Events
Boulder Wine Merchant
Today: Wine tasting with Rajat Parr of Sandhi Winery, Santa Barbara, Calif., 5-7 p.m. Free; Saturday: Wine tasting with Mike Thompson of Boulder Creek Winery, 3-5 p.m. Free. 2690 Broadway, Boulder, 303-443-6761, boulderwine .com
Colorado Springs’ Fine Arts Center
Sunday:Father’s Day dining options include brunch, lunch and “dad-friendly” options. Call for cost and reservations. Cafe 36, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs,
The Corner Office + Martini Bar
Tuesday-July 1: Offering a special “Addams Family” dinner menu in honor of the musical performed in the Buell Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. A three-course meal for two is $52.80 with menu options. 1401 Curtis St., 303-825-6500, thecornerofficedenver.com
Denver Brewery Tours
Thursday: Banjo Billy’s Bus Tours takes participants on a three-hour tour leaving from Wynkoop Brewing Co. at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Stops include Strange Brewing Co., Breckenridge Brewery and Denver Beer Co. $34 includes three pints of beer and transportation. Reservations recommended. A tour of the Wynkoop Brewing Co. is offered at 5:15 p.m. 1634 18th St., 720-938-8885, banjobilly.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Today:James Beard Award Winner Paul Grieco presents the “Summer of Riesling,” a four-course dinner with wine pairings, $100. Reservations required; Monday:Chef John Besh and winemaker Gianpaolo Venica partner for the next weekly four-course dinner. $165 per person. Reservations required; 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Old Bridge Cellars
Today: Fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn celebrates the 100th anniversary of the d’Arenberg Australian winery in a “100 Years, 1000 Stories” three-course meal paired with four wines from the d’Arenberg portfolio. Seatings are offered 6-9 p.m. $65. Reservations required. Table 6, 609 Corona St., 303-831-8800, e-mail info@table6denver.com
Wisdom Tea House
Thursday:Sommelier Heather Buchman hosts a “Wines of Spain” tasting, with eight wines and paired appetizers, 6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 65 Second St., Monument, 719-440-4949
Benefits
Celebrity Chef Tour
Today: The benefit for the James Beard Foundation includes dinner prepared by chefs Samm Sherman, Daniel Asher, Amanda Cohen, Frank Bonanno, Eric Skokan, Ann Cooper and host chef Justin Cucci, 6 p.m. A reception includes hors d’oeuvres with wines and Stella Artois beer followed by dinner with selected wine pairings. $150. Reservations required. Linger, 2030 W. 30th Ave., 303-933-3120, celebritychef tour.com
Hot Rocks Griller Challenge
Today:Chef competition and live music with Chris Daniels and the Kinds to benefit men’s health programs of the Denver Health Foundation, 6-9 p.m. 5:30 p.m. VIP entrance. Tickets are $100, $250 VIP, reserved seating starts at $600. Elway’s Cherry Creek, 2500 E. First Ave., 303-602-2978, denverhealth foundation.org
Openings
Yogurtland
Saturday: Grand-opening festivities include free yogurt and toppings noon-2 p.m., free t-shirts for the first 100 guests 2-4 p.m., face painting, 2-4 p.m., prize raffles, 4-6 p.m., first three ounces of yogurt free, 6-11 p.m. 18191 E. Hampden Ave., 303-699-3221
Farmers markets
Broomfield Farmers Market
Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 25. Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, U.S. 287 and West 10th Avenue, Broomfield, holycomforterchurch.net
Colorado Farm and Art Market
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, farmandartmarket.com
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday:8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 14, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. coloradofreshmarkets.com
Golden Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6 (except July 28). 10th and Illinois streets, Golden, facebook.com/goldenfarmersmarket
Highland Farmers Market
Saturday: Highland United Neighbors, Inc. fourth season includes more than 40 vendors, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 13. Boulder Street between 15th and 16th streets, denverhighland.org
HRCA Farmers & Street Markets Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, HRCAonline.org/events
South Pearl Street
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. 1500 block of South Pearl Street, southpearlstreet.com
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Creating Beautiful Salads,” 10 a.m.-noon, $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
City of Aurora
Thursday:“Summer Love: Reds & Whites for Summer Sipping & Outdoor Dining,” 7-8:30 p.m., bring an appetizer and eight wine glasses, must be 21 or older, $31, $24 residents; Tuesday: “Asian Rolls and Wraps,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., aurora gov.org/recreation, 303-326-8630
Cook Street
Today:“A Night in Bordeaux,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; June 21: “Burgers and Beer,” 6-9:30 p.m. $69; June 22: “Steak and Scotch,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday:”Home Made Cordials Limoncello,” 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: “Knead Bread: Olive Loaf,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Perfect Pie 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Food Tour USA: Along the Santa Fe Trail,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Healthy Make-Ahead Meals With Natural Foods Chef Shelley Hillesheim,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Global Grill: Over a Tuscan Fire,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Schlessman Library
Monday: “Grill It!” recipes and samples included, 6:30 p.m. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Fish and Seafood,” 6:30 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Art of the Dinner Party: Dining Al Fresco,” 6:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Bake Deliciously Gluten-Free,” 10 a.m. $70; Monday: “Avenue Grill Pasta,” 6:30 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “Level II: Flavor Profiling,” 6 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, theseasonedchef.com, 303-377-3222
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a lecture and cooking demonstration on “Foods That Fight Depression,” 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
Sur La Table
Thursday: “Tim Love’s Texas-Sized Flavors,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Friday: “Date Night: Easy and Elegant Summer Feast,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79; Saturday: “Spectacular Summer Layer Cakes,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Sunday: “Father’s Day Grill Fest,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., No. 1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084, surlatable.com
Williams Sonoma
Today: “Cookbook Club: Beginnings by Chris Cosentino,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75, includes the cookbook. Participants receive a 10 percent discount on selected items purchased after class. Reservations required. Park Meadows, 8405 Park Meadows Center Drive, Suite 1160, Littleton, 303-790-2565
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
