1. 1. Cheez-A-Palooza III at Nolita House: Naked vs. Cooked

   47 E. Houston St., nr. Mulberry St.; 212-625-1712; May 3

   Side-by-side comparisons of six cheeses, in both starring and supporting roles—mini Valdeon cheeseburgers, for example. One paired drink is included in the $50 ticket price ($40 in advance).

2. 2. A Cultural History of Artisan Cheesemaking in America at Artisanal Premium Cheese Center

   500 W. 37th St., at Tenth Ave.; CulinaryHistoriansNY.org; May 9

   A University of Vermont food-science professor traces the origins of American cheddar, the New England cheesemaker diaspora, and the revival of the artisanal movement; $40, reservations required.

3. 3. Cheese 101 at Smith & Vine

   268 Smith St., nr. DeGraw St., Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; 718-522-7425; May 9

   Stinky Bklyn inaugurates its class series with a cheese primer held at its sister wineshop, which will provide the pairings; $55, reservations required.

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