Sample the wines of central Italy at Wine Lab Newport

Walk the wine BottleRock wine bar hosts a two-day walk-around tasting featuring more than 60 wines from 40 wineries, including 2006 Etude "Deer Camp" Pinot Noir, 2003 Jarvis "Lake William" blend and 2005 Two Hands "Angels Share" Shiraz. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. BottleRock, 3847 Main St., Culver City. $25 for one day, $35 for both days. (310) 836-9463. www.bottlerock.net.

Meet the chef As if going to the Hollywood Farmers' Market isn't fun enough, now you can hear a talk by famed Le Bernardin chef Eric Ripert as he signs his new book, "On the Line." His tell-all stories of what it's like inside the kitchen of this incredible seafood restaurant are sure to enthrall foodies of all stripes. As a bonus, the book contains 50 signature recipes. 9 to 11 a.m. Hollywood Farmers' Market, 1600 Ivar Ave., L.A. Free. www.farmernet.com.

For a good cause Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Hungry Cat sponsored by Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles in support of the Farmer's Kitchen, a soon-to-be permanent addition to the Hollywood Farmers' Market. Once it's set up, the Farmer's Kitchen will be a retail kitchen and a community-teaching space offering job training in food preparation, and serving fresh food through a retail cafe. 5:30 p.m. The Hungry Cat, 1535 N. Vine St., L.A. $75. (323) 462-2155. www.thehungrycat.com.