The Chocolate Factory Theater has its benefit this Wednesday evening with the Taste of LIC. It's a great chance to support a cool theater and art gallery that has just over-the-top-crazy events. -- and eat, eat, eat. Food and drink is courtesy local faves -- Dominie's Hoek, Lounge 47, Communitea, Tournesol, Bella Via, Dorian Cafe, The Creek & The Cave, Tuk Tuk, Brasil Coffee House, Manetta's Ristorante, LIC Bar, and Masso. Plus there's wine and beer to sample, silent auctions, performances, paintings, and more.

• First Annual Taste of LIC
• June 7, 2006; 6-9 p.m., $35
• The Chocolate Factory Theater, 5-49 49th Ave, Long Island City