Published Februuary 16, 2006

Bruce Vilanch, comedy writer for Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler and Robin Williams, and Broadway star, makes a hilarious scene of being Jewish, gay, and blond. Saturday, 8 p.m., at fabulously restored Lincoln Theatre at the Veterans’ Home and across from Domaine Chandon winery and restaurant, 100 California Drive, Yountville. Tickets $28 and $38. Call (707) 944-1300 for info and reservations.

Spotlight on Italian Wines at six Glen Ellen and Kenwood wineries, Saturday-Monday. Taste olive oils, nibbles, and sangiovese, dolcetto, and barbera wines at Blackstone, Imagery Estate, Kaz, Kunde, Mayo, and VJB tasting rooms. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. all three days. Tickets $20 for whole weekend, includes logo glass. Call (866) 794-9463 and www.heartofsonomavalley.com.

First Ever Fun Food Flight Fest day-long “tasting flight” of nostalgia-laden “Americana-themed” candies and confections such as Flicks, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Zagnuts, Valomilks, Idaho Spuds, and Mountain Bars, paired with Nehi sodas at fun Tiddle E. Winks Vintage 5 & Dime. Noon-5 p.m., Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20. 115 East Napa Street, Sonoma. Call (707) 939-6933 or email heidi@tiddlewinks.com.

VinOlivo spectacular food and wine event, sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance as part of the Sonoma Valley Olive Festival. Gala evening Saturday begins with sparklers from Gloria Ferrer and Robert Hunter, and moves on to the best of Sonoma Valley including boutique special wineries and epicurean delights from Sonoma’s best restaurants. Evening gala Saturday $65 advance, $75 at door, includes commemorative logo glass, sparkling wine reception, all wine and food tastings, port and chocolate party, live entertainment, and home-winemaking tastings. The Lodge at Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma. Call (707) 935-0803 or visit www.sonomavalleywine.com for gala tickets.

Death by Chocolate ultimate chocolate tasting experiences, Saturday at COPIA, the American Center for Wine, Food & Art, features ten confectioners and chocolatiers available in walk-around samplings and wine pairings, 1-3 p.m. Playing with Chocolate 11-11:45 a.m. and 3:15-4 p.m. includes demonstrations, tasting, and book signings featuring Bay Area Chocolatier Alice Medrich on how to make chocolate temptations at home. The Best Darn Chocolate Chip Cookie awards same afternoon. Death by Chocolate $35 or $24 for COPIA members. Playing with Chocolate free. 500 First Street, Napa. Call (707) 259-1600 or (888) 512-6742 for info.

Culmination of Sonoma Valley Olive Festival with KSVY “Spit the Pit” Contest Saturday in Sonoma Plaza; Olive Festival Hike on Overlook Trail; “That’s Amore” performed by Sonoma Valley Chamber Ensemble at Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves; Grand Finale Artisan Market in Sonoma Plaza featuring olive-themed foods, wine, art, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and seminars, Saturday and Sunday.

Comedy writer Bruce Vilanch.

Death by Chocolate.