Calendar: Surf’s up at Whole Foods … Grill with herbs the White Oak way … Don’t Mississippi the Food and Wine Festival

Surf’s up with Will: Whole Foods’ resident seafood expert Will Spiers will be holding classes every Tuesday in August from 6-7 p.m. He’ll show you how to handle various flavors of fish, and will demonstrate a different recipe every session.  The classes are free, but reservations are limited, so call 218-0452 to make sure you’ve got a spot. Grillin’ and chillin at White Oak: White Oak Plantation’s herbal expert, Sarah Liberta, will demonstrate the proper use of herbs in grilling and cool summer specialties like ice cream and lemonade.  Attendees will enjoy a multi-course meal with a glass of wine, and a cooking demonstration by White Oak’s chef Travis Lawson.  Sunday, Aug. 9,  3-6 p.m. $50, advance registration is required. Call 751-1882 for details and reservations. Can’t-miss in Miss.: If you feel like venturing out to the wilds of Mississippi this weekend, culinary delight awaits at the Natchez Food and Wine Festival. Tickets for some events are sold out, but there are plenty of public events to attend, and the tasty rewards may be worth it. July 31-Aug. 2. Visit natchezfoodfest.com for details.