EVENTS
Colorado Classique
Thu & Sat: Compleat Gourmet & Gifts hosts a launch party of the Junior League of Denver’s new cookbook, 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday.7592 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-290-9222
Women in Wine
Thu: Strings hosts a wine tasting featuring female winemakers, 6-8 p.m. $25. 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310
Greetings from Argentina
Fri: Morton’s Steakhouse hosts Malbec tastings, 6-7:30 p.m. $45. Denver Tech Center, 8480 E. Belleview Ave., 303-409-1177
Colorado Brewers’ Festival
Sat-Sun: The brewfest offers beer, food, live music and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 two-day pass, $6 Sunday. Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 970-484-6500,
Vignalta Winemaker Dinner
Mon: Opus hosts a three-course dinner, 6:30-9 p.m. $45. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787
FARMERS MARKETS
Boulder Farmers Market
Today and Sat: 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 7 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7. 13th Street at Central Park, Boulder, 303-910-2236,
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
Today and Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard, 303-442-1837,
Greenwood Village Fresh Market
Thu: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 3. 5415 Landmark Place, 303-442-1837,
Englewood Farmers Market
Sat: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. South Broadway and Englewood Parkway, Englewood, 303-789-4473
Southwest Plaza Farmers Market
Sat: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Bowles Avenue, 303-659-2785,
City Park Esplanade Market
Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street, 303-442-1837,
Northglenn Mall Farmers Market
Sun: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25. 104th Avenue and Interstate 25, 970-785-6133,
Stapleton Farmers’ Market
Sun: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 11. Stapleton Founders’ Green, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street, 303-442-1837,
Civic Center Eats: Outdoor Market and Cafe
Tue: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29. Civic Center, Colfax Avenue and Broadway, 303-442-1837,
BENEFITS
True Flavors Celebrity Cook-off
Thu: “Top Chef” contestants Alex Eusebio and Melissa Harrison create a three-course meal using secret ingredients to benefit TrueChild, 6-9 p.m. $150. Mise En Place, 1801 Wynkoop St.,
CLASSES
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thu: Beef on a Budget workshop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
The City of Aurora
Fri: Movie Munchies class for ages 12-16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $42, $32 for residents. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
The Kitchen Table Cooking School
Fri: Aurstralia & New Zealand Regional Foods, 6:30-9 p.m. $75. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Whole Foods Market-Belmar
Sat: Gluten-free summer desserts class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $15. 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, 303-935-5000, -cs
Cake Crafts
Tue-July 21: Cake decorating class in Spanish, 7-9 p.m. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
Colorado State University Extension
Tue: Pickling foods class, 6-8 p.m. $8. Preregistration required. 212 W. 12th St., Room 220, Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Stir It Up
-Aug.: Offers cooking camps for kids ages 5-16. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
CONTESTS
Recipe 10
-July 5: Submit original recipes using only 10 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare for a chance to win a trip to NYC. Finalists will participate in a live cook-off at Cook Street School of Fine Cooking on July 24. cookstreet10.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; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
