EVENTS
Charcoal Restaurant
Through Aug. 11: Charcoal Restaurant Week continues with a three-course European gourmet dinner, 5-10 p.m. $29. 43 W. Ninth Ave., 303-454-0000, e-mail 43wrestaurant@gmail.com, charcoaldining.com
Cherry Creek North Food & Wine
Aug. 10: Nineteen restaurants offering food, wine and live music, 6:30-10 p.m. VIP entrance at 6 p.m. Awards will be presented. $60, $75 VIP ($20 is tax deductible). A portion of the proceeds supports the Cherry Creek Arts Festival’s year-round art education programs. Advance tickets recommended. Fillmore Plaza, 200 Fillmore St., cherrycreeknorth.com/events/food-and-wine/
Cook Street School/ Oskar Blues Brewery
Aug. 9: Five-course beer pairing dinner, 6-9:30 p.m. $99. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Aug. 11: Colorado Mycological Society’s annual Wild Mushroom Fair, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Included with admission. 1007 York St., cmsweb.org
Frasca Food and Wine
Aug. 12: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Wines of Calera with Josh Jensen. $50 per person; wine pairings additional $40-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Le Creuset Demonstrations
Aug. 8: Blanching, noon-1 p.m.; Aug. 9: chef Michael Rosendahl from Sullivan’s Restaurant, 3-4 p.m. 158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-2181
Leon Gallery
Aug. 9: Four-course Artist Dinner and Preview Reception with artist Diego Rodriguez-Warner and chef Brian Crow, 7 p.m. $100. Rodriguez-Warner’s new exhibit “Perilism” opens Aug. 10. Reservations required. 1112 17th St., e-mail ifoundleon@gmail.com
Russell’s Smokehouse
Aug. 7: Full Circle Dinner with Death’s Door Spirits, 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 1422 Larimer St., 720-524-8050, russellssmokehouse.com
Trillium
Aug. 8: Ballpark Plates, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. 2134 Larimer St., 303-379-9759, trilliumdenver.com
Winter Park Beer Festival
Aug. 10: More than 25 Craft Brewers and 100 beers along with live music, noon-5 p.m. Tickets vary, lodging packages available. Hideaway Park, Winter Park, winterparkbeerfestival.com
BENEFITS
Balistreri Vineyards
Aug. 10: Live at the Vineyards includes samples from 17 restaurants, a wine tasting, live music with Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band and a silent auction to benefit KUVO radio, 6-10 p.m. $60, $100 VIP tickets. 1946 E. 66th Ave., 303-446-7614, kuvo.org/signature
Erbert & Gerbert
Through Aug. 11: The sandwich shop is hosting a benefit for Judi’s House, the nonprofit founded by former Denver Broncos to help children and families who are grieving the death of a loved one. For every dollar donated, customers receive a dollar of “comet cash” to use at their next visit. 1675 Larimer St. in LoDo, 303-825-4444, erbertandgerberts.com
Farmers Markets
Broomfield Farmers Market
Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 24. U.S. 287 and W. 10th Avenue, Broomfield, holycomforterchurch.net
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 12. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 27, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. coloradofreshmarkets.com
Erie Farmers Market
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28. Wells Street in down-town Erie, eriefarmersmarket.com
The Frederick Market Thursday: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26. Fifth street from Main to Elm streets, Frederick, frederickco.gov
JAX Farmers Market
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29. 400 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, lafayettecolorado.com
Tagawa Gardens
Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303-887-3276, denverfarmersmarket.com
CLASSES
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through Aug. 31: Mexican Fiesta, Cold Summer Soups and Fresh Salads, Bread Making 101, Middle Eastern Adventure and The Perfect Brunch, cooking class parties in your home or backyard. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Aug. 10: The Art of Summer Desserts, to include Diabetic Options, 2 p.m. $30, includes samples, tea and recipes. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Cook Street School
Aug. 8: A World of Taste: Spain, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 10: Grilling: Fish Meets Grill, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 13: Herbs and Spices: Italy, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Edge Summer Grilling Series
Thursdays through Sept. 26: Executive chef Simon Purvis leads interactive grilling classes at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. This week: The Perfect Steak. Classes are $40, $240 for eight classes. Each class includes a cocktail, draft beer or house wine, a spice rub to take home and one ingredient used in the class. Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Aug. 9: Summer Sauces: Rouille, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Aug. 10: Home Brewing Basics: Infused Vodka, Gin and Tequila, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Aug. 7: Ravioli from Scratch, 6-9 p.m. $80; Aug. 8: Italian Regional Cuisine — Naples & Capri, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 9: Couples Class: Sideways in Sonoma, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Aug. 10: Girls Night Out: A Tuscan Adventure, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 11: Real Food with Chef Shelley Hillesheim, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Aug. 12: The Incredible Edible Egg TWO!, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; American Regional Cuisine: Aloha! Hawaii, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 13: Knife Skills, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Ross-University Hills Library
Aug. 10: Homemade Ice Cream & Toppings, 2 p.m. 4310 E. Amherst Ave., 720-865-0955
Schlessman Family Library
Aug. 12: The Healthy Lunchbox, 6:30 p.m. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Seasoned Chef
Aug. 7 and Aug. 14: Basic Skills Workshop (two-day class), 6 p.m. $155; Aug. 8: Chef Michael Long: Kids All Grown Up, 6:30 p.m. $80; Aug. 10: Farmers Market with chef Keith Jones, 10 a.m. $70; Aug. 12: Jelly Cafe: Breakfast for Dinner!, 6:30 p.m. $80; Aug. 13: Mastering Sauces, 6:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Tagawa Gardens
Aug. 10: Tomatopalooza Day with various classes, programs and contest judging; Aug. 11: Zucchini, 1-2 p.m. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Aug. 11: Informational brunch to discuss upcoming trips to France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Vermont, 11 a.m., reservations required; Aug. 12: Mozzarella Making Class, 6:30 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@denvertruffle.com, denvertruffle.com
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