Events
Booze, Bacon and Beer: Central City
Aug. 23: The series wraps up with The Great Central City Beer Fest offering more than 25 craft breweries, food, booths, live music and more, 1-6 p.m. $40, $30 in advance; $75 VIP include early entrance at noon and exclusive area. Central City’s Main Street, playcentralcity.com, ticketswest.com
The Capital Grille
Through Aug. 31: The Generous Pour wine event continues, with guests choosing from seven wines for $25 with the purchase of dinner. Details on the website. 1450 Larimer St., 303-539-2500, thecapitalgrille.com
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Aug. 24: Farm-to-Table Dinner, a four-course locally grown meal with wine or liquor pairings set under a pavilion tent with music, 4-7 p.m. $100. Reservations required. 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600, cherokeeranch.org
Frasca Food and Wine Aug. 25: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Ligurian Wines of Bisson. $50 per person; wine pairings additional $45-$50; reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Aug. 23: “Garden a ‘Fare — Wine Night,” a four-course wine-pairing dinner prepared by Jax Fish House and Whole Foods Market and fresh produce from the Garden of Eatin’, 5-8 p.m. A silent auction and live music is also included. $75. Reservations required. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Grillin’ & Chillin’ Brew & Music Fest
Aug. 23: The Ouray Chamber Resort Association and the Mountain Air Music Series present the seventh annual festival as part of the Ouray County Heritage weekend offering local food, craft brews, children’s activities and live music, 1-7 p.m. $5, $25 with beer tasting; free for children and students through high school. Fellin Park, Ouray,
Maya Beaver Creek
Aug. 22: Suavecito Tequila Tasting & Dinner with Chef Richard Sandoval, 6:30 p.m. $75 per person, includes one bottle of Suavecito Tequila per couple that can be stored in one of Maya’s tequila lockers. Reservations required. Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain, 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 970-790-5500, richardsandoval.com/mayabc
BENEFITS
Piatti Ristorante
Aug. 20: “Feasting for Felines” benefit for the Cat Care Society, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit the website for the required flyer and the restaurant will donate 20 percent of your check to the Cat Care Society that helps abandoned, abused and injured cats. Cat food and litter donations also accepted. 190 St. Paul St., 303-321-1919, catcaresociety.org,
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Farm & Art Market Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 18. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 24 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Belmar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27, Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood; Sunday: Stapleton Founders’ Green, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn St., City Park Esplanade, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 303-442-1837, coloradofreshmarkets.com Dillon Farmers Market Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 19. Buffalo Street (by Town Park), Dillon, 970- 262-3400, townofdillon.com Five Parks Farmers Market Thursday: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25. Village of Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Drive, Arvada,
The Frederick Market Thursday: 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 4. 105 Fifth St., Frederick, frederickco.gov/frederickmarket The Fresh Farm Stand Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the first and second Fridays of every month through October. Denver Human Services, 1200 Federal Blvd., denvergov.org/humanservices Le Jardin Secret Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 23. Free parking is on top levels of Larimer Square garage (14th and Market streets) during market hours. Bistro Vendome Courtyard, Larimer Square, larimersquare.com
Tagawa Gardens Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 30. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, denverfarmersmarket.com
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking
Aug. 23: Vegan Dairy, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Cooking
The Perfect Brunch, Summer Salads and Dressings, Desserts, Bread Making and other cooking-class parties in the school or your home. Dates, fees vary. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
City Wine
Aug. 20: Sips of Summer, 6:45 p.m. $20, includes the wine and cheese. Reservations required. 347 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-393-7576, e-mail info@citywine.com, citywine.com
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Aug. 21: Fermenting, 6-8 p.m. $5. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street
Aug. 21: Grilling: Smoke and Sauce, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 22: Culinary Date Night: French, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); Aug. 23: Grilling: Southern Fare, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 25: Pickles, Conserves and Preserves, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 26: A World of Taste: Cuba, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking
Aug. 20: Fresh Pasta, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Aug. 21: Fish 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; American Regional Cuisine: Rocky Mountain High, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 22: Tuscan Summer Fare with Andrew Lubatty, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 23: Saute Basics, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Aug. 24: Cooking with Your Children: Sauces, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Aug. 25: Italian Regional Cuisine: Campania’s Volcanic Bay, 6-9 p.m. $80; Aug. 26: Grilling, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Ugly Goat Milk Co.
Classes include Soft Cheese, Gourmet Lunch and Hard Cheese. Dates, fees vary. Reservations required. 1701 Hidden Acres Place, Parker, 303-690-2437, e-mail: godshowranch@gmail.com, godshowranch.com
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