Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
Events
Fig & Olive: Duckhorn Wines and three-course dinner, 7 p.m. June 6. Minimum age 21. Cost $150 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood. 310-432-2025. www.figandolive.com
Monday Morning Cooking Club booksigning: The authors, Jewish women who live in Sydney, Australia, sign their third book “It’s Always About the Food: Recipes and Stories from a Food Obsessed Community,” 5-7 p.m. June 8. Joan’s on Third, 8350 W. Third St., Los Angeles. mondaymorningcookingclub.com.au
Sustainable Wine + Dinner series at the Los Angeles Zoo: “The Dry Life” theme dinner with J. Lohr Vineyards wines, 6 p.m. June 8. Minimum age 21. Cost $150. Reservations required. 5333 Zoo Drive. 866-949-8007. www.lazoo.org/sustainablewinedinners
Barnsdall Art Park Friday Night Wine Tasting series: 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 9, and Fridays through Sept. 22. Tickets $35 for tasting; $50 for wine tasting plus docent-led, timed tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House (5:45, 6:16, 6:45, 7:15). Bring your own picnic dinner. Proceeds go to free art classes for children and their families. Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. www.barnsdall.org
Culinary Historians of Southern California: Andrew F. Smith discusses “A Brief History of Food, Health and Nutrition in America,” 10:30 a.m. June 10. Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St. www.facebook.com/chsocal
Bacari GDL: New brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-11 and continuing Saturday-Sunday. Cost: small plates. $10-$13; sides, $1.50-$3. Reservations. Located at the Americana at Brand, 757 Americana Way, Glendale. 818-696-1460. www.bacarigdl.com
Piesta at Beverly Hills Farmers Market: Celebrate pie, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 11. 9300 block of Civic Center Drive, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Third Street. 310-285-6830. www.beverlyhills.org/farmersmarket; www.beverlyhills.org/piesta
Taste of the Nation benefit for No Kid Hungry: Fundraiser for the group seeking to end childhood hunger in the United States, 1-4 p.m. June 11. Tickets $110; $160 VIP (12:30 p.m. entry); $25 ages 6-13 (entry from 1-4 p.m. only). Reservations required. Media Park, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. ce.nokidhungry.org/losangeles
Lucques: “Tennessee-style” indoor picnic, 5-9:30 p.m. June 11. Cost $65 plus tax and tip. Ticketed event; reservations required. 8474 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 323-655-6277. www.lucques.com
Mess-O-Greens Festival: Two events at two venues: Tasting reception and voting on homecooked dishes, 6-8:30 p.m. June 16 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way (tickets $5). Eight finalists will go on to the cook-off on June 17 (judges include Greg Dulan, Shawnae Marie Dixon, Veronica Hendrix, KiKi Haynes and Sheree Williams). “Greens 4 Life” panel discussion, 11 a.m., followed by the Mess-O-Greens Cook-off, 1 p.m. June 17 at Oxnard Plaza Park, 500 S. C St. (free). 805-628-2929. www.mess-o-greens.com www.facebook.com/messogreens
Duke of Bourbon: Grand opening and wine tasting, 6:30 p.m. June 17. Tickets $110. Reservations required. 31143 Via Colinas, Westlake Village. 818-341-1234. www.dukeofbourbon.com
Fig & Olive: Father’s Day prix fixe brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ($45), and prix fixe dinner, 5:30-10 p.m. June 18 ($55; plus $30 for wine pairing). Reservations. 8490 Melrose Place, Los Angeles. 310-360-9100. www.figandolive.com
Yardhouse: New in Burbank. American cuisine with extensive craft and imported beer selection. Hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1:20 a.m. Friday-Saturday. 100 E. Palm Ave. 818-840-6700. www.yardhouse.com
Katana: “Red Sun BBQ,” 6-11:30 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 3. Dishes are à la carte ($7-$36). 8439 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 323-650-8585. www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/katana
Ocean Prime: “Shaken, Shucked and Popped” happy hour with oysters ($1 each) and drinks for $10 each (Veuve Rose, Prime Margarita, Grey Goose Martini and Ocean Prime Gin and Tonic). Hours for Happy Hour: 3-11 p.m. Fridays. Live music, 6 p.m. 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 310-859-4818. www.ocean-prime.com/locations/beverly-hills
CLASSES
Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Summer Paella Party, 6:30 p.m. June 6 ($69); Easy as Pie, 1 p.m. June 7 ($69); Thai Street Food, 6:30 p.m. June 7 ($69); Indian Take-out, 1 p.m. June 8 ($69); Mediterranean Small Bites, 6:30 p.m. June 8 ($69); Grilled Seafood, 1 p.m. June 9 ($79); Grill Your Veggies, 1 p.m. June 10 ($69); Tropical Tiki Party, 10 a.m. June 11 ($69); Master Class: Steak, 4 p.m. June 11 ($85); Knife Skills 101, 6:30 p.m. June 12 ($59); Summer Macarons, 9 a.m. June 24 ($69). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com
