Beer, Brats and Books at Pasadena library among food events in the LA area

Los Angeles, San Feando Valley and Santa Monica area

Events

Morels Steakhouse and Bistro: National Hamburger Month is celebrated with gourmet burgers with optional craft beer pairing, 11:30 a.m.-4 (lunch only). Cost $18-$19 hamburgers; add $10 for beer pairing; plus tax and tip. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-965-9595. http://morelslv.com/#reservations-section

Il Foaio: Rotating monthly menu features regional specialties of Italy: food and wine from Sardegna during May. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 6320 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-297-1700. www.ilfoaio.com

Califoia Beer Festival’s BBQ & Beer Festival in Santa Clarita: Craft beer and barbecue tasting plus live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 6. Family-friendly barbecue, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 7 (no barbecue or beer tasting on May 7). Admission $40 for beer festival on May 6 ($20 designated driver); $10; free for ages 12 and younger for barbecue festival on May 7. Kids Zone rides extra on May 7. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. www.bbqandbeerfestival.com

Descanso Garden’s Mother’s Day events: Wine dier, 6 p.m. May 7 ($80; reservations by May 4), and brunch, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. May 8 ($66; $28 children; reservations by May 5). Tax and tip extra. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. descansoorders.com

Crossroads: Mother’s Day three-course brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 8. Cost $35 plus tax and tip. Reservations. 8284 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 323-782-9245. www.crossroadskitchen.com

Hinoki & the Bird: Mother’s Day a la carte brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8. Reservations. 10 Century Drive, Los Angeles. 310-552-1200. www.hinokiandthebird.com

Mastro’s Ocean Club: Mother’s Day brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 8. 18412 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-454-4357. www.mastrosrestaurants.com

Cafe Pinot: Mother’s Day three-course brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 8. Cost $55; $19 ages 10 and younger; plus tax and tip. Reservations. 700 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. 213-239-6500. www.cafepinot.com

BOA Steakhouse: Mother’s Day buffet brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 8. Cost $60 plus tax and tip. 9200 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-278-2050. www.iovativedining.com/restaurants/boa/locations

Fig & Olive: Mother’s Day four-course brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ($40) and dier, 5:30-10 p.m. ($48), May 8. Tax and tip extra. Reservations. 8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood. 310-360-9100. www.figandolive.com

Mr. C Beverly Hills: Mother’s Day Venetian-style buffet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8. Cost $115; $49 ages 4-12. 1224 Beverwil Drive, Los Angeles. 310-226-6245. www.mrchotels.com

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Viceroy Santa Monica: Mother’s Day brunch, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 8. Cost $70; $30 ages 10 and younger; plus tax and tip. Reservations. 310-360-7511. 1819 Ocean Ave. 310-360-7511. http://bit.ly/1kGv1Ar

Patina Restaurant: Mother’s Day three-course brunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 8. Cost $59; $20 ages 12 and younger; plus tax and tip. Reservations. 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-3331. www.patinarestaurant.com

Casa Vega: The restaurant celebrates its 60th aiversary with a “Tacos and Tequila” deal, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays through June 1. Purchase “The Boss” margarita ($13.50) and pair it with a 60 cent Grilled Chicken Taco (one per person; plus tax and tip). 13301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-788-4868. www.casavega.com

Classes

Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Flavors of the South, 6:30 p.m. May 3 ($69); Salt Block Cooking 101, 6:30 p.m. May 4 ($69); Spring Caing Workshop, 11 a.m. May 5 ($69); French Pastries, 11 a.m. May 6 ($69); Four Desserts Every Cook Should Know, 11 a.m. May 9 ($69); Grilling Seafood, 6:30 p.m. May 9 ($79); Homemade Cheese and Dairy, 11 a.m. May 10 ($69); Thai Restaurant Favorites, 6:30 p.m. May 10 ($69); Lea to Cut Like a Pro, 11 a.m. May 12 ($59); Spring Flavors of Italy, 6:30 p.m. May 12 ($69); Perfect Pie from Scratch, 10 a.m. May 14 ($69). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com

