Chop Month/Stout Month
Saturday & Sunday: Vine Street Pub is hosting the Denver Chop Month competition with the King of Chops, bagpipes, haircuts and more, 10 p.m. Saturday. The Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery is hosting the Boulder version on Sunday along with prizes including pork chops, cash and beer. Vine Street Pub, 1700 Vine St., Denver; Mountain Sun Pub, 1535 Pearl St., Boulder,
Denver Public Library
Saturday: Hosting a cooking demonstration on “The New Irish Cuisine,” 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. This is the first in a three-part series. Level B2 Conference Center. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley contintue their cooking and nutrition series with “Gluten-Free — Food Sensitivity.” Lecture at 11 a.m. followed by a cooking demonstration at noon. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
BENEFITS
Artsy Fartsy Chili Cook-off
Saturday: The Other Side Arts (TOSA) presents the second annual chili competition, 5-8 p.m. $15, $10 in advance, includes live music, chili and beer. Proceeds support TOSA visual arts programs and artist development opportunities. 1644 Platte St., 303-561-3000,
Arugula Bar & Ristorante
Tuesday: Hosting a “Slow Food Benefit Dinner” where the entire meal (includes Colorado wine) is made of local products, 6:30 p.m. $65, $55 for Slow Food members. All proceeds support Slow Food programs. Reservation deadline: Thursday. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100,
Bagel Bakery & Cupcake Shoppe
Today: The bakery (open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) will donate 15 percent of total proceeds to Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield counties. The organization trains and supervises volunteers to represent child victims of abuse and neglect. 12720 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, 303-280-5050, ,
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
February:In honor of American Heart Month, the restaurant will donate $1 to the American Heart Association from every “Love Your Heart Plate” sold. Visit the website for locations.
Green Mountain Yoga
Collecting Girl Scout Cookies to be shipped to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Boxes are shipped the first week of each month. 8565 Five Parks Drive, No. 200, Arvada, 303-421-4131
“Ready, Set, Slurp”
Monday-March 14: Both Jax Fish House locations are hosting a variety of oyster specials, contests and more to celebrate the 12th annual ” Oyster Weeks.” A portion of the proceeds benefits EFAA (provides immediate needs for food, shelter and basic necessities) and The Gathering Place (offers resources and a safe refuge for women and their children). Visit the websites for details. Jax Fish House, Denver, 1539 17th St., 303-292-5767; Jax Fish House, Boulder, 928 Pearl St., 303-444-1811;
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Marzipan Animal, Fruit & Figure Modeling,” 1-4 p.m. $40, plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Friday: “Couples Cook: Italian Trattoria,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents (per person), $112, $92 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Pizza Oven,” 10 a.m.-noon, $51, $39 residents (ages 6-12 with parent); Tuesday: “Greek Filo Favorites,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Tuesday-March 23: “Starters that Set the Tone,” a four-week series, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. $150. Reservations required. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Bread Baking Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $60; Monday: “Eggstravaganza Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62; Tuesday: “Apps in a Snap Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 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.
