A tasting and an anti-Valentine's party

The Wine Vault offers a tasting called "21 Big Rich Red Wines" 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 5 at Founders Hall for $25, and Aria will offer its three-courses-for-$30 deal and charge no corkage fees for those who buying wine at the tasting. Valet parking will be available on College Street. Reservations: 704-548-9463.

Also coming up from the Wine Vault: Its annual We Hate Valentine's Day party. "NO Couples! NO Flowers! AND NO PDA!!!!" is the motto, breakup songs are the musical motif, and those who buy three glasses of wine get the fourth free. Don't forget your designated driver. 9009 J.M.Keynes Drive.