HISTORY OF SUSHI WHERE: JAPAN HOUSE, 5F SALON, 6801 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, LOS ANGELES WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 COST: $80

When sushi fish is aged properly the flavor intensifies and enhances the experience. Chef Kimura from Sushi Kimura in Tokyo is the leading expert in the field and his restaurant has received two Michelin stars. Attendees will taste a variety of sushi as they explore the history of sushi throughout the night.

FILIPINX GARAGE PARTY WHERE: THE ROOFTOP AT THE STANDARD, 550 S. FLOWER ST., DOWNTOWN LA WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 18 12-4 P.M. COST: $35

Harkening back to the "garage parties" Angela Dimayuga, Creative Director of Food and Culture at Standard International, grew up attending with her family in the 90s, this daytime party brings some of the best Filipinx chefs to the roof of The Standard. Participating chefs such as Russell Victorioso (Cafe Birdie), Chad Valencia (Lasa), Tom Cunanan (Bad Saint) and JP Anglo (Sarsa), will come together to create the ultimate potluck-style plate of delicacies. Heated mahjongg games, performances and throwback tunes round out a perfect afternoon.

CHIHUO CHINA DINNER WHERE: ONEPIECE WORK, 631 WILSHIRE BLVD, SANTA MONICA WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 19, 6:30-9:30 P.M. COST: $99

As one of the largest Chinese restaurant review platforms and Asian brand media agencies, Chihuo will host five key L.A. Chinese restaurants to provide the menu for an exclusive dinner representing different regional cuisines in China. Each chef will present 3-4 signature courses with strong regional characteristics for attendees to try. The dishes will tell stories and highlight the subtle yet significant differences of Chinese cuisines in a casual, social and fun night.

… A TUTTA PIZZA! — L.A.'S PIZZA FEST WHERE: HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM, 6215 SUNSET BLVD., LOS ANGELES WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 19, 12-8 P.M. COST: $20-$125

In Italian, "a tutta pizza" translates to "all-out pizza" … so that's what you can expect: pizza, pizza and more pizza! Enjoy all-you-can-eat slices from New York to Chicago, and Roman to Neapolitan — plus craft beers; panels and Q&A with chefs and food aficionados; cooking demos; and culinary workshops. Music — curated by Delicious Vinyl — will be spinning all day, so be prepared to eat, drink and dance! Pizzerias included: Da Michele • La Morra • Olive Wood Pizza • Delicious Pizza • Slice and Pint • Buona Forchetta • Eataly • Chi Pi • Provami • And more to come Special guests include: Chris Bianco, Peppe Miele (VPN), Daniele Uditi and more.