Vosges Haut Chocolat doyenne Katrina Markoff hosts a cheese and chocolate tasting party tonight at 7 at the Lincoln Park boutique, 951 W. Armitage. She’s “chosen cheeses from around the world with a bit of acidity and nuttiness to complement the tannic yet sweet flavors of the cacao bean.” Tickets are $30 and include wine, savory appetizers, a “party favor” bag, and 10% off all purchases. She’ll do it again March 22 and 29. Call 773-296-9866.
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Saturday and Sunday is the enduring, 26-year-old Maple Syrup Festival at North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski. Visitors can tap their own sugar maple, watch the sap boil for syrup, have some pancakes, enjoy music, storytelling, and a farmer’s market. It runs from 10 AM to 3 PM each day and it’s free. Call 312-744-5472.
Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but some just push it to the edge . . .Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, will be serving uh, green fondue and, ugh, canned Guinness. Call 773-281-9101.
