EVENTS
Annual Italian Movie Night
Saturday: Balistreri Vineyards is hosting an Italian wine dinner followed by a screening of the film “La Vita e’ Bella.” 7:30 p.m. dinner, 9 p.m. film presented under a tent. $38. Reservations required. 1946 E. 66th Ave., 303-287-5156,
Cilantro Mary’s
Today: Stone Brewing founder Greg Koch hosts a beer dinner, 6 p.m. $50, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 450 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5014, cilantromarys
Colorado Brewers Festival
Saturday & Sunday: The 21st annual festival includes 30 Colorado breweries and more than 50 Colorado craft beers along with food, live music and more. Opens 11 a.m. each day. Tasting sessions are noon-3 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $30, $25 in advance, free for children 10 and under. Non-drinker and tickets for ages 11-20 are $10. Civic Center Park Downtown, 201 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, 970-484-6500,
Denver Botanic Gardens
Thursday: Chef and author Bryant Terry hosts a program, “Redefining Soul Food: Politics and Pleasures of Food and Eating in the Black Communities.” A social hour and tasting hosted by Slow Food Denver begins at 6 p.m. followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. Terry will sign copies of his book, “Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy & Creative African- American Cuisine.” Admission is $30 at the door; $25 nonmembers, $20 members, in advance. A garden tour is offered at 5:15 p.m. for an additional $5. Reservations required. 1005 York St., 720-865-3500, e-mail: registrar @botanicgardens.org,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Charles Bloomfield of Terra Nova Wines presents wines from Friuli-Venezia Giulia at the next weekly four-course dinner. $45 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafood
Jax Fish House Boulder
Today: Chef Hosea Rosenberg hosts a dinner, “New Found Love for New Orleans,” 6 p.m. $100, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 928 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-1811,
The Margarita
Sunday: The Club Nine Chefs hold their annual Club Nine BBQ, 4 p.m. $40, includes sangrias, Bristol Draft Beer and live music by the Mitguards. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Raw Food Night
Tuesdays: Raw-food-certified chef Daniel Asher of Root Down prepares a five-course raw vegan dinner, 6-10 p.m. $42. Reservations recommended. Root Down, 1600 W. 33rd Ave., 303-993-4200,
West End Tavern Soccer
Through July 3: Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for select 8 a.m. World Cup Soccer games with food and drink specials. Dates: daily through Tuesday and July 2-3. 926 Pearl St., Boulder,
Winter Park Chocolate Festival
Saturday: The outdoor festival includes exhibits, vendors, demonstrations and tastings of chocolates, toffees, candies and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There’s also a pudding eating contest for kids, wine tastings and live music. Admission is free, taste tickets are $10. Village at Winter Park Resort,
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
Thursday: Stone Brewing founder Greg Koch hosts a four-course dinner of seasonal dishes paired with Stone and Wynkoop beers, 6:30 p.m. $40, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1634 18th St., 303-297-9999,
BENEFITS
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
Through June 30: Purchase Alamos wine from Argonaut Wine & Liquor and the distributor and Argonaut will donate $12 per case to Dress for Success that promotes economic independence of disadvantaged women. 700 E. Colfax Ave.,
Beer tasting
Saturday: Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel will provide a “liquid history” of Colorado beers followed by tastings, noon. $20, proceeds benefit the Arvada Historical Society. Reservations required. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, call Bonnie with the Arvada Historical Society at 303-431-1261 or e-mail tubologist@comcast.net
The Berkshire Restaurant
Through June 30: Will donate $2 from the purchase of every cherry vodka cocktail to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. 7352 E. 29th Ave., 303-321-4010, theberkshire
Big City Burrito
Through June 30: Three locations will donate 20 percent from all items purchased off “AJ’s Menu.” AJ is the son of the North Washington Fire Department’s Fire Chief and has cerebral palsy. Proceeds will be used for AJ and his family to go to Germany in July for stem cell treatment. 3105 S. Peoria St., Unit J, in Aurora; 10005 Grant St. in Thornton, 13648 Orchard Parkway in Westminster;
The Brighton Depot
Thursday: The restaurant will donate 15 percent of food sales (dine-in and takeout) 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield Counties. The volunteer-based nonprofit organization trains and supervises volunteers to represent child victims of abuse and neglect. 269 E. Bridge St., Brighton, 303-654-3378,
Colorado Springs Street Breakfast
Today: The 50th annual breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, coffee, milk and juice, 5:30-9 a.m. Breakfast tokens are $5 each, children age 5 and under are free. Proceeds benefit military charities. Chute Nine performs live music and 160 Range Riders head out on horseback at 8 a.m. for a five-day ride to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, July 14-17. Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street, Colorado Springs,
LoDo Bites: Sip. Sample. Stroll.
