SPECIAL

"BUBBLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD," with various Champagnes and sparkling wines - including Proseccos and Cavas - paired with foods by chef Donato Loperfido; 6-9 p.m. Dec. 17, Pasta Basta; $65; 946-3707.

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

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

A Cook's Tour of Chinatown, Walter Rhee leads a tour of Downtown markets; 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.

Send announcements at least 10 days before the event, 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.