DATEBOOK

THURSDAY

Greek Cooking Demo: Author Tom Stone demonstrates recipes from his book, “The Summer of My Greek Taverna” (Simon & Schuster, $24). The evening includes wine-tasting, appetizers, leg of lamb stuffed with feta and spinach, entertainment and a Greek dessert of baklava. 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call (323) 737-2970. Papa Cristos Restaurant, 2771 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. $18.95.

FRIDAY

L.A. Greek Festival: Celebrate the cultures of the Byzantine Latino Quarter at the Los Angeles Greek Festival through dance, theater, music and food. Taste wines from various regions of Greece and enjoy delicacies such as loukoumades and spit-roasted lamb. 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. St. Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave. (at Pico Boulevard). For more information, contact Father John Bakas at (323) 737-2424. Free admission today and before 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $3 for adults after 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; children younger than 12, free.

SATURDAY

Home & Garden Show: The 48th annual GMC Southern California Home & Garden Show features a section on specialty foods and wines. The show includes more than 750 exhibits. Today through Aug. 25. Noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. For information, call (800) 442-7469 or visit www.southern californiahomeshow.com. Adults, $8; seniors, $7; children ages 6 to 12, $4; children 5 and younger, free.

SUNDAY

Cultural Festival: The Skirball Cultural Center presents a daylong festival of tastings, demonstrations, music and art workshops to celebrate the international cuisine and cultures of Los Angeles. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 440-4500. For advance tickets, call (323) 655-8587. Visit www.skirball.org for more information. $8 general admission, $6 seniors and students, free for members and children younger than 12.

MONDAY

Tequila Dinner: This dinner features Patron tequila. On the menu: rock crab tostada and baby arugula, seared albacore tuna salad with grilled figs, lime Patron sorbet, chocolate bread pudding with tequila sauce and more. 7 p.m. Rebecca’s Restaurant, 101 Broadway, Santa Monica. For reservations, call (310) 260-1100. $75.

TUESDAY

Rosh Hashana Class: The University of Judaism’s department of continuing education offers an Italian Rosh Hashana class with Judy Zeidler. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class is taught at the instructor’s home in Brentwood. To register, call (310)440-1246. $60.

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