Release party at The Office Bar … Whole Foods classes

Party down: Chef Chris Wadsworth of Restaurant IPO is featured in the January issue of Louisiana Cookin’, and he’s hosting a party to celebrate Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The Office Bar will be jumping, with Wadsworth’s signature tapas, wine tasting, a cash bar and live music. Call 448-3036 for more information.

Holidays with Whole Foods: Whether you’re short on time this holiday season or need tips on how to improve your party offerings, Whole Foods has a way to help. On Saturday, noon-2 p.m., team members will be demoing grab-and-go dishes perfect for the holiday season—and on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., you can sample delicious hors d’oeuvres, and determine if you’d like to bring one home for the holidays. Get more information by clicking here.