LOCAL TASTINGS SURDYK'S WINE CLASSES: Introduction to Wine, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18, $35. Wines of Chile and Argentina, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, $40. Reservations required. Elsie's Restaurant, Lounge and Bar, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-379-3232. www.surdyks.com. DINNER AT THE VINEYARD: A benefit for Slow Food Minnesota. Sample Minnesota wines and cheese followed by an Italian dinner by chef Michael Rostance of Broders' Southside Pasta Bar. 4 p.m. Aug. 24. $120-$155. Alexis Bailly Vineyard, 18200 Kirby Av., Hastings. 612-362-9210. www.slowfoodmn.org.
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