Culinary Calendar
Cheese culture, regional European artisan cheeses paired with wine tastings, 6 p.m. today, Mariposa at Neiman Marcus; $25. Reservations required: 951-3420.
Wine Tasting, pouring of American chardonnays, 6 p.m. Friday, Padovani's Restaurant & Wine Bar; $20 for three half-glasses and one appetizer, $34 for three full glasses and two appetizers. 946-3456.
Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Parking Lot C, Kapi'olani Community College; chef Goran Streng of the Hawaii Prince Hotel will prepare breakfast, and the Easter Bunny will hand out decorated eggs; free admission. 848-2074.
Easter Eggs and Candies, Abby Langlas will demonstrate how to make chocolate and peanut butter Easter candies and treats, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum; $25 arboretum members, $28 nonmembers. Registration required: 988-0456.
Tamales!, hands-on, step-by-step tamale-making with Martha Sanchez , 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 17, Lyon Arboretum; $25 arboretum members, $28 nonmembers. Registration required: 988-0456.
"Big Island Best Expo and Festival," with cooking demonstrations and floral displays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Big Island; free admission. (808) 886-6789.
"Tastes & Treasures," annual benefit for Honolulu Waldorf School with buffet dinner, music, dancing and silent auction, 5-10 p.m. April 17, Pacific Club; $50. 377-5471.
ONGOING
Farmers' Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Saturdays and Mondays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free admission. 396-0766.
Wine & Cheese Wednesdays, selection of cheese and wines, with Hawaiian entertainment, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Neptune's Garden at Pacific Beach Hotel; $25. 921-6112, 922-1233.
"Two Skinny Chefs," TV series of cooking tips, travel to dining spots and entertainment, hosted by Beth-Ann Nishijima and Chai Chao-wasaree, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays on KGMB 9 and re-broadcast at 4 p.m. Sundays. 585-0011.
Open Market, with a farmers' market, arts and crafts, flowers, plants and informational booths, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, He'eia State Park; free admission. 948-1111.
Waikiki Farmers' market, fruits, vegetables, musubi and chow mein, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Community Center parking lot; free admission. 923-1802.
Fort Street Open Market, produce, plants, flowers and arts and crafts, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's) and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Pauahi and Fort streets; free admission. 524-4195.
Wrath of Grapes — The Indigo Wine Club, sampling of wines with pupu, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Euras-ian Cuisine; $20. 521-2900.
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