Calendar: Viking cooking courses … Easy holiday entertaining at Whole Foods

Cook like a Viking: Prepare decadent dishes ahead of time for an elegant champagne brunch. A selection of uniquely delicious, do-ahead recipes are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Perfect for holiday entertaining—or for any celebratory occasion! Tickets are $89. Dec. 18, 1-4 p.m. Click here for more information. Holiday help: Short on time this holiday season? Sample wonderful grab-and-go serving options at the Baton Rouge Whole Foods. From their “Build Your Own Brie” station to ready-to-go seasonal side dishes, they have everything you need to make your parties sensational. Saturday, free to the public.