Turkey ready for carving, Union Rescue Mission, 1956. From the LAPL Photo Collection.

Although Delicious Coma tends to focus more on fermenting cabbage than upcoming food events, a few interesting meals devoted to good causes have come my way and I wanted to write them up.

The first event combines two of my favorite things: Julia Child and the Los Angeles Public Library. How can you go wrong? This Thursday at Cafe Pinot, executive chef Kevin Meehan will be presenting four courses from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, plus wine pairings and dessert. The $75 prix fixe meal is sponsored by Young Literati, the library's membership group for younger, hipper readers which raises money to do fantastic things like buy more educational materials for young patrons and expand literacy programs throughout the library's 72 branches.

The event is just two days away, but there is still room, so make a reservation by emailing literati@lapl.org or calling Lori Enterline at (213) 228-7542. You can also make a reservation online.

Happy eating and reading! (I'm assuming it's alright to do both at this dinner.)

Cafe Pinot
700 W. Fifth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(Right next to the Central Library)