Cook LA: Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. May 3; Julia Child’s French Menu, 6:30 p.m. May 7; Mother’s Day Brunch, 11 a.m. May 8; Cuban Menu, 6:30 p.m. May 14; Healthy Mediterranean, 5:30 p.m. May 15; Cajun-Creole, 6:30 p.m. May 21; Cooking Basics: Fish, 5:30 p.m. May 22. Cost $80. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com

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San Gabriel Valley Area

Events

Fairplex: Food Truck Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 5: Boba Ni Taco, BrewWings, Crepes Bonaparte, District Burger, L.A. Wing Co., Me So Hungry, MexiCalbi, Oh My Gaga, Papa Fritz, Wise BBQ (trucks subject to change). 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Parking is free, at Gate 1. www.fairplex.com

Fairplex: L.A. on Tap, Inteational Beer Competition and Festival, 2-6 p.m. May 7. Food vendors, live music provided by the Chase Walker Band, and possible tastings of more than 150 beers! Online tickets are $50-$65 and admission at the gate is $60-$75, 21 and over only. Meritage/Plaza of the States, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Parking is $10 at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. www.fairplex.com

Fairplex: Palates and Palettes - an Evening of Art and Dining, 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 14. Pablo Picasso will be the featured artist, so edible selections will be Spanish. $75 per person, includes food, wine and painting supplies. Reservations to 909-865-4161. Millard Sheets Art Center, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Parking at Gate 1. www.fairplex.com

Pasadena Public Library: Beer, Brats and Books, 7 p.m. May 7. Funds benefit “Bo to Read Pasadena.” Enjoy microbrews from Hanger 24 Craft Brewery, yummies from Robin’s Wood Fire Barbecue (garlic fries!), and sweets from Nothing Bunt Cakes. Tickets are $50 or 2 for $90. Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St. www.friendsppl.com

Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Alton Brown Live, “Eat Your Science,” 7:30 p.m. May 13. $50-$90. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-556-2787 or SCFTA.org

Sierra Madre Kiwanis Boot Skootin Dance and Chili Cook-Off: Line dancing with instruction, chili dogs and chili contest, no host bar, silent auction, 6-10 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $25. 626-627-3363. 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre.

Classes

Homestead Museum: Pickling workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14. $25, $20 for seniors or students. 15415 Don Julian Road, City of Industry. 626-968-8492 or online registration www.homesteadmuseum.org/calendar

Huntington Library: “Wine Tasting: Wines of Central Italy” 5-7:30 p.m. May 18. $105, $90 members. Register online to www.Huntington.org. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 626-405-2100.

Los Angeles County Arboretum: Fresh cooking classes: Jeae Kelley demonstrates from her new book “The Portable Feast: Creative Meals for Work and Play,” 3-5 p.m. May 11. $60, $50 members, register to 626-821-4623. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. www.arboretum.org

The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Summer roasted shrimp salad, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5. $60. Lunch and lea class: Crispy fish sandwiches with wasabi and battered onion rings, 11 a.m. Friday, May 6. $30. Take a break: BBQ sweet and spicy ribs, sweet potato salad, 11 a.m. Saturday May 7. $60. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or villagekitchenshoppe.com

Williams-Sonoma: Classes for junior chefs, ages 8-13, are 10 a.m. Saturdays and you must register at least 24 hours in advance. May 14: We love tacos. Nearby locations include: Westfield Santa Anita, 626-445-1585, Brea Mall, 714-256-9301, and Pasadena at the Commons, 142 S. Lake Ave. 626-795-5045 or www.williamssonoma.com

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Inland Valley area

Events

Chino Valley Brewery: Steal the Pint Night, 4:30-9:30 p.m. May 5, Cinco de Mayo celebration with Big Wave Grill food truck serving beer-battered fish tacos. Buy a pint and keep your pint glass, 1609 S. Grove Ave, Unit 109, 951-291-7117, chinovalleybrewery.com

