Culinary Calendar

"A Wake-up call on genetically engineered foods," Steven M. Druker lectures on the risks of genetically engineered foods and how to avoid them, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. tonight, Clubhouse, Ala Wai Golf Course; free. 944-8344.

Dishes From Chai's Island Bistro class, with Chai Chaowasaree instructing, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum; $20. Registration required: 988-0456.

Cooking Demonstration and Tasting, featuring students of Kapi'olani Community College's Culinary Institute of the Pacific and executive chef Rey Dasalla, 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday, Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel lobby; free. 921-5566.

Wrath of Grapes — The Indigo Wine Club, wine sampling with pupu, 6 p.m. each Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. 521-2900.

"Seascapes & Sunset," reception with wine tasting, cheese sampling and art techniques demonstrated by painter Al Hogue, 6-8 p.m. April 25, Canoes Restaurant, Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel; $10. 949-3811.

" 'Ulupalakua Thing 2003" Chefs' challenge, Maui's chefs display their talents in an entertaining competition, noon-4 p.m. April 26, 'Ulupalakua ranch grounds and Tedeschi Winery, Maui; $10. (808) 878-2339.

Wine fest, featuring Meritage and select blended wines, pupu and live music, 5:30 p.m. April 28, Meritage Restaurant at Restaurant Row; $35. 529-8686.

Winemaker dinner, special dishes prepared by chef Glenn Chu to complement the wines of Robert Craig Cellars, 6:30 p.m. April 30, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $65. 521-2900.

4th Annual Taste of the Stars, offering dishes from 19 of Hawai'i's chefs, wines, champagne, martinis, specialty teas and coffees; live entertainment; chef awards ceremony; and silent auction to benefit Leeward Community College's culinary arts program, 6-9 p.m. May 3, Leeward Community College; $100 general admission until April 30, sponsor tables available. 455-0392.