In Malibu, sample the food and wines of California

Malibu Wine Classic. Saturday, April 5. Noon to 5 p.m. Benefits Childhelp, a child abuse prevention and treatment nonprofit organization. Ticket price includes wine and food tastings and access to a live auction. Malibu Civic Center, 23525 Civic Center Way, Malibu. Tickets $79, if bought in advance online; $100 at the door. Parking $5.

For more information, call (310) 451-7600; to purchase tickets go to www.malibuwineclassic.com.