Culinary Calendar
Dining Out For Life - Eat at one of the participating restaurants and the restaurant will donate a portion of your bill for the meal to the Spokane AIDS Network to support services for people living with HIV and AIDS. For a list of participating restaurants visit www.diningoutforlife.com or www.spokaneaidsnetwork.com. Participating restaurants are Bennedito’s Pizza north and South Hill locations, Brown Bag Bistro, Cafe Marron, Catacomb’s Pub, David’s Pizza, Herbal Essence Cafe, Latah Bistro, Luigi’s, Mizuna’s and Niko’s. Thursday. 455-8993.
Introduction to Wine Tasting - Taste and learn about the seven basic wine styles, discussing what professional tasters are looking for and why they “swish and swirl.” Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $35. 838-1229.
Spring Fling Variety Show - Featuring bluegrass, Hawaiian and gospel music. A Brownie Buffet consisting of a dozen different kinds of brownies. Thursday. 1-3 p.m., East Central Senior Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $5/donation. 625-6693.
A Cabernet Cabaret - Blind - Blind tasting competition of Cabernets from Bordeaux, Australia, South America, California and Washington. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25. 343-2253.
Community Buildings Spring Market - With organic breads and ice cream, fresh pies, cakes, cookies, herbs, local honey, fresh and dried flowers, crafts, music and more. Friday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 35 W. Main Ave. Free admission. 951-4361.
La Fiesta-Cinco de Mayo (Family Festival) - Daylong event with wide variety of Latin arts and crafts, music, dance, food and cultural presentations. Also fun family activities including piñatas, children’s games, raffles and soccer exhibition. Dance party with local bands from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Greyhound Park Event Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls. $5/adults, $1/ages 4-12, free/younger than 4; dance admission is $5/women, $15/men; free parking. (800) 828-4880 or 483-2523.
Spaghetti Serenade - Goose Creek Opry Association presents second annual spring fundraising dinner. Including a spaghetti sauce contest, bluegrass music and jamming. The winner of the contest is determined by whoever receives the most votes from those in attendance. Extra votes can be purchased for $1 so this contest can be bought. This year we are featuring old time music from Charlie Root and the lively tunes of Don’t Fret It and friends. Jamming will begin about 7:30 and is open to all acoustic instruments and skill levels. Saturday. 4 p.m., Wilbur Community Center, Division Street and Railroad Avenue (1 block south of U.S. 2), Wilbur. $5/adults, $3/youth, free/ages five and younger. (509) 647-0167.
Sukiyaki Dinner (Japan Week) - Enjoy good food. Saturday. Noon-7 p.m., Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St. $11. 535-2687.
Blossoms and Brunch - Elegant Sunday brunch to support St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. See exquisite floral displays, hunt for treasures in a spring-themed gift shop, sample fresh brewed teas and explore gardening exhibits. Activities will include a children’s interactive corner with hands-on gardening projects. Sunday. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, Spokane City Center, 332 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40/adults, $20/age 12 and under. 473-6006.
Bread Making from Scratch - Sponsored by the city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Registration required. Tuesday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $32. 625-6200.
Introduction to Wine Tasting - Taste and learn about the seven basic wine styles, what professional tasters are looking for and why they swish and swirl. May 4. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $35. 838-1229.