SUGARBUSH PANCAKE BRUNCH & MAPLE SYRUP TOURS: Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., maple tours 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See where sap is cooked into syrup, then stop at the maple room to learn about the maple-sugaring process. March 28-29. $5.50-$11. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1400. www.arboretum.umn.edu. THAI COOKING: Learn how to make lettuce wraps with beef shrimp and som tom (papaya salad). 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28. $50, includes beer or wine. Supatra's Thai Cuisine, 967 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 651-222-5859. www.supatra.com. UKRAINIAN EASTER BAZAAR: Ukrainian Easter eggs, food and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 29. Free. Ukrainian Event Center, 301 NE. Main St., Mpls. 612-379-1956. FISH TALES: Learn to make a variety of fish entrees. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2. $50. Preregistration recommended. Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Mpls. 612-872-4041. www.midtownglobalmarket.org .PLANNING A GARDEN WITH COOKING IN MIND: Terry John Zila, a cook and master gardener, will discuss window, patio and large gardens and cook a meal with fresh spring vegetables. 6-9 p.m. April 2. $60. Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 612-824-4117, ext. 105. www.kitchenwindow.com.
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