FOOD EVENTS CLIFF BRUNZELL AND THE GOLDEN STRINGS HOLIDAY DINNER SHOW PERFORMANCES: 9 p.m. Mon., Wed., and Dec. 22. $75. Jax Cafe, 1928 University Av. NE., Mpls. 612-789-7297. BAKE AND TAKE HOLIDAY COOKIES: Bring a container to take home 10 dozen cookies and bars. Three dates offered: 6-9 p.m. next Thu. or Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 20. $35, plus $12 payable to the instructor. Registration required. Burnsville High School, 600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville. 952-707-4110. www.communityed191.org. TAPAS FOR TWEENS: Learn to make Spanish-inspired snacks including chicken empanadillas (miniature stuffed pastries), beef albondigas (meatballs), olive tapenade and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 27. $65. Cooks of Crocus Hill-Edina, 3925 W. 50th St., Edina. www.cooksof crocushill.com.
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