Why are there suddenly so many food events when we're starting to bare our winter-pale bodies? Blame it on the need to get out of the house and enjoy the bounty of warmer weather. The only solution is to bike from one event to another. So put your helmet on and sprint to:

Dining Out For Life
Sacramento CARES (Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services) is hosting the local portion of this nationwide event. Participating restaurants, including Bella Bru, 58 Degrees, Ernesto's, and Mulvaney's, will donate 25% of the earnings from tomorrow's (Thursday 4/26) receipts. Find a generous business near you for an extra-good reason to eat out.

Stockton Asparagus Festival
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 to 7
Two years ago, I tasted an asparita there (that would be an asparagus-flavored margarita). How can you miss that? See more on our previous post.

A Day on the Farm
This Saturday, April 28, at Soil Born Farm, a genuine urban farm on Hurley Way in Sacramento. Organic plant sale, outdoor cooking class, organic lunch, children's activities and more! From 10 to 4. You can also help with planting, weeding, seeding, and cleaning, a great way to get kids (and yourself?) familiar with growing organic food. Call 486-9686 for more information.

South American Chocolate Tasting
Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 at Old Soul Company, 1716 L Street (down the alley). Chef Ginger Elizabeth (who makes those fantastic caramels), will be leading this class and tasting. $39, call 443-7685 for more information.