Calendar: Cake class with the master … Kickoff with wine at Ruffino’s … Leisure learning at LSU

Let them decorate cake: Saturday, Chef Christina Nicosia of the Louisiana Culinary Institute will teach eager students how to make icing from scratch and decorate their pastries divinely with same. Space is limited, admission is $100. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more sit lci.edu or call 769-8820. A delicious season starter: Ruffino’s “Kick Off the Season” wine dinner happens Wednesday, September 9th. Featuring tastes from the winery of LSU alum Gary Eberle, you won’t get a more authentic LSU experience outside of tailgating on game day. 6:30 p.m. Call 753-3458 for information and reservations. Add some class: LSU has added a spate of new experiences to their fall leisure class schedule. Offerings include everything from Turkish cooking to candy making to amateur sommelier classes. Check lsu.edu/leisureclasses for a full list and sign-up info.