Datebook

Today

Old and New Ways With Pizza: James McNair walks you through different styles of making pizza. He’ll make pizza dough in the Neapolitan and California styles; Turkish lamb pizza; arugula and prosciutto pizza and more. 6:30 p.m. Let’s Get Cookin’, 4643 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (818) 991-3940. $75.

Thursday

Food and Wine Pairings: Ardison Phillips of McKeon-Phillips Winery shows you dishes like shrimp in lime-ginger sauce and crusted lamb chops, and pairs them with wines. 6:30 p.m. The New School of Cooking, 8690 Washington Blvd., Culver City. (310) 842-9702. $75.

Saturday

Wild Food Outing: The School of Self-Reliance takes you on a walk through the woods, teaching you to identify which plants you can eat and which have medicinal uses. You’ll collect enough edibles to make a salad. Bring water, a bowl and a notebook. 9 a.m. Class meets at Cobb Estate at the extreme north end of Lake Avenue, Altadena. Call (323) 255-9502 for directions and to register or visit the Web site, https://www.self-reliance.net. $15.

Winter Barrel Tasting: The Temecula Winegrowers Assn. has been holding this Valley-wide barrel tasting for 12 years. One ticket gets you admission to each of the 14 participating wineries for a tasting of unreleased wines and light snacks. Maps, souvenir glasses and a menu of wines and food will be given out. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most folks begin at Falkner Winery, 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula. For tickets and information, call (800) 801-9463 or visit the Web site at https://www.TemeculaWines.org. $60. Continues Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday

Make It and Enjoy: Chef Paul Squicciarini guides you through a three-course meal in this kitchen hands-on class, then moves you to the dining room to eat what you just made, pairing it up with wine. 10 a.m. In the kitchen of the Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Center, 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 979-4510. $100.

Tuesday

Chocolate Valentines: Chocolate desserts are the focus of this hands-on class. Make chocolate tarts, shortbread cookies, dark chocolate cups filled with white chocolate, and more. 6 p.m. Happy Trails Catering, 207 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. (626) 796-9526. $45.