Kevin Ouzts at The Lawrence; Makan Pop-Up in Decatur

POP-UPS— Forthcoming eatery Makan will host a pop-up at Parker's on Ponce in May and June. The restaurant, serving Asian comfort food, will open later this summer in Decatur's Courtyard by Marriott hotel, but eager diners can sample fare from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, Friday, May 2, Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16. Dinner pop-ups start at 5 p.m. on Sundays June 1, 8, and 22. The restaurant's now slated to open in early July. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN— This evening at The Lawrence, find Kevin Ouzts from The Spotted Trotter in the kitchen as a guest chef. A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Giving Kitchen. [EaterWire]

ATHENS— Head out to Athens on Monday, May 5, for a Cinco de Mayo mezcal tasting and taco dinner at Hugh Acheson and chef Whitney Otawka's Cinco y Diez. It all starts at 6:30 p.m.; make a reservation for the $55 event by calling (706) 850-2020. [EaterWire]