EVENTS
BRU Handbuilt Ales & Eats
June 10: “Third Anniversary Celebration: 2 Years of Eats + 3 Years of Ales” includes an Anniversary Beer Dinner, 7 p.m. $50, call for reservations; June 14: Anniversary Party with special pourings and live music throughout the day, doors open at 11:30 a.m. 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720-638-5193, bruboulder.com
Charcoal Restaurant
June 16: Chef’s Dinner Series, five-course dinner inspired by Italy, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. dinner. $59, $94 with wine pairings. Reservations required.
Coohills
June 16: Hazel Miller performs as part of the weekly Tuesday night free concert series Beats on the Creek, 6:30-8:30 p.m., continuing on the outdoor patio through Aug. 4. A benefit silent auction for gift cards and wine raises money for the LoDo District. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700, coohills.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
June 11, July 16 and Aug. 13: Summer Series of monthly “Unwind” events include appetizers, drinks and entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Each month has a different theme. June 11 is “Escape,” July 16 is “Elements” and Aug. 13 is “Explore.” $40, $35 members. Must be 21 and over. 1007 York St., botanicgardens.org
Dining Al Fresco on Larimer Square
June 13, July 11 and Aug. 15: Larimer Square restaurants are “extending their patios into the streets” starting at 5 p.m. for happy hour festivities and dinner. Reservations available through participating restaurants. 303-534-2367, larimersquare.com
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
June 11-Aug. 27: Poolside Cocktail Parties every Thursday presented by Belvedere Vodka, Red Bull and Veuve Clicquot, 6-10 p.m. Suggested donations for local charities included. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St.,
Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria
Through June: Offering half-off wine with “Tuesday Tasting.” All glasses, carafes and bottles of wine will be 50 percent off each Tuesday. 500 16th St., 303-623-3271, grimaldispizzeria.com
Lower48 Kitchen
Through June 30: Prix-Fixe Culinary Tour of the Lower48 continues with State Fair-inspired menus. $34 per person. Optional wine pairings and regular a la carte menu also available. Half-priced bottles of select wines are available Tuesday nights. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
Tony’s Market
Fridays: Friday Night Oyster Night, 4-8 p.m., with $1-$2.50 East and West Coast oysters and half-off East and West Coast beers. 950 Broadway, tonysmarket.com
Whole Foods Market Southglenn
June 13: “Happy 6th Birthday” celebration includes samples, tastings, face painting, crafts, cake and more, noon-3 p.m. A watermelon eating contest begins at 1 pm. 6853 S. York St., Centennial,
BENEFITS
Eat (Red) Drink (Red) Save Lives
Through June 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. eatreddrinkred.org
The Wine Event
June 13: The 12th Annual Wine Event benefits Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Colorado Fetal Care Center, 6 p.m.-midnight. Wine, food, music and entertainment is included along with silent and live auctions. $150. Seawell Grand Ballroom, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, thewineevent.org
World Cup of Wine and Beer
June 10: The Colorado Rapids and Kroenke Sports Charities present the eighth annual charity tasting hosted by Rapids players, coaches and team executives with food and drink pairings from local restaurants, 6-9 p.m. $75. Proceeds benefit health, fitness and education programs of Kroenke Sports Charities. Must be 21 and over. Dick’s Sporting Good Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, coloradorapids.com, ksetix.com/community/worldswines/orderform/
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 31, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 1, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 303-442-1837, coloradofreshmarkets.com
The Farmers Market at Highland Square
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Sept. 27. 32nd Avenue between Lowell and Newton Streets, 303-734-0718,
Frederick Market
Thursdays: 4-8 p.m. through July and 4-7 p.m. August and September. Fifth street from Main to Elm streets, Frederick, 720-382-5512, frederickco.gov
Highland Farmers Market
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 10. 16th and Boulder streets, 303-734-0718, denverhighland.org/farmers-market/
Le Jardin Secret on Larimer Square
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Sept. 26. Free parking on top levels of Larimer Square garage (14th and Market streets) during market hours. Bistro Vendome Courtyard, 1430 Larimer St., 303-534-2367, larimersquare.com
Longmont Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 30. Fifth Avenue between Main and Kimbark Streets, Longmont, bcfm.org
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
June 13: Seventh annual “Art of Grilling,” 3-5:30 p.m. Includes “class, competition and feast.” $40. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: reservations@ thecanoncityqueenanne.com, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
City of Aurora
June 12: Fridays Uncorked: Asian Indulgence, 6-8 p.m. $30; June 13: Asian Market Tour & Cooking Class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $64, $49 residents; Couples Cook: Summer Tapas & Spirits, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $125, $105 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Compleat Lifestyles
June 17: Eclectic Entertaining with local home cook and cookbook author Barbara Stafford, 6-7:30 p.m. $35. Recipes and samples included. Reservations required. 7592 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-290-9222, compleatlifestyles.com
Cook Street School
June 10: Knife Skills, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; June 13: Methods of Cooking: Smoking, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; June 16: A World of Taste: Thai, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; June 17: Seafood 101, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
June 11: Farmers Market Fare, 6-8 p.m. $39, $35 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., botanicgardens.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
June 10: The Incredible Edible Egg Two, 6-9 p.m. $80; June 11: Fresh from the Mediterranean: Cuisine from the Greek Isles, 6-9 p.m. $95; June 12: Regions from France, Paris Dining in the City of Lights, 6-9 p.m. $95; June 13: Baking with Altitude, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Romance in Rome, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; June 14: Cooking with Your Children: Bold Baja Grill, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; June 15: Ravioli from Scratch, 6-9 p.m. $80; June 16: Artisan Breads Two, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Le Creuset
June 13: Barbara Stafford, local home cook and cookbook author, hosts a cooking and cookware demonstration, 2-4 p.m. Copies of the “Eclectic Entertaining” cookbook will be available. Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Suite 437, Castle Rock, 303-663-3965, eclectic-entertaining.com
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
June 10: Savoring the South of France, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; June 13: Fresh from the Farmers Market, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $69; June 14: Vietnamese at Home, 2-4 p.m. $69; The Five Essential Flavors, 5-7 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800, surlatable.com
South Denver Heart Center
June 10: Heart-healthy nutrition class series continues with The Heart-Brain Diet, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Free, reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
SAVE THE DATE
Hodsons at the Streets at SouthGlenn
June 25: Bourbon & Cigar Dinner featuring Woodford Reserve small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey paired with dishes. Two cigars, snips and a commemorative lighter is included. The dinner coincides with Ladies’ Night in the lounge. 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner. $65, bourbon pairings included. Reservations required. 6851 S. Gaylord St., #262, Centennial, 720-457-3852, hodsonsbarandgrillsouthglenn.com
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