Join the Artisan Grain Collaborative for a day of Thanksgiving baking. Rachel Bernier-Green of Laine’s Bake Shop and Sandra Holl of Floriole Cafe & Bakery will discuss regional whole rye, corn and wheat grains as you create pies, rolls and savory pudding, all to help get the juices flowing for Thanksgiving. The class will end with a small meal. $35. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Gourmet Gorilla, 1200 W. Cermak Road, graincollaborative.com

Learn about iconic Southern fruits and their history at “The South’s Fruity History,” presented by Nancie McDermott, a cookbook author and teacher. See why blackberries, cantaloupes, damson plums, figs, mayhaws, muscadine and more have a special place on the Southern table, and taste several recipes using the fruits. McDermott will also be signing copies of her book “Fruit: A Savor the South Cookbook.” $5, withreservations made online.10 a.m. Sunday. 4250 N. Marine Drive, culinaryhistorians.org,