Events
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
Friday: Party celebrating the release of a new fundraiser beer, Cottonwood Organic White, 5 p.m. The Wynkoop will donate 50 cents from the sale of each draft of the beer to the Cottonwood Institute, an environmental education nonprofit that works with inner-city students and local schools in the Denver/Boulder area. Proceeds from the sales of special glasses and T-shirts with the beer’s logo will also be donated. 1634 18th St., wynkoop.com
Benefits
Ready, Set, Slurp
Through Saturday: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
Cook Street
Saturday:“Champagne Brunch,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; April 5: “One Night in Rome,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Cured
Thursday: “101 Education Series: Cheese and Meat, A Love Affair,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Cooking School
Thursday: “Spring Small Plates,” 5:30-9:30 p.m. $85. Reservations recommended. Next class: “Perfect Pastries” April 26. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, devilsthumb ranch.com
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Soft Cheese Workshop,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $50, includes lunch and wine pairings with cheese. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Comfort Foods from the French Countryside,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Spring Break Kids Camp: Brilliantly Baked for 3rd-5th Graders,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Friday: “Spring Break Kids Camp: Brilliantly Baked for 6th-8th Graders,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Saturday: “A Bunch for Easter Brunch,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sunday: “Teen Cuisine: Cake Baking & Decorating,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Meatless Monday: Chile,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Cake Baking & Decorating,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Sunday: “Spring Menu,” special menu selections paired with wine, 4 p.m. Call for cost and reservations. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Moon Kats Tea Shoppe & Cafe
Friday: “Gourmet Seafood Made Easy,” learn to grill, sear, bake, sauté and poach various types of seafood, 3-6 p.m. $60, includes a kitchen utensil and samples. Reservations required. Classroom No. 1 at Isis Books & Gifts, 2775 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-437-9514
Schlessman Library
Saturday: “Taste and See: Herbs,” recipes and tastings included, 2 p.m. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “Bread Baking,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60; Saturday: “Healthy Easter Brunch,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60, knife sharpening available at 10 a.m.; Monday: “Eastern Mediterranean,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “International Small Plates,” 6:30-9:30 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 “Eat Your Way to Better Sleep,” 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Thursday: “Discover the Cheeses of France,” 6:30-8 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@ denvertruffle.com, denvertruffle.com
Save the date
Coohills Restaurant
April 4: Steve Reeder, vice president and director of winemaking at the Simi Winery, hosts a five-course dinner paired with six wines, 6 p.m. $75, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700,
Zolo Southwestern Grill
April 5: Chef Brett Smith will be joined by guest chefs in a five-course benefit dinner paired with wine and cocktails for the Autism Society of Boulder County, 6:30 p.m. $175. Reservations required. The Autism Society and the Zolo staff are accepting donations until the benefit dinner. 2525 Arapahoe St., Boulder, 303-449-0444
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@denverpost.com.
