Events
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Tuesday: Wine dinner showcasing the Boulder produce season includes a five-course meal with five Italian grape varietals paired by Chefs Alec Schuler of Arugula and Sven Hedenas of Tangerine. Mario Scanu of WineBow Importers will discuss and introduce the wines. 6:30 p.m. $40 for dinner, additional $29 for the wines. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100, arugularistorante
Colorado Brewers Rendezvous
Saturday: The 16th annual beer event hosts 62 Colorado breweries offering nearly 200 beers along with music, food vendors and root beer for children and designated drivers, 1-5 p.m. $35 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Colorado Brewers Guild and the Salida Chamber of Commerce. Riverside Park, downtown Salida, 303-507-7664,
Colorado Wine and Music Train
Saturday: “All Things Colorado” includes Colorado wines from Avanti Winery, Talon Wine Brands, Turquoise Mesa Winery, Varaison Vineyards and Winery and Verso Cellars along with music and vintage locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses, 5-8 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. $40 in advance, $30 without tasting. Advance tickets required. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303-279-4591,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Continues its weekly four-course dinner series with James Beard award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson to celebrate the release of his new memoir “Yes, Chef.” $145. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Keystone Resort’s Wine and Jazz Festival
Friday-Sunday: Three days of wine tastings, seminars, live jazz music and more. Single-day or weekend-pass tickets available. A KidZone with children’s activities is 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Keystone Resort, ,
Sketch Food & Wine
Tuesday: “Patria Rosso Wine Dinner,” four-course meal with chef Brian Laird and wine pairings, 6:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 11 W. First Ave., 303-484-9305,
Strings Restaurant
Thursday: “Sizzlin’ Hot Summer Wine Tasting,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30 includes summer wines and appetizers. Reservations required. Those who stay for dinner receive a complimentary dessert. 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310,
Wisdom Tea House
Thursday:Sommelier Heather Buchman hosts “A Taste of Italy” tasting, with eight wines and paired appetizers, 6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 65 Second St., Monument, 719-440-4949
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,
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,
Colorado Fresh Markets Wednesday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 26 and 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.
Golden Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6 (except July 28). 10th and Illinois streets, Golden,
Highland Farmers Market
Saturday: Highland United Neighbors, Inc.’s fourth season includes more than 40 vendors, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 13. Boulder Street between 15th and 16th streets,
HRCA Farmers & Street Markets Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
South Pearl Street
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. 1500 block of South Pearl Street,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 25. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, denverfarmers
Classes
Cañon City Queen Anne
Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Ice Cream, Waffle Cone and Frappe Treat Making,” 2 p.m. $30, includes recipes, tips and samples. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354,
City of Aurora
Friday: “Couples Cook: Farm to Table Dinner,” ages 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple); Tuesday: “Sparkling Wines & Cheese,” 7-8:30 p.m. $38, $29 residents (must be 21 or older), this wine tasting is at the Summer Valley Recreation Center, 17400 E. Lehigh Place. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, aurora recreation
Cook Street
Friday: “Culinary Date Night,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; July 21: “Grilling: Fish Meets Grill,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Edge Restaurant Summer Grilling Series
Wednesday: Executive Chef Simon Purvis and Restaurant Chef Cindy Liu are offering four grilling classes beginning at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, and July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1. $35 each, includes one cocktail, draft beer or house wine, a spice rub to take home and one specialty ingredient used in the class. The topic for Wednesday is “Ultimate Edge Angus Burger.” Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Gardens on Spring Creek
July 19: The Garden-to-Table Series begins with “Cooking with Power Greens,” learn how to prepare kale, collards and other plants, 5:30-8 p.m. $40, $35 members. Reservations required. Classes are outdoors, so dress for the weather. 2145 S. Centre Ave. in Fort Collins, 970-416-2486,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: “Sweet Summertime Pies and Tarts,” 6-9 p.m. $80;”Wine Foundation: Seductive Spanish Wines,” 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Girl’s Night Out: Summer Nights in Naples,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Couples Class: Bastille Day Weekend, Petite Parisian Romance,” 6-9 p.m. $300 per couple; Saturday: “Global Grill: Over a Tuscan Fire,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; “Couples Class: Bastille Day Weekend, Petite Parisian Romance,” 6-9 p.m. $300 per couple. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “More Love From Argentina,” 6:30 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Farmers Market: Serve it Raw,” 9 a.m. $75; Monday: “Fresh Flavorful Vegetarian,” 6:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday:”Mastering Sauces,” 6:30 p.m. $80; July 18: “Mediterranean Foods on the Grill,” 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Tuesday:“Culinary Combat,” Second Home chefs Jeff Bolton and Denis Zvekic face off with a yet-to-be-announced secret ingredient, 6 p.m. Participants will be chosen to taste and act as judges while others taste new dishes off the summer menu. $15. Reservations required. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000,
Sur La Table
Wednesday:”4 Grilled Fish Dishes Every Cook Should Know,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79; Friday: “Date Night: Sizzling Summer Fiesta,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Saturday: “Vive le Macaron!,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Sunday: “The Best of Summer Canning,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Tuesday: “French Fruit Desserts,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., No. 1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084,
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