Events
Al Fresco Pop-Up Restaurant/ Film Series
Saturday: Executive Chef Justin Fields of The Ritz-Carlton selects a country he has recently visited and prepares a special four-course menu with pairings to be followed by a foreign film. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. August features Spain and “Vicki Cristina Barcelona.” Tickets are $75, $125 with wine pairings. Reservations required. The monthly series continues through September. The Ritz-Carlton Outdoor Plaza, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3826,
Bacaro Venetian Taverna
Thursday: The second in a series of “Farm to Table” dinners with new Bacaro chef Aaron Bennett using organic ingredients from Colorado farms, 6 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4888, e-mail info@bacaro.com,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Continues its weekly four-course dinner series with the Natural Wine Company presenting the Wines of Elisabetta Foradori (The Queen Of Teroldego), Alto-Adige, Italy. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
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, holycomforter
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. 10th and Illinois streets, Golden, goldenfarmersmarket
Highland Farmers Market
Saturday: Highland United Neighbors Inc.’s (HUNI) 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,
Tagawa Gardens
Friday:10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 28. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 25. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, denverfarmersmarket
Contests
America’s Favorite Farmers Market
Deadline Sept. 3: American Farmland Trust presents the fourth annual nationwide contest to showcase “the critical role that farmers markets play in keeping family farmers on the land.” Farmers may also submit an essay to win the Farmers Market Inspiration Award.
7Wonders of the USA Teacher Tour
Deadline Oct. 5: Wonderbread invites families to nominate inspiring teachers for the “2012 7Wonders of the USA Teacher Tour” program.
Benefits
Pikes Peak Library District
Through Aug. 31:“An Appetizing Series” of programs includes a month-long food drive at all PPLD locations as part of Food by the Book. A series of food programs are offered each Saturday in August. “Barbeque: A Regional Cuisine” is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs. Reservations required, must be age 12 or older. 719-531-6333 ext. 2665
Classes
City of Aurora
Thursday: Books That Cook: “The Hundred Foot Journey” by Richard C. Morais, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $39, $30 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Al Fresco Wine Dinner,” ages 21 and up, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Cook Street
Friday: “The Joy of Julia,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Tuesday:“Stir Fry 101,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 29: “Vegetarian Feast,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Gardens on Spring Creek
Aug. 30: The Garden-to-Table Series continues with “Grilled Garden Fresh Pizzas,” 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,
The Ghost Plate & Tap
Saturday: Monthly “Cocktail Club at The Coupe” with tiki barman Matty Durgin, 4-6 p.m. Durgin’s “Tiki Tutorial” includes the history of rum and tiki culture and how to prepare classic tropical cocktails in an interactive, hands-on seminar. $40 includes admission, three classic cocktails and snacks. Those who stay for dinner get a 20 percent discount on their bill. Reservations required. 800 18th St., 303-297-1738,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday: “Apple and Pumpkin Butters,” 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: “Fresh Pasta: Angel Hair and Bay Scallops,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: “Wheatless Wednesdays: Gluten Free Living, Classic Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation Class: Wine Tasting 102,” 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Food Tour USA: American Regional Cuisine, Rocky Mountain High,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Couples Class: Sushi for Two!,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Saturday: “Saturday Brunch: The Perfect Weekend Treat,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Couples Class: Sushi for Two!,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Sunday: “Food in a Flash: Fast, Easy Entrees,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Fish 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Croissants and Danishes,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Fish 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Wednesday: “Couples Outdoor Entertaining with Seafood,” 6:30 p.m. $145; Saturday: “Farmers Market: Weekend Cooking with Chef Andrew,” 9 a.m. $80; Monday: “Cheese Primer 2: Cheese Selection and Service,” 6:30 p.m. $50; Tuesday: “Fish and Seafood,” 6:30 p.m. $80; Aug. 29: “Just Peachy,” 6:30 p.m. $70.; Aug. 30-31: “Italian Cuisine 1 & 2,” 6:30 p.m. $150 for both classes. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Sur La Table
Wednesday: “Essential Knife Skills,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $59; Thursday: “Food & Wine: Summer in Wine Country,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Friday: “Tim Love’s Urban Western Steakhouse,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $85; Saturday: “Late Summer Canning & Preserving Workshop,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Sunday: “French Pastry Workshop,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Tuesday: “Great Food of the Greek Isles,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., No. 1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084,
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