Paul Martin’s American Grill: Mother’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. prix fixe brunch, $23, includes fresh baked blueberry bread with lemon honey butter, seasonal fruit, your choice of entree and a beverage; dier menu and Sunday’s prime rib dier served all day with mashed potatoes and housemade cookies and ice cream for dessert, hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 12594 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, 909-899-3900, paulmartinsamericangrill.com

Classes

Cooking Block: Pasta, Gnochi and Regional Italian Sauces, 6:30 p.m. May 9, lea to make pasta dough from scratch and more, $59; Pizza and Craft Beer, 6:30 p.m. May 11, lea the tricks to making gourmet pizza from scratch, $59, 721 Nevada St., Redlands, 909-878-6140, www.cookingblock.com

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South Bay area

Events

Bluewater Grill: Cinco de Mayo special of $5 Margaritas and $5 tacos, May 5. Customers can choose from classic, Pilikia, Serrano or pomegranate Margaritas paired with grilled or battered fish, grilled shrimp, seared bay scallops or Chipotle chicken tacos. On May 10, “Jouey to the Inside Passage” on May 10, Chef Jason Mazur will offer wild sockeye salmon cooked on a cedar plank, topped with shaved feel, caramelized cauliflower and root vegetable gratin, and paired with an Acrobat Pino Gris from Washington. $30. 665 N. Harbor Drive. 310-318-3474, www.bluewatergrill.com

Carson Community Center, Choura Venue Services: Mother’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8. Hot buffet, live carving stations, peel and eat shrimp, made-to-order omelets, gourmet salad bar, assorted sweets and more. Adults $30, $15 for ages 4-12. 801 E. Carson St., Carson. 310-835-0212.

Doma Kitchen: Boozy Brunching, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $25 bottomless Mimosas, Nutella crepes, pancetta scramble, Brighton Beach Benedict, smoked salmon Nicoise. Also, on Mother’s Day, May 8, all moms get a complimentary Mimosa. 3562 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Reservations: 310-647-3157, www.domakitchen.com.

Hook and Plow: Cinco de Mayo lunch special, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5. Mojo marinated steak fajitas ($21). Dier special 5 p.m.-close, chicken enchiladas ($23). Drink specials $8. 425 Pier Ave. www.thehookandplow.com

Ma Griffe: Mother’s Day brunch in le Jardin, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tea time favorites plus mom gets a long stem rose. $20. 3624 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. 310-547-2154, www.magriffegalerie.com.

Manhattan House: Mother’s Day prix fixe menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 includes a Surprise Amuse Pastry, followed by a Croque Madame, made exclusively on slices of the gastropub’s house-made brioche toast and accompanied by a mimosa and a long-stemmed rose. Manhattan House is also offering a complimentary Bloody Mary, Mimosa or Bahia del Sur cocktail with every regular brunch entrée purchase through May 31. Cost is $20. 1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 310-574-2277, www.manhattanhouse.com.

Shade Hotel: Mother’s Day brunch with dishes by zinc@shade executive chef Ashley Oates, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 8. Chilled seafood station, roasted salmon, Cabeet braised short ribs, vanilla bean French toast, omelet station, chocolate fountain and more. $75/adult, $30 children under 10. 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 310-469-3466, www.shadehotel.com.

Terranea Resort: Mother’s Day champagne brunch in the Grand Ballroom, May 8. Complimentary champagne, omelet station, Asian kitchen buffet, children’s buffet, dessert bar and more. Seating times, 9:30 10, 10:30 a.m. and 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. Adults $95, children (5-10) $47. One Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. www.terranea.com

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Long Beach area

Classes

Chef Tech Cooking School: North End Bistro, 6:30 p.m. May 6, enjoy fresh bread, zesty salad, pasta and shellfish, $59, 3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 562-989-2467, www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com

Wine Country: New Wines from Baja, 4:30-6:45 p.. May 5, $10; Amy Mullally’s Focus on Napa Valley Cabeet Sauvignon, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 6, $60, reservations required; Samantha Dugan’s Cheese & Wine Fest, 1-4 p.m. May 7, $25, experience 10 artisan cheeses paired with 10 wines, 2301 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 562-597-8303, thewinecountry.com