BINGO NIGHT… Scratch Wines hosts Drag Bingo on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7:30pm. Play a few rounds while having a laugh and a glass with the talented and incredibly entertaining hosts of the evening, Franzia Rosé and Cherry Cola – all you could need for a great Saturday night. 1 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 320-0726, scratchwines.com.
BUNCO NIGHT… Lucy’s On Lighthouse is adding a new game night to the local game scene: Bunco Night on Thursdays, from 5-7pm. This is a great opportunity to have some fun, meet new people and, of course, enjoy the menu. Sample creatively dressed hot dog, tots, ice cream and more while rolling the dice. 1120 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 920-2006, lucyspg.com.
LOVE IS LOCAL… Locals get extra love at Lalla Grill Oceanside, Monday through Thursday, now through March 28. Let your server know you’re an 831 local and you will receive 10-percent off your food and beverages. Take full advantage of the discounts by coming in on Wine Wednesdays, which means 30-percent off select bottles. 654 Cannery Row, Monterey. 324-0891, lallagrill.com/location/oceanside.
LOVE IS BLIND… Vin Bar hosts a blind tasting on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Participants will taste five pours and get to submit their guesses – or, hey, maybe you have a good palate and really know – for the chance to win a swoon-worthy wine raffle prize. Participation is $40 and includes five tastings and a chocolate pairing. RSVP by phone or send a direct message on Instagram to Vin Bar. 237 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel. 293-8715, vinbarcarmel.com, instagram.com/vinbarcarmel.
BOOK IT… The Monterey Public Library hosts its 19th annual Chocolate & Wine fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 24. From 4-7pm, guests over 21 can mix and mingle while strolling the stacks, sipping beer or wine, enjoying chocolates and snacks – all while supporting the library. There is also a silent auction. Buy tickets ($60 by Feb. 1) at investinmpl.org/event/19th-annual-chocolate-wine. 625 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3933, monterey.org/library.
FOLLOW THE MONEY… Caterer Dory Ford of Aqua Terra Culinary faces a federal indictment alleging he defrauded the government out of $4 million by filing for Covid relief funds he was not entitled to. Read more at mcweekly.com/news.
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