Cooking with Inspiration

"Cooking with Inspiration: Six Wines and Six Classical Dishes" at Inspiration Cafe, 4554 N. Broadway, Suite 207. Kevin O'Donnell, owner of The Outpost, leads a French wine tasting and discussion while chef Kyle Petersen teaches how to prepare several classic French dishes. Samples of both wine and food included. Proceeds of the event benefit Inspiration Corporation's many programs for the homeless. 7-9pm. Tickets are $50; to reserve your spot or for more info, call 773/878-0981.

Classic Radio Theater -- Live!

Members of the Seniors Committee of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild perform classic radio scripts as they were originally produced, complete with live sound effects and no re-takes. Many of the performers appeared in radio soap operas and serial adventures back when Chicago was number on in the nation's radio industry.

To be performed are "Ants," a 1949 episode from the Escape! series, and "It Pays to be Ignorant," a comedy featuring 1940s popular radio personalities competing on a quiz show. At the Chicago Cultural Center, Michigan and Washington Avenues, in the Claudia Cassidy Threater. Free. For more information, call 312/427-3325.