Food and wine classes

TODAY

All About Phyllo - Hands-on Join chef Susan Maddox of Le Titi de Paris and learn how to work with the light, crispy phyllo dough and how to use it in everything from appetizers and entrees to desserts at 6:30 p.m. at Someones in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Shop With The Chef Join Chef Brad Parsons of aria Restaurant on a visit to the Chicago Green City Market where they will shop with the Chef, learn about local and seasonal produce and return to aria Restaurant, 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, to enjoy a fresh, gourmet lunch prepared by chef Brad using the ingredients selected by the group. Transportation leaves from aria at 10 a.m. $100 (transportation, beverages, lunch and gratuity included). (312) 444-9494.

THURSDAY

40 Years in Greektown Explore the Greek kitchen with the help of Parthenon Restaurant and bring the sunny Greek coast to your table in this World Kitchen class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.

FRIDAY

Lunch & Learn: Earthly Delights, Summer Salads Food always tastes best right where its grown - so take to the garden with a meal inspired by its bounty in this class at noon at Someones in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Basic Knife Skills Join chef Karen Friedenberg and learn how to handle kitchen knives safely with skill and confidence from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Culinary Studio at Macys, 111 N. State St., Chicago. $50. (800) 265-2665.

SATURDAY

Cooking Club: Greek Learn how to prepare some favorite Greek classics and different culinary styles from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Culinary Studio at Macys on State Street, Chicago. $75. (800) 265-2665.

Garden Chef Series Join celebrity pastry chef Gale Gand of Tru and Cenitare restaurant group, as she prepares one of her favorite dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

SUNDAY

Garden Chef Series Join Lori Greco, Vezinaw of Grecos, Willow Springs, who will prepare one of her favorite dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

TUESDAY

The Culinary Dynamic Duo Learn how to decipher confusing and intentionally misleading labels of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar of Modena and discuss the health benefits of the different types of olive oil. A variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars will be tasted from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Linnaeus Room at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. $37 ($29 for garden members). (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

JUNE 4

A Hawaiian Feast Join chef Michael Clark, the seafood expert, who brings the tropical flavors of Hawaii to this class at 6:30 p.m. at Someones in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

JUNE 5

Seasonal Dinner for Two Grab a partner and head to the kitchen to cook a light menu using seasonal ingredients for a simple and sophisticated meal from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Sonoma, 322 Commons Drive, Geneva. $35. (630) 262-8390.

Dining Mediterranean-Style Join Didem Tapban and learn to make some of her favorite Mediterranean style recipes in this World Kitchen class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.

JUNE 7

Comfort Food With a Twist Join Steve Chiappetti, executive chef, Viand, Chicago, who will reinvent classic dishes, putting a modern twist on favorite comfort foods in this demo class at 1 p.m. on the second floor, Bloomingdales Oakbrook Center. (630) 974-4377.

The Armenian Church Ladies Meet the ladies from St. Gregorys who have kept their traditional recipes alive and well by cooking together for more than 40 years. Learn their old country secrets and specialties in this World Kitchen class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.

Garden Chef Series Join Carol Wallack of Sola, Chicago, who will prepare one of her favorite dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

JUNE 8

Garden Chef Series Join Doug DAvico of Trattoria No.10, Chicago, who will prepare one of his favorite dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

JUNE 9

Global Grape Series Join Just Grapes for a discussion and demonstration of different brands and wine types from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Just Grapes, 560 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. $35. (312) 627-WINE or www.justgrapes.net.

JUNE 11

Chophouse Feast Join executive chef Travis Rodriguez of Timpanos Chophouse & Martini Bar in Naperville as he prepares some of his favorite dishes at 6:30 p.m. at Someones in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $70. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

All-Clad Stainless Steel Demo Join an All-Clad representative and learn the tips and tricks of using their stainless steel pots featuring delicious vegetarian fare from local farmers markets in this demo class at 1 p.m. on the third floor of Bloomingdales at Old Orchard. (847) 675-5200 x.2399.

All-Clad Stainless Steel Demo Join an All-Clad representative and learn the tips and tricks of using their stainless steel pots featuring delicious vegetarian fare from local farmers markets in this demo class at 1 p.m. on the second floor of Bloomingdales at Oakbrook Center. (630) 974-4377.

JUNE 12

Summer Entertaining Learn to prepare a menu from the Dinner Parties cookbook with steps to be done in advance from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Sonoma at Geneva Commons. $35. (630) 262-8390.

Urban Entertaining Join Tom Knibbs, owner Urban Accents, as he shares his best ideas just in time for graduation and Fathers Day parties in this World Kitchen class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.

JUNE 13

Lunch & Learn: Fathers Day Lunch Bring your favorite man or learn what to prepare for him at home at noon at Someones in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $40. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

JUNE 14

Fantastico Join Rick Tramonto, author and executive chef of four popular Chicagoland restaurants, who will prepare some of his signature dishes demo class at 1 p.m. on the second floor of Bloomingdales at Oakbrook Center. (630) 974-4377. Top Chef Challenge Learn the basics of improvisational cooking techniques from the pros in this World Kitchen class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.

Garden Chef Series Join Michael Samuels and Meg Bowman of Whole Foods Market, Northbrook, who will prepare one of their signature dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

JUNE 15

Fathers Day Brunch Kids and teens can learn to prepare a delicious brunch for Dad while he relaxes in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McCauley Design in Barrington. $75 adult; $30 kid/teen. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Garden Chef Series Join Jeff Muldrow of Va Pensiero, Evanston, who will prepare one of his favorite dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.

JUNE 16

Kids Cooking Around the World II Camp Kids 9 to 12 will explore the cuisine from Australia, India, Spain and Ireland in this four-day, hands-on Cucina Della Rosa class at McCauley Design in Barrington. $150 (other dates June 17, 18 and 20). (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

JUNE 17

An Outdoor Dinner Learn to prepare a menu from the Outdoor Entertaining cookbook, ideal for a festive, alfresco dinner with friends in this class from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Sonoma at Geneva Commons. $35. (630) 262-8390.

JUNE 18

Viva Venezuela Join chef Kim Bisk, who brings the exotic flavors of Venezuela and Latin America to this class at 6:30 p.m. at Someones in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Principles of Pairing Wine and Cheese Join Just Grapes and the Great American Cheese Company for an interactive and comprehensive seminar on the principles of pairing wine and cheese from 6 to 8 p.m. at Just Grapes, 560 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. $55. (312) 627-WINE or vwww.justgrapes.net.