Wednesday, April 6: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits – South Tampa
Taste 60+ craft beers from around the world at this special ABC tasting event. Cost is $10 and guests will receive a coupon good on the night of the event and a souvenir beer glass. $10; 6-8 p.m. 3110 West Gandy Blvd, Tampa. 813-839-7167, abcfws.com
Thursday, April 7: Sunshine Center
Enjoy a variety wines, appetizers and desserts, and live jazz at this tasting event to benefit senior participants at the Sunshine Center through a fee waiver subsidy program. This allows low income seniors to participate in activities and trips. $10 until March 31 or $15 at the door; 5:30-7:30 p.m. 330 5th Street N., St. Pete. 727-893-7190
Thursday, April 7: Pinkberry
Help Pinkberry, the famous frozen yogurt chain, celebrate their first store in Tampa Bay by attending this grand opening event. All guests will receive free frozen yogurt! Free; 6-10 p.m. Located at Westshore Plaza, next to PF Changs. pinkberry.com
Thursday, April 7: Whole Foods Market
For this month’s wine class, Michael Dwyer, former wine buy for Flemings Steak House, will guide guests through Pinot Noir in all its forms. This class is limited to 30 people. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@wholefoods.com. Free; 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. 813-874-9435, wholefoodsmarket.com
Thursday, April 7: Cru Cellars
Join Tampa winemaker and founder of Terroir Wine Cellars, Paul Clear, at Cru Cellars for this meet and greet where guests can taste some of the Terrior wines for yourself. Enjoy a flight of Gran Pasion Cava, Palarea Merlot & Palarea CMS for $12, or get the Terroir Wine Cellars flight with a pairing of three cheeses for only $20. When guests order a flight, Paul will sit and chat with them about all three wines, the wine making process in Spain, pairing suggestions and more. Free; 7 p.m. 2506 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa. crucellars.com, terroirwinecellars.com
This article appears in Apr 7-13, 2011.