In-home Sustainable Cooking Classes with chef Melissa Graham
773-991-1920, monogrammeevents.com
Check it out if you … want to cook dishes that are good for you and the Earth, are looking for a party idea for your food-loving friends, like classes you can schedule instead of scheduling around.
The deets: Melissa Graham, one of the chairs of Green City Market, offers group classes about how to become green at home by using eco-friendly ingredients and avoiding waste. Options include a budget cooking class featuring tips on how to find savings when grocery shopping and wallet-friendly recipes that make good leftovers; a class on how to keep your kitchen well-stocked and shortcuts you can use to whip up a meal on the fly; and a session that takes students to Green City Market, where they learn how to cook with what’s in season and meet local farmers. The classes are $20 to $25, with a 10- to 15-person minimum. If you’re looking for a more intimate experience, try the sustainable evening session. The 6- to 10-person class costs $100 a head but includes a full dinner with optional wine pairings.
The payoff: Feeling more confident putting away the takeout menus and picking up a pan.
SATURDAY
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Chicago
Arabesque
Loop
Browse traditional clothing, crafts, musical instruments, spices, hookahs and more in a souk (bazaar) at the third annual cultural fest. 11 a.m. Free. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. 312-744-4111.
Vulgar T-Shirt Party, Part Deux
Lincoln Park
Wear your crudest top for the chance to win a party package that includes a buffet, well drinks, wine, drafts and soda. 9 p.m. $20. Durkin’s Tavern, 810 W. Diversey Pkwy. 773-525-2515.
Lake paddle
West Town
Kayak from beach to beach on Lake Michigan and take in views of the city’s skyline. Includes a lesson on safety and operation. No experience required. 1 p.m. Through Aug. 29. $50. RSVP required. Kayak Chicago, 1501 N. Magnolia Ave. 630-336-7245.
SUNDAY
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade
Lakeview
The 40th annual parade starts at Halsted Street and Belmont Avenue and proceeds north on Halsted Street to Broadway, south on Broadway to Diversey Parkway and east to Cannon Drive. This year’s grand marshal is Alexandra Billings, who has appeared in guest roles on “ER” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Noon. Free. 773-348-8243.
ALL WEEKEND
Taste of Chicago Cruise
Grant Park
Take a quick break from the Taste of Chicago with a 30-minute cruise on Lake Michigan. Through July 5. $13-$14; $6 for kids ages 11 and under. Buckingham Fountain Dock, 525 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-222-9328.
Fest in show
Want more deets on the events surrounding the Pride, Taste and Soul Music festivals? Check out metromix.com for everything you need to plan a killer weekend.
The Gamer
Who’s playing at home
White Sox
vs. Cubs
3:05 p.m. Saturday,1:05 p.m. Sunday,U.S. Cellular Field
Sky vs. Washington
7 p.m. Saturday,
UIC Pavilion
Fire vs. Tigres UANL
7 p.m. Saturday,
Toyota Park
