Tuesday, June 30: A Taste for Wine

Wine doesn't have to bear a hefty price tag to please your palate. Sample a tasty selection of quality wines that only taste like a splurge. $10. 6 p.m., 241 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727-895-1623)

Wednesday, July 1: CL Wine Club Happy Hour at Datz Deli

BBQ Wines. Need wine for July 4th? We got you covered. Try six, tasty, specially selected wines by the glass for only $6 each. Paired with complementary appetizers. Free. 7-9 p.m., Datz Deli, 2616 S MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-831-7000). RSVP here!

Wednesday, July 1: Cafe Dufrain

Summer Series Wine Tasting. Try a new variety of wines every Wednesday. Free. 6-7:30 p.m., 707 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa (813-275-9701)

Wednesday, July 1: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits

Sample more than 50 wine selections accompanied by appetizers and an outdoor cigar sampler. $10. 5:30-7:30 p.m., 3535 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-894-4875)

Wednesday, July 1: Publix Apron’s Cooking School

Basic Knife Skills. A menu designed to teach you slicing, dicing, julienne, and chiffonade knife techniques. Includes: gazpacho; miso glazed carrots; szechuan ratatouille; tomato salsa; warm vichyssoise. $50. 6 p.m., 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465)

Thursday, July 2: Vino 100

Sample a variety of wines, including L’Ecole No. 41 Chardonnay, Arcane Pinot Gris, Ra Nui Sauvignon Blanc and many, many more, all paired with appetizers prepared by Chef Thomas Kern of the Vinoy Resort. A bottle of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon is also raffled off. Free. 5-8 p.m., 5056 4th Street N., St. Petersburg (727-522-8466)

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)

Friday, July 3: Cork and Olive Carrollwood

Wine for Holiday Grilling. Taste eight delicious Johnsons Brothers wines designed to complement your cook-out nosh -- and your budget. Free. 6-9 p.m., 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-868-3733)

Friday, July 3: Publix Apron’s Cooking School

Gourmet Burgers. Learn to add a little something special to your summertime cookouts -- just in time for the Fourth. The menu includes: salmon burger on onion roll with dill mayonnaise; buffalo burger on toasted ciabatta with chipotle ketchup; grilled portobello burger with basil, roasted peppers and provolone cheese; Italian turkey burger on focaccia with sun-dried tomato pesto mayonnaise and arugula. $35. 6 p.m., 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465)

Friday, July 3: Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories

Wines for the Holiday Grillin'. Sample the ideal wines for grillside, poolside, or, if the heat gets the best of you, inside. Proceeds benefit the Viva Las Chicas Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk Team. $10. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2706 4th Street N., St. Petersburg (727-892-9463)

Saturday, July 4: Publix Apron’s Cooking School

Couples Cooking: It's a Great Time to Grill. Put it all together -- prepare a great meal and spend time with your sweetie. The menu includes: grilled balsamic vegetables; grilled hot and sweet barbecue chicken wings with a cool dill dipping sauce; garlic and lemon marinated grilled skirt steak salad; ginger and honey glazed grilled pork loin; grilled sour cream dill potato chips; grilled peaches with ice wine glaze served over grilled pound cake. $80 per couple. 6 p.m., 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465)

Wednesday, July 8: Cafe Dufrain

Summer Series Wine Tasting. Try a new variety of wines every Wednesday. Free. 6-7:30 p.m., 707 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa (813-275-9701)

Wednesday, July 8: The NoHo Bistro

Wine Wednesdays. Every week this summer, enjoy a relaxing end to each “hump day” with this tapas and wine tasting. Each Wednesday has a new theme, so don’t miss out on any of these palate-pleasing pairings. This week’s theme is “Argentinean Tango.” $15. 6-7 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)

Friday, July 10: Cappuccino's Altro Posto Cafe

Wines with benefits: try Whites for great summer sipping, and Reds for a healthy heart. $10. 5-8 p.m., 733 Broadway St., Dunedin (727-738-8009)

Friday, July 10: Bern's Fine Wine and Spirits

Crush Hour: Summer Whites. Enjoy eight refreshing white wines from around the world paired with artisanal cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463)

Friday, July 10: Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories

Summer Refreshers. Beat the heat with a cool selection of wines at this weekly tasting. Proceeds benefit the Viva Las Chicas Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk Team. $10. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2706 4th Street N., St. Petersburg (727-892-9463)

Friday, July 10: Cork and Olive Carrollwood

Impress your friends (and more importantly, your frenemies) with your newly acquired wine knowledge after this course on pairing wine and cheese. Free. 6-9 p.m., 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-868-3733)

Saturday, July 11: Upham Beach/Cha Cha Coconuts

Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project. Volunteers head to Upham Beach to clean up the coast in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Surfrider Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting the world's oceans and shores. Celebrate your Good Samaritan status with surf-inspired appetizers, wine and bubbly at the after party, which also features a concert by Mason Jennings. Volunteers meet at 69th Ave. and Beach Plaza. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. beach clean up, 6-8 p.m. after party, 800 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg (727-822-6655)

Tuesday, July 14: Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

Enjoy a seven-course French meal paired with professionally-selected wines in honor of Bastille Day. The menu includes Franco favorites like escargot, a Beurre Blanc salmon and shrimp skewer, ratatouille, a variety of artisanal cheeses and more. Proceeds benefit the Abilities foundation, which helps locals with disabilities to find work. $75. 6:30 p.m., 105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor (727-726-1161)

Wednesday, July 15: The NoHo Bistro

Wine Wednesdays. Every week this summer, enjoy a relaxing end to each “hump day” with this tapas and wine tasting. Each Wednesday has a new theme, so don’t miss out on any of these palate-pleasing pairings. This week’s theme is “A Rose is a Rosé.” $15. 6-7 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)

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)

Wednesday, July 22: The NoHo Bistro

Wine Wednesdays. Every week this summer, enjoy a relaxing end to each “hump day” with this tapas and wine tasting. Each Wednesday has a new theme, so don’t miss out on any of these palate-pleasing pairings. This week’s theme is “The Italian Way.” $15. 6-7 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)

Wednesday, July 29: The NoHo Bistro

Wine Wednesdays. Every week this summer, enjoy a relaxing end to each “hump day” with this tapas and wine tasting. Each Wednesday has a new theme, so don’t miss out on any of these palate-pleasing pairings. This week’s theme is “Aussie Walkabout.” $15. 6-7 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)

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)