Culinary Calendar

Today

MARIPOSA CHEESE CULTURE, a cheese-tasting event, 6 p.m. at Mariposa restaurant, Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Center. $15 per person. 951-3420.

SALAD, SALAD, SALAD, a cooking class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, cosponsored by Kapi'olani Community College. Fumiyo Yokokawa demonstrateseasy colorful salads and dressings. Fee: $25. 734-9457.

Tomorrow

OODLES OF NOODLES, a demonstration cooking class featuring hot and cold noodle dishes, 6-9 p.m. at Kapi'olani Community College. Fee: $25. 734-9211.

Saturday

GUEST CHEF ALESSANDRO STRATTA, executive chef of Renoir restaurant at the Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, will be at Manele Bay Hotel, Lana'i, through Sunday. Special dinner menus each night, cooking demonstration at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. 1-800-321-4666.

GARLIC FESTIVAL OF HAWAII, the second annual celebration, 10 a.m-9 p.m. at Ward Warehouse. $2 donation accepted to benefit Friends of Hawaii Charities.

BAKES, CAKES AND OTHER EDIBLE GOODIES, a cooking class for kids with chef Elmer Guzman of Sam Choy's Diamond Head restaurant, 9-11 a.m. at the restaurant. Sponsored by Kapi'olani Community College. Fee: $25. 734-9211.

Monday

SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE, a baking class, 10 a.m-1 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, cosponsored by Kapi'olani Community College. Fumiyo Yokokawa demonstratescookies and cakes. Fee: $25. 734-9457.

THE ART OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN PASTRIES, CHOCOLATE AND SUGAR PRODUCTION, a class for pastry professionals at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, Kapi'olani Community College, through Aug. 3. 734-9539.

Tuesday

BREWMASTERS DINNER, 6 p.m. at the Kona Brewpub, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. $35 per person. (808) 334-2738.

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