Calling All Chocaholics - 6:30 p.m. today, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. Make chocolate treats in time for Mother's Day at this all-chocolate "Science of Cooking" class for adults. $40, $35 MOSI members. (813) 987-6000.
Taste of Florida - Through May 20, Busch Gardens, Tampa. Showcasing Florida's favorite culinary treats from spicy Latin fare and pressed Cuban sandwiches to mahi mahi and mango salsa, plus music. Tastes $1-$2.50, plus Busch Gardens admission. Toll-free 1-888-800-5447 or www.buschgardens.com
Candlelight wine tasting - 6-8 p.m. Fri., Florida Orange Groves and Winery, 1500 Pasadena Ave. S, South Pasadena. Tour boutique winery and taste Florida citrus and fruit wines like mango and Key lime in a candlelight setting, with hors d'oeuvres using the wines as an ingredient. $10, includes souvenir wine glass. Limited space. RSVP (727) 347-4025.
Wine and cheese benefit - 7-9 p.m. Fri., St. Petersburg Woman's Club, 40 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg. Wine and cheese tasting, silent auction, wines for sale to benefit charities including CASA, Ronald McDonald House, Headstart, others. Free admission. (727) 898-2240.
