Wednesday, October 20: Tampa Theatre
Uncorked and Tampa Theatre present a special reception and one-night-only engagement of the documentary Blood Into Wine. The film tells the story of Maynard James Keenan, the front man of the rock bands Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, who abruptly left L.A. in the mid '90s to start a world-class vineyard in Arizona. It shows how Keenan persevered with his wine making dreams in the Verde Valley, despite much criticism from his peers — wine snobs and rocker pals alike. Purchase tickets online at www.tampabayuncorked.com. $20 per person for pre-film reception and movie ticket, wines by the glass and cash bar. 6 p.m. 711 North Franklin Street, Tampa.
Thursday, October 21: Whole Foods Market
Join this "spooktacular" class and tasting featuring a selection of yellow and spooky cheeses. This class is limited to 30 people. Reservations are required and can be made at timothy.bennett@wholefoods.com or at the store exit lobby. Free event; 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.
Thursday, October 21: The Rack Hyde Park
Join The Rack to celebrate their 8th anniversary, complete with food and free drinks from 9-10 p.m. and 12 p.m.-1 a.m. 1809 W Platt St., Tampa. 813-250-1595 www.hittherack.com
Friday-Saturday, October 22-23: World of Beer
Not to be outdone by the multitude of other Oktoberfest celebrations this month, World of Beer presents WOBtoberfest: an outdoor beer and music festival. All Bay area locations will be holding special events for WOBtoberfest, but the Carrollwood and Tampa Palms locations will be hosting the two-day outdoor fests complete with food, bands and beer galore. $5 per day or $10 for a two day pass good at both locations; Friday: 3 p.m.- close, Saturday: 12 p.m.- close. Carrollwood: 12904 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 813-968-7300; Tampa Palms: 17004 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, 813-632-0020. www.wobtoberfest.com
Friday, October 22: Bella Vino Wine & Cheese Market
Taste Italy through its wine regions. The samples will be paired with hors d'oeuvres from The Lobster Pot Bistro. RSVP required. $15; 5:30-7:30 p.m. 100 Indian Rocks Road, Belleair. 727-584-5552
Friday, October 22: CL Beer Club at Hyde Park Cafe
Do you like beer? How about free beer? Then come on down to The Hyde Park Cafe for CL's third Beer Club event of the season. Blue Moon pints will be on special at the bar for $4 as well. Check out the Beer Club site for more info and to sign up. 6-8 p.m. 1806 W Platt St., Tampa. 813-751-0374
This article appears in Oct 21-27, 2010.