Cooking: Risotto, Pilaf and Rice Know How
Rice is a staple of the world's diet and perfect for gluten free or vegan menus. In this class participants learn the basics of cooking white and brown rice then step up to more challenging dishes such as pilaf and risotto. This class will be part demonstration, part hands on. The class is today, Feb. 28, 6:30-9 p.m. At the Palo Alto Adult School, Palo Alto. $50 Go to paadultschool.org

Exhibition: 'Scenes from the Silk Road'
The Portola Art Gallery presents "Scenes from the Silk Road" -- photographs of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Syria by Frances Freyberg. The color photographs feature landscapes, cityscapes, market scenes and portraits. It shows starting today, Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Go to francesfreyberg.com

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