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SPRINGS PRESERVE — The inaugural Ohana Festival takes place Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. commemorating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and highlighting the importance of ohana (family) in Pacific Island cultures. Look for Hawaiian fare along with entertainment by The Kalama Brothers and more for the family. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 children for children ages 5 and older. Children ages 4 and under are free. Guests also will receive half-off admission to all Springs Preserve museums and galleries with paid admission to the Ohana Festival. [EaterWire]
PALMS — Head over to Rock 'n Roll Wine's Ninth Annual Reggae Pool Party wine tasting with more than 80 wines from 40-plus wineries from around the world from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday at the Palms Pool. Natural Vibrations ("Natty Vibes") with special guest Headshine perform. Tickets are priced at $34.99 in advance and $39.99 at the door. VIP tickets are available for $49.99 plus taxes and fees. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.rnrwine.com. [EaterWire]
WESTSIDE — Naked City Pizza Shop holds a wine event at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The five-course dinner is paired with smaller batch wineries from Labor Wines and Wirtz Beverage Nevada chosen by winemaker Corey Nyman and sommelier Kathleen Thomas. Cost is $60 per person and reservations will be limited. To make a reservation please 702-467-0727 or email to info@nakedcitylv.com. The menu includes shrimp and scallop fritti with lemon and salsa rossa paired with Spallletti Chianti DOCG; lobster on a stick paired with Pinot Blanc from Labor Wines; pappardelle with fresh tomato, clams and mussels paired with Pinot Noir from Labor Wines; seared salmon wrapped in banana leaf with roasted heirloom potato and sorrel salad paired with Bolla Veronese Classics Valpolidella; and Zabaione with macerated berries and shaved chocolate paired with Riesling from Labor Wines. [EaterWire]