Social Calendar

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Benefit Performance - An evening of chocolate, coffee and comedy to benefit the Goins family’s adoption of two young children. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard Street. $30-$75. (509) 290-4676

Grape and Grain 2009 - Featuring more than 20 Northwest wineries and breweries, a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. Presented by the Spokane Advertising Federation, a nonprofit group that raises money for advertising scholarships. Friday, 7-10 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $30/advance, $40/door. (509) 325-0701, www.spokaneadfed.com

Comedian Wanda Sykes - Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood’s prevention and education programs. Contains adult content. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $45-$125. (509) 624-1200 or (509) 325-SEAT

Hillard Rotary Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament - To support scholarships for Rogers High School graduates. June 19, 1:30 p.m., Esmeralda Golf Course. $75/person, includes green fees, cart, prizes and hamburger dinner. (509) 535-3888

Stem and Stein - Fifth annual wine and beer tasting to benefit programs of Spokane AIDS Network. June 19, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40/advance, $45/door. (509) 325-SEAT

Tee Off For Transitions - Sixth annual Transitions Golf Scramble benefiting homeless women and children. Featuring Wendy Ward, local resident and LPGA tour member. June 19, Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive. $125. (509) 328-6702

Taste Washington Spokane - More than 100 Washington wineries will be on hand, pouring up to three of their wines, from whites, reds and rosés to dessert wines. June 21, 5-8:30 p.m., the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $85. (206) 667-9463, tastewashington.org

12th Annual Golf Classic - To benefit the Lilac Services for the Blind. 1 p.m. Shotgun Scramble. July 10, 1 p.m. shotgun scramble, Creek at Qualchan Golf Course. $100/person; register by June 30. (509) 328-9116