Events
Frasca Wine Dinner
Monday:Winemaker Ehren Jordan presents the wines of Failla (California) 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, frascafoodandwine.com
Mateo’s Oscar Party
Sunday: Third annual Oscar Party, 4 p.m. $25. Festivities include appetizers, desserts, drink specials and more along with ballots. Reservations required. 1837 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-7766
Portuguese Wine Dinner
Today:The American Wine Society presents a four-course dinner with red and white wines and Port (six table wines and two ports) from the Douro Valley of Portugal, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Joel McKee, a certified wine educator with Broadbent Selections. $60, $50 for wine society members, all inclusive. Reservations required. Le Grande Bistro, 1512 Curtis St., 303-534-1155, aws-denver.org
Benefits
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: “Zinfully Delicious,” German wine tastings along with imported beers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Appetizers included. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Positive Project. Reservations required. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
Delightful Dishes/Dreamy Getaways
Friday: The Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association’s third annual showcase, 6-9 p.m. A hosted bar, 12 gourmet food stations, a live and silent auction of more than 120 items and live entertainment included. $49. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies and the Readiness Fund. Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, 321 17th St., 303-297-8335, coloradolodging.com, click on “Education & Events”
Greeley Chorale’s Pops & Pasta
Saturday: The 17th annual fundraiser includes a silent auction, meal, wine and dessert. Shows at 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets vary. Reservations required. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 2223 23rd Ave., Greeley, 970-356-5000, 800-315-ARTS, greeleychorale.org, click on “Buy Tickets Now”
Greenbriar Inn Softball Dinner
Friday:Fundraiser dinner for the Lyons Youth Baseball & Softball Association. $30 for three-course dinner. Reservations available 5:30-9:30 p.m. 8735 N. Foothills Highway, Boulder, 303-440-7979
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Plant Protein,” 10 a.m.-noon. $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
Bear Valley Library
Saturday: The Fresh City Life Series continues with author Randi Levin who will discuss “Avoid Childhood Obesity with Ease, Flavor and Affordability,” 1 p.m. 4501 W. 46th Ave., 720-865-0260
Cake Crafts
Saturday & March 3: “Gum Paste Anemones,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50 plus the cost of supplies; “Air Brush Intermediate,” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $65, equipment provided; Monday, March 5, 12 and 19: “Gum Paste Flowers Intermediate Course II,” 7-9 p.m. $85 plus the cost of supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Fresh Pasta: Gnocchi,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Lunch in Tuscany,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Creating Balanced Meals,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Friday: “Cuba Cuba,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sunday: “Teen Cuisine: Dough, Whey, Meat,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Poultry Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “The Art of French Pastries,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Poultry Basics,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Sunday: “Late Winter/Early Spring” cooking class includes four-course dinner paired with wine, 4 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
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
Monday: The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Easy Homemade Bread,” 6:30 p.m. Samples and recipes included. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Save the date
Leap Year Wine Dinner
Feb. 29: Six-course dinner paired with wines from the Wine Seller, 6:30 p.m. $55, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
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 post.com.
