EVENTS
Frasca Food and Wine
May 25: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Venica and Venica with Giampaolo Venica. $50, wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Lower48 Kitchen
Through May 31: Prix-Fixe Culinary Tour of the Lower 48 offering a different focus on a region or state continues with California. $36 per person. Optional wine pairings and regular a la carte menu also available. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
Stout Street Social
May 21: May Brewery Night and Patio Party with Salted Caramel Porter and Second Story Revisionist Amber from Former Future Brewing Co. and free food pairings, 6-8 p.m.
BENEFITS
Cat Care Society
May 20: “Feasting for Felines” benefit for the Cat Care Society at 730 South Bar & Grill, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Twenty percent of all lunch and dinner proceeds will benefit the Cat Care Society that helps abandoned, abused and injured cats. Call for reservations and visit the website to print out the required flyer. 730 S. University Blvd., 303-744-1888, catcaresociety.org/bookingretrieve.aspx?ID=54286
Project Angel Heart
May 26: “Napa Wines & Gin” is the theme for this month’s wine tasting benefit offering hundreds of wines and appetizers, 5:30-8 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit Project Angel Heart that delivers nutritious meals at no cost for those coping with life-threatening illnesses. Reservations required. Benefit wine tastings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
University of Denver’s Knoebel School of Hospitality Management
May 21: The Knoebel Contemporary Cuisine Guest Chef Series continues with RPM Italian Chef/Partner Doug Psaltis who will present a five-course meal with wine pairings, 6 p.m. cocktails, 6:45 p.m. dinner. $95, tables also available. Reservations required. Tuscan Ballroom, Joy Burns Center, Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management, 2044 E. Evans Ave.,
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Through Oct. 31: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard. 303-442-1837, coloradofreshmarkets.com
CLASSES
Almost Vegan Cooking School
May 23: Snacks & Desserts, 10 a.m.-noon. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail almostvegancookingschool@gmail.com, almostvegancookingschool.com
The Art of Cheese
May 21: Brie & Camembert, 7 p.m. $39; May 26:Corks & Curds: Cheesemaking & Wine Tasting at Modena Wine Cafe, 7:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 519 Fourth Ave., Longmont, theartofcheese.com
Ashley Famous Culinary Arts
Cooking-class parties in your home for indoor and outdoor dining include Summer Salads, Garden Fresh Cold Soups, Grillin’ Fun Meat, Seafood and Pasta, and The Perfect Brunch. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Compleat Lifestyles
May 21: Eclectic Entertaining with local home cook and cookbook author Barbara Stafford, 6 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 7592 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-290-9222, compleatlifestyles.com
Cook Street School
May 22: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); May 23: Wake Up and Bake!, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $89; May 26: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta!, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; May 27: Cook Street in Season!, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking School
May 20: Exotic Indian Cuisine, 6-9 p.m. $80; May 21: Italian Regional Cuisine: Northern Italy, 6-9 p.m. $80; May 22: Couples Class: Spring in Siena, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; May 23: Sauces 101, 11 a.m.-2 pm. $80; Couples Class: Tango in the Kitchen, A Romantic Night in Argentina, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; May 24: Croissants and Danishes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; May 26: Classic Dessert Favorites, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
May 20: Culinary Techniques Series: Beautiful Breads, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $59; May 21: Denver/Boulder’s Best Chef Series: Paella Night from The Avenue Grill, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
May 23: Date Night: Great Food on the Grill, 5-7 p.m. or 8-10 p.m. $69 (class also offered 2-4 p.m. May 24); May 24: Paleo for a Day, 5-7 p.m. $69 (class also offered 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 29); May 25: Learn to Cut Like a Pro, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $59. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800, surlatable.com
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