Culinary calendar

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with food. Call to reserve a seat. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. Classes are held 6-8 p.m. and include: Thursday, Paella; May 21, French Cuisine; May 29, Bucatini and Calzones. May 28, Peg Ivy book signing of “A Dash of Southern,” from 4-6 p.m. followed by the cooking class. Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. (208) 762-1333.

Wine, Ride & Dine - Taste regional wines and take in views of the Spokane River Falls just a short walk away from a dinner from Anthony’s or Clinkerdagger. Includes wine tasting, a glass of wine for the SkyRide, dinner, all taxes and gratuities. Meet at the SkyRide. Seating times are: 4:30, 5, 5:15, 5:30 and 6 p.m. Dates for the Anthony’s dinner are: today, and May 13 and 20. Clinkerdagger dinner dates are: Thursday, and May 14 and 21. For more information or to register, visit spokaneparks.org or call. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $50-$55. (509) 625-6200.

Meet the Maker - Meet local brewers from Ninkasi Brewing. Today, 5-7 p.m., Area 51 Taphouse at the Onion, 7522 N. Division St. (509) 482-6100.

“Our Favorites” Cooking Class Series - Scott and Roxane offer their all-time favorite classes and recipes from the last four years, including: today and Thursday, Fiesta Fun; and June 17-18, Cocktail Hour. Call to make reservations. Classes held 5:45-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/single; $70/couple. (509) 939-4527.

Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

Total Wine Events – Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Support Your Local Craft Breweries, $15; Friday, 5-6 p.m., American Hops and Plenty of Passion, $5; May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spain: Discover Vibrant Rioja, $20. Offered at both locations: Total Wine & More, 9980 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-1644; and Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave., (509) 922-1530. Discover Beer Tastings: Friday and May 13-14, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, 3-6 p.m.; May 16, noon-3 p.m., May 17, 1-6 p.m., at the North Spokane location and Thursday, Friday and Tuesday and May 14, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, noon-3 p.m.; and May 16, 3-6 p.m., at the Spokane Valley location.

The Culinary Stone Cooking Classes – Thursday: Mother Daughter Day; Tuesday: Color Me French; May 14: Knife Skills & Steak Dinner; May 21: Making the Perfect Chicken; May 28: Mexican Fundamentals: Cook with a Molcajete. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m., The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. $35/person. (208) 277-4116.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Thursday, Sushi 101; May 20, A Taste of Tuscany; June 3, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; June 18, Keeping the Scene Green: Herbs. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $49/per class. (509) 533-8141.

Cuban Beer Dinner - Three-course meal by MickDuff and Two Lakes Catering. Registration required. Space is limited. Thursday, 6 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 200 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $42.50. (208) 209-6700.

Rocket Market Events - Tastings include: Friday, Globally Famous Reds; May 15, Backyard Barbecue Wines; May 22, European Wine Adventure; May 29, Best Washington State Red Blends Under $20. Reservations are requested. All tastings at 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Mother’s Day Brunch - Commellini Estate will host its first Mother’s Day weekend brunch with a four course meal, including a complimentary bellini for all moms. Call for reservations. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Drive. $32/person; $15/age 10 and younger. (509) 466-0667.

Cupcakes & Cocktails - A festive pre-Mother’s Day celebration and a variety of delicious free cupcakes, chair massages and complimentary mimosa cocktails. Specialty floral arrangements will be for sale. All stores will be offering special deals, just in time for Mom’s Day. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (855) 508-6877.

Mother Daughter Tea - Enjoy a lunch with your mother, daughter or best friend. Lunch includes a fresh salad, sweet treats, hot and iced tea and mimosas. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/per person. (208) 773-5016.

“Rose of a Hundred Petals” High Tea - Treat yourself to a high tea luncheon and jewelry exhibit. For high tea reservations email bankleft@visitpalouse.com or call (509) 878-1800. Saturday, noon-2 p.m., 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse. $22/per person. (509) 878-8425.

Mother’s Day Tea with Pepper Quartet - Enjoy treats by the Roost Bakery and entertainment by the Pepper Quartet, who is just coming off of their back-to-back wins as Sweet Adelines International Regional Quartet Champions of the North by Northwest Region 13, with a record-breaking score. Saturday, 2 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25. (509) 953-1231.

But I Could Never Go Vegan! - Learn how to eat vegan, save money, save the earth, and regain your health. Saturday, 3 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

American-Italian Wine Tasting - The Spokane American-Italian Club will be hosting its annual wine tasting party to benefit the club’s scholarship and charitable programs. Appetizers will be served and the event will also feature a drawing and silent auction. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 505 W. St. Thomas More Way. $20/per person. (509) 994-8639 or (509) 928-9186.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center’s 12th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch - This event features an all-you-can eat buffet, carving stations, omelets, dessert table and a special gift for mom. Crowning of the Blessed Mother after the 8 a.m. Mass. Sunday, 9 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $30/adult; $10/children ages 6-12. (509) 448-1224.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

Spokane Craft Beer Week – Monday-May 17. Celebrate local beer with more than 30 events throughout the city, including brewery collaborations, beer dinners, tap takeovers, and more. For a full list of event and locations, visit spokanecraftbeerweek.com.

