ART AND WINE WALK

The Stadium District Art and Wine Walk will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 throughout the district. Tickets are $25, and that money will go toward the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. This event will feature local artists, original artwork, Washington wines, tasty hors d'oeuvres and desserts and music at select locations. For more information, click here.

TACOMA GREEK FESTIVAL

There are two kinds of people: Greeks, and those who wish they were Greek, who attend the Greek Festival. Or those who are just in the mood for delicious Mediterranean delicacies, good coffee and big Greek family hospitality. The festival offers an authentic experience of fabulous Greek traditions. The event’s food alone has been given many kudos (Greek root: kud, meaning glory, fame) for its gyros, baklava and dolmathes.

With your coffee, beer or wine in hand, get in line for a plate of tyropitakia (light and flaky warm cheese pies) and snag a seat in front of the main stage to watch performances of traditional folk dancing by the St. Nicholas dancers. Stroll the scene. For those suffering from anthropophobia (Greek roots: anthropos, man plus phobos, fear) or who generally dislike large crowds, you might want to stay away from the giant communal dining tables.

Think you can’t make it? Too tired? Too broke? The ethnic spices will stir your sleepy senses and admission is free (food costs money). So spray some Windex on your excuse and come partake in the fun.

[Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Friday, Oct. 1-Saturday, Oct. 2 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., no cover, 1523 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, 253.272.0466]

MORE MORSO

Inspired by their winemaker dinners, Morso Wine Bar in Gig Harbor (9014 Peacock Hill Ave.) now serves Pasta Putenesca, Barolo Braised Beef and Roasted Chicken, as well as expanded on some of their original dishes. Also, they're hosting a $95 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Reserve your spot at 253.530.3463.

WTF SUNDAYS

The Harmon Tap Room (204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma) will knock half off your entire bill every Sunday. WTF?

WINE DINNER

Affairs Café and Bakery (2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place) hosts an L'Ecole Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The cost is $85. Reserve your spot at 253.565.8604.

BEER TRAIN

Fill your official Rail to Ales cup full to the brim as you ride the rails of Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Unlimited Pyramid Beer will be available both on the train to and at the lake where festivities continue with an Oktoberfest inspired buffet and live entertainment. Then fill up a last time before taking a relaxing ride back to the depot in Elbe.

THE TASTE OF PEACE

Western Buddhist nun Kelsang Tsoglam will teach you how to eat, drink and be authentically merry from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Alliant Continuum Care, 210 N. I St. in Tacoma. For details, call 360.754.7787.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAY

Every Tuesday Hell's Kitchen serves $2 tacos, $2 wells and $2 beers. Get on it at 928 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.

CLAM BOIL

Salty's at Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) hosts an old-fashioned clam boil at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 for $24.99. Reserve your spot at 253.946.0636.

COOKING CLASS

The Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia will host an "Apples in Elegant & Easy Dishes" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. The cost is $25. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

MCCREA WINEMAKER DINNER

Brix 25 (7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor) will host a McCrea Cellars winemaker dinner with the "Rhone Ranger" himself, Doug McCrea, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. It's $85 per person and space is limited. Reservations are required at 253.858.6626.

COOKING WITH THE CHEFS

Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma invites guests to take a seat in their kitchen and watch the chefs in action Nov. 27. Questions are encouraged. The cost is $75 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.722.1480.

NOSH LEAGUE

As part of the Weekly Volcano's new Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.

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