Culinary Calendar

"Brews on the Bayou," dinner includes pupu of crawfish and Cajun-style sausages, salad and entrees paired with Kona beers with entertainment by Jim Majors, 6:45 p.m. tomorrow, Kona Brewing Company, Big Island; $50. Reservations required: (808) 334-2739.

Wine Tasting, features pinot noirs from around the world, 6 p.m. Friday, Padovani's Restaurant & Wine Bar; $20 for three half-glasses, $34 for three full glasses, both include wine-bar appetizer. Reservations: 946-3456.

"Gourmet Cooking in Hawaii," class taught by Almar Arcano, executive chef at Hy's Steak House, on the art of pre-paring the restaurant's signature entree, steak au poivre and gazpacho with bay shrimp and avocado, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Hy's Steak House; $45. Reservations required: 550-2585.

"Scandinavian Summer," Goran Streng, executive chef at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, teaches how to prepare cool salads and sandwiches, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 6, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.

Send announcements to Island Life, Culinary Calendar, The Honolulu, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Cul Cal" in the subject line.