EVENTS
Down Under Wine Dinner
Today: Cru hosts a four-course menu featuring wines from Australia’s McLaren Vale region. $65. Reservations required. 1442 Larimer St., 303-893-9463
Julia Child Menu
Today-Sept. 27: Le Central honors Julia Child with a different four-course dinner each week. $24. 112 E. Eighth Ave., 303-863-8094
Julia Child Celebration
Thu-Mon: Cru presents a special menu featuring Child’s notable dishes, 4 p.m. Reservations required. cruawinebar
Festival of Mountain and Plain/Taste of Colorado
Fri-Mon: A Taste of Colorado presents more than 50 of Colorado’s favorite restaurants and food establishments, regional and national performers and children activities, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday. $5 for 8 tickets. Civic Center Park, 303-295-6330,
Plein Air Farm Dinner Series
Sat: A culinary adventure with Chef Kelly Liken. $75. Jack Rabbit Hill, 26567 North Road, Hotchkiss, 970-835-3677,
Time for Lunch
Mon: Colorado Slow Food Chapters presents a campaign to promote healthy food in schools. Visit websites for events in Denver and Boulder. slowfooddenver.org, slowfood
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,
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, Golden, 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,
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, colorado
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thu: Mexican cooking, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $55, $42 for residents. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Tue: Indian Treasures workshop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
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.
