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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

FRIDAY

-- AUTHOR DINNER: Valerie Boyd, author of "Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston," hosts the first dinner in the series "Food and Folklore." $45 excludes tax and tip. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. Eatonville, 2121 14th St. NW. 202-332-9672 or foodandfolklore@gmail.com.

SATURDAY

-- TURKISH BAZAAR: Washington Turkish Women's Association organizes textiles, crafts and foods. $1 admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, 6311 Wilson Lane, Bethesda. 240-888-2860.

-- COOKING CLASS: Executive chef Brant Tesky teaches "Mastering the New Orleans Classics." $75. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Acadiana, 901 New York Ave. NW. For reservations e-mail jillian@passionfoodhospitality.com.

-- COOKING CLASS: Chef Peter Russo of Lia's restaurant teaches a surf-and-turf menu. $55 includes tax, tip and lunch. Noon. 4435 Willard Ave., Chevy Chase. 240-223-5427.

-- CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, the Czech Embassy and the Slovak Embassy host a bazaar with food and crafts. Free admission. Noon-4 p.m. River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6301 River Rd., Bethesda. 703-281-2570.

-- COOKING CLASS: Pastry chef Lauren Whitledge shares tips and recipes for piemaking. $40 includes a take home mini-pie. Registration required. 3-4 p.m. Art and Soul, 415 New Jersey Ave. NW. http://www.artandsouldc.com.

SUNDAY

-- HISTORIC FOOD DEMONSTRATION: Riversdale Kitchen Guild demonstrates 19th-century preparation of sausages and mincemeat. Free with admission to the museum. $3 adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for students ages 5-18. Noon-3:30 p.m. 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park. 301-864-0420 or http://www.pgparks.com.

-- Leigh Lambert

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