EVENTS
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Summer Wolff presents the wines of Indie Wineries, Piedmont, Italy and Kamptal, Austria. $45 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Great Divide Brewery
Friday: Celebrating two new seasonal beers: Rumble IPA and Smoked Baltic Porter, 6-9 p.m. $15, includes four drink tickets and two food tickets. 2201 Arapahoe St.,
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver
Friday: Presents “Sabor” including food from 40 local restaurants and vendors, 6-9 p.m. $75. VIP Pre-Taste at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $250. Call, visit the website or King Soopers for tickets. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 303-534-7783,
Local Flavor Festival
Saturday: The Mile High Business Alliance presents the second annual festival celebrating local food, music, art and businesses, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Free admission. Lowenstein CulturePlex, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., The Margarita
Today: Join Stephen Kautz, owner of Ironstone Vineyards in California for a winemakers dinner, 6:30 p.m. $55, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Mizuna
Tuesday: Four-course Leopold Brothers cocktail dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $85. Reservations required. 225 E. Seventh Ave., 303-832-4778,
BENEFITS
Fellowship Brunch
Sunday: The Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House hosts its monthly Fellowship Brunch to benefit non-profits. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $29.99 adults ($4.99 will be donated), $13.99 children 10 and under ($3.99 will be donated). Reservations required. Next date: Sept. 19. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne ,
Concerts For Kids
Tuesday: Tag will donate 20 percent from all food proceeds to Concerts For Kids. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985, tag-restaurant
James Beard Foundation
Saturday: Dinner featuring James Beard winner Bradford Thompson and Sheraton Steamboat chef John Demel, 7 p.m. $175. A portion of the proceeds benefit James Beard Foundation educational programs. Reservations required. Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 2200 Village Inn Court, Steamboat Springs,
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Friday: Annual “Wine & Wishes” fundraiser with a Hawaiian theme includes food, wine, music, live and silent auctions, 5:30 p.m. $40 per person ($20 is tax-deductible). Denver Marriott City Center, 1700 California St., 303-750-9474,
Rebuilding Together
Today: “Summer Wine Tasting” from Corks the Wine Store, 6-8 p.m. $30. Proceeds benefit Rebuilding Together Metro Denver. Reservations required. Denver Design Center, 595 S. Broadway, , blacktie-colorado
Steamboat Wine Festival
Thursday-Sunday: 500 wines, spirits and beers along with food from local restaurants. Seminars, tastings, dinners and competitions included. Proceeds benefit Steamboat Adaptive Recreation Sports (STARS). Steamboat Springs,
Zarlengo Foundation
Monday: Old Chicago will donate 20 percent of proceeds to the Zarlengo Foundation to support families with learning-disabled children. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 3250 Youngfield St., Wheat Ridge,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Mexican Fiesta,” ages 8-12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; “Red Hot Wines,” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $29, $22 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Herb Garden Wine Dinner,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents per person, $112, $92 residents, per couple; Saturday: “Beat the Heat Sweets,” ages 3-6 with parent, 10-11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents; Monday: “Pizzas, Pizettes & Piadinas,” ages 12-16, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $42, $32 residents; Tuesday: “Red Hot Wines,” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $29, $22 residents (this tasting is at the Summer Valley Center, 17400 E. Lehigh Place). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave. 303- 326-8630, aurora
Generous Servings
Sunday & Aug. 15: “Cooking Basics,” 6-9 p.m. $130. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730,
The Italian Kitchen
Today & Aug. 11: “Cook It and Speak It, Cucina Italiana: Piatti e Lingua,” two- class session on soups and desserts. $69 ($59 Westminster residents). Reservations required. Kitchen at City Park Center, 10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, 303-460-9691
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Quick Sautes and Pan Sauces Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70 (knife sharpening available); Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70; Monday: “Take-Home Tamales Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
CONTESTS
Colorado State Fair contests
Deadlines vary: Several baking and cooking contests are offered in connection with the upcoming 2010 fair scheduled Aug. 27-Sept. 6. Visit the website for entry details. colorado competitive_special_contests
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, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street; Sundays: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street. 303-442-1837, colorado
Denver Urban Homesteading
1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-572-3122, denverurban
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, larimer
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.
