Soup Cooking Class

A benefit for Communities in Schools, with 20 percent of all proceeds from the day going to the local nonprofit. May 24 from 11:30 am-10 pm. Prices vary. Ciao Mambo, 818 W. Riverside Ave. cisspokane.org (413-1436)

"Celebrare I'Italia"-themed four-course dinner paired with Italian wines. May 24 from 6-10 pm. $55. The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. thelincolncenterspokane.com (327-8000)

Sample a variety of wines from Northern Italy. May 24 at 7 pm. $20, reservations required. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. (343-2253)

Learn to cook several traditional southern dishes including fried chicken, pulled beef, catfish and more with chef Steve Geving. June 19 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. $25, reservations required. (208-437-0426)

Learn to make several traditional barbecue dishes including grilled chicken, pork and beans, steak and grilled fruit and cake with chef Steve Geving. July 17 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. $25, reservations required. (208-437-0426)

A cooking class with chef Steve Geving, teaching how to make several Bavarian dishes. Aug. 21 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. $25, reservations required. (208-437-0426)