Chopsticks & Wine, food samplings paired with wines, beers, sake and spirits, 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, Sheraton Waikiki hotel; $75 advance, $100 at the door benefits the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. 949-5531.

Next Generation Dinner, Japan-inspired menu prepared by Chef de Partie Corey Chow, followed by dessert prepared by Pastry Chef de Partie Lisa Mercado, during dinner hours, 5-9 p.m. tomorrow, Alan Wong's Restaurant; $65 prix fixe, $90 with wine pairings. Reservations: 949-2526.

Winez & Grindz, dinner and dessert prepared by chef de cuisine Neil Nakasone, during dinner hours, beginning 4 p.m. Friday, Pineapple Room, Macy's Ala Moana; $60 prix fixe, $80 with wine pairings. 945-6573.

Pasta and Dessert, hands-on cooking class with chef Masatoshi Yamamoto making gnocchi and cannoli, 9:30-noon Saturday, Tavola Tavola; $60 with lunch and wine pairings. Reservations by tomorrow: 737-6600.

Chinese Fusion Cooking Class, chef Chih Chieh Chang makes shrimp recipes, 10 a.m. Saturday, Shanghai Bistro; $20 includes lunch. Reservations: 955-8668.

Celebrity Chef Kerry Simon, demonstration of tuna tartare, rack of lamb and warm chocolate pudding cake, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hoku's at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental; $150 sponsored by Fiji Water. 739-8780.

Estate Wines Tasting, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, The Wine Stop; free. Also, Tasting Methodology 101, basics class on wine tasting, 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday; $15. Reservations: 946-3707.

A Taste of McKinley, celebration of the school's 140 anniversary with food, wine and spirit samplings, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 19, Sheraton Waikiki hotel; $75 with proceeds to benefit the McKinley High School Foundation. 536-3832.

ONGOING

Farmers' Market, fresh produce, meats and seafoods, flowers, 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College parking lot C. 848-2074.

Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau, 8 a.m.-noon Sundays, Mililani High School, in front of the gymnasium. 848-2074.

Country Market & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Waimanalo Homestead Community Center, 1330 Kalaniaha'ole Highway, Waimanalo. 259-5349.

Open Market, with a farmers' market, arts and crafts, flowers and plants, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, He'eia State Park. 948-1111.

Two Skinny Chefs, cooking show with Beth-An Nishijima and Chai Chaowasaree, 5 p.m. Sundays, KHON-2. 585-0011.

Culinary Tour of Chinatown, visit noodle shops, dim sum parlors, food courts, bakeries and other food venues in downtown Honolulu with food writer Anthony Chang, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, meet at Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 42 N. King St.; $10. 533-3181.

Waikiki Farmers' Market, fruits, vegetables, musubi and chow mein, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Community Center's parking lot. 923-1802.

Merriman's Farm Visits and Dinner, half-day excursions to Big Island farms that supply the restaurant with fresh foods followed by a four-course dinner prepared from locally grown ingredients, noon-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea, Big Island; $115 (all inclusive). Reservations: (808) 885-6822.

Matthew Gray's Hawaii Food Tours offers three guided restaurant tours — "Hole-in-the Wall," "Hawaiian Feast" and "Gourmet Trilogy" — in and around Honolulu. Tours are priced at $59, $99 and $149 per person. Reservations at 926-3663, www.HawaiiFoodTours.com.

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

Fort Street Open Market, produce, plants, flowers and arts and crafts, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Pauahi and Fort streets; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays, Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's). 538-8005.

Fresh Wednesdays, healthy and fresh, locally-grown produce with free food samples, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Kaiser Nanikeola clinic lobby; free admission. 432-2270. Also, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Kaiser Waipi'o Clinic. 432-3100.

Vanilla Experience Luncheon, five-course lunch with dishes prepared using Hawaiian vanilla and fresh Island produce, 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, The Vanilla Mill, Pa'auilo, Big Island; $30. (808) 776-1771.

Fresh Thursdays, healthy and fresh, locally-grown produce with free food samples, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Kaiser Moanalua clinic main entrance; free admission. 432-2270.

Kailua Farmers' Market, prepared foods, plate dinners, pies, cookies, jams and sauces in addition to fresh vegetables, fruit, and meat, herbs and cut flowers, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kailua Town Center parking garage (behind Longs Drugs on Kailua Road). 848-2074.

Fresh Fridays, locally grown produce, healthy cooking demonstrations, educational information on disease prevention through good nutrition, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic. 432-2000.

Aloha Friday Farmers' Market, fresh produce, food products and entertainment, noon-6 p.m. Fridays, Maui Community College, Kahului. (808) 268-3276.

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.