1. Taste of Tribeca
On May 21, gorge on dishes from more than 60 downtown restaurants, including Bouley and 66. Your $45 admission fee benefits arts programs at P.S. 234 and P.S. 150. (For details, visit tasteoftribeca.org.)

2. Days of Taste
On May 22, the American Institute of Wine & Food’s Champagne Gala and auction at Guastavino’s gives public school fourth- and fifth-graders the chance to participate in a four-week program that includes a visit with a local farmer and a trip to a big-time restaurant. ($250 for nonmembers; visit aiwf.org for information.)

3. Fertile Ground
On May 25, Slow Food USA’s first Slow Food in Schools benefit auction in Dumbo raises funds that go toward creating lunch programs and growing student gardens throughout the country. (Tickets are $150; for details, go to slowfoodusa.org.)

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