The Piping in of the Haggis; Getting Intimate with Seafood

KENMORE - Island Creek Oyster Bar hosts an educational and intimate seafood experience dubbed Get to Know Your Fish. January 14th, 1:00pm, $50. Reserve a spot at 617.532.5300. [BostonChefs]

DORCHESTER - This Sunday is the grand opening of the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market at Codman Square Great Hall. Mayor Menino will attend a ribbon cutting at 2pm. [Public Radio Kitchen]

JP - The Haven celebrates Scotland's patron poet Bard Robert Burns with Burns Night on January 23rd. $65 gets you a cocktail, a three course meal, entertainment by the Boston Highlanders traditional dance troupe, performances of Burns' poems and the chance to witness "the piping in of the haggis." [Official Site]