Mmmmmmallards
Friday, Aug. 21, 6 pm, Warner Park, 2930 N Sherman Ave., Madison
Wisconsin Brewing Company will join the Mallards’ executive chef Tristan Straub for a Spanish-themed four-course beer dinner to be held at the Duck Pond. Spicy Spanish local pork loin skewers will be paired with Patron Saint; grilled paella with Yankee Buzzard IPA; chicken mole with Chocolate Lab (Porter) and tres leches cake and fresh berry compote with Blister in the Sun. Tickets are $45 at MallardsBaseball.com or call 608-246-4277.
French vanilla, butter pecan, chocolate deluxe...
Sunday, Aug. 23, noon-5 pm, Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
So much ice cream, so little time. We mean it; your cone’s starting to drip. Sundae Fundae will bring together ice cream, custard and frozen yogurt from local brands (Schoeps, Sassy Cow, Orange Leaf, Calliope, Java Cat, Michael’s and more) in a benefit at Olbrich Gardens for the Gardens and the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. $10/a sample from each vendor.
Tomato time
Tuesday, Aug. 25, Tuesday Sept. 8, Tuesday Sept. 15, FEED Kitchens, 1219 Sherman Ave., Madison
The Dane County Farmers’ Market is offering a three-session Tomato Preservation Series. Sign up for the series ($89) or take the classes à la carte ($29/$39/$29, respectively). The first class is a tomato canning demo; the second is a hands-on workshop. The third class focuses on dehydration and freezing techniques. Participants get snacks (from the market, natch), and with the last two classes, leave with preserved tomatoes. Sign up via the DCFM website (dcfm.org) or call 608-495-1999 for more info.