Events
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Brewmaster Dinner Series
Monday: “Uinta Brewing Co.,” three-course menu with craft beer pairings, 6-9 p.m. $39. Reservations recommended. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, devilsthumb
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Winemaker Steve Doerner presents the wines of Cristom (Oregon) at the next weekly four-course dinner. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafood
St. Andrew Society of Colorado
Saturday: The 49th annual Burns’ Supper includes a full-course meal with haggis tasting and a wee dram for toasts, 5 p.m. The Denver and District Pipe Bands perform for highland and country dancing. Tickets vary. Reservations required. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St.,
TAG Brewery Dinners
Tuesday: Five-course dinner with pairings from Tommyknocker Brewery, 7 p.m. $58, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. The Brewery Dinners are a monthly series. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985,
Benefits
Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue Empty Bowls Benefit
Saturday:Local restaurants and caterers donated various soups to this benefit along with bread, drinks and desserts, 5 p.m. $25, $20 in advance, includes a bowl to take home made by a local artist and a raffle ticket for prizes. Proceeds benefit Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue, a no-kill cat and kitten shelter.Tears-McFarlane Mansion, 1290 Williams St., 303-744-6076,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Vegan Schmegan,” 10 a.m.-noon. $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail: almostvegancookingschool@ ,
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Chuckwagon Dinner,” ages 3-6 with parent, 10 a.m.-noon, $35, $27 residents; “The Sweet Life in Paris,” by David Lebovitz, is the selection for the Books That Cook book discussion and group cooking: 6:30-8:30 p.m. $26, $20 residents; Saturday:”Swamp Things,” ages 6-12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $34, $26 residents; Saturday-Feb. 4: “Kitchen Confidence for the Novice Cook,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110, $90 residents; Tuesday: “And Then There Was Wine,” 7-8:30 p.m. $39, $30 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, aurora recreation
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wine Foundation: Famous Wines of Burgundy,” 6-8 p.m. $65; Friday: “Souped of Winter Soups,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Fish 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
La Patisserie Francaise
Monday: “Cream Puffs/Swan Eclairs,” 6 p.m. $30; Tuesday: “Cookie Decorating,” 6 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 7885 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 303-424-5056,
Ross Broadway Library
Saturday:The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Strange Brew,” 10 a.m. Reservations required.33 E. Bayaud Ave., 720-865-0135
Schlessman Library
Saturday: The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Living a Plant Based Diet,” 2 p.m.; Monday: “Party Appetizers,” 6:30 p.m. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Save the date
Food Justice Summit
Feb. 1: “Getting Our Hands Dirty,” members from Plant a Row for the Hungry, Denver Urban Gardens, Grow Local Colorado and other groups gather to discuss the upcoming growing season, plan events and ways to help others, 5:30 p.m. religious service, 6:15 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. presentations and panel discussions. Reservations requested. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-744-6141, e-mail kris.stoever@gmail.com
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@denver .
