See a comprehensive listing at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.

SPECIAL

GRAZIANO WINE DINNER, featuring the food of chef Dell Valdez and wines of the Greg Graziano family, Mendocino County, Calif.; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Sergio's Italian Restaurant, Kapahulu; $65; reservations, menu, 737-4461.

SESSIONS @ DU VIN, weekly showcase of live jazz, blues, Latin, Hawaiian, classical or other music, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, with Sonny Silva and the Hot Club of Hulaville, featuring Ginai, and lively European and Gypsy jazz, contemporary and show tunes; information, 545-1115.

WAIMEA VALLEY POI SUPPER, Mai Nä Kupuna Mai I Ka Pä'ina O Waimea, a backyard pä'ina (feast, party), celebrating the prosperity of the Hawaiian harvest, featuring an authentic Hawaiian menu, entertainment and film showing of "Nä Kamalei: The Men of Hula," 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21, Waimea Valley park; $60 (kama'äina/military discount, $55); required reservations, 638-7766.

"AN EVENING IN GERMANY," an authentic themed dinner (including sauerbraten, aperitif, soup, salad, dessert) in the rainforest farm of the Hawaiian Vanilla Co., in Pa'auilo Mauka, Big Island; 6 p.m. Nov. 21, The Vanilla Kitchen, at the farm; $49; reservations, 808-776-1771.

BOUJOULAIS WINES LAUNCH PARTY, traditionally the third Thursday in November; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 19, The Wine Stop; free; information, 946-3707.

"WINTER BREWS," preview of this season's holiday beers, part of the Hops & Grinds beer tasting series, with pupu buffet; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Don Ho's Island Grill; $25/advance tickets, $30 at the door; information, ticket locations, reservations, 528-0807.

• NUTRITION 101 CONSULTATIONS, 15-minute consultations with a nutritional educator from Nature's Way; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18; reservations required.

UPCOMING

• FOODS FOR ACTIVE BODIES food tour, co-sponsored by Fitness Together Studio, with grocery tour of foods recommended for health, nutrition, wellness and energy; 6 p.m. Nov. 19; free.

• FURLOUGH FRIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT, for students affected by furlough Fridays, store hours, Nov. 20; free; forms at customer service desk; one entry per child.

• WHOLE FOODS MARKET VALUE TOUR, focused on shopping on a budget; 1 p.m. Nov. 21.

• "KEIKI IN THE KITCHEN," class for children 5 to 12 years old, focusing on healthy eating, including demonstrations and hands-on easy meal preparations; 11 a.m. Nov. 21.

PORT SEMINAR, tasting and chance to learn to distinguish the major categories of port wine, paired with desserts; 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 22; The Wine Stop; $36; required reservations, 946-3707.

BRASSERIE DU VIN invites volunteer musicians, young or old, to entertain diners — boogie-woogie, jazz, blues, swing — on the new piano in the main dining room; contact Jody at jody.duvin@yahoo.com.

MARKETS

KAUA'I COMMUNITY MARKET, sponsored by Kaua'i Country Farm Bureau and Kaua'i Community College, with locally grown food, culinary treats, agricultural and culinary demonstrations and "talk story," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, KCC campus, front parking lot, fronting Grove Farm (vendor applications open to farmers, caterers using fresh ingredients, agricultural commodity groups and nonprofits, and agricultural educational programs; information, 808-337-9944.

FRESH DAYS, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente; shop for affordable, fresh, locally grown produce, get information on shopping and eating healthier and try food samples; information, 432-2270:

• Honolulu Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, main entrance and lobby area.

• Moanalua Medical Center, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, main entrance.

• Waipi'o Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, front entrance and main lobby.

• Mäpunapuna Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, lobby area.

ST. CLEMENT'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FARMERS MARKET, with locally grown fresh produce and farm products, and takeout meals or sit-down dining; 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Makiki parish; 735-4550.

Waikíkí Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikíkí Community Center; free; 923-1802.

FARMERS MARKET, with fresh Island cuisine and local natural/organic produce, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly; Bank of Hawaii Waikíkí Center (formerly Kaläkaua Business Center/Mitsukoshi Building); free; 924-2155.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE FARMERS MARKET, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays; free; information, 922-2724.

TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES

"UNCORKED," an interactive wine course for wine lovers and novices, with different wine/wine region focus each month; 6-8 p.m. first Wednesdays monthly; Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center; $20; reservations required, 944-8000.

A Cook's Tour of Chinatown: Walter Rhee leads a tour of Downtown markets, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays; meet near Hawaii National Bank, between King and Smith streets; $25. Also: CHINATOWN EATERIES TOUR, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; meet at same location; $69. Information: www.waltereatshawaii.com; reservations: 391-1550, walter@waltereatshawaii.com.

WEEKLY WINE EVENTS: Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.; limited seating, reservations required; 545-1115:

• Dinner/wine pairing, 6 p.m. Mondays; $49; no menu substitutions.

• Wine Tasting Club, with different weekly themes and available meat/cheese plates, appetizers and happy-hour prices, 6 p.m. Tuesdays; $20 (tax and tip additional).

12th AVE GRILL "CRAFT BAR," featuring handcrafted microbrews, house-made tapas and handpicked wine flights; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12th Ave Grill, Kaimukí; 732-9469.

COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS, with different themes every week, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays; and Pau Hana Wine & Cheese Tastings, 4-8 p.m. second and third Fridays; The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST, offered by Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Marketplace, different theme monthly; winning re-cipe (must be original with "Island flair" matching restaurant's menu) will be monthly special. Drop off typed recipe, name, address and phone number at restaurant; information: 528-0807.

Send announcements, at least 10 days before the event, 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.