Events
Black Cat: Farm-Table-Bistro
Sunday: “Super Wine Dinner,” eight-course meal featuring wines from San Fereolo from the commune of Dogliani in Piemonte and Fattoria San Lorenzo from the Montecarotto commune in Le Marche. Seatings begin at 5:30 p.m. $85 with optional supplemental wine charge of $45. Reservations required. 1964 13th St., Boulder, 303-444-5500,
Chocolate Affair
Saturday: 11th annual event including samples, treasure hunt, cookie contest, face painting and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at various locations in Olde Town Arvada. Proceeds benefit the Arvada Ralston House. “An Affair With Sentimental Sounds” concert is 4-6 p.m. at the DNote, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Tickets are $10 and benefit charities including the Arvada Community Food Bank and Ralston House.303-420-6100
Food Justice Summit
Today:“Getting Our Hands Dirty,” members from Plant a Row for the Hungry, Denver Urban Gardens, Grow Local Colorado and others will 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
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Summer Wolf presents the wines of Iuli (Italy) with a four-course dinner. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Great Divide Beer Dinner
Monday: Four-course dinner paired with beers from the Great Divide Brewing Co., 6:30 p.m. $45. Reservations required. Lou’s Food Bar, 1851 W. 38th Ave., 303-458-0336,
Indie Wine Dinner
Monday: Four-course seasonal dinner featuring winemakers Martin Arndorfer of Kamptal, Austria, Eugenio Bocchino of Piemonte, Italy and Nanni Cope of Campania, Italy, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. dinner. $95, includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. The Kitchen, 1039 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-544-5973
Radda Trattoria
Sunday: Super Bowl Brunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Closed for dinner; Feb. 8: “An Evening With Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta,” Tuscan dinner paired with wines of La Spinetta. $55, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 303-442-6100,
Benefits
Wine Tasting Dinner
Friday: A benefit for The Betty Proctor Fund (formerly known as Helping Hearts and Hands), which offers emergency financial assistance, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30. Reservations required. Foothills Wedding Chapel, 1952 Ford St., Golden, 720-407-6684,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Our Daily Greens,” 10 a.m.-noon. $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail: cookingschool@gmail.com,
Cake Crafts
Saturday:feb. 4 “Valentine Candy Making,” the basics of making chocolate candy, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Thursday: “The Spice is Right,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Friday: “The Road Through Avignon,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Sausage Making,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $110; Sunday: “Cooking With Your Children,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Save the date
Sparkling Wine/Champagne Tasting
Feb. 8: “A Tasting of All Things That Sparkle, Bubble & Go Pop,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Appetizers included. $35. Reservations required. Strings, 1700 Humboldt St.,
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