A barrel of laughs: Barrels in the Plaza kicks off June 22 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Mission Plaza in Downtown San Luis Obispo, and designated drivers get half off their ticket price! Tickets include a commemorative wine glass and complimentary wine and food pairings throughout the event, which features a who's who of local epicurean skill. Also, be sure to get your Passport to SLO Wine Country stamped this June 23 and 24 and enjoy four tastings over two days with eight awesome wine experiences (for more information and tickets, go to slowine.com).