Ann Arbor food and drink calendar

Today

French Crepes with Brigitte Romero. 4-5:30 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., first floor of the Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Learn how to make various crepe batters to create an array of savory or dessert crepes. You will sample the crepes with an array of accoutrements including cheeses, bacon and walnuts, fresh fruit, custard, chocolate sauce, and more. $25. 734-741-7531.

Sloppy Joe and Boston Cooler Night. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Boston Coolers are $1, Sloppy Joe plates are $2 with additional Sloppy Joes for $1. For more information call 734-878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Saturday

Southside Gelato Social. 4-6 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. With Zingerman?s Creamery popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, and gelato sundaes with early spring fruits. $20. 734-929-0500.

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.

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 (that?s Italian ice cream). $5. You will receive a $5 coupon to spend in The Cheese Shop. 734-929-0500.

Monday

Open dance and wine tasting. 6 p.m.-close. Passport Restaurant and Lounge, 3776 S. State St., Ann Arbor. Open dancing and free wine tasting from 6 p.m. to close. No cover charge; price of purchases. 734-222-1111.

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. 734-439-1549.

Tuesday

Hands-on: Umbrian Style Cuisine with Francesca Giarraffa. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., first floor of the Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. In this hands-on class Chef Francesca will show you how to prepare Umbrian style pasta dressed in an Italian sausage ragu with fresh wild mushrooms. A seasonal salad will accompany the meal. Class limit is 8. $65. 734-741-7531.

Sahajahani Murg Masala with Jyothi Abraham. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. This mild chicken curry from the north is named after the fifth Moghul emperor of India. Like all Moghul dishes it is an interesting blend of complex spices you can savor in your mouth long after the meal. Jyothi pairs it with a cinnamon rice flavored with onions and whole spices. Finish this meal with a refreshing mango lassi drink, a popular throughout Southeast Asia. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom. $39. Register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation at734-994-2300 ext. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

Bakin' with Bacon. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. You'll be using the power of bacon to flavor three amazing baked goods, all in honor of the release of the Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon book (on sale now at all Zingerman's locations). You'll make a similar version of their wildly popular peppered bacon farm bread, bacon cheddar scones found in the book and bacon pecan sandy cookies. You'll leave with a few tested recipes, the knowledge to recreate them at home, and everything you made in class. $100. Register online at http://www.bakewithzing.com.

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

Strawberry Week Presents: Beer Night. 5 p.m. to close. Wolverine State Brewing Co., 2019 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. Strawberry week continues with a stunning combination of two of America?s favorite pastimes: strawberries and beer. Wolverine is brewing a special strawberry lager for this event. Wolverine State brewers Oliver and Karl will discuss their techniques for brewing with fruit, give us a tour of the where the magic happens, and, of course, have plenty on tap for all to enjoy. No cover charge. 734-972-4798 or www.a2ecology.com/strawberryweek.

Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6:30 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.

Wednesday Evening Farmers Market. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Join the Ann Arbor Farmers Market on May 2 for the kickoff of the second season of the Wednesday Evening Farmers Market. You'll find local produce and food from some of your favorite farmers and vendors from the Saturday markets, plus many innovative new vendors. There will be live music, food carts, and throughout the season a non-profit sponsored beer and wine garden, as well as educational food demos and more. Buy your groceries from local farmers and enjoy yourself while you're at it at the Wednesday Evening Farmers Market. The evening market runs from 4:30-8:30 p.m. each Wednesday, May 2-Sept. 26. Free admission; price of purchases. 734-794-6255 or www.a2gov.org/market.

Thursday, May 31

Strawberry Week Presents: How to Farm a Strawberry 7-9 p.m. Tantre Farm, 2510 Hayes Road, Chelsea. See with your own eyes how local organic strawberries are produced. Richard Andres and Deb Lentz will lead us on a tour of their strawberry fields. Maybe we?ll even get to sample some of the tasty fruit. Registration is required at 734-972-4798 or visit www.a2ecology.com/strawberryweek.

Introduction to Home-Brewed Kombucha with Brittany Massey. 7-8:30 p.m. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tearoom, 114 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Hosted by People?s Food Co-op, this class will teach the basics of safely and successfully brewing your own kombucha, a fermented tea used by people for centuries for its health benefits and refreshing taste. $5 for PFC members, $10 for non-members. www.peoplesfood.coop.

Savory Pies. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Is it dinner or a pastry? In this class we'll delve in to a few of the delicious savory pies found in just about every culture, like the empanada, so common in Spain, Portugal, Central and South America, and the knish, a Jewish staple in Eastern Europe. How about the pasty, served up by the thousands in Michigan's Upper Peninsula? You'll leave with the knowledge to make these pies at home, several recipes and everything you made in class. $125. 734- 761-7255.

Condiment Creations. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Learn to make homemade versions of your favorite everyday condiments - just in time for grilling season. Menu: Slightly sweet tomato ketchup, spicy Guiness mustard, south African harissa, blueberry BBQ sauce, sesame gomashio. $65. 734-645-1030.

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: Sauvignon Blanc. 734-997-7500.

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

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