Cooking with Master Chef Steve - Cooking experiences with Master Chef Steve W. Geving of Les Toques Blanches Chefs Hall of Fame. Reservations required. Tuesday: Four Exquisite Dishes to Get Hugs and Kisses; June 9: Cooking Completely with Wine: Sparkling, Fortified, Blends. Classes are 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25/person. (208) 437-1037.

Healthy Home Fermentation - Fermentation is an ancient practice used to preserve fruits and vegetables. Fitness and nutrition experts Ben and Jessa Greenfield introduce you to the world of fermentation so you can start preserving at home. Tuesday, noon, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390; May 19, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260. Free.

Jazzed for Justice - Join the Center for Justice for food, drinks, jazz and justice. Proceeds support the work of the Center for Justice. May 13, 6:30 p.m., Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. $40/advance; $45/door; additional drink tickets are $5 each. (509) 464-7602.

Pilgrim’s Market Events - May 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Food Nutrients vs. Supplements, free; May 14, 6:30-8 p.m., An Eater’s Guide to Popular Diets, free; May 21, 6:30-8 p.m., Probiotics and Healthy Weight Loss, free; June 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Mushrooms: An Important Key to Immune Health, free. Call to make reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Girls Pint Out Events - May 14 and June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Backyard, 1811 W. Broadway Ave.; May 21 and June 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Cork and Tap, 2034 Main St., Coeur d’Alene; Free; buy your own beer. (208) 991-0040.

Bottles Tasting - Come sample and explore rose wines. May 15, 5 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 443-4027.

Coffee and Chocolate Pairings - The region of growth, soil composition, altitude, and processing methods all impart unique qualities to a cup or bar. Taste these differences side by side with a guide from the Chocolate Apothecary. May 16, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320; June 13, 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300. Free.

SK Ball - Barn dance featuring Longhorn BBQ dinner, live music, mechanical bull riding, photo booth and prizes for best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. All proceeds raised at this event go to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. Register at http://rmhcspokane.org/events. May 16, 6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $75. (509) 477-1766.

Storied Sips: A Drinking History of Spokane - Explore the history and traditions of drinking in America and Spokane. Begin with the science of distillation and its role in civilization, and end with the current popularity of the craft cocktail. Also, have a look at Spokane’s tipsy traditions, from Jimmy Durkin and Jake Goetz through the famous Tiki bars. Participants will make two kinds of bitters to be finished at home, and class concludes with an (optional) field study trip to two Spokane bars to learn firsthand the region’s storied drinking history. May 17, 1 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $70. (509) 456-3931.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - May 17, 2 p.m., Barbecue Class, $45; May 18, 5 p.m., Savory Croissants, $49; May 20, 5:30 p.m., Fish Tacos, $39; May 26, 5:30 p.m., Hand Rolled Truffles and More, $39; May 27, 5:30 p.m. Burgers and Meatless Barbecue - Part 1, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

INVeg Potluck - Vegan potluck followed by a presentation by Brandy Lucas on medicinal herbs and edibles. Child care is provided during the presentation hour for $5 per child or what you can afford. Please bring a plant-based dish to share, eating utensils, and a list of your ingredients. May 17, 5-7 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Free. (509) 607-0409.

Country Breakfast - Breakfast is open to the public and supported by donations in any amount that you feel you can afford. No one is turned away for inability to donate. Mondays, 7-10 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037.

Sip & Shop Fundraiser – 10 percent proceeds from the tasting room, gift shop and Bistro Rouge, will be donated to Angels over Sandpoint. May 19, 4-9 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

Ferrante’s Adopt-A-Room Fundraiser - Fifth annual event for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane supporting families with children in medical crisis. All profits from Ferrante’s will go to support RMHC Spokane’s Adopt-A-Room program. May 20-21, Ferrante’s Marketplace, 4516 S. Regal St. (509) 710-9930.

JACC Cooking Classes - Learn about the culinary arts of different cultures, advance your knowledge of clever meal preparation and learn new methods and styles of healthy cooking from local chefs. May 20: Mediterranean Cooking with Chef Raji of The White House Grill; June 17: Japanese Cuisine with Chef Villjo of Syringa. Classes at 5:30 p.m., recipes, beer, and wine are included., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Salad Dressing 101 - Learn about the differences in olive oils, the basic formula behind vinaigrettes, and unique low-fat ways to create creamy dressings. Call for reservations. May 20, 7-9 p.m., Conversion Concepts, 608 N. Argonne Road. $40/per person. (509) 623-7177.

Tea Time - Sherri Davey, owner of Heavenly Special Teas, presents information about the health benefits of tea and the differences between types of tea. May 21, 6:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; May 26, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; June 2, 6:30 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390. Free.

Crafted’s Firkin Festival - A firkin is a traditional 9-gallon barrel used in Great Britain for cask conditioning beer. The fun part is using a hammer and stake to puncture the firkin in order to get to the brew. Crafted is tapping firkins from a dozen breweries for the festival. Live music all day. May 23, 11 a.m., Crafted Tap House, 523 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 292-4813.

Cooking Locally - With a wealth of regional resources available, cooking locally has become more feasible for the home cook. Joshua Martin, local chef and culinary instructor, talks about his experience with regional foods and farms and gives a cooking demonstration. May 27, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; June 1, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; June 9, 6:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330. Free.