Culinary calendar

Community Cooking Nights - Every Wednesday night in January from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Kitchen at Second Harvest will be hosting free Community Cooking Nights. Each class will cover scratch cooking skills, and applying those skills to simple, healthy, and cost-effective meals. All recipes are based on what is readily available through Spokane County food banks. All are welcome, no experience is necessary. To register or for more information, visit secondharvest kitchen.org/classes-events. Second Harvest, 1234 E. Front Ave. Free. (509) 252-6246.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Wednesday, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade, $49; Thursday, Genuine Seafood Boil: A Fresh Taste of the South, $59; Jan. 21, Homemade Croissants: Chocolate and Almond, $49; Jan. 22, Thai-ing to Cook, $59; Jan. 28, Cooking Basics, $59; Jan. 29, There’s an App(etizer) for That, $59; Feb. 4, Margaritaville Grill, $59; Feb. 5, Mixology 101: Prohibition-esque, $49; Feb. 10, Savory Side of Desserts, $49; Feb. 19, Serious Soups, $59; Feb. 26, Wok, Chop and Talk, $59. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. All classes are 6-8 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-8141 or (509) 279-6030.

Third Annual Lantern Tap House Winter Beerfest - More than 30 winter beers from all over the Northwest. Music lineup includes Thursday: Andy Rumsey; Friday: DJ Lydell; Saturday: Marshall McLean Band. The first 50 pre-orders will get a limited edition Winter Beer Fest coozie to keep your hands from freezing. Thursday-Saturday, 5 p.m., Lantern Tap House, 1004 S. Perry St. $15/tasting glass and five tasting tokens. (509) 315-9531.

Vino Tastings - Friday, 3-6:30 p.m., Browne Family Vineyards; Jan. 22, 3-6:30 p.m., Isenhower Cellars. Tastings include cheese and crackers. Vino Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. $10-$15. (509) 838-1229.

Rocket Market Tastings - Tastings include: Friday, Deschutes Brewery, $25; Jan. 22, Premium European Selections, $20; Jan. 29, Exploring the Wines of Northern Italy, $30. Reservations are requested. All tastings at 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. (509) 343-2253.

Martin Luther King Human Rights Community Breakfast - Presented by the Latah County Human Rights Task Force with assistance from the University of Idaho and the city of Moscow Human Rights Commission. The event will include a breakfast of potato-egg casserole, fruit, bagels, muffins and salsa; entertainment; a keynote speaker; and awards. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items which will be donated to local food banks. All proceeds will benefit human rights projects for county schools and the local community. Saturday, 9 a.m., Moscow Middle School, 1410 E. D St., Moscow. $8/general admission; $4/students and children. (208) 882-3648.

Beer Brewing 101 - Square Wheel Brewing Co. and Catered for You offer instruction in extract beer making plus sample fine food. The first class on Saturday, 10 a.m., features John Mielke, brew master for Square Wheel Brewing Co., who will talk about the process of making a true American Amber ale. Appetizers and beverages provided. The second class on Feb. 6 features Catered for You executive chef Romeo Herrera discussing pairing beer and food, followed by a multi-course brew-centric meal, including dessert. Additional patrons can attend the dinner only for an extra $35. Catered For You, 723 N. Crestline St. $100. (509) 994-2600.

Bridgeport Brewers Dinner - Chef David has created another great meal this time featuring beers from Oregon’s first craft brewery, Bridgeport Brewing. The four-course meal will feature Bridgeport IPA with Cajun Boudin, Stumptown CandyPeel IPA with fresh California calamari salad, Ebenezer Winter Warmer with beef shoulder tender steak and vegetables and Old Knucklehead Barley Wine Ale with chocolate chip brownie and ice cream. Call for reservations. Sunday, 5 p.m., Hills’ Restaurant & Lounge, 401 W. Main Ave. $49/includes tip and tax. (509) 747-3946.

Orlison Community Pint Night - One dollar from every pint purchases will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest. Tuesday, 4 p.m.-close, Orlison Brewing Co. Tavern, 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 244-2536.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sweet and Savory Crepes, $45; Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m., Classic Breakfast Dishes Reinvented: A Plant-Based Brunch, $39; Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m., Basic Knife Skills, $49; Jan. 24, 2 p.m., Cut Your Own Steaks, $55; Jan. 25, 5 p.m., Tamales: Traditional and Dessert, $45; Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m., New Orleans Classic Gumbo, Po’Boys and Beignets, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Total Wine Events - Super Bowl Spirits on Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 4-8 p.m., and Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, noon-6 p.m., 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. Wine 101: In Vino Veritas on Jan. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the North Spokane location and Jan. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Spokane Valley location, $20. Wine Class: Into the Wild on Feb. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the North Spokane location and Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Spokane Valley location, $20. Beer 101: The Pursuit of Hoppiness on Feb. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the North Spokane location and Feb. 27, 3-5 p.m., at the Spokane Valley location, $10.

Shalom Ministries Annual St. Lucy’s Breakfast - Fundraiser for Shalom Ministries, which distributes meals, clothing and sundries to the homeless at the United Methodist Church in downtown Spokane. Breakfast and program are free, donations accepted. Jan. 23, 9 a.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 777-3797.

2016-17 Season Announcement Party - Enjoy a social hour with live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, view the new season artwork and be the first to find out what shows are upcoming. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $15. (509) 455-7529.

Italian Wine Pairing Mingle - Nine courses will be served. Jan. 26, 5:30 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $65/per person. (208) 265-8545.

“There’s No Fly in My Soup!” - Join David Gordon, the author of “The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook,” and prepare yourself for the next big revolution in food production: using crickets, mealworms, and other eco-friendly alternatives to meat. Plus, enjoy free samples of edible insect snacks. Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road; and Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Taste the Greatness - Taste limited and small batch seasonal releases from Alaskan Brewing Co., including Jalapeno IPA, Hopthermia Imperial IPA and Heritage Coffee Brown Ale. Jan. 29, 5-8 p.m., The Growler Guys, 9329 N. Newport Highway. (509) 808-2691.

River City Brewing Third Anniversary - Special beers, original tunes from Folkinception (5-9 p.m.) and food from Couple of Chefs Catering and Street Cuisine Truck. Jan. 30, 3-10 p.m., River City Brewing, 121 S. Cedar St. No cover; $3 per beer tickets. (509) 413-2388.

Fifth Annual Bartenders Mix Off: Bar Wars - The night will feature world champion bartenders from the Las Vegas Flair Academy as they go head to head in a live flair and drink mix off. The guest bartenders will compete for awards including best overall cocktail, best flair, best theme involvement and people’s choice. In addition to the live competition, attendees will be treated to cocktail samplings and specials, hors d’oeuvres buffet, door prizes and music from DJ Rouge. Jan. 30, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, Red Tail Bar and Grill, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $30. (800) 523-2464.

JACC’s Annual Fundraiser - Experience Pan Asian cuisine, cocktails catered by Mangia Catering Co., live and silent auctions, and entertainment. 6 p.m., cocktails, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $75/person. (208) 457-8950.