Dinners, tastings

Blue-cheese tasting ($39): learn how aging and different cheese-making techniques affect the taste and texture of blue cheese during a guided blue-cheese tasting by American Cheese Society-certified cheese professional Kent Rand; 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 22, Weiland’s Market, 3600 Indianola Ave.; reservations required: 614-614-267-9878, www. weilandsmarket.com

Citrus sampling (free): samples of orange, lemon and lime-enhanced dishes; noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25, Fresh Market, 1920 Henderson Road; 614-326-1370, www. thefreshmarket.com

Ten for $10 ($10 plus tax): 10 wines and breads; 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 13, the Refectory, 1092 Bethel Road; reservations: 614-4519774, www.refectory.com

Dinner show ($85): A four-course meal with a performance by folk or jazz musicians; 6 p.m. Feb. 27, 28 and March 3 and 7, the Refectory, 1092 Bethel Road; reservations: 614-451-9774, www.refectory.com

“March Madness” wine and beer tasting ($15, or $20 at the door): 10 tickets to taste wines and local beers and a bracket to choose a winner; 6 to 8 p.m. March 2, Hills Market Downtown, 95 N. Grant Ave.; 614-702-7900, marchmadnesswine.eventbrite. com

Food-truck inspirations with chef Jehangir Mehta ($250): meet a master chef, sample food and wines and participate in a silent auction to benefit the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital; 4 p.m. March 4, Spagio wine lounge, 1295 Grandview Ave., Grandview Heights; reservations or information: 614-486-1114, Ext. 4, nicoleskemp@aol.com

Intimate dinner with chef Jehangir Mehta ($750, $1,200 a couple): a five-course seafood dinner prepared by Mehta; master sommeliers Larry O’Brien and Chris Dillman will compete for votes with wines they have chosen for each course; event to benefit the James Radiation Oncology Department; 6 p.m. March 5, Aubergine private dining club, 1265 Grandview Ave., Grandview Heights; reservations or information: 614-486-1114, Ext. 4, nicoleskemp@aol.com