EVENTS
Chili Pepper & Brew Fest
Fri-Sun: The Town of Snowmass Village hosts a weekend of chili cook-offs, microbrews, tastings, live music and more. 970-925-1663,
Wine dinner
Fri: The Greenbriar Inn hosts a six- course menu featuring wines from Silver Oak Vineyards, 6 p.m. $145. 8735 N. Foothills Highway, Boulder, 303-440-7979
Kitchens That Cook!
Sun: Junior League of Denver presents its annual self-guided tour of seven cutting-edge, upscale kitchens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 day of the tour. 303-692-0270,
Taste Puerto Rico Festival
Sun: A culinary celebration of the culture and and history of Puerto Rico 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Cuernavaca Park, 19th and Platte River, 303-667-4031,
Colorado Wine Showcase
Tue: Celebrates women in the Colorado wine industry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35 in advance, $45. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Lower Colfax Ave., 303-458-02220,
Ever Wonder What Music Tastes Like?
Tue: O’s Steak & Seafood hosts a musically inspired menu, 4:30-7 p.m. Westin Westminster, 10200 Westminster Blvd., 303-598-0104
FATHER’S DAY EVENTS
Brown Palace Hotel
June 15: Offers “Mr. Brown’s Bliss,” offers beer, baseball or a relaxing retreat. Packages start at $186. 303-297-3111,
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
June 15: Father’s Day brunch, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $32.95. flemingssteakhouse.com
The Greenbriar Inn
June 15: Champagne brunch, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 8735 N. Foothills Highway, Boulder, 303-440-7979
FARMERS MARKETS
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
Today & Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 24 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25. Cherry Creek North Drive and University Boulevard at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 303-442-1837,
Southlands Shopping Center Market
Thu & Sat: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays throug Oct. 18. The market features organic produce, gourmet dog treats, natural honey, artisan breads and more. E-470 and Smoky Hill Road, 303-627-5000,
City Park Esplanade
Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through October 26. Sullivan Fountain at East Colfax Avenue and City Park, across from the Tattered Cover,
Market at Belmar
Sun: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 28. West Alaska Drive, Belmar, 303-742-1520,
Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market
Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through October 26. South Pearl Street between East Iowa and East Florida avenues,
BENEFITS
Celebrity Cook-Off
Today: “Top Chef” winner Ilan Hall and contestant Josie Smith-Malave face off in the kitchen to benefit GenderPAC, 7-9 p.m. $250. Mise En Place, 1801 Wynkoop St., 303-868-2307, -cook-off
Wine and Arts Classic
Fri: The Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities and Primo Vino host an evening of wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and more to benefit The Arvada Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $40-$250. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200,
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