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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Spokane Craft Beer Week - Today-May 17. Celebrate local beer with more than 30 events throughout the city, including brewery collaborations, beer dinners, tap takeovers and more. For a full list of event and locations, visit spokanecraftbeerweek.com.

Total Wine Events - May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spain: Discover Vibrant Rioja, $20. Offered at both locations: Total Wine & More, 9980 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-1644; and Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave., (509) 922-1530. Discover Beer Tastings: today-Friday, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, noon-3 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m., at the North Spokane location and Thursday, 4-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 3-6 p.m., at the Spokane Valley location.

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with food. Call to reserve a seat. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. Classes are held 6-8 p.m. and include: May 21, French Cuisine; May 29, Bucatini and Calzones. May 28, Peg Ivy book signing of “A Dash of Southern,” from 4-6 p.m., followed by the cooking class. Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. (208) 762-1333.

Wine, Ride & Dine - Taste regional wines and take in views of Spokane River Falls during a multi-course dinner at Anthony’s or Clinkerdagger. Includes wine tasting, a glass of wine for the SkyRide, dinner, all taxes and gratuities. Meet at the SkyRide. Seating times are: 4:30, 5, 5:15, 5:30 and 6 p.m. Dates for the Anthony’s dinner are: today and May 20. Clinkerdagger dinner dates are: Thursday and May 21. For more information or to register, visit spokaneparks.org or call. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $50-$55. (509) 625-6200.

Food & Beer Pairing Event - Four courses paired with Orlison Brewing beers. Today, 6-9 p.m., Chairs Public House, 1305 N. Hamilton St. $35. (509) 381-0909.

Jazzed for Justice - Proceeds from ticket sales, drink tickets, raffles and gifts made at the event support the work of the Center for Justice. Semi-casual cocktail party fundraising event with hors d’oeuvres. Today, 6:30 p.m., Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. $40/advance; $45/door; additional drink tickets are $5 each. (509) 464-7602.

Pilgrim’s Market Events - Today, 6:30-8 p.m., Food Nutrients vs. Supplements, free; Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., An Eater’s Guide to Popular Diets, free; May 21, 6:30-8 p.m., Probiotics and Healthy Weight Loss, free; June 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Mushrooms: An Important Key to Immune Health, free. Call to make reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

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.

The Culinary Stone Cooking Classes - Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday: Knife Skills & Steak Dinner; May 21: Making the Perfect Chicken; May 28: Mexican Fundamentals: Cook with a Molcajete. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. $35/person. (208) 277-4116.

Girls Pint Out Events - Thursday and June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Backyard, 1811 W. Broadway Ave.; May 21 and June 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Cork and Tap, 2034 Main St., Coeur d’Alene; free; buy your own beer. (208) 991-0040.

Bottles Tasting - Sample and explore the many different styles of rosé wine. Friday, 5 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 443-4027.

Rocket Market Events - Tastings include: Friday, Backyard Barbecue Wines; May 22, European Wine Adventure; May 29, Best Washington State Red Blends Under $20. Reservations are requested. All tastings at 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Coffee and Chocolate Pairings - Taste chocolate and coffee with a guide from the Chocolate Apothecary. Saturday, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320; June 13, 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300. Free.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Sunday, 2 p.m., BBQ Class, $45; Monday, 5 p.m., Savory Croissants, $49; May 20, 5:30 p.m., Fish Tacos, $39; May 26, 5:30 p.m., Hand Rolled Truffles and More, $39; May 27, 5:30 p.m. Burgers and Meatless BBQ - Part 1, $39; May 28, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Pasta Making, $45; May 31, 2 p.m., Thai Green Curry Prawns, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

INVeg Potluck - Vegan potluck followed by a presentation by Brandy Lucas on medicinal herbs and edibles. Child care is provided during the presentation hour for $5 per child or what you can afford. Please bring a plant-based dish to share, eating utensils, and a list of your ingredients. Sunday, 5-7 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Free. (509) 607-0409.

Sip & Shop Fundraiser - Ten percent of all proceeds from the tasting room, gift shop and Bistro Rouge will be donated to Angels Over Sandpoint. Tuesday, 4-9 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

Healthy Home Fermentation - Fitness and nutrition experts Ben and Jessa Greenfield introduce you to the world of fermentation so you can start preserving at home. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.