NOSH LEAGUE

Beer likes company, so the Nosh League will hold its next nosh pit inside the Engine House No. 9 for a beer and cheese tasting Thursday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. Weekly Volcano Grocery Stories columnist Kris Blondin will sift through her knowledge of cheese to find a few friends for several lucky beers, picked by Tacoma brewmaster Doug Tiede. The cost is $15 per person, which includes tip. Join the Nosh League here, and then RSVP for the event.

COOKING CLASS

Primo Grill in Tacoma hosts a Northwest Seafood Preparations cooking class Saturday, July 24 from 2-4 p.m. The $65 fee includes recipes and instruction, lunch glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

TACOS!

Senora Lucia Shelley hosts a Mexican taco class Tuesday, July 27, 6 p.m., at the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. The cost is $45 a person. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

FESTIVAL

The Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival featuring Top Chef Fabio Viviana battling a local chef in a cook-off, plus 35 wineries, local restaurants and food businesses will be held Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Harbor History Museum in Gig Harbor. Tickets are $75 a person. Grab yours at 253.858.6722.

SALMON BAKE

The Browns Point Salmon Bake will celebrate its 64^th anniversary from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 7-8 with salmon baked on cedar spits on the shores of Commencement Bay at the Browns Point Improvement Club, 5125 Tok A Lou Ave. in Northeast Tacoma.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAY

Every Tuesday Hell's Kitchen serves $2 tacos, $2 wells and $2 beers. Get on it at 928 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.

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