EVENTS
Tea and tofu
Today | Boulder History Museum’s Natural Conversations with Extraordinary People series features wine, cheese and conversation with legends of the natural-food industry, 5:30 p.m. This month’s guests: Mark Rezloff, co-founder of Aurora Organic Dairy. RSVP required | $10 | 1206 Euclid Ave., 303-449-3464, boulderhistorymuseum.org | BOULDER
Wine dinner
Today | Aix Restaurant hosts a four-course dinner. | 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-831-1296
Spring celebration
TH | Q’s Restaurant hosts a five-course menu featuring treasures from the ocean and land, 6:30 p.m. | $65 | 2115 13th St., 303-442-4880 | BOULDER
Community night
M | The Kitchen hosts a multicourse meal with local farmers and chefs to discuss food and agriculture, 7 p.m. Reservations required | $35 | 1035 Pearl St., 303-544-5973, thekitchencafe.com | BOULDER
Monday night dinner
M | Frasca Food and Wine hosts a wine dinner featuring Castellare di Castellina Winery, 7 p.m. Reservations required | $35, $25-$35 for additional wine pairings | 1738 Pearl St., 303-442-6966 | BOULDER
Wine and tequila dinner
M | Tahona hosts a four-course dinner featuring Argentinian Malbecs and Fina Estampa Tequila | 1035 Pearl St., 303-938-9600 | BOULDER
A Taste of spring
TU | Three course mean features German and Austrian wine tastings, 6:30 p.m. | $49 | 30A E Pikes Peak Ave., 719-385-0300 | COLORADO SPRINGS
Microbrew tour
Self-guided walking tour includes overnight accommdation at the Grand Hyatt, dinner and beer tastings. Reservations required | 800-233-1234, granddenver.Hyatt.com
MOTHER’S DAY
Wild Oats
MAY 12 | Celebrate Mother’s Day with complimentary bagels, muffins and body care samples, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP by May 4 at cobmktmgr@wildoats.com | 870 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-691-0101,
Cheshire Cat Brewpub brunch
MAY 13 | Mother’s Day brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations appreciated | $13.95, $7.95 children | 7803 Ralston Road, 303-431-9000 | ARVADA
Botanic Gardens brunch
MAY 13 | Botanic Gardens hosts an all-you-can-eat brunch and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservation deadline is May 10. | $23.95, $13.95 children | 1005 York St., 720-865-3532
Black Bear dinner
MAY 13 | Black Bear offers a four-course meal, 5-9 p.m. Reservations required | $45 | 10375 Ute Pass Ave., 719-684-9648 | GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS
Hudson Gardens brunch
MAY 13 | Hudson Gardens hosts a champagne brunch with live entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Paid reservations required | $22, $12 children | 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, 303-797-8565, ext. 321, hudsongardens.org | LITTLETON
Ocean brunch
MAY 13 | Hosts Mother’s Day brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner, 5-9 p.m. | 201 Columbine St., 303-377-5350
Stir it Up Cooking School
MAY 13 | Brunch for Mom cooking class for ages 8-11, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Moms will be seated at 3:15 p.m. | $30 | 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 303-494-2665, stiritupcooking.com | BOULDER
BENEFITS
Dining Out for Life
TH | Select Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs restaurants donate a portion of meal sales to Project Angel Heart and the fight against AIDS and HIV. Visit website for locations. | diningoutforlife.org
Think globally, drink locally
F | KGNU and Boulder Weekly presents the annual Microbreweries for the Environment benefit, 8 p.m. | $17.50 plus service charge | Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., 303-786-7030, bouldertheater.com | BOULDER
Toasting a Good Cause
M | Morton’s The Steakhouse’s annual celebration of exquisite wines to benefit Third Way Center and Tennyson Center for Children, 7-9 p.m. Reservations required. | $150 | 1710 Wynkoop St., 303-292-4148
CLASSES
Whole Foods Market Belmar
Today | Prepare spring desserts, 6-7:30 p.m. | Free | 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd., 303-742-5367 | LAKEWOOD
Whole nourishment
Today | Spring into Spring cooking class, noon and 6 p.m. | $40 | 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 303-938-1468, www.wholenourishment.com | BOULDER
Cassoulet entrees
TH | Chocolate and tea, 6-8 p.m. | $35 | 10125 W. San Juan Way, 303-979-2665, cassouleten trees.com | LITTLETON
Colorado Free University
F & MAY 4 | The Spirit of Cooking: Conscious Food Preparation, 6-9 p.m. | $62, $20 materials fee | 303-399-0093, freeu.com
City of Aurora
SA | The Art of Garnishing, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | $40 residents, $52 nonresidents | Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation | AURORA
Farm to fork
SA | Whole Foods Market hosts a cooking demo series featuring one-pot meals, 10:30 a.m.-noon | Denver Public Library, Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-2044
Seasoned Chef
SA | Fixes for cake mixes workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | $55 | 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222
CONTESTS
Garlic contest
Through M | Submit a recipe that includes garlic as a main item for a chance to win a Roasted Garlic Express. Send to Nicole Vance, Stark & Associates, 1171 Market St., Ste. 113, Fort Mill SC 29708, or e-mail it to nv@starkpr.com | roastedgarlicexpress.com
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
