Events
Elway’s Downtown
Sundays: Sunday Funday “Eggstravaganza” Broncos game-day brunch before any home game, 8 a.m.-noon. $23. One drink per person is included. Regular a la carte menu also available. Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107, elways.com/downtown
1515 Restaurant Craft Beer Dinner Series
Oct. 9: Hawaii’s Uinta Brewery, 6:30 p.m. $40; Oct. 10: Chicago’s Goose Island Brewing Classics, 6:30 p.m. $40; Oct. 11: Prost Brewing, 6:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 1515 Market St., 303-571-0011, 1515restaurant.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Oct. 14: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Wines of Rudd with Drew Hendricks, MS. $50; wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
BENEFITS
Congress Park Fall Festival
Oct. 12: TAG Burger Bar celebrates its first anniversary with burgers, beer, family games, a bounce house, pumpkins and more, noon-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Teller Elementary School. 1222 Madison St., 303-736-2260, tagburgerbar.com
PJs & Eggs
Oct. 11: The Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association hosts the second annual benefit for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver on World Egg Day. Participants are encouraged to wear pajamas and donate a new set as they enjoy breakfast, brunch or “brinner” (breakfast food for dinner). Donations of new children’s pajamas will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver. Details on the website. ronaldhouse.org, coloradoeggproducers.com
Wine, Beer, Spirit Tasting and Silent Auction
Oct. 11: The 11th annual benefit for the Westminster Legacy Foundation includes wines, brews and premium spirits along with food from local restaurants, 7-10 p.m. $45, $85 for two, $400 party pack of 10. Discounted lodging packages available. Westin Westminster Hotel, 10600 Westminster Blvd., 303-658-2209
CONTESTS
Jif Most Creative Sandwich
Deadline Nov. 8: The 12th annual contest.
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking
Oct. 12: Plant Protein, 10 a.m.- noon. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through Oct. 31: A Night in Budapest, A Night in Provence, The Perfect Brunch, Bread Making and more. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
City of Aurora
Oct. 9: Exploring Empanadas, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Oct. 11: Couples Cook: Italian Pasta Creations & Vino, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple); Oct. 15: Fresh Cheese Making, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Oct. 11-12: The Art of German Family Recipes, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 for a tasting ($24.99), 11 a.m. Oct. 12 for a class ($30). Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Oct. 9-30: Dining with Diabetes, four-week class to improve your diet, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. $20 per person, $30 per couple. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street School
Oct. 10: A World of Taste: Thai, 6-9:30 p.m.$89; Oct. 11: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); Oct. 15 and 22: Classic Techniques: French, 6-9:30 p.m. $189 (two-day class); Oct. 16: Italian Classics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Humphrey Memorial Park
Oct. 11: Cinnamon Pecans, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Oct. 12: Barrel Aged Cocktails, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking
Oct. 9: Perfect Pie 102, 6-9 p.m. $80; Wine Foundations Class: Famous Wines of Burgundy, 6-8 p.m. $55; Oct. 11: Sushi 101, 6-9 p.m. $95; Oct. 12: Soups and Stocks, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Bison & Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; Oct. 13: Crepe-a-licious with Shelley Hillesheim, 6-9 p.m. $80; Oct. 15: Fresh Pasta, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Seasoned Chef
Oct. 9: Nonconfusion Fusion, 6:30 p.m. $80; Oct. 10: Salsa for Lovers, 6:30 p.m. $145 (per couple); Oct. 12 and 19: Basic Skills, 10 a.m. $155; Oct. 14: Coohills: French Market Soups and Salads, 6 p.m. $80; Oct. 15: Spuntinos: Autumnal Dining, 6:30 p.m. $80; Oct. 16-17: Techniques of Braising, 6:30 p.m. $155. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Oct. 9: Heart Healthy nutrition class and demonstration: Top 20 Functional Foods, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
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