EVENTS
beast + bottle
Tuesday-Friday: Offering Patio Plates, 5-6 p.m., with seasonal small plates priced at $8 or under along with drink specials. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-623-3223, beastandbottle.com
Blackbelly Market
July 9: Blackbelly & Sineann Wines five-course dinner at Blackbelly Chef’s Counter, 6:30-9 p.m. $95. Call for reservations. 1606 Conestoga St., #3, Boulder, 303-247-1000, blackbelly.com
Coohills
July 14: The weekly Tuesday night free concert series Beats on the Creek continues with Under a Blood Red Sky: U2 Tribute Band on the outdoor patio, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Aug. 4. A benefit silent auction for gift cards and wine benefits the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700, coohills.com
Dining Al Fresco on Larimer Square
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
Frasca Food & Wine
July 13: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Eyrie Vineyards and Charles Bloomfield. $50, wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Harman’s Eat and Drink
Through July 31: “BBQ & Bubbles” is the theme for a monthly special with chef John Little. The menu is available after 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $20. 2900 E. Second Ave., 303-388-7428, harmanscherrycreek.com
Lower48 Kitchen
Through July 31: Prix-Fixe Culinary Tour of the Lower48 continues with Colorado. $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
The Margarita at Pine Creek
July 11: Special Wine Tasting Dinner paired with a screening of the movie “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” 6:30 p.m. Six-course meal with paired wines connected to the movie. $60. Call for reservations. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667,
Tamayo
Through Sept. 30: Third annual Guacamole Festival with various flavors from different regions including Pacifico, Baja and Sur. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
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. West 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
Ashley Famous Culinary Arts Cake Crafts
July 11: Beginner’s Airbrush, 1-3 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Cañon City Queen AnneTea House
July 11: The Art of Italian Foods, 2 p.m. $30, includes recipes, samples, tea and tips. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Cook Street School
July 8: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; July 10: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); July 14-Aug. 19: The Art of Baking and Pastry, 4:30-9 p.m. on select dates. $1,195 for 12 classes. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking School
July 8: South America: Linger in Lima, 6-9 p.m. $95; July 9: Fantastic Fusion from Coast to Coast, 6-9 p.m. $95; July 10: Easy Sushi at Home, 6-9 p.m. $95; July 11: Chicken 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Petite Parisian Romance, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; July 13: Girls Night Out: Spring to the Grill, 6-9 p.m. $95; July 14: Saute Basics, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
July 9: Marvelous Meals in Minutes: Make Easy — Make Ahead, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69; July 10: Denver/Boulder’s Best Chef Series: Aloha Hawaii from The Avenue Grill, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69; July 11: Healthy Julie’s Farmer’s Market Experience, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $69; July 13: Culinary Techniques Series: Successful Mile High Baking, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
July 8: Spectacular Spanish Paella, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; July 9: Island Style Hawaiian Cooking, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; July 10: Sensational Summer Cooking, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; July 11 and 14: Tour of France, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; July 12: Learn to Cut Like a Pro, 2-4 p.m. $59; Deliciously Healthy Superfoods, 5-7 p.m. $69; July 13: Global Kitchen: Vietnam, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800, surlatable.com
Whole Foods Market — Southglenn
July 13: Learn to Make Your Own Pasta & Compound Butter, 6-7 p.m. Free, participants receive a $5 gift card. Reservations required. 6853 S. York St., Centennial,
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