Dreaming of Italy? Dreaming of spring? If a trip overseas isn’t in your near future, you have three opportunities this week to experience a little bit of Italy here in the Gem City as we usher in the beginning of spring.

1. The Italian Happy Hour at Meadowlark. Learn how to make some of the best Italian cocktails with Meadowlark Bar Manager Nik Hunt. The evening will be filled with tasty Italian libations, educational demonstrations and dinner. Very limited seating with prepaid reserved seats only. Cost is $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations required.