DINING OUT FOR LIFE

Restaurants in Pierce and Thurston counties will donate 25 percent of their food revenue to local AIDS service organizations as part of tonight's Dining Out For Life. More details here: diningoutforlife.com.

MOMMY DAY

The Vault will hold its 10th Annual Mother's Day Brunch inside Varsity Grill on Sunday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect all your brunch favorites like omelets, prime rib, honey ham, fresh seafood, pastas, a variety of desserts and more. Not sure if the game will be on or not. Reserve your space at 253.572.2933.

AFTERNOON TEA, ITALIAN STYLE

Christine Ciancetta presents a tea party featuring carrot tart with cheese and herbs, vegetable muffins and zucchini quick bread Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. The cost is $45.  Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

WINE DINNER

Ravenous Restaurant next to the Pantages Theater in downtown Tacoma hosts a four-course winetasting dinner every third Monday of the month. Next one is May 17 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Tamarack Wines. The cost is $50 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.572.6374.