SPECIAL

SESSION @ DU VIN, entertainment by Shoji Ledward, part of a weekly showcase of local jazz musicians; 7 p.m. Nov. 12; Brasserie Du Vin, 111 Bethel St.; no cover; information, 545-1115, www.brasserieduvin.com.

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF ELMER GUZMAN, featuring three dishes prepared side by side, with wine pairings; 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13 and Dec. 11; Servco Home & Appliance Showroom, Mapunapuna; $125; reservations: 258-5448.

KONA BREWING CO. BEER PAIRINGS DINNER, focusing on how to pair food with beer, rather than wine, 6 p.m. Nov. 13, Hula Grill Waikiki, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach hotel; $45; 923-4852.

JORDAN J WINERY DINNER, presented by The Wine Stop, 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 13, Matters of Taste, Gentry Pacific Design Center; $75 (plus tax)/including tip; wine served/no corkage fee for diner provided wine; required reservation: 946-3707.

KOREATOWN WALKING FOOD TOUR, including Korean food and bakery items, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14 and 3-7 p.m. Nov. 17, from Palama Supermarket, Kalakaua Avenue and Makaloa Street; $79; required reservations, 391-1550.

GUEST CHEF SHOWCASE DINNER, the final project of, cooked and served by, students in Leeward Community College's Culinary Arts Program, featuring guest chef Chai Chaowasaree of Chai's Island Bistro, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, The Pearl restaurant, Leeward Community College, Pearl City; $75/with wine, $60/dinner only; 455-0528.

"HAM, TURKEY AND THEIR PERFECT WINE COMPLEMENTS," 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14, The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

"CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA," a "all-you-can-eat" chocolate buffet complete with chocolate fountain, silent auction, truffles, brownies and other chocolate confections, 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 15, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Kailua; $20/pre-sale, $25, at door; 262-4548.

"THE FRENCH-AMERICAN CONNECTION," French-cooking workshop by French-trained gourmet chef, Raul Bernal, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 15, The Greenhouse, 224 Pakohana St., Pauoa; $25; registration required/limited class size: 524-8427, www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.

MARKETS

Farmers Market; 8-11 a.m. Sundays; Mililani High School gym; free; 848-2074.

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

Waikiki Farmers Market; 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikiki Community Center parking lot; free; 923-1802.

Farmers Market; 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free; 396-0766.

FARMERS MARKET, all natural with organic items from Hawai'i; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays; Waterfront Plaza; free; 237-5158.

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

Kailua Farmers Market; 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays; Kailua Town Center parking garage (behind Longs Drugs on Kailua Road); free; 848-2074.

Fort Street Open Market; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays; Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's); free; 441-4995.

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

FRESH WEDNESDAYS, offering locally grown produce; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Kaiser Permanente, Waipi'o Clinic, front entrance and main lobby; free; 432-2270.

Aloha Friday Farmers Market; 12-6 p.m. Fridays; Maui Community College; Kahului; free; 808-268-3276.

SATURDAY Farmers Market; 7:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Kapi'olani Community College, Parking Lot C; free; 848-2074.

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

Waialua Farmers Market; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Old Waialua Sugar Mill; 637-8589.

TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES

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. Saturdays; meet near Hawaii National Bank between King and Smith streets; $20. Also: CHINATOWN EATERIES TOUR, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; meet at same location; $69; information, www.waltereatshawaii.com; reservations: 391-1550, walter@waltereatshawaii.com. WEEKLY WINE DINNER/WINE PAIRING, 6 p.m. Mondays, Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.; $49 (tax and gratuity additional); no menu substitutions; limited seating, required reservations, 545-1115.

WEEKLY WINE TASTING CLUB, with different weekly themes, and available meat/cheese plates, appetizers and "happy hour prices," 6 p.m., Tuesdays; Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.; $20 (tax and gratuity additional); limited seating, required reservations, 545-1115.

pau hana wine and cheese tasting; 4-8 p.m. second and third Fridays of the month; The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

Complimentary wine tastings, with different themes every week; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays; and Pau Hana Wine & Cheese Tastings, 4-8 p.m., second and third Fridays, The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

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