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Saturday, April 20
Executive chef of Red Light Jackie Shen will lead a group on a grocery shopping expedition to Chinatown, including a stop for dim sum. The group will end up back at Red Light for a cooking class. The adventure begins at 9:30 am at the restaurant. The cost is $80 per person. Call 312-733-8880 for more information.
The Columbia College Library will host the Chicago exhibit of this year's international festival of edible literature from 1 to 3 pm. Admission is free for those who contribute an edible book and $10 for those who come just to look and taste. Call 312-344-7369 or email ediblebooks@gmail.com to RSVP.