Learn to grill at Wheaton's Arrowhead Restaurant
Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar continues its Outside on a Grill cooking class series with a session on grilled steak dinner on a stick, plus other items like chicken satay, grilled bananas and more.
Facts: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Classes are free, but reservations required. (630) 510-5070 or arrowheadgolfclub.org.
Cardiac challenge
WingTown Grill seeks daring eaters to compete in its Quadruple Bypass Challenge. The contest seeks to find who can eat a Quadruple Bypass Burger the fastest without needing medical attention. The winner receives a $100 gift card to the restaurant. Competition spots are limited, and registration is required.
Facts: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at 1177 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. (630) 588-8100 or wingtowngrill.com.
Allergen aversion
Carnivale hosts a Safe & Sound Dinner which is customized by activist Lisa Williams and executive chef Mark Mendez to be as allergen-free as possible. Meet with Williams and get tips on how to cook free of eggs, wheat, dairy, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts.
Facts: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, at 702 W. Fulton St., Chicago. Tickets are $50 per person and advance registrations are required. (773) 665-0430 or lisacooksallergenfree.com.