Culinary calendar

Free Luau and Pig Roast - Presented by Rod Builders Inc. in conjunction with the Goodguys Fifth Great Northwest Nationals. Thursday. Noon-1 p.m., 12009 E. Empire Ave. Free. (509) 922-7922.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through September. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse and, after dinner on the main stage, boot-tappin western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 891-9016.

The National Lentil Festival - Friday, 6-11 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Pullman. (800) 365-6948 or (509) 334-3565.

Palousafest - Annual back to school event featuring a water slide, live music from Jimmy Buffet tribute band, The Landsharks, a pig roast, car tournament, watermelon-eating contest, outdoor movie, pictures with pirates, prizes and more. Saturday. 5 p.m.-midnight, University of Idaho, Theophilus Tower lawn, Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6331.

“Opera at the Ranch” - Includes live music, food catered by the Rockin’ B Ranch, wines from Latah Creek and beer from the Coeur d’Alene Brewery. Music combines opera arias and duets with western music and includes performances by musicians from Opera Plus! and the Rockin’ B. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Reservations must be made. Casual western dress is encouraged. Sunday. 4-9 p.m., Rocky and Mary Watson’s Ranch, Rockford Bay, Lake Coeur d’Alene. $50/person. (208) 664-2827.

Rhone - Taste your way along the Rhone River Valley from Lyon to Avignon. Reservations and prepayment requested. Aug. 25. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. (509) 343-2253.