‘Study hall’ for Super Bowl fans

Want to enjoy the Super Bowl in style on Sunday? Join the "Super Study Hall" event at The Modern Honolulu where guests can enjoy the big game at The Study Lounge.

Various drink specials will be served along with such fare as buffalo chicken wings with bleu cheese dressing; a "Classic" burger delivered on a homemade pretzel roll with smoked cheddar, avocado and thick bacon slices; and two pizza options: Carnivore Pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage and Canadian bacon; or the Margherita Pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil.

The lounge, located in the hotel lobby, opens at 11 a.m.; kick-off is at 1:25 p.m. For more details, call The Modern at 943-5800.

Bar 35 will hold weekly tastings

Bar 35 is busy this month hosting weekly beer tastings as well as a scotch-and-cigar event.

» Tasting participants will have a chance to try eight beers weekly, based on themes.

The events run 6 p.m. every Wednesday in February.

Cost starts at $25 and includes artisan pizza by chef Valentini. No reservations required.

Visit beer808.com for more details, or call Bar 35 at 537-3535.

» For those not into beer, or who want to educate their palate, there’s the bar’s monthly "Speak Easy –Sippin’ & Cigars" event, running 6 p.m. Feb. 6 in the open-air Bamboo Bar.

The featured spirit is scotch, and event-goers will try a sweet, or peaty, scotch with a cigar for $10.

Other scotches will be discounted $1.50, and additional cigars will be available for $5. Call Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., at 537-3535.

Learn hands-on at organic event

Learn about organic soil practices at Hawaii Organic Farming Association’s "Grow Organic: A One Day Hands-on Organic Event," 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8.

Farm expert Jon Biloon will lead the class, and state Rep. Jessica Wooley, head of the House Agriculture Committee, will speak on Hawaii’s current agricultural issues, the importance of small organic farms and local food systems, and what actions can be taken to further organic agriculture in Hawaii.

Admission is $20, $10 for HOFA members, which includes lunch. Those who join HOFA for $25 or renew memberships by Friday can attend the event for free. Deadline to register is Feb. 6. Visit hawaiiorganic.org and click on "News & Events," or call 322-6633.