Tuesday, December 15: Snookers
Cigar and Wine Extravaganza. Unless my eyes are deceiving me, it appears that on a humdrum Tuesday night when the only thing going on in my life is reruns of Friends, the fabulous folks at Snookers are trying to help me get over my workweek doldrums with premium cigars accompanied by white or red wine, cheese and nuts, and eggnog with Southern Comfort. $15. 6-8 p.m., 606 N. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs (727-937-6665)
Wednesday, December 16: Whole Foods
Cheese Class. Erik Woody leads this tasting of his Top Ten cheeses. Contact sherell.white@wholefoods.com to register. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., 1548 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-874-9724)
Wednesday, December 16: Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits
Potluck Wednesday. Beat the mid-week dinner blahs by stopping by for gourmet take-away — and enjoy a complimentary mini-wine tasting while you wait. This week’s one pot wonder is smoked meatloaf with potato puree, caramelized onion and a barbecue glaze $19.95. 5-8 p.m., 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463)
Wednesday, December 16: Cork and Olive Carrollwood
Winey Women Wednesday. This is the only time it’s good to be a “winey” woman. Bring a friend, leave with a buzz and a bottle! Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-868-3733)
Thursday, December 17: Vino 100
Ladies Night Out. The perfect pick-me up to get through that last workday before a weekend of freedom. Vino 100 provides the pours, massage chairs help you unwind, and Let’s Eat serves tasty hors d’oeuvres. This evening of luxury will have ladies rallying to change “TGIF” to “TGIT.” Free. 5-8 p.m., 5056 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-522-8466)
Friday, December 18: Cork and Olive Carrollwood
Friday Night Tasting. You know that saying (especially popular around this time of year), "It's better to give than receive"? That's all well and good, in our opinion, but it's pretty nice to receive, too — and tonight you can do just that while you give the gift of wine, enjoy a free wine tasting while the Cork and Olive folks create a gift basket for the lucky recipient (even if that lucky duck is you). Free. 6-8 p.m., 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-868-3733)
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This article appears in Dec 9-15, 2009.