Of all the -palooza events out there, none taste better than today’s Corkscrew’s Wineapalooza V. The annual wine-tasting festival will feature more than 120 kinds of wine to sip on, lots of food and music. Only the first 400 people get in, and tickets go fast, so reservations are suggested. 4 to 8 p.m. 1919 Washington Avenue. For information, call 713-864-9463 or visit www.houstoncorkscrew.com. $55.

Sun., Oct. 4, 4-8 p.m., 2009