Culinary calendar

Seventh Annual mARTi Gras Party and Cajun Cook-off - Proceeds of the event benefit Art on the Edge, an organization operated through St. Vincent de Paul that offers free art classes to area at-risk youth. Guests will enjoy all the traditional festivities of Mardi Gras, from beads to king cake to live jazz. The event includes a no-host bar and performances by the Sisters of Selket Bellydancers. Tickets are available at St. Vincent de Paul, Brix Restaurant, Capone’s, Coeur d’Alene Cellars Winery or Enoteca in Post Falls; Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Brix Restaurant, 317 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, $30. (208) 773-1725.

Native American Taco Sale - During Spokane Falls Community College’s Winterfest on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building lounges, 533-4197.

Growing and Cooking with Herbs - Sponsored by city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department; Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., $20. 625-6200.