A La Carte: Dining events and news for May 12-18, 2016

ChiAm and cancer foundation partnership: ChiAm announced a partnership with the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation kickoff by donating 20 percent of gross sales from May 15 to the end of the month. Restaurant locations are: 6300 W. Charleston Blvd. and 6010 W. Craig Road.

Chef series: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is set to host a complimentary weekly chef series at Whole Foods Market at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, featuring cooking demonstrations of dishes by executive chefs from the resort’s Restaurant Collection. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, guests will learn how to prepare (and get to taste) the chef’s classic dishes. The next planned events are May 17, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill Chef Fernando Sposato prepares teriyaki meatball skewers; and May 24, Rose. Rabbit. Lie. Chef Daniel Rossi presents caviar flatbread.

’70s-themed party: Remedy’s celebrates its ninth anniversary with a party at 8 p.m. May 14 at 3265 St. Rose Parkway. Local disc jockeys are set to play tunes of the ’70s. Guests must be 21 or older.

A Wine to Remember: Affinity Gaming presents the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter’s A Wine to Remember from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 14 at Mike Tyson’s former Las Vegas residence, the Marroccofella Estate, 6740 Tomiyasu Lane. This year’s event, sporting a Main Event theme, is hosted by Alex Parndeki, featuring a selection of fine wines, hors d’oevres, and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 each or two for $80. Visit snvwtr16.eventbrite.com or call 702-248-2770.

Great American Shake Sale: Through May 31, Shake Shack is offering a card for a complimentary hand-spun shake to guests who donate $2 or more to No Kid Hungry. Visit shakeshack.com or nokidhungry.org.

Silver Oak and Twomey Wine Dinner: The five-course dinner featuring five wines is planned from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 12 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd. It is $150 per guest. To RSVP, call 702-838-4774.

Taste of Town Square: Town Square Las Vegas is set to host culinary events May 13-14, with 25 percent of the proceeds from each event donated to Nevada Public Radio, HomeAid Southern Nevada and New Vista Community. Events include:

— From 7 to 10 p.m. May 13, Social Dinner. Tickets are $75 per person, and attendees must be 21 or older.

— From noon to 4 p.m. May 14, Backyard BBQ. Tickets range from $10 to $35. The event is for all ages.

— From 4 to 9 p.m. May 14, Tour de Fork + Mixology. It features small bites from Town Square restaurants and cocktail mixing sessions. Tickets range from $15 to $45. Attendees must be 21 or older for the mixology event. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

Winefest: The event is set to include Napa and Sonoma Valley wines May 13-14 at various locations in downtown Las Vegas. Events run throughout the weekend. For event listings and ticket prices, visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

Food Revolution Day: Create A Change Now and partner The Reset Project announced their second joint health education event celebrating Food Revolution Day with a 555 dinner at VegeNation, 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 120, planned from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 15. A preceding reception is set for 5:30 p.m. Food Revolution Day is a global campaign that sets out to put practical food education back on school curriculums. The dinner is to highlight five Las Vegas chefs, creating a five course-dinner from five local farms while educating individuals on nutritional values and the importance of healthy eating. Tickets start at $65, and seating is limited to 55 people. Proceeds benefit Create a Change Now. Visit brownpapertickets.com/event/2534133.

Spread The Love with Lev: Opportunity Village is partnering with Lev Restaurant Group for the fundraising promotion at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Jamba Juice Las Vegas area locations through May 16. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Jamba Juice employees at locations in the Las Vegas area will be inviting customers to donate $1 or more to Opportunity Village. Donating customers will receive a Las Vegas Great Santa Run silicon bracelet in appreciation of their support.

Fundraising for CIS: Valleywide restaurants are set to participate in a grand-scale fundraiser May 17 to benefit CIS of Nevada. More than 20 restaurants are set to offer a percentage of all sales from the day to help students gain access to resources. Visit cisnevada.org.

Salsas, Spreads, & Dips: The class involves tastings and recipes and is set from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 17 at Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The cost is $69 for one session. Register at continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Vino, Salume, E Formaggio: The class on production of prosecco, prosciutto and provolone includes tastings of the major wine regions of Italy and traditional cheeses and cured meats. It is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 18 at Pinot’s Palette, 1000 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $69 for one session. Register at continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Free pizza day: Pizza Lotto at El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., plans a grand opening event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 in which free New York-style pizza by the slice is to be offered to anyone who stops in. Visit elcortezhotelcasino.com/dining/pizza-lotto.

Celebrity Restaurant Challenge: Dunkin’ Donuts is hosting its third annual event from 10 a.m. to noon on May 20. Local celebrities and personalities will be working at select Dunkin’ Donuts locations to raise awareness for Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Camp Cartwheel. Visit LVDonuts.com or NVCCF.org.

Pizza Workshop: The class involving learning to make dough and sauces, including toppings and cheeses, is set from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 24 at Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The cost is $55 per session. Register at continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Springs Preserve Brews & Blues Festival: The festival for those 21 or older is set from 4 to 8 p.m. May 28 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. It is set to feature a selection of beers from local, regional, national and international brewers. Advance tickets are $35 each; VIP admission is $75 and includes access to an indoor, air-conditioned lounge with complimentary food and exclusive beer offerings. Springs Preserve members receive $5 off all ticket options. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended as admission is limited to the first 2,000 ticket holders. The festival is made possible by support from Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada. A portion of the ticket sales benefits Keep Memory Alive. Visit vegasbrewsandblues.com.

Restaurant Week: Las Vegas Restaurant Week is planned for June 6-17, and restaurant owners and chefs can register early by contacting Three Square food bank’s Kari Goldberg at 702-644-3663, ext. 332, or restaurantweek@threesquare.org. During the event, participating restaurants develop prix fixe menus offering breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at price points ranging from $20 to $80, with a fixed portion of the meal’s cost donated to Three Square. Approximately two weeks before Las Vegas Restaurant Week begins, the mobile-friendly website helpoutdineoutlv.org will launch, providing a list of participating restaurants, prix fixe menus and directions on how to make reservations. All proceeds benefit Three Square.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser: Lutheran Social Services of Nevada’s annual Wine Tasting/Silent Auction fundraiser is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. June 9 at Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Local auction items are set to include restaurant gift cards, artists’ work, hotel stays and gift baskets. Tickets are $65 per person. Visit lssnv.org.

Shake Shack partnership: Shake Shack at New York-New York resort announced its charitable partnership with the Children’s Heart Foundation in Southern Nevada. Both Shake Shack locations also have a new local bakery partner, teaming up with The Cupcakery for two specialty concretes. Five percent of sales from the New York-New York’s location-specific frozen custard concrete All Shook Up are to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation. At the Downtown Summerlin Shake Shack, guests can purchase the Red Velvet Rocks with 5 percent of sales benefiting Communities In Schools of Nevada. Visit chfn.org and CISNevada.org.

Vino With a View: Ascaya development is planning the event with wine tastings and refreshments from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 1 Ascaya Blvd. Call 702-978-5800.

The Made Experience: Triple George Grill and the Mob Museum invite guests to travel back to a time when neighborhood speakeasys were a regular occurrence and classic mobsters ruled the town. The Made Experience is priced at $89 per person (two-guest minimum) and consists of a three-course prix fixe menu at Triple George Grill and a ticket to the Mob Museum. Visit tinyurl.com/madeexperience.