FAIRFAX DISTRICT—A number of chefs are putting together Cooking For A Cure On June 8 at 12 p.m., where Michael Voltaggio, Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, Josef Centeno, Brenden Collins, Ernesto Uchimura, and Bernhard Mairinger will cook up dishes at Plan Check Fairfax. Tickets are $200 a head. [ELA]
DOWNTOWN—Chichen Itzá is doing their annual chile habanero contest on June 15 at 2 p.m., where contestants must eat as many whole habanero chiles within 20 minutes. It's a spicy affair, to say the least. [EaterWire]
BEVERLY HILLS—Nic's Martini Lounge is throwing a La Belle Epoque dinner on June 4, with a 5-course meal and paired cocktails for $95 per person. Bring out your inner Gatsby and call (310) 550-5707 for a reservation. [ELA]