June 7 - June 11: Broadway Panhandler "Yard Sale"
Just because they don't technically have a yard in their new location won't stop Broadway Panhandler from having its annual Yard Sale, where you can find discounts of up to 75 percent off on select cooking supplies. 65 East 8th Street, 212-966-3434.

June 8: Beard on Film
Join directors whose films will be featured at the upcoming NYC Food Film Festival (June 14–16, 21–23, September 6–8): Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly (Asparagus! [A Stalk-umentary]), Natasha Dow Schull and Hillevi Zazel Loven (Buffet—All You Can Eat Las Vegas) and George Motz (Hamburger America). Food provided by Harry Hawk of Schnack and Harry’s at Water Taxi Beach. Noon–2pm. Members $30, nonmembers $35, students $10; call 212-627-2308, ext 243 for reservations. James Beard House, 167 W 12th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves.

June 9: A Taste of the Italian Wine Merchants Wine Club
Italian Wine Merchants is kicking off a Saturday wine tasting series for the summer, presented in two formats. "A Taste of" is a more casual tasting experience, and "a Study of" is a more formal setting. They'll be starting off with the casual -- learn all about the Italian Wine Merchants wine club, which allows you three membership options to expand your knowledge of Italian wines, while you nibble on regional foods. $50.00. Register online or by calling 212-473-2323 x106. 1-3 pm. Italian Wine Merchants - Studio del Gusto, 108 East 16th Street between Park Avenue South & Irving Place.

June 9 - 10: 5th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party
This two-day barbecue fest features award-winning pitmasters from across the U.S. who have hauled their wares into town to share with the city folk. There's meat, meat, and more meat, as well as live music, seminars, demos and more. Visit bigapplebbq.org for full details. 12-6 pm, Madison Square Park.

June 11: Live Chef Auction
Ever wanted a hot date with David Chang, Melissa Murphy, or Jacques Torres? At this charity auction sponsored by the Friends of the FCI, a non-profit organization providing scholarships for students of the French Culinary Institute, you can bid on one. 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at Cipriani, 200 Fifth Avenue. $250/person. Call 646-254-7521 for tickets.

June 12: Inaugural Wine Dinner at Amalia
Kick off this new wine dinner series at Amalia with some Spanish flair. Join winemaking couple Sara Pérez of Clos Martinet and René Barbier, Jr. of Clos Mogador vineyards as they pour wines from the Priorat region of Spain to pair with a six-course Spanish-inspired degustation menu created by executive chef Ivy Stark. 7:00 p.m., $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, contact Marko Kalfa at 212-245-1234 or by email. 204 West 55th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway.