Learn Italian autumn recipes at La Madia
La Madia chef and owner Jonathan Fox shares his autumn vegetable recipes for squash minestrone, roasted pumpkin pizza pie, butternut squash ravioli and more for this month's Fall Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Series.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at 59 W. Grand Ave., Chicago. Reservations required. $30 fee includes class, tastings, recipes and paired wine. (312) 329-0400 or dinelamadia.com.
Oktoberfest occurrence
The Public Landing Restaurant & Banquet Center goes German with its own Oktoberfest Soiree. There's a Bavarian buffet plus an open bar with German wine and beer. For entertainment, the Public Landing has booked "The Amazing Mike" to perform European and American song standards.
Info: From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 200 W. 8th St., Lockport. Reservations required. Tickets are $35-$40. (815) 838-6500 or publiclandingrestaurant.com.