PALESTINIAN PEACE ACTIVIST SPEAKS AT FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE

Where/When: Fairmount Temple / Friday at 6:15 p.m.

Why Go: Aziz Abu Sarah will offer his thoughts on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process following Sabbath services. Sarah was born and raised in Jerusalem and works as a lecturer and blogger and received the Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East from the Institute of International Education.

Price: Free

MALBEC WINE TASTING

Where/When: Whole Foods / Friday, 5 to 7 p.m.

Why Go: The last tasting for Malbec, a purple grape famous for its use in Bordeaux, had to be canceled due to weather. Now it’s back for your tasting pleasure!

Price: $5

HERB GARDENING

Where/When: Beachwood Community Center / Friday 10 a.m. to noon

Why Go: It’s almost time for summer, and that means delicious meals with the freshest ingredients. Learn to grow your own herb garden to get your summer meals started.

Price: $19 for residents, $23 for nonresidents

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Where/When: Arabica Coffee House, Chesterland / Saturday, 7-9 p.m.

Why Go: Whether you’re a budding musician or want to see a star on the rise, this event is for you.

Price: Free

WILL CHESHIER PERFORMING AT PHOENIX COFFEE

Where/When: Phoenix Coffee, South Euclid / Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: Praised for his lyrics and guitar skills by Score Music Magazine, regional solo artist Will Cheshier will play Phoenix Coffee house with his blend of jazz, pop, funk and blues.

Price: Free