Rootbeerapallooza; Dog Daze at Diesel

TEAM HIDI— Something called Rootbeerapallozza 2013 is happening this Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Bring the most unique root beer you can find and a $5 donation to the Giving Kitchen to get in on the fun. There will also be limited edition root beer-flavored pops from King of Pops and Batdorf & Bronson-flavored root beer. Details here. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN— Atlanta chef Virginia Willis's last Cook's Warehouse class is this Wednesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. She'll be talking about how to lighten up meals for spring. Get more information on the site. [EaterWire]

VIRGINIA HIGHLAND— The second annual Dog Daze at Diesel Filling Station is this Sunday, May 19. From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., bring your dogs to the patio at Diesel and enjoy dog treats and toys as well as $2 pints and $8 beer pitchers. Proceeds benefit Urban Pet Project. More details. [EaterWire]