Dine for America, many O'ahu and Neighbor Island restaurants will join others nationwide in donating proceeds of sales today to the Red Cross for hurricane relief, sponsored by the Hawaii Restaurant Association. Complete list of participating restaurants: www.hawaiirestaurants.org, 944-9105.

Next Generation Dinner, Mexican inspired menu includes a sopes and three-course gourmet dinner prepared by chef Marc Urquidi, followed by dessert prepared by chef de partie Cainan Sabey, during dinner hours, 5-9 p.m. tomorrow, Alan Wong's Restaurant; $65 prix fixe, $90 with wine pairings. Reservations: 949-2526.

"Octoberfest of Riesling," wine seminar led by Keith Mallini and pourings of rieslings from Germany, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sheraton Waikiki hotel's Hanohano Room; $35. Reservations: 921-4600.

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

Great Aloha Tower Beerfest, tastings of more than 80 beers, ales, stouts and porters Island breweries and around the world, 5-9 p.m. Friday, base of Aloha Tower; for 21 years and older; $25 advance, $30 at the door, also food available at $4-$8 per plate. Tickets: 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com

Desserts After Dark, desserts, sandwiches, scones and tea during the First Friday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Tea at 1024, Nu'uanu; desserts: $3.95-$6.95. 521-9596.

Farmers' Market, fresh produce, meats, seafood, flowers, plus members of the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui demonstrating wool-spinning, 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College parking lot C. 848-2074.

"Splendor of China: A Cultural Festival," with Chinese foods and chef demonstrations, craft booths, photo display, Narcissus Festival pageant and entertainment, 10 a.m.-8 p .m. Saturday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $2. 533-3181.

Blended Wines, learn about the art of wine blending, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, The Wine Stop; free. 946-3707.

4th annual Chopsticks & Wine, food samplings prepared by Island chefs paired with wines, beers, sake and spirits, silent auction, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel's ballrooms; $75 advance, $100 at the door benefits the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Tickets: 949-5531, www.honolulujapanesechamber.org.

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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, sponsored by Hawaii Farm Bureau, 8 a.m.-noon Sundays, Mililani High School, in front of the gym. 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 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, 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.

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.