MEET DONNY VOMIT

For nearly a decade Vomit has been performing acts of a strange, bizarre, odd and macabre nature. In 2003 he touched down in Coney Island to become the Master of Ceremonies of the Sideshow, but his skills don't just end with his good looks and devilish charm. He can be seen in the show hammering spikes into his skull, tossing chainsaws with style and grace, and subjecting victims to his electric chair in the fashion of a true gentleman oddity. The Red Hot at 2914 Sixth Ave. hosts Vomit Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m., and 99 Bottles at 35002 Pacific Hwy. S. in Federal Way hosts him Friday, May 14 at 5 p.m. Human Blockhead Ale by Schmaltz Brewing will also be poured in both locations.

BEER TASTING

Thea's Market and Deli will host a Seattle beer tasting including beers from Pike, Hales, Elysian and Scuttlebutt Thursday, May 13 at 8 p.m. The cost is $5, which includes light appetizers. Thea's Market is at 1705 Dock St. by the Museum of Glass.

TASTING WINE AT A GOLF COURSE

Chambers Bay Golf Course hosts its first wine dinner Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Chandler Reach Winery wines will be paired with Executive Chef Dustin Joseph's menu. The cost is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call 253.460.4653 to reserve your seat.

SPRING WINE TASTING

Hard to find Artesian wines from small Washington producers will be featured and the winemakers will be on hand Saturday, May 15, 3-7 p.m. at The Mountain Haus, 30027 Highway 706 E., in Ashford. The cost is $20. For more information, call 877.617.9951.

WINE DINNER

Ravenous Restaurant next to the Pantages Theater in downtown Tacoma hosts a four-course wine tasting dinner every third Monday of the month. Next one is May 17 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Tamarack Wines. The cost is $50 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.572.6374.

CUTS LIKE A KNIFE

Chef Dianna Kallerges will teach proper knife cutting techniques Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. inside the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. The class costs $45. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 360.754.1448.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAY

$2 beer, $2 wells, $2 tacos, every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to close at Hell's Kitchen, 928 Pacific Ave., in downtown Tacoma.

FILM

Tacoma Food Co-op presents a free screening of Fresh Saturday, May 22 at 6 p.m. inside Carwein Auditorium on the University of Washington Tacoma campus.

BENEFIT

Star Chefs on Broadway 2010 will consume the Pantages Theater Sunday, May 23 with live music, silent and live auctions and incredible cabaret performances under the direction of Kevin Joyce of Teatro Zinzanni. The event, which starts at 5 p.m., features dishes from Pacific Grill, Brix 25, El Gaucho, Affairs and several other South Sound restaurants. The charity event raises money for Broadway Center's arts education programs. The cost is $175 per person. To reserve your spot, call 253.591.5894.