Wednesday, June 15
Cookbook dinner, prepared by James Beard award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, author of Michael's Genuine Food: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat, with Amis chef Brad Spence, and featuring a menu that includes stout-braised clams, chile chicken wings, fettuccine carbonara, slow-roasted pork shoulder, banana toffee panini, and more. $100, includes tax, gratuity, and a copy of the book. 6:30 p.m. at Amis Trattoria, 412 S. 13 St. Reservations: 215-732-2647 or www.eventbrite.com/event/1645237951.
Saturday, June 18
Cuisine, Culture and Community, a symposium on locally grown and produced food, wine, and spirits that features workshops, panel discussions, food demonstrations, hands-on classes, and tastings; presented by Les Dames Philadelphia. $85; $25 for students with current ID, includes breakfast, marketplace lunch, and cookbook signing, choice of four sessions, afternoon reception, and goodie bag. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, 4207 Walnut St. For additional information and a mandatory registration form, visit www.lesdamesphiladelphia.com.