April 20-21: Wine Rave NYC
Wine Rave NYC is an event designed to take away the stuffiness from wine events. There will be tastings galore, plus "Sips of Wisdom," brief presentations from experts, and the "Hip Sips Lounge," where you can talk to wine industry insiders. Friday, April 20 from 6 to 10 pm and Saturday, April 21 from 5 to 10 pm. $65 general admission, $100 VIP tickets, available online, by calling 212-352-9900 or at the door. Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street.

April 21: A Taste of Chinatown
It's time again! For a mere $1 or $2 per plate, you can enjoy tastes of Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Japanese, and Asian Fusion cuisine at the Spring Taste of Chinatown. Visit the Taste of Chinatown website for a full listing of restaurants and what they'll be serving so you can plan accordingly. Baxter St to Bowery between Canal and Worth Sts. Noon – 6pm.

April 22: Earth Day at Bottlerocket
Bottlerocket Wine and Spirit brings in the big guns for Earth Day. Environmental Defense's Chief Scientist, Dr. Bill Chameides, Dale Bryk, Senior Attorney from Natural Resources Defense Council, Dani Simons from Transportation Alternatives and NRDC media & communications expert Jon Coifman will all be on hand to spread some wisdom and answer questions about what we can do do reduce our carbon emissions. And of course, there will be wine. 3 - 6 p.m., free. reservations not required. 5 West 19th Street at 5th Avenue, 212-929-2323.

April 22-23: Free Pedicab Rides and "Green Goody Bags"
In honor of Earth Day, 70 Park Avenue Hotel will offer guests complimentary pedicab rides. In addition they're offering Green Goody Bags filled with organic snacks and educational material on green living to members of the general public who hail pedicabs outside their hotel. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

April 23: Free Champagne at Balthazar
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Balthazar will be serving free champagne. And not just any old champagne, but Champagne Gardet Premier Cru, Balthazar 10-year Anniversary Cuvée Brut NV which is imported exclusively for Balthazar and is available in the US only at the restaurant. Here's how it works. At breakfast, you can get a complimentary glass of champagne or a Mimosa, with a meal, and during lunch, late lunch, dinner and supper, they'll offer a complimentary bottle of champagne for parties up to 5 people, with a meal, and two bottles for parties of 6 or more. 80 Spring Street, between Broadway and Crosby, 212-965-1414.

April 25: Jimmy's Brew Ha Ha - Chocolate Tasting
Join tastemaker Chris Cuzme as he leads a evening of pairing beer from Sixpoint Craft Ales with cheese from Saxelby Cheesmonger and with chocolates from Jacques Torres and others. $20, 7-9pm in stage room at Jimmy's no.43, 43 East 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, 212-982-3006.

Photo of Peking Duck House from Taste of Chinatown by Tien Mao.