Valley Greek Festival among food events this week in the Los Angeles area

Los Angeles, San Feando Valley and Santa Monica area

Events

Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival: The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise presents the event with three stages of music, food specialties and a Mardi Gras-style parade both days, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. May 28-29. Tickets in advance $20 (online); $25 at the door; $35 two-day pass. Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave. www.simicajun.org

Valley Greek Festival: The 43rd aual celebration of Greek culture, dance, food and music plus cooking demonstrations, 1-9 p.m. May 28-30. Admission $3. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Blvd., Northridge. 818-886-4040. www.valleygreekfestival.com

Katana: Red Sun BBQ, Japanese-style grilled meats over binchō-tan charcoal, 6-11 p.m. Sundays-only from May 29 to Sept. 4 (for two minimum/four maximum). Cost $35; specialty dishes, $8-$15; plus tax and tip. 8439 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 323-650-8585. www.iovativedining.com/restaurants/katana

Salt & Straw: New. Small-batch ice cream shop. Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. 12180 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-358-2890. www.saltandstraw.com

Leona Valley Cherry Grower’s Association: Check website listed for orchards’ opening dates for u-pick cherries. www.cherriesupic.com

Lucques: Teessee-style indoor picnic, June 5. Cost $55 plus tax and tip. Ticketed dier, reservations required. 8474 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 323-655-6277. www.lucquesgroup.com

Morels Steakhouse and Bistro: National Hamburger Month is celebrated with gourmet burgers with optional craft beer pairing, 11:30 a.m.-4 (lunch only) during May. 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

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

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Now We’re Cookin’: Exhibit of vintage cooking items from the museum’s collection plus items on-loan from the community. Exhibit runs through October. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday. Free/donation. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org

CLASSES

Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Memorial Day Menu, 6:30 p.m. May 24 ($69); Grilling Seafood, 6:30 p.m. May 25 ($79); Fried Chicken 101, 6:30 p.m. May 26 ($69); Perfect Pie, 11 a.m. May 27 ($69); French Pastries, 10 a.m. May 28 ($69); Thai Restaurant Favorites, 1 p.m. May 28 ($69); Summer Pasta, 10 a.m. May 29 ($69); Fried Chicken, 2 p.m. May 29 ($69); Perfect Pizza, 11 a.m. May 31 ($69); Flavors of Southe France, 6:30 p.m. May 31 ($69); Classic Desserts, 11 a.m. June 2 ($69); Croissants, 9 a.m. June 4 ($69); Indian Menu, 10 a.m. June 5 ($69). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com

Cook LA: Cooking with Beer, 6:30 p.m. May 28; Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. June 1 ($80); Fresh Pasta, 7 p.m. June 3 ($80); Indian Flavors, 5:30 p.m. June 5 ($80); Italian Menu, 6:30 p.m. June 11 ($80); Grilling 101, 6:30 p.m. June 18 ($85). Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com

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San Gabriel Valley area

Events

Cuisines of the Foothills, Lost in Wonderland: Glendora Chamber of Commerce hosts this whimsical adventure of scrumptious foods, fine wines, spirits, and craft beers from over 20 different vendors, 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 24. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 626-963-4128 or the Chamber office, 224 N. Glendora Ave. Event location: Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive.

Classes

Bristol Farms: Tastings from the Henry Wine Group, 3-6 p.m. May 24. “Best Bang for Your Buck, 10 Wines under $10,” 6-8 p.m. May 26. Each class is $20, Reservations required, 626-441-5450. 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. www.bristolfarms.com/events

Huntington Library: “The Art of Wine-Tasting” 5-7:30 p.m. June 15. Explore the art of wine-tasting and what many common adjectives mean to the cooisseur. $105, $90 members. Register online at www.Huntington.org. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 626-405-2100.

La Crescenta Library: Mexican cooking with Marco Zapien of Zapien’s Salsa Grill, for adults, 6-7:30 p.m. May 25. Space limited, registration required, 818-248-5313. 2809 Foothill Blvd.

The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Watermelon rind salad, spaghetti alla carbonara, fresh apricot pie, 6 p.m. May 26. $60. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or villagekitchenshoppe.com

Walnut Library: Sushi rolls with Chef Andy Matsuda from the Sushi Chef Institute, for adults, 2-3 p.m. May 28. 21155 La Puente Road, Walnut.

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Inland Valley area

Events

Summer Wine Walk: Showcase of fine wines from around the world, 3:30-7 p.m. June 4, $45, Big Bear Village at Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive, 800-424-4232, www.BigBearLakeVillage.com

Eight Aual Microbrew, Craft Beer and Chili Cook-off: VIP, noon-5 p.m., general, 1-5 p.m. June 11, $65 for VIP, $50 general, $30 designated driver, Pechanga Casino & Resort, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, 877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com

Classes

Claremont Chefs Academy: Summer BBQ, 5-7 p.m. June 11, $50, lea to make St. Louis style ribs, homemade barbecue sauce, Texas toast and desserts, 514 W. First St., Claremont, 909-625-7505, www.claremontchefsacademy.com

Cooking Block: The Whisky Class, 6:30 p.m. June 10, $69, 721 Nevada St., Redlands, 909-878-6140, www.cookingblock.com

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South Bay area

Events

Manhattan House: Manhattan House is offering a complimentary Bloody Mary, mimosa or Bahia del Sur cocktail with every regular brunch entrée purchase through May 31. 1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 310-574-2277, manhattanhouse.com.

Playa Provisions: Husband and wife culinary duo Brooke Williamson of “Top Chef” and Nick Roberts, celebrate the restaurant’s second aiversary with an afteoon bash on May 30. From noon-5 p.m., guests can enjoy a beer garden with The Stone Hop Wagon, featuring a variety of Stone Brewing’s craft beers on tap, plus cocktails, grilled burgers, and hot dogs. A DJ will be spiing contemporary beats, and the local band Royal Rats will perform. Also, face painting and an inflatable obstacle course will be available for kids. Guests can purchase tickets at the door for food, beverages, and kid-friendly activities (pricing: TBD). 119 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. www.playaprovisions.com

Hook and Plow: Celebration of National Wine Day for #WineWednesday, May 25. Cheese and charcuterie Board with a flight of three wines for $28, with additional flights for $14. 425 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. www.thehookandplow.com

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Long Beach area

Events

Long Beach Vegan Food & Music Festival: Vegan chili cookoff, food, music, activites, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 4, free, Rainbow Lagoon Park, 295 E. Shoreline Drive, www.lbveganfest.com

Classes

Chef Tech Cooking School: Taste of Spain - Paella and Tapas, 6:30 p.m. May 27, lea about the spices and ingredients and how to make them at home, $65, 3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 562-989-2467, www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com

Wine Country: Exploring The Great Wines of Spain’s Roja, Kevin Lepisto introduces wines from Spain’s great region, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 27, $45; Pinot Noir Under $40, enjoy top flight artisan Pinots, 1-4 p.m May 28, $40, 2301 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 562-597-8303, thewinecountry.com

Wine Crush: Central Coast, taste your way through a line-up from Ramey Wine Cellars, 5-8 p.m. May 26, $15 for members, $20 for general, 3131 E. Broadway. Long Beach, 562-438-9463, www.thewincrush.com