Monthly hikes, picnics set at Jack London

The new Picnic ’til Sundown at Jack London State Historic Park, a series of regular hikes, begins on Thursday, May 23. It takes off where last year’s popular Twilight Hike series left off.

‘Art of Eating’ set for June 2

Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR), a North Bay leader in conservation science, habitat protection and restoration and nature education, returns with the third annual Art of Eating fundraising event that celebrates the life, career and former home of food writer M.F.K. Fisher. The sumptuous food, wine and brews benefit will take place on Sunday, June 2, in Glen Ellen.

‘Adventures Of Phillip Marlowe’ at dinner theater

The regular offering of Old Time Radio Dinner Theater returns to Murphy’s Irish Pub this weekend with “The Adventures Of Phillip Marlowe, P. I.” The shows take place on Sunday and Monday, May 19 and 20, at 5:30 p.m.

Vallejo, Haraszthy wedding re-enacted at Buena Vista

Buena Vista Winery and the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee are preparing for the living history re-enactment of the 1863 double wedding of Attila and Arpad Haraszthy to Natalia and Jovita Vallejo. This momentous event in Sonoma’s history took place on June 1; 150 years and a day later the Haraszthys and Vallejos will return to life at Buena Vista Winery, along with their respective fathers: Count Agoston Haraszthy and Gen. Mariano Vallejo, and a host of supporting players.

Peet’s to open early June; Insects, anyone? M.F.K. Fisher-Audubon fundraiser coming

Odd oyster alliance; McDonald’s lowers bar

by Kathleen Hill/ Index-Tribune Food and Wine Editor