VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS
Join Debbie DeGraaff to learn how to prepare a perfect picnic. Free. 7-8 p.m. Wed. and 10-11 a.m. Thurs., June 9 and 10. ALSO: How to prepare vegetarian sushi. Free. 10-11 a.m. Wed. and Thurs., June 16 and 17; and how to prepare texturized vegetable protein. Free. 10-11 a.m. Wed. and Thurs., June 23 and 24. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-873-7428).
TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB
The Tampa Bay Culinary Club offers a demonstration by Executive Chef Pek at 1 p.m. Sat., June 12. $10 per person. Thai Thani (formerly Forbidden City), 25778 U.S. 19, Clearwater. Reservations required (727-789-2605).
INTO THE ROOST
Viva la Frida's hosts a "Returning to the Roost" show. 6 p.m. Thurs., July 1. Viva la Frida's Cafe y Galeria, 5901 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (813-231-9199).
CARIBBEAN CUISINE
Chef Edyth James offers Caribbean cooking demonstrations, complete with dinner and specialty drinks, 6:30-8 p.m. the second Mon. of each month. $25 per person. Saffron's Caribbean, 1700 Park St. N., St. Petersburg (727-343-5410 or www.saffronscuisine.com).
CHOCOLATE CRAZIES
Join premier pastry chef Michael Baugh for classes. Make fabulous dessert creations you take home at the end of each class, and nibble on wine and hors d'oeuvres while you learn. $40 per person. Baking 101: 5-8 p.m. each Tues. Chocolate Sculpture 101: 5-8 p.m. each Wed. Let Them Eat Cake, 3805 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa (813-837-6888 or www.chocolateismycrayon.com).
This article appears in Jun 3-9, 2004.