Saturday, July 29
ADYA Culinary Demo: Join Chef Shachi Mehra, as she hosts a cooking demonstration on the Culinary Main Stage at the OC Fair. She will be teaching her audience how to make refreshing Watermelon Chaat. $12-$14. 3 p.m. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-708-1500 or ocfair.com
OC Meets Napa & Mexico Food and Wine Festival: Hosted by AltaMed OC, this tasting event will include wines from different wineries throughout Napa and Mexico. Guests can enjoy live music, food from the top latin restaurants in Orange County and a few entertaining surprises. All proceeds from this event benefit AltaMed OC Pediatrics and Breast Cancer Screenings. $125. 7-10 p.m. 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 877-462-2582 or altamed.org
Tuesday, Aug. 1
Dinner with Chef Leo Razo: Enjoy an exclusive dining experience at Villa Roma Argentine and Italian Restaurant, in anticipation of Orange County’s first ever paella wine and beer festival. The menu, curated by Chef Leo Razo, includes paella mixta, an assortment of tapas, sangria and desserts, accompanied by live music. R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 28. Space is limited. 6-9 p.m. 25254 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills. 949-261-2216 or paellawinefest.com
Friday, Aug. 4
Franciscan Wine Blending Seminar: Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of wine by learning to blend your own. In this seminar hosted by winemaker Marla Caroll for Franciscan Estate Winery, guests will learn the processes involved in selecting varietals to produce the perfect wine. Attendees will also receive their own blending kit to take home. Seating is limited. $55. 3800 Plaza Drive, Santa Ana. 714-751-7153 or antonello.com