Calendar: Swine Palace tasting … Bravo! dining for the arts … Final Victorian Tea at Strands

Swine and wine: Share a summer night of fine wines and hors d’oeuvres on the Reilly Theatre stage on Thursday, July 28 from 7-9 p.m. Sample an assortment of 24 excellent champagne and wine varietals all while supporting Swine Palace, Baton Rouge’s only professional Equity theatre company. Secure your $5 raffle to win an instant Wine Cellar—25 bottles of summer’s finest wine varietals, as well as mystery envelopes filled with goodies from hotels, restaurants, spas and more. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Visit swinepalace.org for more info. Bravo! charity: Wednesday, July 20, enjoy a meal at Bravo! Cucina Italiana and a portion of the proceeds from your meal will go towards the Arts Council. Mention “Arts Council of Baton Rouge” while you’re dining on delicious Italian food at lunch or dinner, and 10% will go to benefit the arts. Visit artsbr.org for more information. ‘Teas’ your palate: Strands Café’s final Victorian Seaside Tea of the summer is an occasion to enjoy a hot pot of tea, petits fours, chocolates, and assorted other delectable dainties that the talented café staff creates. They’re holding their leisurely “tea” of four courses on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. Come and be transported back to the days when “teatime” really meant something. Reservations are $34.95. Call 344-5346 to hold your spot!