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-- BOOK SIGNING: Allison Hooper of Vermont Butter and Cheese Co. signs copies of her cookbook "A Cheesemaker's Kitchen" during a wine and cheese tasting. Free. Reservations required. Two sessions, 6 and 7 p.m. The Curious Grape, 4056 Campbell Ave., Arlington. 703-671-8700.
THURSDAY
-- WEDDING OPEN HOUSE: RSVP Catering hosts a tasting from its wedding menu. Free. Reservations required. 5:30-7 p.m. 2930 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax. 703-573-8700 or info@rsvpcatering.com.
-- WINE TASTING: World wines and food pairings. Organized by Safeway and The Washington Post. $15 for TastePost members and up to two guests, $50 nonmembers. Must be at least 21 to attend. 6-8:30 p.m. The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW.
FRIDAY
-- FUNDRAISER: Chef Geoff Tracy and 25 members of his kitchen team will shave their heads in support of "Be Brave & Shave: Heroes Against Cancer." $100 contribution for two guests includes cocktails and appetizers. Proceeds benefit Children's National Medical Center Cancer Programs. 2-4 p.m. Chef Geoff's, 3201 New Mexico Ave. NW. http:/
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
-- CHURCH BAZAAR: St. Mark Orthodox Church organizes an ethnic food festival featuring Russian and Eastern European food specialties. Free admission. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 7124 River Rd., Bethesda. 301-229-6300 or http:/
MONDAY-SUNDAY
-- SPECIAL MENU: In honor of Nancy T. Piho's new book, "My Two-Year-Old Eats Octopus," Tallula/EatBar (2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington) and Birch & Barley (1337 14th St. NW) will feature special octopus dishes. Diners ordering them will receive a copy of the book while supplies last. http:/
SATURDAY
-- BEER TASTING: Horst Dornbusch, brewer and author, leads a tasting of world beers. Coordinated by Smithsonian Associates and Jim Dorsch, editor and publisher of American Brewer magazine. $82 nonmembers. 1-4:30 p.m. The Brickskeller, 1523 22nd St. NW. 202-633-3030 or http:/
-- COOKING CLASS: Chef Cesare Lanfranconi of Spezie Ristorante leads a class of Italian food and wine. $85 includes tax, tip, class, wine seminar and meal. Noon-4 p.m. 1736 L St. NW. 202-467-0777 or http:/
-- COOKBOOK SEMINAR: Lisa Ekus-Saffer, literary agent, and Virginia Willis, chef and food writer, teach "Writing Cookbooks and Cookbook Proposals." $325. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. L'Academie de Cuisine, 16006 Industrial Dr., Gaithersburg. To register, call 413-247-9325 or daniele@lisaekus.com.
-- BARTENDING CLASS: Enology Wine Bar presents "Crazy Cocktails." $40. Registration required. 3-5 p.m. 3238 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-362-0362http:/
SUNDAY
-- CAKE CLASS: Author and instructor Colette Peters gives a seminar on advanced cake design focusing on fondant and gum paste techniques. $295. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. L'Academie de Cuisine, 16006 Industrial Dr., Gaithersburg. 301-986-9490 or http:/
-- CULINARY SEMINAR: Joan Bacharach, a curator with the U.S. National Park Service museum program, discusses "Curating Culinary Exhibits for Museums: Behind the Scenes." Organized by the Culinary Historians of Washington. Free. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Bethesda/Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, Meeting Room A, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. 301-320-6979 or appetite@kousoulas.com.
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