Culinary calendar

Pilgrim’s Free Tastings - Today, Ninkasi Brewing Co.; Friday, Meet the Winemaker & Wine Tap Launch with Patrick Merry of Merry Cellars. All tastings at 3:30 p.m. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Wednesday Wine and Cooking Demo - 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with food prepared by chef Carol. Call to reserve a seat. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. (208) 762-1333.

Wine Tasting Wednesdays - Complimentary wine tasting from 4:30-6 p.m. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

Riverkeeper IPA Exclusive Launch Party - Spokane Riverkeeper is partnering with River City Brewing to create a craft beer to raise funds and awareness for Spokane Riverkeeper. The Lantern will be donating $1 of each Riverkeeper IPA sold to Spokane Riverkeeper. Today, 5-8 p.m., Lantern Tap House, 1004 S. Perry St. (509) 835-5211.

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. Cooking class recipes, beer, and wine are included. Today: Chef Angelo of Angelo’s Restaurante; March 16: French Cooking with Chef Laurent of Fleur de Sel; April 15: Chef Bob Black. Classes held at 5:30 p.m. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Today, 5:30 p.m., It’s All Greek To Me: Vegetarian-style, $39; Sunday, 2 p.m., The Wonderful World of Sea Scallops, $59; Monday, 5:30 p.m., Introduction to Brioche, $45. Call to register. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Spokane Symphony Chamber Soiree: A Valentine’s Treat - Orchestra musicians provide chamber music in an intimate setting. Table seating includes local wines paired with hors d’oeuvres and dessert crafted by award-winning chef Urs Moser. Ticketholders may call ahead to reserve a pre-concert dinner at Burgandy’s restaurant. Today, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $20-$48. (509) 624-1200.

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.

Beer and Food Pairing Experience - First and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., the executive chef of Crafted will prepare five courses paired with beer. Advance reservations required. Crafted Tap House, 523 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35/person. (208) 292-4813.

Third Annual Sinto Tea Party - This elegant event includes a variety of teas, sandwiches and goodies. Special mandolin entertainment. Door prizes and silent auction as well. Friday, 1-3 p.m., Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. $12/early bird; $15/after today. (509) 327-2861.

Sonoma Selections - Featuring a selection of wines from Sonoma County California. Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-1530.

Showdown Series: Washington vs. France - The wines of Washington state will be compared with the wines of France to see who does it best. Tasting includes 10 wines, cheese and Bouzie bakery bread. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $30. (509) 343-2253.

Sensational Savory Soups - Kelli Collins, of Joseph’s Grainery, will teach you how to make savory soups and stews with grains and legumes. A tour of the grainery is included. Call or visit sccel.spokane.edu/ACT2 for more information. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. $14. (509) 397-4366.

Wine Tasting at Huckleberry’s - Chad Garofalo will be at Huckleberry’s pouring wines from Garofalo Family Winery of Walla Walla. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. $5 for a flight of five. (509) 624-1349.

Brahms & Brews - Spokane Choral Artists presents Brahms & Brews. Start the night of with a pre-concert beer flight and program talk with SCA director Max Mendez. Enjoy Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes and Drei Quartette with guest pianists Kendall Feeney and Greg Presley. At intermission, beer will be served with snacks provided from Roost Bakery. Then settle in for modern choral selections. Commemorative glass included in ticket price. Must be 21 or older. Saturday, 6 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25. (509) 979-4656.