There'll be no rest for the wicked on the weekend on May 18-19, as two of the year's best events unfold.

Perhaps my favorite wine tasting of the year, Solo Vine's rosé tent gala, commences in an enlarged space next to the store at 517 Selby Av. in St. Paul. There's always super-swell food on hand and a bevy of tasty fermented grape juice.

And not just pink but white wines and plenty of that stuff with tiny bubbles. The event costs $35 and runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, rain or shine; call 651-602-9515 or go to solovinowines.com

I guess that means that, for me at least, Saturday the 18th will be the day to head to Minnesota Monthly's GrillFest, where some great chefs, wine wholesalers and product purveyors will be on hand.

This one runs through Sunday, May 18 & 19, 1-5 p.m., both days, at the Depot (225 3rd Ave. S.) in Minneapolis. Tickets are $30 at Grillfestival.com or $35 at the show.

Guess I'll have to put off the gardening chores for yet another weekend.

BILL WARD