Austrian wine dinner: Wine director Scott Quint pairs Austrian wines with a three-course degustation menu by chef Andy Motto. $65; 6:30 p.m. Friday; Quince at the Homestead, 1625 Hinman Ave., Evanston; reservations, 847-570-8400.
Beer and Chocolate: Two Brothers Brewing of Warrenville teams up with Graham’s Fine Chocolates of Geneva in a tasting to show how beers complement chocolate-infused foods. $30; 3 p.m. Sunday; Morton Arboretum, I-88 and Route 53, Lisle; reservations, 630-725-2066.
Gibson’s wine dinner: Fess Parker winemaker Blair Fox pairs his wines in a six-course dinner by executive chef Dan Huebschmann. $150; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 1028 N. Rush St.; reservations, 312-587-0575, ext. 1123.
Napa wine tasting: Hal Barnett of Barnett Vineyards of Napa Valley, Calif., will host a pairing with a four-course dinner by executive chef Jeremy Kiens. $65; 7 p.m. March 3; D.O.C. Wine Bar, 2602 N. Clark St.; reservations, 773-883-5101.
French classics: Jessica Bell from the Midwest Wine School demonstrates how French wine can be easy, affordable and approachable. $60, $50 members; 6:15 p.m. March 31; Alliance Francaise de Chicago, 810 N. Dearborn St.; register by March 1, 312-337-1070.
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