Tuesday: The second annual tasting features several locations in the LoDo neighborhood offering food samples, wines, drink specials and desserts, 5-9 p.m. $35 at the door, $30 in advance, $25 for members. Proceeds benefit LoDo District, Inc. Tickets available at the LoDo District office, 1616 17th St. or at Bouquets, 1525 15th St., call 303-628- 5424, e-mail: info@lodo.org or visit lodobites
Root Down
Today: The restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds beginning at 5 p.m. to The Argyle, an assisted-living community for low-income seniors. 1600 W. 33rd Ave., 303-455-9513,
Sweet Tomatoes
Through June 30: Donating all proceeds from sales of its chocolate-chip cookies to Easter Seals, a national nonprofit that helps children and adults with special needs. A bag of cookies can be purchased for $2 at all Sweet Tomatoes restaurants in Colorado. With each bag of cookies purchased, guests will receive a “buy one, get one” coupon for a free meal that can be redeemed on a return visit. ,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Firecracker Food,” ages 7-12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Thursday: “Mexican Cooking, Menu I,” 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Friday: “Harry Potter Tea,” ages 6-10, 9:30- 11:30 a.m., $31, $24 residents; Saturday: “Snack Attack,” ages 6-12 with parent, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $51, $39; Monday: “Let It Roll, Sushi,” ages 12-16, 1:30-4 p.m. $42, $32 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Cook Street
Today: “French Classics,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79; Monday: “Grilling: Fish Meets Grill,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Generous Servings
Saturday: “Italian Cooking From Tuscany,” 6-9 p.m. $60; Sunday: “Indian-Inspired Cooking (Vegetarian),” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Cake Decorating — Fondant and Tiers — Level II,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; Thursday: “The ‘Secrets of Soups’ Series — June: Europe’s Favorite Coastal Fish Soups,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Friday: “Wine Series Class 4: The Italian Experience,” 2:30-5 p.m. $60; Saturday: “Italian Reginal Cuisine — Apulia (The Heel of the Boot),” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Monday: “Roasting,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $80; “Fish — Poach or Steam or Smoke (Lite),” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; Tuesday: “Knife Skills I,” 6:30-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220- 9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 $75; Saturday: “Spirited Summer Desserts Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Monday: “Mediterranean Magic Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 $65; Tuesday: “Savory Summer Appetizers Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present “Slow Down the Aging Process With Anti-Aging Foods.” Lecture at 11 a.m., followed by a cooking demonstration. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
Whole Foods Market Belmar
Friday & Saturday: Chef Jehangir Mehta will host two hands-on food classes for kids ages 6-11. Choose 2-4 p.m. Friday or 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Mehta is Food Network’s “The Next Iron Chef” runner-up, executive chef/owner of Graffiti Food & Wine Bar in New York and author of the cookbook “Mantra: The Rules of Indulgence.” Tickets are $30 for one child and one accompanying adult. Reservations required. 444 S. Wads- worth Blvd., Lakewood, 303-935-5000
Wine University
Thursday: The third annual Wine University Series opens with “It’s What’s for Dinner: Beef and Red Wine,” 6:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. Next class: July 1. Larkspur Restaurant, 458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, 970-754-8050
FARMERS MARKETS
Castle Pines European Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-noon through Aug. 28. 858 Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock,
Colorado Fresh Markets
Wednesdays & Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 31, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street; Sundays: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 17, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street. 303-442-1837,
Denver Urban Homesteading
1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303- 572-3122,
Golden Farmers Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 2. 10th and Illinois streets, next to the Golden Public Library, 303-279-3113,
Larimer County Farmers Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-noon through Oct. 16. Larimer County Courthouse parking lot, 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, larimercountyfarmers
Tipsy’s Outdoor Market
Wednesday-Sunday: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through Sept. 26. 5869 S. Alkire St., (at Bowles Avenue and C-470), 970-343-0045,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursdays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 28. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303- 887-FARM (3276),
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.
