"Understanding Burgundy," informal discussion and tastings of burgundies, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; $40. 921-4600.

Modern Chinese Cuisine in Taiwan, seven-course dinner with wine pairings created chefs Ping-Hsing Chiu and Wen-Ching Lee, seatings between 6 and 9:30 p.m. tomorrow, Golden Dragon Restaurant at the Hilton Hawaiian Village; $50 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 949-4321.

Joy of Sake, fifth annual tasting of junmai, ginjo and daiginjo categories of sake paired with food samples and appetizers from 12 participating restaurants, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Hawai'i Convention Center; $65 with a portion benefitting the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. Tickets: 739-1000.

Taste of Hawai'i, 9th annual culinary event with tastings of dishes prepared by island chefs, live jazz and silent auction, 6 p.m. Friday, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Big Island; $65 adults, $25 children 5-12. (808) 325-8052.

"From the Vineyard to the Sea," 16th annual Honolulu Wine Festival, food stations, wine tastings, silent and live wine auction, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dole Cannery Ballroom; $75 regular or $175 for VIP special tastings benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, Hawai'i chapter. Tickets: 538-1522.

Chinese Fusion, cooking class with Executive Chef Chih Chieh Chang, 10 a.m. Saturday, Shanghai Bistro; $20. 955-8668.

Asian Tapas — Small Portions, Big Flavors, cooking demonstration by the hotel's chefs, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hoku's at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental; $65. 739-8780.

Aloha Festivals Poke Contest, more than 1,000 chefs, both professional and amateur, prepare their recipes for poke (raw fish) for prizes, 11 a.m. Sunday, Hapuna Beach Prince hotel; free samples of entries after the judging. (808) 880-1111.

Goin' Down to the Deep South, samplings of varietals from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand with food samplings created by chef Glenn Chu, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20. Phone reservations only: 521-2900.

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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.

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

Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau, 2-4 p.m., Mililani High School, in front of cafetorium; free admission. 848-2074.

Country Market & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Waimanalo Homestead Community Center, 1330 Kalaniana'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.

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.

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.