Food and drink events: Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Eat and drink for a cause

Saturday: A Taste of the Season: Broadway to Hollywood, 7-11 p.m., Fort Thomas Mess Hall, 801 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas. Live performance preview of HHS 2015/16 theatre season, dinner, music, silent auction, cash bar. Wine, bourbon and craft beer tasting priced separately. Benefits Highlands High School Theatre program. $30. Reservations required. 859-781-9885; www.showtix4u.com.

Dining Events

Friday: WingFling, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily through Sept. 5, Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant, 1000 Elm St., Downtown. More than 40 different wing flavors, all available either bone-in, or boneless, and either mild, medium or Stupid. $8 and up. 513-421-0110; www.washingtonplatform.com.

Friday: Dog Days of Summer Luncheon, noon, Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Springdale. Lunch with entertainment by Dale Fetick. $10, $7.50 members. Reservations required. 513-346-3910; www.springdale.org/goplay.

Friday: Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township. Items available a la carte. Dine on outdoor covered patio by the lake or in air-conditioned Chart Room. Live music. $10, $8.50, $4.25 for children ages 10 and under. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.

Friday: Mystery Dinner Theatre, 6:30 p.m., Dave and Buster’s, 11775 Commons Drive, Springdale. FUNction Room 1. The WhoDunit Players in “Wedding To Die For.” Includes dinner, dessert, 2 drink tickets and show. Ages 21 and up. $50. Reservations recommended. 513-671-5501; on.fb.me/1LUVUmx.

Saturday: Porch Party Grill Out with Chef Fristoe, 1-5 p.m., Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, 4362 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road, Mount Carmel. Lakeside Patio. Chef Buddy Fristoe will be grilling and smoking pulled pork sliders and tacos, and serving homemade chips and salsa every Saturday afternoon. Special beer tappings and pricing. $8, $3. 513-240-2739.

Saturday: Tea/Style Show, 1-3 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Batavia. Show presented by Emmanuel United Methodist Women. See upcoming fashions, enjoy tea and finger foods. $20. Reservations required. 513-732-1400; www.emmanuel-umc.com.

Saturday: Mystery Dinner Series: Luau Lunacy, 6:30 p.m., Mill Race Banquet Center, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Springfield Township. Evening of adult humor and fun. Ages 18 and up. $35 plus tax. Reservations required. 513-825-6467; www.greatparks.org.

Sunday: Le Pique Nique, 12:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Celebrating 5th anniversary, Jean-Robert and team offer 5-course picnic with wine and music from DJ French Ben. Benefits eat.play.give.. $100. Reservations required. 513-621-4777.

Sunday: Cincinnati Bengals Celebrity Waiter Event, 5:30 p.m., Eddie Merlot’s, 10808 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. Reserved seating, beer, wine, dinner, dessert, parting gift. VIP ticket includes private cocktail party with players. $350 VIP, $250. Reservations required. 513-489-1212; www.marvinlewis.org.

Monday: Gourmet Monday Night Buffet, 4-8 p.m., The Meadows, 59 E. Main St., Addyston. The Grand Ballroom. Menu changes weekly. $15. Reservations for large parties available 513-941-7638; www.themeadowsbanquet.com.

Tuesday: Hop-Up Dinner, 6 p.m., MadTree Brewing Company, 5164 Kennedy Ave., Columbia Township. Different area chefs take over taproom for pop-up a la carte dinner. Babushka Pierogies. Ages 21 and up. 513-836-8733; www.madtreebrewing.com.

Tuesday: Wine Maker Dinner: Greg Hall of Flowers, 6:30 p.m., 20 Brix, 101 Main St., Milford. $85. Reservations required. 513-831-2749; www.20brix.com.

Wednesday: Wings And Trivia Night, 6-9 p.m., Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, 4362 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road, Mount Carmel. Tap Room. Last Call Trivia. Renegade Street Eats uses Mt. Carmel Beer as a base to create Gourmet Wing sauces and glazes to be paired with the beer. Ages 21 and up. $5-$9. 513-240-2739; www.mtcarmelbrewingcompany.com.

Drink Tastings

Friday: Vine and Dine, 5:30-9:30 p.m., The Art of Entertaining, 2019 Madison Road, O’Bryonville. Six courses prepared by in-house chef team, live music with Michael and Jill Denton and 5 drink tokens to use on featured wines or bottled craft beer. Ages 21 and up. $35. Registration recommended. 513-871-5170.

Friday: Friday Night Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., Remke Market Oakley, 3872 Paxton Ave., Oakley. Margaritas and other fun things. $5. Pay for tasting ticket at customer service. 513-619-5454.

Saturday: Cincy Wine Wagon Winery Tour, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7875 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. Bar at Maggiano’s. Meet at restaurant, then head to Valley Vineyards, Vinoklet and Henke Wineries. Approximately 5 hour tour. Wine and snacks at each location. Ages 21 and up. $75. Reservations required. 513-258-7909.

Saturday: Wine Tasting, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Receive 7 tastes and take home souvenir glass. Appetizers and meals available to accompany tasting. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations recommended. 513-662-9463; www.henkewine.com.

Saturday: Saturday Premium Wine Flight: Big, Bad Barolo, noon-5 p.m., The Wine Merchant, 3972 Edwards Road, Oakley. Taste 4 premium Barolo wines from the Piedmont region in Italy. Sit down flight poured upon arrival. Space is limited. Ages 21 and up. $15. Reservations required. 513-731-1515; www.winemerchantcincinnati.com.

Saturday: Cincy Brew Bus Eastside Tour, 12:10 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, The Growler House, 1526 Madison Road, Walnut Hills. Local taproom tasting tour includes local brewing history, proper tasting techniques, brewing process, behind the scenes looks and beer tasting at each location. We will hit up Old Firehouse Brewing, Fifty West, Mt. Carmel and Bad Tom Smith. Ages 21 and up. $55-$65. Reservations required. 513-258-7909; www.cincybrewbus.com.

Saturday: Wine Over Water, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Purple People Bridge, Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati; Third Street, Newport, Newport. Guests receive food and drink tickets. Live music. For extra $15, guests can enjoy VIP 30 minute premium wine tasting. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Brighton Center. $30. 859-491-8303, ext. 2410; www.brightoncenter.com/wineoverwater.

Sunday: Sunday School, 4 p.m., Metropole, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Bartender Catherine Manabat guides guests as they explore classic beer and wine cocktails. $35. Reservations required. 513-578-6686; www.metropoleonwalnut.com.

Sunday: Cazadores and Cans, 9 p.m., The Righteous Room, 641 Walnut St., Downtown. Drink specials. DJs Kevin and Yusef spin tunes from 10 p.m. 513-381-4408; www.foureg.com.

Thursday: Tap That Thursday, 5 p.m., BrewRiver GastroPub, 2062 Riverside Drive, East End. Tapping new rare keg every week. Chef Michael creates specialty hot dog to pair with latest brew. Ages 21 and up. Free. 513-861-2484; www.brewrivergastropub.com.