EVENTS
Colorado Summer
Thu: Rialto Cafe hosts a four-course Wine Maker Dinner featuring wines from Garfield Estates Winery, 6:30 p.m. $55. Rialto Cafe, 934 16th St., 303-893-2233, call 303-260-4771 for reservations
Culinary film expression
Thu: Chef Michael Long creates dishes based on his favorite movies, 6:30 p.m. $79. Opus Restaurant, 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787
Happy Anniversary
Thu: Strings celebrates 23 years with a special menu, happy hour deals and more, 5 p.m. 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310
Wine Tasting
Fri: Six Australian Shiraz wines paired with Southwestern cuisine, 7:30 p.m. $40. Old Neighborhood Restaurant, 7923 Allison Way, Arvada, 303-425-1962
Tasty Colfax-Eats on the Beat!
Tue: Restaurant Sampling on Colfax Avenue, 5:30-9 p.m. $20. Between York Street and Colorado Boulevard, 303-296-4380,
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,coloradofreshmarkets.com
Tiri’s Garden Farmers Market
Today: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesdays through mid-September. 15th and California streets, 303-605-2885
Greenwood Village Fresh Market
Thu: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 3. 5415 Landmark Place, 303-442-1837,
Broomfield Farmers Market
Fri: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through mid-September. Broomfield Public Library, First Avenue and Main Street, 303-410-0272
Golden Farmers Market
Sat: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 3. 10th and Illinois streets, 303-279-3113,
Northfield Stapleton Farmers Market
Sat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Between Bass Pro Shop and SuperTarget,
City Park Esplanade Market
Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street, 303-442-1837, coloradofresh
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,
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The Chow Down for Charity
Sun: Hot dog eating contest to benefit Project Angel Heart, 1 p.m. 3525 E. Colfax Ave., 303-333-7627,
CLASSES
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: Souffles and Crepes workshop, 6-9:30 p.m. $62. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
City of Aurora
Sat: Cooking Skinny Fast, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $55, $42 for residents. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Sat: Grilling class, noon-2:30 p.m. $79. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300
A Moveable Feast
Sat: Denver Public Library cooking demo, 10:30 a.m.-noon. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-1111
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.
