EVENTS
Coohills
June 23: The weekly Tuesday night free concert series Beats on the Creek continues on the outdoor patio, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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
Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria
Through June 30: 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
Stout Street Social
June 18: June Brewery Night offers complimentary beers from Epic Brewing Company with food pairings and an opportunity to chat with the brewer, 6-8 p.m.
VegFest Colorado
June 20-21: The fifth annual “health and environment fair” features cooking demonstrations, chefs, authors, children’s activities, speakers, food trucks, movies and more, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $10, $7 in advance, free age 16 and under. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, vegfestcolorado.org
Zolo Grill
June 18: Suerte Tequila Dinner, four-course meal with owner Laurence Spiewak, 6 p.m. $75. Reservations recommended.
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
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; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Sept. 26, The Landmark, 7600 Landmark Way, Greenwood Village; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 1, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Oct. 11, Stapleton Founders’ Green, East 29th Avenue and Rosyln 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
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
Cake Crafts
June 20: Cake Pops, 1-3 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Center for the Arts Evergreen
June 20: The Art of Wines — Tour de French Wines with sommelier Ashley Vaughters, 6-8 p.m. Cheese, meats, crackers, breads and treats included. $60, $50 members, reservations required. 32003 B Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, 303-674-0056, evergreenarts.org/events.php
City of Aurora
June 19: The Grilling Gourmet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $80, $60 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 Summer Entertaining with Barbara Stafford, 6-7:30 p.m. $35; June 25: Simply Summer Tuscan Dishes with Diana Armstrong, 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 17: Seafood 101, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; June 18: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; June 19: Bites n’ Brews, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; June 20: Methods of Cooking: Grilling, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; June 23: A World of Taste: Spain, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; June 24: The Preservation Society, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
June 19: Plant to Plate Family Workshop: Gorgeous Greens, 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 pm. $29, $26 members, additional $15, $13 members, for additional person; Gardens to Glass: Cocktails, Mocktails and Tapas, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $69, $64 members, includes food and drink. Reservations required. 1007 York St., botanicgardens.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
June 18: Easy Sushi at Home, 6-9 p.m. $95; June 19: Regional Cuisine: Fantastic Fusion from Coast to Coast, 6-9 p.m. $95; June 20: Fresh Pasta, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Tuscany, Spring in Siena, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; June 21: Father’s Day: Getting Some One-on-One Grill Time with Dad, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; June 22: Fish 101, 6-9 p.m. $80; June 23: Saute Basics, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
June 17: Incredible Indian Flavors, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; June 19: Exploring Latin Favorites, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; June 20: Learn to Cut Like a Pro, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $59; June 21: Cooking with Dad, 10 a.m.- noon or 2-4 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800, surlatable.com
South Denver Heart Center
June 17: Meatless Mondays, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Free. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
Whole Foods Market — Superior
June 20: Father’s Day Tasting, 1-3 p.m. Free; June 23: Cheese Nights, 6-7:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. 303 Marshall Road, Superior, 720-274-1415,
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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