Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 13

1. Benefit from a free tai chi class offered at the Audubon Center at Deb’s Park. During the session you’ll learn techniques that will help improve your overall breathing and balance. Additionally, you’ll also find out methods to ease your tension and stress. The class starts at 8:30 a.m. in the courtyard.

 2. If you’re looking for a new restaurant in the area to try out, head over to Cinnamon Vegetarian Restaurant. At Cinnamon, you can find Latin American inspired dishes with a generous selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Cinnamon is open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays and is located at 5511 N. Figueroa St.

 3. A food preserving class is scheduled to take place at Milagro Allegro community garden. Here you will gain knowledge about traditional fermented dishes and also learn how to make pickles from scratch. You’ll also conjure up a beverage made from sauerkraut, sauer-reuben (turnip/rutabaga), and kombucha. A $5 donation is suggested to join in on the 11 a.m. class.

 4. The final portion of TBA: A Group Video Exhibition in 7 Parts is now showing at Kristi Engle Gallery. Part seven will be on display until Feb. 18. Stop by Kristi Engle Gallery anytime between noon and 6 p.m. on days the exhibit is being featured. The gallery is located at 5002 York Ave.

 5. Create heart and flower shaped glass beads at The Glass Studio. A six hour class will teach you how to make roses, petal flowers, leaves, and vines. Prior bead making experience is required to sign up for the class. All tools and supplies will be covered by the $125 registration fee. Contact the studio at (323) 257-0764 for more info.