Thanksgiving Down Under With the Wines of Kirralaa, seminar led by Alan Suzuki with pourings of six varieties of Australian wines with Thanksgiving pupu, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sheraton Waikiki hotel's Hanohano Room; $30. Reservations: 921-4600.

Awamori Night, introduction of a new alcoholic spirit to Hawai'i, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Panya Bistro, Ala Moana; prizes and promotional price of $3 per glass. 946-6388.

Korean Cooking Demonstration, chef Sun-young Lee shows how to make Korean court dishes as shown on "Daejanggeum," 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, preceded by a showing of segments from the Korean drama from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Windward Community College's Hale Kuhina 115; free. 235-7472, 944-7784.

"An Ocean Away from the Ordinary," 2005 Big Island Festival, five-day food and wine event with dinners prepared by internationally-known chefs, wine tastings, farm tours, cultural displays, Nov. 9-13, Hilton Waikoloa Village and Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala, Big Island. For complete schedule and prices: www.bigislandfestival.com, (808) 934-9044, (866) 424-3378.

Gevalia Kona Cupping Contest, an international panel of experts judge coffees grown in Kona, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9-10, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort's Verandah Bar, Big Island; free to spectators. (808) 326-7820.

The Art of Jam & Chutney Making, Pat Soper presents a lecture and demonstration on jams and chutney made from local fruits, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $25 includes a jar of jam to take home. (808) 967-8222.

Kona Coffee Culinary Invitational, Island chefs prepare appetizers, entrees and desserts that use Kona coffee as an ingredient, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort's Royal Gardens, Big Island; $35 advance, $40 at the door. (808) 324-2554.

ONGOING

Farmers' Market, fresh produce, meats, seafood and 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 Kalaniana'ole Highway. 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 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, fruits, meats herbs and 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.