Events
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Master Sommelier Doug Krenik Presents the Wines of Nicolas Potel, Burgundy, France, 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, frasca foodandwine.com
Pica’s Mexican Taqueria
Thursday: Celebrating “National Chip & Dip Day” with free chips and salsa to anyone who orders a meal or mentions “National Chip & Dip Day,” 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 5360 Arapahoe Ave, Unit F, Boulder, 303-444-2391,picasboulder.com
Trillium
Thursday: “O’Shea Scarborough Wine Dinner,” four-course meal paired with wines from O’Shea Scarborough Winery in Washington state, seatings begin at 5:30 p.m. $85, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 2134 Larimer St. 303-379-9759, trilliumdenver.com
Benefits
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: “Ciao Bella! Fine Wines & Cordials of Italy,” 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
Ready, Set, Slurp
Through March 31: All three Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar locations celebrate 14th annual Oyster Month with specials, weekly drink and menu offerings, contests and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit VetEx, the National Sports Center for the Disabled and the Food Bank of Larimer County. Visit the website for details. Locations in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins; oystermonth.com
Fire Chief Ale at Rock Bottom
Through April 15: The 16th annual partnership with local fire departments with the Fire Chief Ale and special menu pairings. Rock Bottom will donate a portion of the proceeds to local fire departments and related charities. rockbottom.com
Classes
Cake Crafts
Today-April 11: “Cake Decorating III: Gum Paste & Fondant Course,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85 plus supplies; Saturday & March 31: “Introduction to Fondant,” 2-4 p.m. $60 plus supplies; Monday-April 16: “Gum Paste Flowers, Beginner Course I,” 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $85 plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Cook Street
March 31: “Champagne Brunch,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Cured
Thursday: “101 Education Series: Navigating Your Way through Stinky Cheeses,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Fresh Pasta: Spinach Pasta With Sun-dried Tomato and Black Olive Sauce,” includes all materials and a wine pairing, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wheatless Wednesdays: Modern Mexico,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Friday:”Kickin’ Chicken,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Fresh Pasta,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Italian Regional Cuisine: Friuli,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Teen Cuisine: Cake Baking & Decorating,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Meatless Monday Couples Class: India’s Exotic Senses,” 6-9 p.m. $200; Tuesday: “Sweet Breakfast Treats,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Ross Broadway Library
Saturday:The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Strange Brew,” classic and new coffee options, 10 a.m. Reservations required. 33 E. Bayaud Ave., 720-865-0135
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “Drive-Thru Redux,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Level 2 Series: Charlie Trotter,” 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $85; Sunday: “Book Club Series: ‘The Paris Wife,’ by Paula McLain,” 1-3:30 p.m. $55; Monday: “Tastes of Thailand,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “Petit Fours With Hellie Mae’s,” 6-9:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a lecture and cooking demonstration on “The Low Stress Diet,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
Save the date
Denver Art Museum
April 20-21: The 12th annual “DAM Uncorked” benefit includes a wine tasting of more than 300 wines along with appetizers, 6-9 p.m. April 20. The “DAM Uncorked Dinner & Auction” is April 21. Reservations required. Visit the website for more details. 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, denverartmuseum.org/ uncorked
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