BEER BASH

7 Seas Brewing (3207 57thSt. Ct., Gig Harbor) is throwing a two year anniversary bash in their parking lot from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Besides a barbecue and bunch of 7 Seas brew, expect live music by Perry Acker, Shy Boys, China Davis and SweetKiss Momma.

WINE TASTING

Dana Madsen of Madsen Family Cellars will pour five Madsen wines for $6 from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at Dockside Bistro (501 Columbia St. NW, Olympia).

COOKING CLASS

Deborah Jackson-White teaches how to make Mexican wild salmon tacos at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. The cost is $45. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

CHEESE TASTING

STINK - Cheese & Meat (628 St. Helens St., Tacoma) will pair five different cheeses with wine and beer from 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 18. The cost is $10 per person. RSVP on STINK's Facebook here.

COOKING CLASS

Primo Grill (601 S. Pine, Tacoma) hosts a Cuisine of Southern France cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

WINE DEAL

El Gaucho (2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) celebrates the growth of Washington and Oregon wine with a Quantitative Wine Easing program featuring $50 off any bottle of wine with the purchase of two dinner entrees before July 31. For more details, call 253.272.1510.

WTF SUNDAYS

Harmon Tap Room ‎(204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma) knocks half off your entire check every Sunday. Seriously.

BRAVO

The Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival will host 30 regional wineries and breweries, as well as Bravo's Top Chef contestant Chef Kevin Gillespie of the Woodfire Grill in Atlanta, Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Harbor History Museum. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Harbor History Museum and the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association. For more information and tickets, visit www.harborwineandfoodfest.com

NOSH LEAGUE

As part of the Weekly Volcano's 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, visit our Web site: weeklyvolcano.com/community.

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