Cook LA: Indian Flavors, 6:30 p.m. June 10; French Macarons, 4 p.m. June 11; Spanish Tapas, 6:30 p.m. June 17; Cooking with Beer, 5:30 p.m. June 18; Thai Menu, 6:30 p.m. June 24; French Pastries, 2:30 p.m. June 25; Knife Skills, 4 p.m. July 1. Most classes $80. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com
ONGOING
Farmers Market at Northridge Fashion Center: 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays through October 26. Parking lot, 9301 Tampa Ave. 805-643-6458. www.coastalpacific.info
Granada Hills Grubfest: Food truck dining, 6-10 p.m. Friday nights. 17802 Chatsworth St. (between White Oak and Zelzah avenues). www.facebook.com/GranadaGrubfest
Old Town Calabasas Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 23504 Calabasas Road. www.facebook.com/CalabasasFM
Encino Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 17400 Victory Blvd. 818-708-6611. www.onegeneration.org/encino-farmers-market
Studio City Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 12052 Ventura Place (between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Radford Avenue). 818-655-7744. www.studiocityfarmersmarket.com
holly.andres@dailynews.com
San Gabriel Valley area
Events
City of Industry: Taste of the Town, with food tastings from a wide variety of local restaurants, plus live entertainment, 5-9 p.m. June 16. $25, $10 for ages 4- 12, free for those 3 and under. Industry Hills Expo Center, 16200 Temple Ave. IndustryTasteoftheTown.com
Fairplex: Food Truck Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 8: Bahn Mi LA, Bison Burger Truck, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Crepes Bonaparte, Deli Doctor, L.A. Wing Co., Pelligrino’s Italian Food Truck, Tomski Sausage, Woody’s Grill (trucks subject to change). 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Admission and parking are free, Gate 1. www.fairplex.com
Fairplex: Palates and Palettes – an Evening of Art and Dining, 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 10. Georgia O’Keefe will be the featured artist, so edible selections will be typical of the United States. $75 per person, includes food, wine and painting supplies. Reservations to 909-865-4161. Millard Sheets Art Center, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Free parking at Gate 1. www.fairplex.com
Fairplex: Sancocho, a festival that celebrates Latin American cultures with food and music from 13 countries, noon-10 p.m. June 10. $10-$15, kids 13 and younger are free. Parking is $10 at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive.
Glendora Wine Walk: Thirty “pour” stations, food, live classic rock from The Answer, 6-9 p.m. June 10. $50 at entrance, $45 if purchased by June 7. ID required to enter. Glendora Village, 100 N. Glendora Ave.
Taste of Eagle Rock: Corner of Hill Drive and Eagle Rock Boulevard, 4-7 p.m. June 11. Live entertainment from Fire Chief Charlie. Tickets are $30 if purchased at least 48 hours in advance, $40 at the door. Designated drivers are $25, children are $15 and those younger than 3 are free. Tickets at www.cerb.us/taste-of-eagle-rock
Classes
A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: $1 cupcake day, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 10. Russian tips workshop, 6-8 p.m. June 19. $50. For either of these, all supplies are included. Must register in advance at the counter, cash or check only, 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora. 626-335-7747. www.ajcake.com
Fullerton Arboretum: Backyard barbecue blowout, 6-9 p.m. June 8. Each class is $90, $80 members, register online, www.fullertonarboretum.com/culinary. Bacon Pavilion, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. 657-278-3407.
Sur La Table: Summer paella party, 6:30 p.m. June 6. $69. Thai street food, 6:30 p.m. June 7. $69. Mediterranean small bites, 6:30 p.m. June 8. $69. Date night: Great food of the Greek Isles, 6:30 p.m. June 9. $79. Summer macarons, 9 a.m. June 10. $69. Grill your veggies, 2 p.m. June 10. $69. Date night: Hot Cuba nights, 5 or 8 p.m. June 10. $79. Tropical Tiki party, 10 a.m. June 11. $69. Indian take out, 1 p.m. June 11. $69. Master class: Steak, 4 p.m. June 11. $85. Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or cooking027@surlatable.com
Linda.Gold@langnews.com
Long Beach area
Events
Father’s Day Bash at Hotel Maya: It’s a barbecue and beer bash at Fuego for Father’s Day at Hotel Maya on Sunday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18. Fuego Father’s Day guests will enjoy a variety of beer specials by Garage Brewing and live Latin jazz music at the water’s edge. Fuego Father’s Day Barbecue and Beer Bash costs $65 per adult and children, 13 and older; $27 for children, 12 and younger; children 5 and younger feast for free; plus tax and gratuity. For Father’s Day reservations, call 562-481-3910 or visit www.facebook.com/fuegolongbeach. Hotel Maya – a DoubleTree by Hilton is located at 700 Queensway Drive