Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine - Upcoming classes include: today, French Country Cooking, 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, Beef Short Ribs, Sesame Green Beans and Key Lime Pie, 5:30 p.m.; May 30, Italian Dinner, 5:30 p.m.; May 31, Growing and Using Fresh Herbs, 5:30 p.m.; June 4, 5:30 p.m., Authentic Mole Poblano con Pollo with hand-made tortillas; June 7, 5:30 p.m., Chef Mark’s Desserts; June 10, 2 p.m., Basic Knife Skills; June 11, 5:30 p.m., Thai Cooking Part I; June 12, 5:30 p.m., Making Curry; June 13, 5:30 p.m., It’s Time for a Mexican Barbacoa (BBQ); June 14, 5:30 p.m., Sushi; June 19, 5:30 p.m., Authentic Mexican Almuerzo (Brunch); June 20, 5:30 p.m., “The In Thing” Part I Cooking with In-Season Foods; June 21, 5:30 p.m., Surf and Turf with Dessert; June 25, 5:30 p.m., Thai Cooking Part II; June 26, Authentic Italian Family Recipes; June 27, 5:30 p.m., Gnocchi, Basil-Garlic Sauce, Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread; June 28, 5:30 p.m., Stuffed Pork Tendorloin with Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Bacon Wrapped Onions. Registration is required for all classes. For cost, visit www.thekitchenengine.com. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon No. 416. (509) 328-3335.

Wine, Ride & Dine - Enjoy regional wines from Arbor Crest, Barrister or Townshend. Then take a trip on the SkyRide across the Spokane River Falls. Finish the night with a four-course meal at Clinkerdagger or Anthony’s. Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Today and Thursday. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $48/person, $40/person only for 4:30 p.m. dinner. (509) 625-6200.

Memorial Day Exquisite Brunch Party - Cooking class with master chef Steve Geving. Call (208) 437-0426 to register. Today, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25.

Spokane Public Market - Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.spokanepublic market.org. 24 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-1154.

Greater Spokane Incorporated’s Business After Hours - Enjoy food and drink provided by Centerplate while networking with business professionals throughout the Spokane region. Also, West Coast Entertainment will showcase its 2012-2013 Best of Broadway Series and give away prizes for the upcoming season. Thursday, 5-7 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free/GSI members, $10/general public. (509) 279-7000.

Renovation Celebration Show - Join in celebrating Lake City Playhouse’s renovation progress with appetizers, beverages and a performance of their upcoming production, “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.” Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $15. (208) 667-1323.

Drop-In Wine Tasting at Vino! - Friday: Drop in anytime between 3 and 5:30 p.m. to taste several chardonnay selections in recognition of National Chardonnay Day on Saturday, $10. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

Wine and Cheese at the Market - Presented by Rocket Market. Friday, Great Grillin’ Reds. Taste eight wines. Includes cheese and LaBrea bread. Reservations are requested. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20 plus tax per class. (509) 343-2253.

America’s Biggest Cupcake Decorating Event - Workshops presented by NIC Athletics and hosted by Charm City Cupcakes, Baltimore. Cupcake Decorating 101, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $45; Mommy, Daddy, and Me, 2-3:30 p.m. (Bring a child age 6-12), $60; Girls Night Out, 5:30-7 p.m., wine tasting sponsored by Odom Northwest Beverages, $50. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-3348.

Locati Cellars Tasting - Trista Flores from Locati Cellars will pour a selection of current releases from the Northwest. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. $5/flight of five wines. (509) 624-1349.

Cooking Classes at Williams-Sonoma - Sunday, “Vitamix!” Visit www.williams-sonoma.com for more information. Williams-Sonoma, River Park Square, 808 W. Main St. (509) 455-3438.

Wine Tasting - Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors. Featuring wine, beer imports, light hors d’oeuvres, prizes and a bottle of wine or beer to take home. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County. May 30, 5-8 p.m., Prairie Avenue and Wayne Drive, Hayden. $40 per person. (208) 667-0664.