LOCAL TASTINGS

WINE TASTING: A fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Features wines from around the world, live entertainment, a bonfire and a silent auction. Hosted by the Liquor Barn of Long Lake. 3-7 p.m. Sat. $28. Ten percent of proceeds go to the foundation. Minnetonka Orchards, 6530 County Rd. 26, Minnetrista. Tickets available at the Liquor Barn, 952-473-1817 or Ravello restaurant, 952-473-7373.

SOUTH AFRICAN WINE CLASS: 6:30-8 p.m. Mon. $15. Reservations recommended. Wine experts and native South Africans Roy Goslin and Nico Steyn will speak. Sam's Wine Shop, 218 Washington Av. N., Mpls. 612-455-1045; www.samswineshop.com.

WORLD OF WINE MAPLE GROVE WINE CLUB: A benefit tasting featuring more than 30 wines, appetizers, music by acoustic guitarist Tim Mahoney, a silent auction and cash bar. The event is co-sponsored by the Nicholas Walesch Foundation. Proceeds go to the Minneapolis Children's Hospital palliative care unit. 6:30-10 p.m. May 16. $25. Reservations required. Rush Creek Golf Course, 7801 Troy Lane (County Rd. 101), Maple Grove. 763-387-6032; www.worldofwinemg.com.

GIRAFFRICAN WINE TASTING AND DINNER CRUISE: Experience African food, dancing, music and a variety of wines aboard the Grand Duchess. 6:30-9 p.m. May 17. $75. Advance ticket purchase required. Proceeds will help build a university in Nairobi, Kenya. Departing from Hudson, Wis. 651-436-8883; www.aftonhouseinn.com.

MINNESOTA WINES: Learn about and sample wines from the Cannon River Winery. Hosted by Mac's Liquor. 7-9 p.m. May 21. $8-$10. Tuttles Bowling Bar and Restaurant, 107 Shady Oak Rd., Hopkins. 952-935-9291. www.macsliquors.com.