Today
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.

Friday
All You Can Eat Fish, Chicken, and Rib Dinner. 5-8 p.m. Livingston, 6060 E. M-36, Hamburg. Dinner Includes: Barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, oven fried chicken, fish, macaroni and cheese, french fries, vegetable, coleslaw, rolls and butter, homemade desserts, coffee, lemonade and iced tea. A cash bar is also available. $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and younger eat for free. 810-231-1811.

Saturday
Chef's Table. 7-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Instead of making your usual weekend restaurant reservations, join us for a different experience — an interactive evening where we do the cooking right in front of you with the area's finest local ingredients, sourced from our local farms and markets. You get to relax, socialize with fellow foodies, and watch as we prepare and serve your entire meal. Throughout the evening you will be at arm’s length of the chef and interaction is highly encouraged. You will receive a recipe packet to take home with you detailing the evening's entire menu. So come yourself, with a friend, or a group for a great evening of food, conversation, and so much more. Menu: Greens, seared diver scallops with lemon gnocchi, morels and favas, lemon, poppy and chevre cheesecake with rhubarb and almond streusel. You are welcome to bring wine to enjoy with your meal. $65. 734-645-1030 or www.annarborcooks.com.

Legion Riders Steak Dinner. 5-7:30 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. The Legion Riders Steak Dinner, sponsored by the Pinckney American Legion Riders Chapter #419. $10. 734-648-0179.

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
Cinco de Mayo Festival. Noon. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. The celebration includes a taco bar and a chance to watch the NASCAR Talladega race on a big screen TV. $5 for the taco bar. 734-878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Country Style Breakfast. 8:30-11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 10601 Dexter Pinckney Road, Pinckney. St. Mary’s Men’s Club in Pinckney is sponsoring its monthly Country Style Breakfast at the Parish. We have the best menu in the area which includes: fried or scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, quiche, ham, pork sausage and, of course, our renowned waffle station. Musical guests and multi-chance raffles add to the fun. Cost is a free-will donation. Proceeds will be used to help update the Parish Religious Education Resources. 734-878-3161.

Monday
Basic Knife Skills. 1-4 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Sharpen your cutlery and your knife skills. This hands-on class will cover how to sharpen and care for your knives, as well as proper use. In-class exercises will include practice of the fundamental cuts for vegetables and fruit - mince, dice, brunoise, battonet, julienne, etc. - as well as breaking down a whole chicken. $70. Register at 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
DIY Danish. 6-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. There is really nothing better than tying on an apron, making a floury mess, and filling your kitchen with the warm buttery smells of homemade Danish. We will make Danish dough from scratch and learn all of the different tips and techniques required to create perfect pastries - all while sharing stories and laughs over a glass of wine. Light complementary nibbles will be served to sustain you while you're waiting for all of your scrumptious Danish to come out of the oven in this full participation class. Menu: Classic Danish dough; berry-stone fruit turnovers; cinnamon sticky buns; Nutella banana braids. $75. Register at www.annarborcooks.com.

Eat at the Tower Inn Cafe Fundraiser. 5-7 p.m. Tower Inn Cafe, 701 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Besides a great meal, there will be an appearance by "Elvis", prize drawings and the opportunity to help the Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation, its student scholarships and teacher mini-grants. No cover charge; price of purchases. A percentage of food and drink purchases will be donated to the foundation. For more information, contact Henry McQueen at 734-714-1080.

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
Fourth semi-annual A2Y Chamber Grub Crawl. 6-9 p.m. Throughout Ypsilanti's downtown and the historic Depot Town district. Guests will arrive between 5:30-6 p.m. at their first assigned location to receive a T-shirt. The T-shirt will serve as their ticket at each of the restaurants. Guests can attend each of the restaurants once anytime between 6 & 9 p.m. on May 8 to sample one or more of their specialties. Golden Limousine International will be providing a trolley along the route of the Grub Crawl. Restaurants Include: Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill, Cafe Ollie, Corner Brewery, Haab's, Harvest Kitchen, Red Rock BBQ, Sidetrack Bar & Grill, The Wurst Bar and the Ypsilanti Food Cooperative. $20 for Adults; $5 for Children under 12. 734-214-0105

Crêpes 101. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Crêpes are a perennial favorite in France. They are extremely versatile - perfect for brunch, lunch, even a light dinner, and especially dessert. With only one recipe, you can make a thousand different kinds of crêpes - you are only limited by your imagination! In this full participation class, we are getting ready for spring and early summer with crêpes, filling them with fresh salads, marinated vegetables, and fruit with light sauces. Menu: Crêpes filled with roasted, marinated spring beets and tender spring sunflower seed sprouts; mixed spring salad topped with smoked salmon spread, toasted spiced nuts and goat cheese crêpe pinwheels; crunchy chocolate, strawberry and Greek yogurt almond crêpes topped with vanilla custard sauce. $75. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.

18th Annual Dining for Dollars: HIV/AIDS Resource Center Fundraiser. 6 p.m. Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson, Ann Arbor. The event includes dinner, a silent auction, and raffles. $125 per person ($100 per person for groups of four or more) in advance at hivaidsresource.org/dining-for-dollars or by phone at 734-572-9355, ext. 240.

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 9
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.

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