The Mt. Prospect Park District will hold the festival Garden Faire with an Italian Flair from 4 to 9 p.m. June 15 at the Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines. The festival will feature fountain and floral displays, indoor and outdoor gardens, art by local artists and entertainment. Food and wine tastings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 847-255-5380.
Moretti’s Ristorante and Pizzeria recently opened its third Illinois location, at 164 S. U.S. Highway 12, Fox Lake. The restaurant and pub that overlooks Pistakee Lake sells Italian and American food. It opens at 4 p.m. daily. Call 847-973-1800.
McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, is offering the class A Chocolate Story from 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 11. Barbara Noble of Sweet Affair Ltd. will teach the history of chocolate, including a cacao bean’s journey from pod to grocery store. Students also will learn about beneficial chemicals in chocolate and sample gourmet chocolates. The cost is $22. To register, call 815-455-8588.
Durty Nellie’s West Irish Pub, 55 N. Bothwell St., Palatine, will host the world beat pop rock band the Samples at 9 p.m. June 19. The Samples, a quintet from Burlington, Vt., have performed on the “Tonight Show” and with Sting, Branford Marsalis and Blues Traveler. Tickets cost $12. Call 847-358-9150 or visit www.tickets.com.
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