Wine Calendar

Friday

Winez and Grindz, 5-9 p.m. at the Pineapple Room at Liberty House Ala Moana. Chef de cuisine Steven Ariel features a shellfish dinner paired with wines to include Kaua'i shrimp, poached crab won ton raviolis, pan-seared pepper scallops and green Thai curry and Kona lobster risotto. $49 for five courses, $65 with wine pairings. 945-8881.

Lent, theme of a wine and food tasting, 5-6:30 p.m. at Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant featuring wines from Aloha Importing and Beverages with Brian Souza and food by executive chef Elmer Guzman. $20. 449 Kapahulu Ave. 732-8645.

March 30

Winez and Grindz, 5-9 p.m. at the Pineapple Room at Liberty House Ala Moana. Sous chef Neil Nakasone presents a "Surf and Surf" menu that includes poached Kaua'i shrimp and sansho pepper-crusted onaga and black bean Kona lobster. $49 for five-course dinner, $64 with wine pairings. 945-8881.

Infused Martinis, 5-6:30 p.m. , Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant. Angie Ulio and Allen Young of Better Brands present variations of infused martinis with party pupus by chef Elmer Guzman. $20. 449 Kapahulu Ave. 732-8645.

March 31

Wine and Asian-influenced Food Pairing, a cooking class with executive chef Elmer Guzman, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant. Sponsored by Kapiolani Community College; $30. 734-9211.