FOOD EVENTS SUSHI: Chef Tony Lam leads a class on how to make five different sushi rolls and nigiri. 5-7 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Sun. and Feb. 15 and 22. $75. Reservations required. Crave, Galleria, 3520 W. 70th St., Edina. 952-697-6000. www.cravemn.com. VALENTINE'S FOR FUN: Choose from two romantic meals, including oysters, salmon, chocolate and green salad, or beef tenderloin in Cabernet sauce, risotto with asparagus and goat cheese, both followed by chocolate cake. 6-9 p.m. Wed. $60. Culinary Classics, 851 Marketplace Dr., Waconia. 952-442-2512. FINE CHOCOLATES AND THE ARTISTS WHO MAKE THEM: A demonstration and tasting. 6-7:30 p.m. Wed. $8-$10. Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Av., St. Paul. 651-310-9499. www.msmarket.coop. CHEF'S GALLERY CLASSES: Risotto 101: A hands-on class. Noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $35. Registration required. Great Vegetarian Proteins: Jeff Woodward demonstrates how to use tofu, beans and tempeh in soups, stews and main dishes. 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 16. $65. Registration required. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com. BAKING MEMORIES - SCRATCH VS. MIX: Learn about baking history, get baking tips, sample and take home recipes. 2 p.m. Feb. 15. $5-$10. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-341-7555. www.millcitymuseum.org. BITE OF BURNSVILLE: The Burnsville Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of food and beverages from 20 city restaurants, plus live music, silent auctions and more. 6-10 p.m. Feb. 19. $40. Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 126th St. and Pillsbury Av. S., Burnsville. 952-435-6000. www.biteofburnsville.com. "MERLOVE": Wine tasting and screening of the documentary "Merlove." 6 p.m. Feb. 19. $16-$20. Ritz Theater, 345 13th Av. NE., Mpls. 612-436-1129.
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