From 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, unwind with a beer and wine tasting at Craft & Curd in South Tampa. Guests will test out brews by Darwin Brewing Co. and wines from Opici. Each wine will be paired with (you guessed it) cheese and other gourmet goods, and beer fiends can expect some rare Darwin beers. $10. 2908 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, 813-443-0853.
Enjoy offerings from local artisans, farmers and vendors between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at downtown St. Pete's Saturday Morning Market. The weekly market will feature live music, organic vegetables and fruits, kombucha, and ready-to-eat bites that cover everything from barbecue pulled pork to tamales. Free. 230 First St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-455-4921.
Tampa's Cigar City Brewing will host its latest Eggs & Kegs feast at 11 a.m. Sunday. A four-course Latin brunch, inspired by the upcoming Gasparilla festival, will be paired with cold brews like the Right Side Up Pineapple Lager and Mango Pale Ale. A tamale breakfast bake named after Tampa and pineapple upside-down French toast are among the eats. Tickets may be purchased online. $32.10. 3924 W. Spruce St., Tampa, 813-348-6363.
At Sweetwater Organic Community Farm in Tampa, get in on the Growing Healing Herbs workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. During the class, students will learn organic methods for herb and spice growing, as well as ways to grow around Florida's climate. American Herbalist Guild and Florida Herb Society member Willow LaMonte will lead the workshop. $15-$25 suggested donation. 6942 W. Comanche Ave., Tampa, 813-887-4066.
This article appears in Jan 14-20, 2016.