EVENTS
180 Dining
Today: Cook Street hosts a five-course wine dinner, 6-9 p.m. $59. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300
Harvest Week
Sat-Sept. 18: Participating Denver restaurants create a menu that showcases food or drink produced in Colorado.
Suds, Chili & Tunes
Sat: Mount Crested Butte celebrates the season with its annual Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-off. $20. 970-349-6438
Plein Air Farm Dinner Series
Mon: A culinary adventure with Executive Chef Ryan Hardy. $75. Jack Rabbit Hill, 26567 North Road, Hotchkiss, 970-835-3677,
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
BENEFITS
Wine Tasting
Thu: Argonaut Wine & Liquors hosts a tasting to benefit The Positive Project featuring Spain & Portugal wines, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
CLASSES
Stir It Up
Today: The Wheat-Free Gourmet hosts a “Tastes of Tuscany” class, 5:30-9 p.m. $95, $20 supplies fee. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
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,
City of Aurora
Fri: “Couples Cook: Dining Among the Leaves,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $48-$112. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Farmers’ Market Tour
Sat: Join Culinary Connectors on a tour of Cherry Creek Farmers’ Market and a cooking lesson, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $139. culinaryconnectors.com
Grocery Bargains Workshop
Sat: Learn to strategically combine coupons and grocery store sales to maximize savings, 10 a.m.-noon. $15. Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S Biscay Circle, Aurora,
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.
