LOCAL TASTINGS BREWMASTER DINNER: Chef Philip Dorwart of Create Catering in Minneapolis hosts a four-course dinner paired with brews from the South Shore Brewery in Ashland, Wis. 7 p.m. Wed. $60. Reservations required. 1121 NE. Jackson St., Suite No. 145, Mpls. 612-331-3310; www.createcaters.com.
26TH ANNUAL HENNEPIN-LAKE COMMUNITY WINE TASTING: More than 400 wines. A fundraiser for nine Uptown neighborhood organizations. 5-9 p.m. Wed. $25-$30. Campiello, 1320 W. Lake St., Mpls. 612-825-4411.
A WINE AFFAIR: Japanese sake and two beers that have been brewed since the late 19th century paired with small plates prepared by chef Benjamin McCallum. 5:30-7:30 p.m. next Thu. $35-$40. St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 219 SE. Main St., Mpls. 612-870-0880. www.awineaffair.net.
TASTE OF ST. CROIX WINE DINNER: Sample food from St. Croix Valley area restaurants and more than 40 wines aboard the Grand Duchess. 6:30-9 p.m. June 19. $65. Reservations required. A silent auction will also be held. Some of the proceeds to benefit Perspectives Kids Cafe. Departing from Hudson, Wis. 651- 436-8883; www.aftonhouseinn.com; www. stcroixrivercruises.com. PORTUGUESE WINE TASTING: Sample wine and food prepared by chef Josh Hill of the Red Stag Supperclub in Minneapolis. 7-9 p.m. June 20. $55. Reservations required. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com.
