4/1: Opera night, including a four-course dinner, will be held at Joe Palombo’s Mirabella Cafe, 210 E Rt 70, Cherry Hill. 7 PM; $65 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-354-1888.
4/2: Tapas night will be held at Bacio Italian Cuisine, 2806 Rt 130 N, Cinnaminson. 6:30 PM; $45 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-303-9100.
4/6: The Annual Art of Chocolate event will be held at the Skylands at Randolph, 792 Rt 10 W, Randolph, to benefit the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center. 1 to 4 PM; $35. For more information call 908-453-4121 or log on to www.besafewc.org.
4/11: A four-course Quintessa wine dinner will be held at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville. 6:30 PM; $225. For reservations call 908-766-0002.
4/12: A Blue Jean Ball will be held at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, 31 Evans Terminal, Hillside. 7 PM; $200. For tickets call 908-355-3663 ext 245.
4/13: A hands-on Kids’ Pizza class will be held at the Brothers Moon, 7 W Broad St, Hopewell. 1 PM; $45. For reservations call 609-333-1330.
4/13: A brunch, illustrated lecture, and book signing with Arthur Schwartz will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St, Edison. “Coffee and…” 1 PM; lecture 2:15 PM; $25. For reservations call 732-549-4442 ext 11.
4/13: A five-course Paris dinner will be offered at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. $45. For reservations call 973-300-4192.
4/15: A book signing and talk with Arthur Schwartz will be held at Barnes and Noble, 3981 Rt 9, Freehold. 7 to 9 PM; free. For more information call 732-409-2929.
4/16: The Fifth Annual Dishes for Wishes event will be held at the Falls at Doubletree Guest Suites, Mount Laurel, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ. 6:30 to 10 PM; $75 in advance; $85 at the door. For tickets call 800-252-9474.
4/16: A cooking class will be held at Bacio Italian Cuisine, 2801 Rt 130 N, Cinnaminson. 6:30 PM. For price information and reservations call 856-303-9100.
4/16: The Tenth Annual Wine and Martini Tasting Fundraiser for Kidz Kare will be held at Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Ave, Rumson. 7 to 10 PM; $150. For tickets call 732-933-9272.
4/18: A wine tasting, Rotary Uncorked, will be held at Mercer Oaks Clubhouse, 785 Village Rd, West Windsor, to raise money for Rotary programs. 6 to 10 PM; $40. For tickets call 609-586-2693.
4/18: A Shinn Estate Vineyards wine dinner will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $125 plus tax and 20 percent gratuity. For reservations call 732-828-4444.