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

Next Generation Dinner, Southeast Asia-inspired menu includes an amuse bouche and three-course gourmet dinner prepared by chef de partie Tuyet Tran, followed by dessert by pastry chef de partie Joel Cabrales, during dinner hours, 5-9 p.m. tomorrow, Alan Wong's Restaurant; $65 prix fixe, $90 with wine pairings. Reservations: 949-2526.

Winez & Grindz, an amuse bouche, three-course gourmet dinner prepared by chef de partie Galen Hironaka and dessert by chef de partie Lindsey Yoshida, during dinner hours, beginning 4 p.m. Friday, Pineapple Room, Macy's Ala Moana Center; $60 prix fixe, $80 with wine pairings. 945-6573.

Savor the Wine, tastings of wines from Italy, France and California, European beers and a martini bar, entertainment and a silent auction, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Matters of Taste at Gentry Pacific Design Center; $75 benefits the Arthritis Foundation. Tickets: 596-2900.

Eating for Life, Brenda Davis discusses the consequences of food choices on health, 7 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. 944-8344.

41st annual Food & New Products Show, food samples, cooking demonstrations, wine and beer garden, arts and crafts, home decor, entertainment, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Arena and Exhibition Hall; $5 general, $4 seniors and children 7-12 years. 945-3594.

"Getting Off the Rollercoaster," learn to prepare foods using natural sweeteners and foods that will keep you calm and relaxed, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College 'Ohi'a 109-112; $45. Registration required: 734-9211.

Cooking Demonstration, hotel chefs prepare shellfish Rockefeller and other dishes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hoku's at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental; $65. 739-8780.

Anniversary tasting and wine sale, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, The Wine Stop; free admission. 946-3707.

Gourmet Cooking Hawaii, prepare gnocchi of scallops, breast of squab and dates and mascarpone with executive chef Alan Takasaki, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Le Bistro, Niu Valley Shopping Center; $95. 735-7788, www.gourmetcookinghawaii.com.

Winemaker Dinner, Guenoc's vice president Bob Broman pairs five wines from his California winery with a five course dinner created by executive chef Ron Amasol, 5:30 reception in the Cobalt Lounge and dinner at 6 p.m. Sunday, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; $80. 921-4600.

Cheap vs. Expensive, side-by-side blind tastings of wines costing $15 to $120 per bottle with food samplings created by chef Glenn Chu, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. Phone reservations only: 521-2900.

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 the 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 Waip'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 Rd.). 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, or to islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Cul Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.