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Tea Room, Chashitsu Open House - Demonstration in the authentic tea room Thursday, also known as chashitsu. Experience the unique atmosphere of sado from 5-6 p.m. Another tea will be held May 19. Reservations required by noon of day of event; Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. 328-2971.

Sixth annual Evening of Wine and Flowers - Wine tasting and silent and live auctions Saturday of Washington’s finest wines; barrel tastings, winery dinners and more to benefit St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Hors d’oeuvres by Chef Ian Wingate and Moxie Restaurant; 6-10 p.m., St. Luke’s, 711 S. Cowley St., $100. 473-6006.

14th annual Afternoon of Flowers and Victorian Tea - Premium teas and a multicourse menu will be served Sunday among an array of floral designs created by local florists. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Two seatings, 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.; Davenport Hotel, $45/adults, $30/age 12 and under. 473-6006.

Royal Tea Party – Second annual event in celebration of Lilac Royalty Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Lilac Festival. Reservations required; Davenport Hotel, $10. 448-2158.

Guest Chef Cooking Series - Monday, Italian Cooking - Gnocchi with Tullia Barbanti, 7-8 p.m., 9th Street Bistro, Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe; $20/class. 624-1349.

A Taste of Japan (Japan Week) - Popular Japanese dinner event; Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Whitworth College, HUB catering rooms; $8, under age 3/free. 777-4509.

Free Scoop Day at Ben and Jerry’s - Select a free, 4-ounce scoop of ice cream flavor in a cup or cone, Tuesday, noon-8 p.m., River Park Square. Students from Spokane Public Schools will perform musical selections at the throughout the day. Donations will be accepted to benefit Spokane Public Schools music programs. Free. 744-3350.

Yummi Yaki Soba and Sushi Roll Sale (Japan Week) - Spokane Falls Community College International Club students sell a variety of sushi roll and yaki soba noodles, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Union Building, Lounge C, 3410 Fort George Wright Drive. 533-3367.