Calendar of events

Wine

Boutique producers' wines: Free tastings at Rosinka Wine & Tea House, 2509 Rice; noon-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 832-509-9464.




Wild About Wine: Wine event at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, benefiting Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary, the National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation, and SANCCOB; 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $40-$70 per person; 409-683-4106 or gcaazk.org.




Bear and Bordeaux: Spec's wine buyer Bear Dalton leads a class on "the other left bank" at 7 p.m. Monday at l'Alliance Française, 407 Lovett. $75. 832-660-0250 or bearonwine.com.




Duckhorn Migration winemaker dinner: With winemaker Neil Bernardi at The Bird & The Bear, 2810 Westheimer; 7 p.m. April 24; $95 plus tax and gratuity.




Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival: at the Uptown Entertainment District, 21st at Market, Galveston; April 25-26; galveston.com/foodandwine.




Katy Sip & Stroll: Wine event at the Villagio Town Center, 22764 Westheimer Parkway; April 26-27; $35-$65; sipandstroll.com.




Raise a Glass to CIS: Charity wine event benefiting Bay Area Communities In Schools with sommelier Chris Colin of Redneck Country Club, at Bay Oaks Country Club, 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd.; 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 28; $50 (includes dinner); 281-486-6698.




Taste with winery owner: Arnaud Baur of Domaine Baur in France's Alsace at French Country Wines, 2433 Bartlett; 5-7 p.m. April 30; free; 713-993-9500.

Cooking

Sing for Your Supper: The Hard Rock Cafe is giving guests an opportunity to sing for their supper. Pick your favorite karaoke tune, complete the song, and the Hard Rock will buy your dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, 502 Texas; 5-7 p.m. Wednesday; 713-227-2086 or HardRock.com.




Fresh Vegetarian Cooking for Spring: Learn to use the seasonal flavors of spring vegetables in soufflés, risottos and salads at Sur La Table, 1996 W. Gray; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday; $69 per person; 713-533-0959.




Dinner on the Bayou: Étouffée and gumbo are just two items on the menu as you learn classic Cajun dishes at Well Done Cooking Classes, 1208 E. 29th; 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $69 per person; 832-782-3518.




Tapas y Pintxos: A class for those wanting to be skilled in the small plates of Spain at Central Market, 9815 Westheimer; 6:30-9 p.m. Friday; $65 per person; 713-993-9860.




Eggs! It's What's For Dinner: Urban Chef brings breakfast to the dinner table in this class at Urban Chef Cooking Classes, 3651 Weslayan, Suite 204; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday; 713-504-1700.




How to Cook the Perfect Steak: This is a must for every cook, you will also make a delicious salad and dessert at Sur La Table, 1996 W. Gray; 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; $85 per person; 713-533-0959.




Texas Parks & Wildlife: A representative from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will share tips on game management and fishing, and you will learn to prepare quail dishes at Central Market, 9815 Westheimer; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday; $65 per person; 713-993-9860.