By Hanah Snavely
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.
CHOOSEMuch Love Animal RescueWhat: Pick up locally grown produce and a new furry best friend at Much Love's Sunday adoption event, conveniently located across the way from the Santa Monica Farmers Market.Why: Even commitmentphobes can do a good deed by fostering a kitty or pup until a forever home is secured.When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: 2515 Main St., at Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica.
GRAZETaste AmericaWhat: From food trucks and brews to wine and award-winning cuisine, L.A.'s culinary heavy hitters join the James Beard Foundation in feting the Southland's impressive range of edibles.Why: You have Nobu taste on a Let's Be Frank budget.When: Fri., 6:30 p.m.Where: Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., at N. Los Angeles St., Downtown. Tickets ($185) at tasteamerica.com.
ARRANGEIntro to Floral Design ClassWhat: Hit Flour L.A.'s new bloom room, tour Downtown's epicenter of fresh buds, and walk away with some floral art know-how.Why: The course includes all the blossoms, vessels, and tools you'll need to appear pro.When: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.Where: Los Angeles Flower Mart, 766 Wall St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Sts., Downtown (310-227-1376). Class is $135. Email carly@flourla.com to sign up.
VEG OUTMeatless Sundays at Willie JaneWhat: Executive chef Govind Armstrong and chef de cuisine Ryan Costanza present their vegetarian-friendly take on Southern classics with a three-course dinner prix fixe. (A mini version of the regular menu is also available.)Why: Indian summer rolls with pickled vegetable, a cauliflower couscous entree, and roasted almond cookies with date jam run you $26 (menu changes weekly).When: Sun., 5-9 p.m.Where: 1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd., b/t Broadway St. & Westminster Ave., Venice (310-392-2425).
ACCESSORIZEOliver Goldsmith Shop-in-ShopWhat: Two international houses of high-end eyewear collide at Gogosha Optique when the West Third Street outpost hosts the iconic London label.Why: You have to see it to believe it.When: Thru Oct. 31.Where: 8238 W. Third St., b/t La Jolla & Sweetzer Aves., West Hollywood (323-655-1122).
WHIP ITMilk Crafting 101What: Up your dairy game and walk away with the skills to make your own fresh yogurt, creme fraiche, chevre, ricotta, and cottage cheese.Why: After you cut your teeth on the basics, move on to Camembert, feta, and mozzarella in next month's follow-up course.When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Where: Mariposa Creamery at the Zane Grey Estate, Altadena. Directions after registration. Sign up ($225) at instituteofdomestictechnology.com.
SAVORArtisanal L.A.What: A gourmet weekend of baked goods, fresh produce, and jarred specialties from 200-plus up-and-coming food stars.Why: If learning is your jam, hit Maker City L.A. for two days' worth of panels, workshops, and art installations.When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Where: L.A. Mart, 1933 S. Broadway, at W. Washington Blvd., Downtown. Tickets ($10-$12) at ticketfly.com or at the door ($15).
