Think Pink Rose Wine Class @ Fox & Obel

Fox & Obel Wine Director Ashley Stockstill will show you why you're missing out if you think you're too good for Rose. This event features tastings of a wide variety of Rose wine paired with foods like smoked salmon, tapenade, prosciutto, pizza and various cheeses. The class runs from 6:30 - 8pm and costs $45, which includes a 10%-off class-night discount for other purchases made in the store. See the Fox & Obel Events page for more information.

Spring Fever WLUW Benefit

WLUW's shows Think Pink and Women on Women Radio are throwing a benefit at T's Bar, 5025 N. Clark St., tonight at 8pm. Come listen to DJ sets by said shows' hosts, partake in the bake sale, and buy some raffle tickets. No cover, and a portion of the bar proceeds go toward funding the station. 21 and over.

Local Author Night #2 @ Book Cellar

How great is May, you ask? So great that the Book Cellar presents a second Local Author Night this month! Join authors Lesley Kagen (Whistling in the Dark), Jack Zimmerman (God of the Andes) and Kevin Davis (Defending the Damned: Inside Chicago's Cook County Public Defender's Office). Meet the authors, ask questions and learn all about their work. Free at 7pm at 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

DMBQ @ Empty Bottle

When the Japanese psychedelic/metal/noise band DMBQ toured the United States in 2005, their trip ended with a car accident that killed drummer Mana Nishiura. In a most generous offering to fans, the band returned for a brief tour upon recovering from their injuries. Now with a new drummer, Yuka Yoshimura, DMBQ will play Chicago for the first time since the accident. (Bring earplugs.) For more information, visit the Empty Bottle.

Le Diner et Comedie @ Alliance Francaise

A la "Dinner and a Movie," Alliance Française de Chicago will show Le Diner de Cons and hold a cooking class with Marie Verlé this Thursday, May 24th. Local author, Sheena M. Jones (Get a Life! In the City: Chicago) will be there as well.

The event goes from 6 to 10 p.m. and costs $55. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-431-3309.