Events
Cafe Aion and Oxford Gardens
Sunday: “Late Summer Harvest Party” with produce from Oxford Farms. Seatings throughout the evening. Reservations recommended. 1235 Pennsylvania St., Boulder, 303-993-8131, cafeaion/Alon1.2/Reservations.html
Brunch in the Field
Sunday: Denver Urban Gardens presents the DeLaney Community Farm’s fundraiser featuring food from DeLaney and nearby farms, 10 a.m.-noon. Bring picnic blankets or chairs to eat on. Suggested donation is $10, $5 children under 12. Reservations recommended. 170 S. Chambers Road, Aurora, ,
Colorado Mountain Winefest
Saturday: More than 50 Colorado wineries, chef demonstrations, seminars, live music and a grape stomp, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $185 VIP tickets, $43 general admission, $23 non-drinker. Riverbend Park, Palisade, 970-464-0111, coloradowinefest
Denver FilmCenter/Colfax
Saturday: The Denver Film Society and Three Tomatoes Catering celebrate “35 Years of Food & Film,” 7 p.m. doors. $135 per person, $250 per couple. Suggested attire is a dash of red. An after-hours dance party follows. 2510 E. Colfax Ave., 303-595-3456 ext. 229, e-mail alison@denverfilm.org,
Downtown Aquarium Restaurant
Saturday: Wine fest with representatives from Napa and Sonoma wineries, 1-4 p.m. Live music with the Andy Hackbarth Band and silent auction to benefit the Tennyson Center for Children. $45, $35 in advance. 700 Water St.,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Weekly four-course dinner series with Simona Spinelli and The Wines Of Ampeleia. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Paxia Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Saturday: Celebrating its first anniversary with half-off all food and drinks. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to midnight. 4001 Tejon St., 720-583-6360,
Benefits
Eat. Drink. Be local.
Saturday: Whole Foods Market Denver and the Denver Beer Company host a food drive, 2-6 p.m., for Metro CareRing. Bring one canned food item for $1 off the first beer. Food samples from more than 20 local businesses are included along with live music. Denver Beer Company, 1695 Platte St., ,
Growe Foundation
Saturday: “Isabelle Farm Family Day” farm tours, hay rides and live entertainment, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets vary, family passes available, visit . “Jax’s Fish to Farm Dinner,” 6-9 p.m., five courses. $125 per person, for reservations. Proceeds from both events benefit the Growe Foundation’s healthy eating and environmental progams for children. Thomas Open Space, 1640 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette,
Openings
Twirl Boulder
Monday-Sept. 21: The frozen yogurt shop’s five-day grand opening celebration with special events, live music and fundraisers. Also launching LevelUp, a free app that enables customers to pay with their phones and save money. 1727 15th St., Boulder,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Introduction to Plant Based Foods,” a five-class series begins with “Our Daily Greens,” 10 a.m.-noon. $195 for five-class series, $39 each class. Classes are offered Saturdays through Oct. 13. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661,
Cake Crafts
Wednesday-Oct. 3: “Wilton Course 1: Decorating Basics,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85, plus supplies; Sept. 29: “Air Brush – Intermediate,” (AB Beg is a prerequisite), 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $90, plus supplies; “Cupcakes – Hands On,” 1-3 p.m. $45, plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Wine Tasting: The Basics,” must be 21 and older, 7-8:30 p.m. $39, $30 residents; Friday:”Couples Cook: Friday Five,” includes wine, must be 21 and older, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Stocks and Sauces,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents; Tuesday: “Asian Dumplings,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave. recreation
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday: “Food Preserving: Canning Green Beans,” 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: “Knead Bread: Soft Pretzels,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: “Wine Foundation Class: Seductive Spanish Wines,” 6-9 p.m. $55; “Wheatless Wednesdays: Savory Spain,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Food Tour USA: The Pacific Northwest,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Couples Class: Venice Under the Bridge of Sighs,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: “Roasting Techniques, ” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Couples Class: Sailing Along the Amalfi Coast,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Sunday: “Food in a Flash: Healing Sustaining Snacks,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Poultry Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Mondays: The American Southwest,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Chocolate Eats and Treats,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “By the Book: Hugh Acheson — A new Turn in the South,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Acheson will be at the PACE Center in Parker on Sept. 29 for two events, visit for details. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Schlessman Library
Monday: “Cooking with Whole Grains,” 6:30 p.m. Samples and recipes included. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Wednesday: “Mexican Street Food,” 6:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Around the World Vegan,” 6:30. $70; Monday: “Cutting Edge,” 6:30 p.m. $70, knife sharpening available; Sept. 19: “Gluten-Free Mexican,” 6:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Smiley Branch Library
Saturday: “Soup’s On!,” 2 p.m. Samples and recipes included. 4501 W. 46th Ave., 720-865-0260
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Thursday: “Mozzarella Making Class,” hands-on activities, samples and recipes included, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. The Truffle Cheese Shop is also participating in a “Cheese and Beer Tasting” 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the Copper Kettle Brewing Company (1338 S. Valentia St., Suite 100), call 720-443-2522 for details. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@ denvertruf,
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