Events
Frasca Food and Wine
Aug. 26: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Stelvio Selections with Craig Lewis. $50 per person; wine pairings additional $40-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Aug. 23: Garden a’Fare Wine Dinner, four-course meal with wine pairings, 5-8 p.m. $75. A silent auction and live music also included. Reservations required. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Ouray’s Grillin’ & Chillin’ Brew & Music Fest
Aug. 24: The annual fest features craft brewers, distillers, food, children’s activities, live music and more, 1-7 p.m. The festival is free, tickets for the beer tasting are $25 and include a commemorative tasting glass for the first five hours of the festival. Ouray, 970-325-4746, ouraycolorado.com
Kachina Southwestern Grill
Aug. 21: The Beast & Beer Dinner Series, a four-course meal showcasing locally raised beef and artisan beer. Aug. 21: AC Golden Brewing with Cone Ranch; Sept. 18: Hops & Heifers Farm with Oskar Blues Brewery. 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m. dinner. $55. Reservations required. 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5024, e-mail Lauren.Blackburn@ KachinaGrill.com
Le Creuset Demonstrations
Aug. 22: Deep Frying: Vegetable Tempura, 5-6 p.m.; Aug. 24: one-year anniversary Cherry Creek North celebration with treats and hourly door prizes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-2181
Wayne’s Smoke Shack
Aug. 24: The barbecue restaurant offering beef brisket, pork ribs, beef sausage, chicken and fish smoked daily hosts its grand opening celebration, 11 a.m. The restaurant, also offering sides, sauces and desserts, opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 406 Center Drive, Superior, 303-819-9994, w
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
Cook Street School
Aug. 21: For the Love of Bacon!, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Aug. 22: Grilling: Backyard Basics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 23: Sushi and Samurai, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Aug. 24: Grilling: Southern Fare, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 26: Eat Your Veggies!, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 27: Italian Classics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 28: A World of Taste: New Orleans, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Edge Summer Grilling Series
Thursdays through Sept. 26: Grilling classes at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. This week: Kebabs. $40. Each class includes a cocktail, draft beer or house wine, a spice rub and one ingredient used in the class. Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Aug. 23: Summer Sauces: Anchoide, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Aug. 24: Fresh Pasta: Curry, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking
Aug. 21: Grilling, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Aug. 22: Grilling, 6-9 p.m. $80; Aug. 23: Fish 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Bison & Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 24: Farmers Market Bounty with Andrew Lubatty, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; American Regional Cuisine: Rocky Mountain High, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 25: Organizing Your Healthy Kitchen with Chef Shelley Hillesheim, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Aug. 26: Cupcake Connection, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Magnificent Mediterranean Cuisine, 6-9 p.m. $80; Aug. 27: Fresh Pasta, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Summer Seafood with Andrew Lubatty, 6-9 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Sam Gary Library
Aug. 25: Ice Creams, Sorbets & Granitas, 2 p.m. Recipes and samples included. 2961 Roslyn St., 720-865-0325
Seasoned Chef
Aug. 21: Duo/Spuntino: In-House Farmers Markets, 6:30 p.m. $80; Aug. 22: Cutting Edge, 6:30 p.m. $80, knife sharpening available; Aug. 24: Enstrom Candies: Candy Making with the Best, 10 a.m. $80; Aug. 26: Roma’s Catering: Traditional Italian Cooking, 6:30 p.m. $75; Aug. 27: Cooking with Fresh Fruits, 6:30 p.m. $75; Aug. 28: Tropical Flavors of the Pacific Rim, 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
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