Tastes of Spain and Chile - 7 p.m. today, Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. Seven-course dinner with wines from Spanish vintners. $75, inclusive. (813) 248-4961 to RSVP.
Wine benefit - 6-8 p.m. today, 3613 Beach Drive, Tampa. Wine tasting at a private home to benefit Abilities presented by Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse with 60 wines from California and around the world, hors d'oeuvres and cheeses. $15 per person or $25 per couple. (813) 837-8941 for directions.
Kumquat Festival - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., U.S. 301 (Seventh Street) and Meridian Avenue in downtown Dade City. Free. (352) 567-3769.
Einstein on Wine - 6-9 p.m. Sat., Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. Sample wines from more than 80 vintners plus tastes from area restaurants. $60, $50 MOSI members. Benefits MOSI education programs. (813) 987-6000.
"Evening Extraordinaire' - 6-9 p.m. Feb. 12, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 N Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor. An Affair to Remember-themed event that pairs wines from around the world with foods from area restaurants. $25 advance, $30 at door if available. (727) 784-4287.
