Farmers’ Market breakfast
Saturday, March 12
The Taste of the Market breakfast is always special, but this session — with chefs John Jerabek of Fresco and Bethany Pieters of Salvatore’s Tomato Pies, making Sal’s pies with DCFM ingredients — is one not to miss. From 8:30 am until the food runs out (usually about 11 am), at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., $8.50/$5.
Men Who Cook competition
Saturday, March 12
Twenty-one local cooks compete for top honors at this scholarship fundraiser for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Chefs from Kipp’s, the Great Dane and Bonefish Grill will judge, in addition to a People’s Choice award; 2-5 pm at Kromrey Middle School, 7009 Donna Dr., Middleton. Tickets ($25 advance only) at kappa-psi-omega-chapter-alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority.com.
Feed the arts
Saturday, March 12
This “Empty Bowls” fundraiser includes soup, salad and bread; plus you take home a locally handcrafted ceramic bowl. Proceeds ($15/person, $35/ family of four or more) benefit three area school art programs: Shabazz High School, O’Keeffe Middle School and Gompers Elementary. From 4 to 7 pm at Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr.