Atlanta food events, Aug. 12-18: Schlagerparty, summer beer tasting, cooking demos, and more

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• AIDS Walk Atlanta CeleBARate fundraiser on Tues., Aug. 13 at Tantra

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Tuesday, August 13

Atlanta Botanical Garden Tues., Aug. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Well-Seasoned Chef Series: Todd Richards Learn from the chef of the Shed at Glenwood. Located at the Botanical Garden’s Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, this series features a four-part tasting menu made with freshly harvested ingredients from the Edible Garden, and wine pairings. Details

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Bantam & Biddy Tues., Aug. 13, 5 & 10 p.m. Supper Club Fundraiser at Bantam + Biddy Bantam & Biddy, along with sister restaurant Chick-a-Biddy, will host the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Supper Club fundraiser Tues., Aug. 13. Eat dinner at either restaurant on this date and 20 percent of your tab will be donated to support the Food Bank. Details

Chick-a-Biddy Tues., Aug. 13, 5 & 10 p.m. Supper Club Fundraiser at Chick-a-BiddyChick-a-Biddy, along with sister restaurant Bantam & Biddy, will host the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Supper Club fundraiser Tues., Aug. 13. Eat dinner at either restaurant on this date and 20 percent of your tab will be donated to support the Food Bank. Details

Tantra Tues., Aug. 13, 7 p.m. AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run: CeleBARate 2013 Enjoy signature cocktails and light bites from chef Terry Dwyer while celebrity bartenders hold down the bar on Tuesday, August 13 from 7-9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run. Details

Lake Avondale Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 29 Summer cooking series with chef Curtis Ross Join Chef Curtis for his Summer Cooking Series in Avondale Estates at the beautiful Lakehouse at Avondale as he shares his holistic approach to blending food and folklore. Details

Thursday, August 15

The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite Thurs., Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m. Taste of the Town Celebrate Decatur’s cuisine with live music, drinks, and auctions. Details

Lobby at Twelve Thurs., Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m. Summer Beer Tasting The summer night includes tastes of Lobby’s 10 featured beers and all-you-can-enjoy paired hors d’oeuvres. Details

Friday, August 16

Table & Main Fri., Aug. 16, 4 p.m. Two-Year Anniversary Party The historic downtown Roswell restaurant will celebrate its second anniversary with drinks, special menu samplings, and live music from acoustic duo Tom & Juli with special guest, Jim Vienneau. Terrapin will be on hand offering beer samples alongside American Spirit Whiskey. Details

Saturday, August 17

Decatur Farmers Market Sat., Aug. 17, 9 a.m. The Homestead ATL Presents: Decatur Market Walk & Seasonal Menu Planning Discover how to navigate a local farmers market, plan weekly meals that are as healthy as they are delicious, and make financially feasible and efficient menu decisions to make your work weeks/school weeks easier. Details

Decatur Farmers Market Sat., Aug. 17, 11 a.m. Tailgate Cooking Demo Join Chef Rick Watson of Big Tex Decatur as he crafts local market ingredients into your favorite tailgating dishes just in time for football season. Details

Local Three Kitchen & Bar Sat., Aug. 17, 12 p.m. Burgers & Brews featuring Sugarfoot Weather permitting, from 12:00-5:00 Local Three will be grilling out on their Big Green Eggs with live music from Atlanta’s own funky-jam band, Sugarfoot. Details

Der Biergarten Sat., Aug. 17, 7 p.m.-midnight. Atlanta’s Fifth Schlagerparty Der Biergarten and the German Chamber of Commerce are encouraging everyone to don their best dirndl and lederhosen and join them for Atlanta’s Fifth Schlagerparty. Details

Wylde Center Sun., Aug. 18, 10 a.m. Small-Space Gardening Get comfortable with the basics of gardening and try your hand at seeing what you can grow this fall. Details