EVENTS
“A Roast to Spring”
Thursday: Third annual Picnic of the Pig features menu selections from chefs Duane Walker and Drew Hardin from Lola and Brandon Foster from Vesta Dipping Grill, 5-11 p.m. Festivities include live music from The Big Motif and The Congress and the first Colorado barrel release of Republic Tequila’s Rested Blanco. Lola, 1575 Boulder St.,
Denver FIVE’s Lamb Jam
Monday: Chefs from local restaurants create various lamb dishes with drink pairings, 6-9 p.m. $75. Reservations required. Encore on Colfax, 2550 E. Colfax Ave., 303-355-1112
Flagstaff House
Monday-May 31: The Boulder restaurant opened a sister restaurant (Monette’s Artisan Fish and Steak) in Hawaii and is celebrating its success with a Hawaiian four- course prix fixe menu for $55 per person, excludes tax and gratuity. Additional wine pairings are $35. Reservations required. 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303-442-4640
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Trey Blankenship of Joseph Phelps presents Trey Wines 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,
L’Esprit de France Gala
Friday: Denver’s French-American Chamber of Commerce honors former Gov. Bill Ritter and Schneider Electric’s president Jeff Drees in this fifth annual gala. A cocktail reception and silent auction starts at 6 p.m. followed by a five-course dinner paired with French wines. Central City opera singers will perform. $165 per person, $300 per couple. Reservations required. Westin Hotel Denver Downtown, 1672 Lawrence St., 303-695-7818 ext. 104,
Red Mango
Saturday: The yogurt and smoothie shop celebrates its grand opening 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with free small yogurts, face paintings for kids, and free T-shirts and hats for the first 100 guests. 9559 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch,
BENEFITS
Aurora Symphony Orchestra’s annual Wine Social
Saturday: A benefit for the Aurora Symphony Orchestra includes a variety of wines, appetizers from local restaurants, live jazz with the Anthony Zator Quartet, and a live and silent auction, 5-8 p.m. $20 in advance or at the door. Noonan’s Tavern at Heather Ridge Golf Club, 13521 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, 303-873-6622,
Eagle County Schools
Saturday: Three-course dinner with wine pairings as part of a series to benefit Fresh Approach that supports scratch cooking and fresh produce in Eagle County’s public schools. 6 p.m. $75. Tickets must be purchased in advance on the website. Arrabelle at Vail Square, 675 Lionshead Place, Vail,
International Midwife Assistance
Thursday: Black Cat Farm-to-Table Bistro and chef/owner Eric Skokan present this multi-course dinner, 7-10 p.m., honoring National Midwives Day. Live and silent auctions, live music and a screening of IMA’s documentary is included. $80 per person, $150 per couple. Proceeds benefit IMA’s clinic in northern Uganda. Reservations required. Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery and Event Center, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-588-1663
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Breakfast and Brunch Ideas,” 2 p.m. $32. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com,
City of Aurora
Today: “Citrus Splash,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Thursday: “Mother’s Day Tea,” ages 3-6 with parent, 10 a.m.-noon, $34, $26 residents, $10 additional child; “Colorado Cabs,” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Friday: “Mother’s Day Tea,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Saturday: “Mother’s Day Brunch,” ages 6-12, 9-11:30 a.m. $34, $26 residents, $10 additional child; Tuesday: “Character Bento Box,” ages 6-12, 4-6 p.m. $34, $26 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, Denver Botanic Gardens
Monday: Website presentation and lecture “Urban Mushrooms — Identifying, Cooking, Gardening,” with the Colorado Mycological Society, 7:30 p.m. Free. 1007 York St.,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “The Incredible Edible Egg: Foundation Series Class,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation Class: The Soil, the Grape and the Winemaker,” 6-8 p.m. $45; “International Pastry Series: Scandinavian Specialties,” 6-9 p.m. $65; Thursday: “Sharpen Your Skills (knife skills),” 10-11:30 a.m. $55; “Cinco de Mayo,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Flavors of Mexico: Riviera Maya,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; “Italian Regional Cuisine: Tuscany — Spring in Siena,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Mother’s Day Brunch,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; Monday: “Saute Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “The Spice Is Right,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Sweet Breakfast Treats,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65; “Saute Basics,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques: The Cutting Edge,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Culinary Techniques: Quick Sautes and Pan Sauces,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Culinary Techniques: Bread Baking,” 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Cheese-Making at Home,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
CONTESTS
Duncan Hines 1 Million Cupcake Challenge
Deadline July 24: Invites bakers to enter this challenge to end childhood hunger with Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale.
Tree Top Firehouse BBQ Cookoff
Deadline May 22: Firehouses are invited to enter their BBQ recipes using Tree Top apple juice or apple sauce. Firehouses may win a $10,000 grand prize for their firehouse or favorite charity.
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 30. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
SAVE THE DATE
“Dueling Cuisine: Science vs. Art”
May 11: Chef Michael Long and Chef Ian Kleinman serve four courses of dueling cuisine, 6:30 p.m. Each course includes a wine pairing and one ingredient prepared two ways. $89, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Aria, 250 Josephine St., 303-377-4012
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