Thursday, January 6: Whole Foods Market

This month's wine class at WFM is all about the bubbly. Even after the new year, keep the Champagne celebrations going! Who says you can’t celebrate all year? Register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@Wholefoods.com. Free event; 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. 813-874-9435; wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tampa

Friday, January 7: Datz

Chef's Kitchen: Salt Slab Cooking. Not sure how to use that new salt slab? Learn the ins and outs of it, plus get to learn how to make toasted spice rubbed scallops with citrus salad and strawberries in melted dark chocolate. $20, register here; 12:30 p.m. 2616 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa. 813-831-7000; datzdeli.com

Friday, January 7: Publix Aprons Cooking School

Eastern Bloc Party: The Cold War is long over, but travel through the old Soviet Union and taste some cold weather comfort foods with beer and wine paired with these hearty dishes. $40, register here; 6:30 p.m. 7835 Gunn Hwy, Tampa. 813-926-4465; publix.com/aprons/schools/Tampa