Culinary calendar

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines with food pairings. Call to reserve a seat. Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. (208) 762-1333.

Big Barn Brewing Tap Takeover - Meet the brewer and try hand-selected brews. Today, 4 p.m., the Hop Shop, 3803 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 747-9700.

Culinary Stone Events - Complimentary wine tasting with wines from around the world every Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. and include: Tuesday, Fish Tacos: Two Ways; June 23, Flavors of the Yukitan. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: today, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; June 18, Keeping the Scene Green: Herbs. $49/per class. The Summer Sizzle Series classes are $59 each and include: June 24, Gourmet Grilling: Steaks and Veggies; July 15, Small Bites, Summer Nights; Aug. 5, Sensational Salmon. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. (509) 533-8141.

Lentil Festival Poster Unveiling - Celebrate the kickoff of the 27th Annual National Lentil Festival with this year’s poster unveiling and special tasting. Poster unveiling tickets include a commemorative glass, appetizers and tastes from local wine, beer and cider producers. Participants include Camas Prairie Winery, Merry Cellars Winery, Paradise Creek Brewery and Whiskey Barrel Cider Company. Guests will vote for their favorite beverage. The winner will take home a trophy to display in their business until next year’s competition. Today, 6-8 p.m., Cider House, 588 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman. $35. (509) 334-3565.

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.

Nectar Wine and Beer Brewer’s Night - Try six beers from featured brewery No-Li Brewhouse. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Nectar Wine and Beer, 1331 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 290-5239.

Pilgrim’s Market Events - Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Mushrooms: An Important Key to Immune Health, free; June 11, 6-8:30 p.m., Grilling Class: Think Beyond Meat, free; June 18, 6-8:30 p.m., Balanced Summer Nutrition: Keeping You Cool as Temperatures Rise, $5/per person; June 25, 6-8:30 p.m., The Origins of Coffee: Seed to Cup, free. Call to make reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Rocket Market Events - Tastings include: Friday, IPA Showdown: Pacific Northwest vs. the World; June 12, France on a Dime; June 19, Italy on a Dime; June 26, Spain on a Dime. Reservations are requested. All tastings at 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Spring Fling Dance - ’50s-’60s music by Affordable Entertainment from 1-3 p.m., followed by a spaghetti dinner at 4 p.m. and game night from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome. Reservations requested for dinner. Friday, Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. $4/dance; dinner by donation. (509) 230-2149.

Vino! Tastings - Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Selections from Vino’s Wine of the Month Club; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Jones of Washington; June 12, 3-7:30 p.m., E. Guigal Wines of France. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. Costs vary. (509) 838-1229.

Tea With Tucker - Catered by Boots Bakery & Lounge. Enjoy vegan tapas served on china, along with shabby chic goodies from Goodwill and music. Funds generated from this event will be applied toward the creation of an animal memorial garden and a community vegetable garden at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.eventbrite.com/ e/tea-with-tucker- tickets-15740285618. Sunday, 1 p.m., River’s Wish, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $55/one; and $100/two. (509) 951-3650.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

Country Breakfast - Breakfast is open to the public. The program is supported by donations in any amount that you feel you can afford. No one is turned away for inability to donate. Mondays, 7-10 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Monday, 5:30 p.m., Artisan Bread, $45; June 11, 5:30 p.m., Mexican Tortillas, $45; June 14, 2 p.m., Lamb Shanks with Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes, $45; June 22, 5:30 p.m., French Macarons, $45; June 24, 5:30 p.m., Secrets of Thai Cooking, $39; June 25, 5:30 p.m., Sushi, $49; June 29, 5:30 p.m., Cake Decorating, $45. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Cooking with Master Chef Steve - Cooking experiences with Master Chef Steve Geving of Les Toques Blanches Chefs Hall of Fame. Reservations required. Tuesday: Cooking Completely with Wine: Sparkling, Fortified, Blends; July 14: Beach Party Cookery from Malibu to Miami Beach. Classes held 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25/person. (208) 437-1037.

Cooking Locally - Joshua Martin, local chef and culinary instructor, talks about his experience with regional foods and farms and gives a cooking demonstration. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, Brines - Learn the pitmaster’s secrets for great barbecue: brines to ensure moistness, rubs for flavor and knockout sauces. Make reservations at aimee@cconcepts.net or call (509) 623-7177. Tuesday, 7-10 p.m., Conversion Concepts Inc., 608 N. Argonne Road. $40.

“Return to Downton Abbey” Tea - Artisans at the Dahmen Barn will hold its annual fundraising tea. This year’s theme is “Return to Downton Abbey” and features refreshments, vintage garments, and live and silent auctions. You may also dress according to the theme for a chance to win a costume contest. Reservations are required. June 13, 11 a.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 419 Park Way, Uniontown. $20. (509) 299-3414.

Coffee and Chocolate Pairings - Side by side tastings with a guide from the Chocolate Apothecary. June 13, 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Vino! Professional Tasting and Small Plates Event - “Sicily & Corsica: Wines of the Italian Islands” is a question-and-answer opportunity to discover the characteristics and grape varieties of these islands, issues facing winemakers, their approaches to dealing with vineyard and winemaking complications, and the distinctive wines produced there. Tasting event on June 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St., $15. The Small Plates Tasting Event with appetizer-sized servings specially created to illustrate the characteristics of the wines will be June 16, 6-8:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $45. Reservations required for these events at (509) 838-1229.

Japanese Cuisine with Chef Villjo of Syringa - 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. June 17, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

“Our Favorites” Cooking Class Series - All-time favorite classes and recipes from the last four years, including: June 17-18, Cocktail Hour; July 15-16, Grilling and Chilling. Call to make reservations. Classes held 5:45-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/single; $70/couple. (509) 939-4527.

How to Be a Label Detective - Navigate the food system with Melissa DiLuzio, a certified integrative nutrition and wellness coach. She presents two nutrition classes: the first discusses sugar and how it impacts your health and the second covers how to identify and avoid toxic ingredients which contribute to obesity and sickness. June 17, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Gourmet Camp Cooking - If your camp meals have been following the same old pattern, get some insight into putting the gourmet back in your camping experience. Registration required. June 17, 7 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Evening of Elegance for Northwest Autism Center - The night will begin with a cocktail hour, live jazz music, silent auction and dinner provided by Feast. Following dinner will be the live auction and highlights of the children and families this event supports. June 19, 5 p.m., Bozarth Mansion, N. Fairwood Drive. $55/each; or $100/per couple. (509) 328-1582.

Walking Food Tour - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation program. ROW Adventures Walking Food Tour explores the foods and history of downtown Spokane. June 20, 2-4 p.m., Riverfront Park, Radio Flyer Wagon. $40/person. (509) 625-6200.

The Singing Nuns Luncheon Concert - Celebrate the Mount Saint Michael Centennial with catering and a concert by the Singing Nuns. Reservations required by June 20. Tours begin, museum and gift shop open at 11:30 a.m.; lunch served followed by the concert at 1 p.m. Visit www.singingnuns.com. July 2, 11:30 a.m., Mount St. Michaels, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. $15/person. (509) 467-1077.