Thursday, May 7: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

This weekly tasting features wines and cigars. $10 (includes glass and $5 coupon). 6943 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa (813-884-3792)

Thursday, May 7: Carrollwood Cultural Center

Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week -- Elements of Wine Tasting. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 813-664-1430

Thursday, May 7: Vino 100 St. Petersburg

This weekly tasting features wines picked for mom. Free. 5-8 p.m., 5056 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-522-8466)

Friday, May 8: Uncorked

This weekly tasting will focus on female winemakers in honor of Mother's Day. $10. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2706 4th St N, St. Petersburg (727-892-9463)

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Friday, May 8: World of Wines

Celebrate Mother's Day with some fine Italian wines, and snacks from Robert's Catering. Free. 6-8 p.m., 3431 S Westshore Blvd, Tampa (813-835-9463)

Saturday, May 9: Vino 100 St. Petersburg

Weekly Sippin' Saturday tasting. Free. 1-7 p.m., 5056 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-522-8466)

Saturday, May 9: Cork & Olive Carrollwood

Enjoy a tasting featuring wines from around the globe at this Girl's Night Out. Free. 6-7 p.m., 10019 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa (813-868-3733)

Saturday, May 12: NoHo Bistro

NoHo has teamed bu with Whole Foods for a celebration of local beer, featuring Saint Somewhere and the brand-new Cigar City Brewing. Local food will also be used in beer and food pairing and recipes, with a Sweetwater Organic rep on hand to talk about the farm. $30 (portion benefits Sweetwater). 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0692)

Saturday, May 12: Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits

Winemaker Anthony Bell of Bell Wine Cellars will be on hand for a six-course wine dinner featuring food from SideBern's. $125. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463)

Friday-Saturday, May 15-16: Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival

This event at the Don Cesar Resort will feature wine and food tastings, seminars by celebrity chefs and live performances. $75, 1-4 p.m., 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach (813-258-5858)

Thursday, May 21: Carrollwood Cultural Center

Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week -- Old World vs. New World. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)

Thursday, June 4: Carrollwood Cultural Center

Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week -- food, cheese and wine pairings. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)

Sunday, Jun. 14: B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits

B-21's Tour of Italy tasting and sale will feature Italian wines such as Barolo, Chianti Classico and Supertuscans. $25 before Jun. 12, $30 at the door. 2-5 p.m., 43380 US Hwy 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049)

Thursday, June 18: Carrollwood Cultural Center

Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week -- Aromas and Bouquets of Grape Varietals. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)

Thursday, July 2: Carrollwood Cultural Center

Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week -- Tasting Wines from Around the World. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)

Thursday, July 16: Carrollwood Cultural Center

Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week -- Dessert Wines and Sweet Treats. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)

Saturday, Aug. 8: Vino, Java and Jazz

This event at the Florida Aquarium will feature wine samplings, special dishes, desserts, coffee and jazz music. Proceeds from a silent auction will go toward the Tampa Bay Region of the Easter Seals Florida organization. $65 in advance, $80 at the door. 7-11 p.m., 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa (813-769-5915)

Sunday, Aug. 16: B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits

Celebrate selections of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the Best of Burgundy and Beyond tasting and Sale. $25 before Aug. 14, $30 at the door. 2-5 p.m., 43380 US Hwy 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049)