Capannari’s Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mt. Prospect, will celebrate its first anniversary with special events, including face painting, a moon walk, music and more, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours are noon to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 847-392-2277.
Good Shepherd Hospital’s Oncology Services, 450 W. Illinois Highway 22, Barrington, will host a cooking demonstration, “Cooking with Pina,” from 7 to 9 p.m. June 14 in the hospital’s Pear Tree Cafe. Pina Bartolomeo Andreiw, chef-owner of Pina’s Culinary Experience, a cooking school in Roselle, will teach healthful gourmet cooking and prepare a four-course meal for participants to sample. A $12.50 donation is suggested. Class size is limited to 40. Call 847-842-HUGS (4847).
Prairie Rock Brewing Co., 127 S. Grove St., Elgin, will hold its annual Brew Fest from 3:30 to 11 p.m. June 14 and from noon to 11 p.m. June 15. The festival will feature food, live entertainment and microbrews from Prairie Rock and other area breweries, including Emmett’s Tavern and Brewing Co., Founder’s Hill Brewing Co., Glen Ellyn Brewing Co., Two Brothers Brewing Co. and RAM Restaurant and Brewery. Call 847-622-8888.
Barrington Country Bistro, in the Foundry, 700 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, will showcase wines from the Highfield Estate winery in New Zealand during its monthly wine-tasting dinner at 7 p.m. June 20. Russell Hooter, wine director for Highfield Estates, will informally present the five-course, four-wine dinner. The cost is $60. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Call 847-842-1300 or visit www.barringtonbistro.com.
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