SPECIAL EVENTS

New Zealand Wine Tasting, sample pupu and wines with a New Zealand theme; 5-7 p.m.; July 12; Shiroma Wine and More in the Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center; free; 487-7926.

6th annual Samuel Adams Beer Dinner, five-course gourmet dinner prepared by chef Glenn Chu paired with ales, lagers and porters from Samuel Adams brewery; 6:30 p.m.; July 12; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $65 plus tax and tip; phone reservations only: 521-2900.

Red, White and Blue, flag-colored beers and meads served with a pupu buffet; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; July 13; The Willows Restaurant; $60, for ages 21 and older; reservations: 952-9200.

Island Grown Market, produce from local farmers, food samples and information on the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 14; Foodland, Pukalani, Maui; free; (808) 572-0674.

Taste of Mexico II, chef Adriana Torres teaches how to make albondigas (meatball soup), refried beans with Mexican sausage and sopes (thick corn tortillas); 8 a.m.-noon; July 14; Kapi'olani Community College 'Ohi'a 109/112; $60; register: 734-9211.

A Vegetarian Sunday Brunch, chef Leslie Ashburn teaches how to make tofu scramble, tempeh bacon, muffins, French toast and pancakes with fruit toppings; 1-5 p.m.; July 14; Kapi'olani Community College 'Ohi'a 109/112; $48; register: 734-9211.

Full Moon Tasting, sample bizarre grape varietals; 1-5 p.m.; July 14; The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

Making Spirits, learn how to make rum from Braddah Kimo of Haleakala Distillers and sample some rum cocktails; 3-4:30 p.m; July 15; The Wine Stop; $25; reservations required: 946-3707.

Marketplace Sunday Brunch, buffet featuring the cuisines of Southeast Asia; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 15; E&O Trading Co.; $30 ($15 is tax-deductible donation to benefit Pacific Gateway Center's programs for immigrant, refugee and low-income families in Hawai'i); reservations: 591-9555.

Pasta Night, chef Dale Thomas teaches quick and tasty pasta recipes; 6-9 p.m.; July 18; Kapi'olani Community College 'Ohi'a 109/112; $58; register: 734-9211.

TV SHOW

"Dining Out With Chai," Chai Chaowasaree of Chai's Island Bistro and Singha Thai Cuisine hosts a TV show with cooking tips and information on Hawai'i and Mainland restaurants; 5 p.m. July 15; KHON 2; 381-8483, 585-0011.

TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES

Matthew Gray's Hawaii Food Tours offers three guided restaurant tours — Hole-in-the Wall, Hawaiian Feast and Gourmet Trilogy — in and around Honolulu; July 11-July 2008; $99, $149 and $199; reservations: 926-3663, www.HawaiiFoodTours.com.

A Cook's Tour of Chinatown, Walter Rhee leads a tour of downtown markets: Learn about meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; July 14-July 2008; meet near Hawaii National Bank between King and Smith streets; $15. Also, Rhee leads a tour of Chinatown eateries; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; July 14-July 2008; meet at same location; $59; reservations: 391-1550.

Merriman's Farm Visits and Dinner, half-day excursions to two Big Island farms that supply the restaurant, followed by a four-course dinner prepared from locally grown ingredients; 2:30-7:30 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant; Waimea, Big Island; $155 (all-inclusive); reservations: (808) 331-8505.

Vanilla Experience Luncheon, five-course lunch with dishes prepared using Hawaiian vanilla and fresh Island produce; noon Tuesdays-Fridays; $39 plus tax and tip. Also, Hawaiian Vanilla Tasting; 10 a.m.; Mondays-Fridays; $15 plus tax and tip; Upcountry Brunch Tea; 9:30 a.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays; The Vanilla Mill; Pa'auilo, Big Island; $39 plus tax and tip for the lunch or tea, $15 for the tasting; reservations required: (808) 776-1771, (877) 771-1771.

Pacific Gourmet Cooking Classes, learn cooking techniques and recipes, explore flavors of world cuisines and meet others with similar interests; complete schedule and prices of classes offered at 3245 Pali Highway at www.pacificgourmethawaii.com.

Gourmet Cooking Hawaii offers hands-on and demonstration cooking classes with Island chefs in their restaurants — choose your own chef, menu and date or join classes offered on Saturdays throughout the year; schedule, pricing and booking information: www.gourmetcookinghawaii.com, 735-7788.

MARKETS

Farmers' Market, fruits and vegetables; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; July 11, 14 and 16 through July 2008; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free; 396-0766.

Fresh Wednesdays; 8-11 a.m.; July 18 and Aug. 1 through August 2008; Kaiser Ko'olau Clinic; free; 432-3800.

Fort Street Open Market, produce, plants, flowers and arts and crafts; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 11; Pauahi and Fort streets; free; 538-8005.

Fresh Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 11 and 25 through July 2008; Kaiser Waipi'o Clinic; free; 432-3100.

Fresh Thursdays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 12-July 2008; Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center; free; 432-2270.

Kailua Farmers' Market, with prepared foods, such as plate dinners, pies, cookies, jams and sauces in addition to fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, herbs and flowers; 5-7:30 p.m.; July 12-July 2008; Kailua Town Center parking garage (behind Longs Drugs on Kailua Road); free; 848-2074.

Waikiki Farmers' Market, fruits, vegetables, musubi and chow mein; 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 13 and 15 through July 2008; Waikiki Community Center parking lot; free; 923-1802.

Fort Street Open Market, produce, plants, flowers and arts and crafts; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 13 and 17 through July 2008; Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's); free; 538-8005.

Fresh Fridays, locally grown produce, healthy cooking demonstrations, educational information on disease prevention through good nutrition, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 13-July 2008; Kaiser Honolulu Clinic; free; 432-2000.

Aloha Friday Farmer's Market, fresh produce, food products and entertainment, noon-6 p.m.; July 13-July 2008; Maui Community College; Kahului; free; (808) 268-3276.

Farmers' Market, cooking demonstrations, produce, meats, seafood and flowers; 7:30-11 a.m.; July 14-July 2008; Kapi'olani Community College, Parking Lot C; free; 848-2074.

Sunset Country Market; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 14-July 2008; Sunset Beach Elementary School; Hale'iwa; free; 237-8248.

Farmers' Market, sponsored by Hawaii Farm Bureau; 8-11 a.m.; July 15-July 2008; Mililani High School gymnasium; free; 848-2074.

Country Market & Craft Fair; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 15-July 2008; Waimanalo Homestead Community Center; 1330 Kalaniana'ole Highway; free; 259-5349.

Fresh Tuesdays, locally grown produce with free food samples; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 16-July 2008; Kaiser Nanaikeola Clinic lobby; free; 432-2270.

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