Atlanta food events, June 1-6

Welcome to summer! Cool down those hot June days with wine tastings, festivals and other food events happening this week.

Bocado, Tues., June 1: Sandwich, Side & Suds special features the Bocado Burger, fries and a weekly beer choice for $12. 887 Howell Mill Road. 404-815-1399. www.bocadoatlanta.com.

Haven, Tues., June 1: Weekly Burger Night special features burger and wine selection for $15. 1441 Dresden Drive. 404-969-0700. www.havenrestaurant.com.

Valenza, Tues., June 1: Weekly chicken parmigiana special--entree and wine pairing for $18. 1441 Dresden Drive. 404-969-3233. www.valenzarestaurant.com.

Wine Shoe Atlanta, Tues., June 1: Special class featuring lessons on flavors, textures, acidity, tannins and the vocabulary of wine. Maximum of 12-14 guests, RSVP on the Web site. $35. 6:30 p.m. 339 Nelson St. 404-577-2000. www.wineshoeatlanta.com.

Valenza, Weds., June 2: Lasagna special with entree and choice of six house wines to pair for $15. 1441 Dresden Drive. 404-969-3233. www.valenzarestaurant.com.

Wine Shoe Atlanta, Weds., June 2: All about the Rhone Valley of France and the wines it produces, with taste tests comparing Rhone wines to similar wines from Italy, Australia, Spain and California. Maximum of 12-14 guests, RSVP on the Web site. $35. 6:30 p.m. 339 Nelson St. 404-577-2000. www.wineshoeatlanta.com.