Han Dynasty's Spicy Eating Contest; Lebanese Dinner at Contrada

UPPER WEST SIDE — Han Dynasty and Rocket Fuel Foods are hosting a spicy food eating contest (ghost peppers and chicken wings are involved) at Han Dynasty uptown on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Participation costs $25 and includes an IPA to help quell that heat. Winner takes home bragging rights and dinner at Han Dynasty for two. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE — Contrada is hosting a Lebanese dinner from Maureen Abood's new cookbook Rose Water & Orange Blossoms on Sunday. The four course dinner will be served family style and $84 tickets include the meal, wine, tax and tip. Books will be available for purchase and Abood will be there to sign them. [EaterWire]

TRIBECA — Terroir is hosting a night of beer and cheese pairings on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The ticket page boldly promises that the event will "change your life forever." Tickets are $44 and include samples of six beers and six cheeses. [EaterWire]