Culinary Calendar

Wednesday

• "A Royal LU'au with the Aloha Festivals Royal Court," including a tribute to the Big Island court with songs and dances of Hawai'i, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa, 5-8:30 p.m., Outrigger Waikoloa Beach, Big Island; $65 for adults, $50 for kama'aina, $33 for children ages 6-12 and free for children younger than 5. Reservations: (808) 886-6789, ext. 10.

Thursday

• "Next Generation Dinner," with sous chef Wade Ueoka preparing ahi poke salad, grilled salmon and more, 5-10 p.m., Alan Wong's Restaurant; $65 per person, or $80, which includes three wine pairings. Reservations: 949-2526.

Tuesday

• "Wrath of Grapes," Indigo Wine Club, 6 p.m. every Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; wine sampling with pupu plate, $20; limited seating. Reservations: 521-2900.

Coming Up

• "The Taste of Kapolei," with samples from more than 20 restaurants and entertainment by Melveen Leed, Tino and the Rhythm Club, and others, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Ko Olina Resort and Marina; presented by the Rotary Club of Kapolei and Ko Olina Resort and Marina; $50 in advance, $60 at the door and $25 for children ages 3-11. Tickets: 722-8155.

Send items for the Culinary Calendar to Taste, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com; phone 525-8069; or fax 525-8055.