Mixologist Dale DeGroff's latest cocktail seminar — at 6:30 tonight at the Halekulani — is all about sangrias.

Forget Spanada in a pitcher. DeGroff tweaks the fruity drink, teaching participants how to make sangria with different styles of wine — sparkling, white, and, of course, red. He'll even show you how to do a virgin version.

And instead of just tossing in chunks of fruit, DeGroff will muddle pineapple, oranges and lemons, and use cucumbers, frozen grape halves and strawberries as garnish.

To reserve a spot ($50), call 931-5040.

— Advertiser staff

'URBAN CARNIVALE' PARTY

Ditch your usual Friday-night routine.

Ad 2 Honolulu is hosting its annual fundraiser, Spring Palette 2006, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa.

Under the banner of "Urban Carnivale," the event will feature wine-tasting, a fashion show, music by KTUH's DJ Caju, performances by Cirque Hawaii and a buffet of Brazilian-inspired finger foods. Cost is $50 ($60 at the door). See www.ad2honolulu.org.

The Advertiser is a title sponsor.

— Catherine E. Toth

FINAL WORD

"I'll be like Dog the Bounty Hunter on crack."

Wade Williams | The "Prison Break" cast member on hunting down the escapees next season, in TV Guide