EVENTS
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
June 2: New Zealand Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $50, additional $39 for wine pairings. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100,
1515 Restaurant
May 27: Emily Papach, one of only 23 female Master Sommeliers in the United States, hosts a wine dinner at 6 p.m. $65. Each dish will be paired with two wines. Reservations required. Each guest will be entered into a drawing to win a 1.5-liter bottle of Cambria wine. 1515 Market St., 303-571-0011,
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,
BENEFITS
Eat (Red) Drink (Red) Save Lives
June 1-30: The second annual month-long benefit for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS includes special dishes and drinks at various restaurants, food trucks and bars. La Biblioteca, Mizuna, Vesper Lounge, Osteria Marco and Bones are among the participants. Visit the website for a complete list.
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,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
May 30: Plant Protein, 10 a.m.- noon. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail almost-vegancookingschool@ , almostvegan
The Art of Cheese
May 28: Tapas with Spanish Cheeses & Wine, 5:30 p.m. $59; May 30: Colby & Havarti, 3 p.m. $39; May 31: Cheesemaking 101, 3 p.m. $25. Reservations required. 519 Fourth Ave., Longmont,
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,
Cake Crafts
June 3-24: Wilton Course 4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
June 2: Mexican Cooking I, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Cook Street School
May 28: Italian Classics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; May 29: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); May 30: The French Patisserie: Chocolate Desserts & Candy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $89; Street Food Series: Mexico, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; June 1: Whole Hog Dinner, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; June 2: Methods of Cooking: Sear & Sauté, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
May 27: Saute Basics, 6-9 p.m. $80; May 28: Fresh Pasta, 6-9 p.m. $80; May 29: Couples Class: Italian Road Trip, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; May 30: Grilling, 11 a.m.-2 pm. $80; Bison and Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; May 31: Cooking with Your Children: Summer in Italy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; June 1: Chicken 101, 6-9 p.m. $80; June 2: Cooking in the Basque Country, 6-9 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303- 220-9769,
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
May 29: Paleo for a Day, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $69; Great Food on the Grill, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; May 31: A Taste of Morocco, 5-7 p.m. $69; June 1: 10 Summer Skills Every Cook Should Know, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; June 3: Flavors of Thailand, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800,
South Denver Heart Center
June 3: Heart-healthy nutrition class series continues with Grilling & Food Safety, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Free, reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065,
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