Mother’s Day events in Pittsburgh
Mother’s Day Wine Walk: Actually planned for the day before Mother’s Day, this event will take walkers to businesses throughout the Squirrel Hill Business District for wine tasting, treats, entertainment and discounts. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Squirrel Hill. $25; ages 21 and up only. eventbrite.com (search for “Mother’s Day Wine Walk 2018”).
Mother’s Day chocolate painting & Irish coffees: Paint three truffles with A519 Chocolate and sip Irish coffee made with De Fer coffee. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Wigle Whiskey, Strip District. $10. wiglewhiskey.com.
Mimosas for Mom: Mom can enjoy a free mimosa while she shops (while supplies last). 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at In the Kitchen, Strip District. facebook.com (search for “In the Kitchen Pittsburgh”).
Mother’s Day Tiramisu Class: Learn about the origins and variations of the most loved Italian dessert, plus make your own. 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Wilkins School Community Center, Edgewood. $35. istitutomondoitaliano.org/cookingclasses.html.
Festivals
Party in the Park: Grilled food, sides, drinks, music, games. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Bartlett Shelter in Schenley Park, Oakland. $10; benefits CameroonFDP’s Play4Purpose. cameroonfdp.com.
World Fair Trade Day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ten Thousand Villages, Squirrel Hill. Food samples, international games, world music, henna. tenthousandvillages.com/pittsburgh (click on “Sales & Events”).
Classes
Scones: Origins, Science, & Styles: Learn to make scones, then taste the finished products. Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus, Richland. $50. eventbrite.com (search for “Scones: Origins, Science, & Styles”).
Introduction to Sourdough: Learn to make sourdough bread; bring a large bowl and small jar to take home dough and a starter. 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus, Richland. $50; proceeds will help to fund a wood-fired bread oven on the Eden Hall Campus. eventbrite.com (search for “Introduction to Sourdough”).
Nutritional Series: Oil & Vinegar owner Angela McMasters leads an olive oil tasting with fresh hors d’oeuvres including avocado shrimp tacos, thyme hummus with roasted peppers and baked pita, and more. 6 to 8 p.m. May 16 at Don’s Appliances Robinson Experience Center, Robinson. $25. eventbrite.com (search for “Nutritional Series: Oil & Vinegar”).
Other food events
Wusthof Trunk Sale: Mini skills classes at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.; knife sharpening free with donation to Community Kitchen Pittsburgh. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at In the Kitchen, Strip District. facebook.com (search for “Wusthof Trunk Show and Knife Sharpening Event”).
Spies and Spirits of the Revolution: Enjoy an Old Fashioned cocktail and other whiskey and cider samples while hearing from the International Spy Museum’s Dr. Vince Houghton and Jacqueline Van Eyl as they discuss tales and tactics of the cunning spies George Washington depended on in the 1770s. 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Threadbare Cider, North Side. $25. spymuseum.org/ calendar/.
Mushroom Club meeting: Join the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club to receive an oyster mushroom kit; also participate in inoculating logs with shiitake spawn. 7 p.m. Tuesday at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel. wpamushroomclub.org.
Eat Your Feelings Ice Cream Party: Lindsay Smith, author of “Eat Your Feelings,” called on Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream to create two new flavors inspired by her cookbook. The limited-edition flavors – vegan turmeric latte sorbet and gluten-free chocolate chip cookie dough – will debut at this ice cream social with a presentation by Ms. Smith. 7 to 9 p.m May 16 at Ascender, East Liberty. $10; $30 with a cookbook. eventbrite.com (search for “Eat Your Feelings Ice Cream Party”).