

Saturday

Who's Who of Jewish Cookies. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Great Jewish cookies have great names. Rugelach! Mandelbrot! Hamentaschen! They command attention. Putting out a tray of these at a party is your way of saying “the cookie is king.” They’ll walk you through every step of making these regal, head turning, mouth-watering traditional Jewish desserts. You’ll leave with three recipes, the knowledge to recreate them at home, and at least 36 cookies. $100. www.bakewithzing.com.

 

Ann Arbor Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Artisan & Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Seasonal fresh, locally grown produce as well as some plants, handcrafts and homemade prepared foods in an open-air market setting. Also a great time to run into friends and people-watch. 734-794-6255.

 

Saline Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Located in downtown parking lot #4 on South Ann Arbor Street. Produce, baked goods, plants, flowers, cheese and hand crafted products are available in season. Master Gardeners are there to answer gardening questions. 734-429-3518.

 

Sunday

Tours of the Creamery. 2 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Cheesemaker and managing partner John Loomis leads the whey and gives the inside scoop on how they make artisan cheeses and old-fashioned gelato (Italian ice cream). $5 per person includes a $5 coupon to spend in The Cheese Shop. 734-929-0500.

 

Tuesday

Tree Fort Release Party. 6-8 p.m. Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free to Mug Club members and $10 for the public. Get your tickets at the door. 734-480-2739.

 

Wednesday

Rustic Italian Cooking: Seafood with Francesca Giarraffa. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. In this course (one in a series of five) a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a seafood entree, side dishes and dessert. The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. Students will assist in preparing Risotto with Shrimp, Swordfish (thinly sliced and rolled with olives and herbs, then baked in tomato and white wine sauce), Asparagus Salad (dressed with a warm wine sauce) and Orange and Grand Marnier Tiramisu, followed by the entire meal enjoyed together family style. $52. Register online at www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning.

Ann Arbor Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Artisan & Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Seasonal fresh, locally grown produce as well as some plants, handcrafts and homemade prepared foods in an open-air market setting. Also a great time to run into friends and people-watch. 734-794-6255.

 

Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6-7 p.m. Paeasano’s, 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Join the staff at Paesano’s for their regular Wednesday wine tasting. $17. 734-971-0484.

 

June 3

Pizza Party! 5:30 - 7 p.m. Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center, 5320 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. It’s not just a meal, it’s fun for the whole family. Why order in, when you can make your own quick and healthy version of this Friday night favorite? Cater to individual tastes using bagels, flat breads, and French loaves, or learn to make a simple crust and top it with any combination of fresh, colorful ingredients. Instructor: Bridget Ratcliffe, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. Children 6 and older welcome with adult. $25 per adult, $10 per child. Pre-registration is required at www.aareced.com or by calling 734-994-2300 ext. 53203.

 

Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week's topic: Wines of Southern Italy. $17. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/cranbrook/storecalendar.php.

 

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

 

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 seen in the New York Times. You'll be whipping up these tasty treats with real, natural ingredients so you'll never have to buy them at the store again. And you'll make and taste some other American classics- like chocolate chip cookies, no bake cookies and snickerdoodles. You'll leave with the knowledge to make these cookies at home, four recipes and four dozen cookies you made in class. $100. www.bakewithzing.com.

 

Summertime Grilling with Francesca Giarraffa: Sauces, Marinades and Rubs Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. It’s time to think about pulling out your backyard grill and creating some truly memorable events for your family and friends! But often the dilemma is in deciding what to serve and how to prep your food choice for grilling. Let "seasoned" culinary instructor, Francesca, come to the rescue with a variety of sauces, marinades and rubs that can be used with chicken, pork, lamb, fish, beef and vegetables. You'll learn to make a tangy tomato-based barbeque sauce with cooked onions, a traditional pesto sauce from fresh basil, a creamy horseradish and garlic sauce, two varieties of marinade with wine and fresh herbs, "pinzimonio" (a marinade of olive oil, wine vinegar basil and anchovies) and a dry rub with summer herbs and spices. $52. Register online at www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning.

 

 

-To submit events for this calendar, email Sarah Rigg at sarahrigg@yahoo.com.