Atlanta food events Oct. 13-19

• Cliff Bostock
• Sun In My Belly will host a painting class this Thurs., Oct. 16

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Monday

The Cook’s Warehouse, Midtown Mon., Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m. Simple Abundance with Chef Mark Alba This installment of the Simple Abundance series of cooking classes features chef Mark Alba of STK in Midtown. Alba will demonstrate and serve four courses and wine pairings. Alba’s menu will include an herb roasted ribeye steak and vegetables. Details

Tuesday

Greystone at Piedmont Park Tue., Oct. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 3rd Annual Cocktails For Kids This cocktail party will benefit the For A Day foundation, which provides therapeutic experiences for children struggling with chronic illnesses. Expect tapas, desserts, and a live and silent auction at this benefit party in Piedmont Park. Details

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Marlow’s Tavern Tue., Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Red Brick Beer Dinner Red Brick Brewers will be on site for this five-course beer dinner in Dunwoody. Each dish will be paired with a beer from the Atlanta brewers including a special cask offering. Details

Wednesday

Negril Village Wed., Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m. Dinner and A Movie This Midtown Caribbean restaurant will kick off its weekly screenings of movies from and about Caribbean culture. Caribbean food and cocktail pairings will be offered as a special menu during the event. Details

Thursday

Southern Art & Bourbon Bar Thu., Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. Dinners with Toki This four-course dinner features pairings with cocktails from Southern Art’s mixologist, Toki Spears. Expect intricately crafted drinks like a cocktail of gin, bay leaf syrup, lemon, and celery foam.Details

Sun In My Belly Thu., Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Paint Night This Oakhurst cafe offers a boozy painting class lead by local artist Sydney Daniel. Guests will enjoy one complimentary drink with admission and will go home with their own finished painting at the end of the class. Details

Friday

Ink & Elm Fri., Oct. 17, 5 p.m. Ink & Elm’s 1st Anniversary This Friday, Ink & Elm will celebrate their first year in business by treating dinner guests to a free glass of prosecco and a piece of cake. Details

BLT Steak Fri., Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m. Vines and Vintages Downtown’s BLT will feature wines from California’s Frank Family Vineyard along with passed hors d’oeuvres for dinner guests this Friday. Expect a range of red and white wines and hors d’oeuvres like crab cakes and artisan cheeses. Details

Petite Auberge Fri., Oct. 17, 6:30-10 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 18, 6:30-10 p.m. Authentic Oktoberfest Party This French restaurant goes German for a celebration of Oktoberfest with parties and a special menu all month. Expect Polka music, yodeling, German beer and cuisine. Details

Saturday

Brewhouse Cafe Sat., Oct. 18, 12 p.m. Little Five Points Halloween Parade and Festival A yearly tradition in Atlanta, this parade returns to eclectic Little Five Points . Come out in a your scariest or sexiest outfit for a chance to win the costume contest, and as always there will be food vendors and sponsors. Details

Taco Mac- Lindbergh Sat., Oct. 18, 12-5 p.m. Southern Beer Tour This is a transportation-inclusive tour of three breweries in the Atlanta area. Sweetwater, Reformation, and Red Hare brewing will give exclusive access to their tasting rooms and breweries for guests of this tour. Details

Stillhouse Sat., Oct. 18, 2-6 p.m. Andrews Moonshine Festival NASCAR legend Bill Elliott will be in attendance at this car show and moonshine tasting. More than 60 different types of ‘shine will be available in all different styles. There will be live music and a classic car show that highlights the connection between stock cars and bootlegging. Details

John Howell Park Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Battle of the Burgers Runners will compete in this 5k race, and more than 20 Atlanta area restaurants will also be competing in a burger-cook off. In addition to being a massive sampling of Atlanta’s burger offerings, this event will also benefit Embraced, a foundation that provides medical equipment such as crutches and wheelchairs for those in need. Details