Cheap$kate: This weekend’s best FREE events in New York City

Lou Dobbs signs copies of new book ‘Upheaval’

In “Upheaval,” newsman Lou Dobbs expands his “Chalk Talks” format to discuss the problems he sees America facing, including unequal distribution of taxes, too much concern over political correctness, a struggling economy and a loss of true American values. Stop by Barnes & Noble to hear the journalist discuss the issues and offer up his brand of solutions for fighting back. (Tomorrow, 7 p.m., FREE, B&N Upper East Side, 150 E. 86th St., 212-369-2180, bn.com)

Book Event

‘Wine: A Tasting Course’

Who doesn’t love curling up with a glass of wine and a good book? Well, here’s your chance to do that with like-minded folks as author and renowned sommelier Marnie Old offers up insider tips and tricks of the trade at this interactive wine tasting and learning experience at NYC wine shop Bottlerocket, celebrating the launch of “Wine: A Tasting Course.” (Tonight, 7-8 p.m., FREE, Bottlerocket, 5 W. 19th St., 212-929-2323, bottlerocket .com)