SPARKLY

Chris Sparkman of Sparkman Cellars is pouring today from 4-6 p.m. at Water to Wine in Gig Harbor. Check it at 9014 Peacock Hill Ave. It’s free.

MORNING INSPIRATIONS

Babblin’ Babs Bistro now serves its Frenchy French Benedict, goaty lox sandwich, Sunrise in Monterrey, Paris bistro breakfast, strawberry banana waffle with an Amoretto glaze, lavender lattes and other breakfast treats 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 2724 N. Proctor St. in Tacoma.

MARTINI CLUB

The Varsity Grill (1114 Broadway, Tacoma) will be serving $5 martinis Thursday, July 16.

PIZZA ON THE GRILL

Christine Clancetta will teach a class on cooking pizza on a grill Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m. at the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. More information at 360.754.1448.

BBQ RIB FLIGHT

Pour At Four will pair wine with barbecue ribs July 17-18 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Taste the creation at 3814 N. 26th St. in the Proctor District of Tacoma.