EVENTS
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
July 28: Portuguese Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $50, additional $29 for wine pairings. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100, arugularistorante.com
beast + bottle
Through Friday: Offering Patio Plates, 5-6 p.m., with seasonal small plates priced at $8 or under, and drink specials. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-623-3223, beastandbottle.com
Coohills
July 28: The weekly Tuesday night free concert series Beats on the Creek continues with Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival, 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
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival
Thursday-Tuesday: Festivities of the wine and culinary festival include seminars, food pairings, dinners and more. Details on the website. crestedbuttearts.org/ wineandfood
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Wines of Stelvio Selections with Craig Lewis. $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
National Tequila Day
Friday: La Biblioteca and Tamayo are celebrating with $3 Tequila Popsicles. La Biblioteca, 1610 Little Raven St., Suite 200, 720-904-0965, Tamayo, 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
BENEFITS
Sunday Dinner Pledge/ Meals on Wheels
Through July 31: The Home Instead Senior Care Foundation will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels America for each person who commits to scheduling family dinners. Details on the website. sundaydinnerpledge.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
Chef Dennis Ashley hosts cooking-class parties in your home with several menus to choose from. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cake Crafts
Saturday: Advanced Airbrush, 1-3 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Cook Street School
Thursday: Methods of Cooking: Grilling, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Friday: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89, per person. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Thursday: Global Grill: Korean BBQ, 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: Grilling 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Regions of France: Classic Provence (GF), 6-9 p.m. $95; Monday: Sauces 101, 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: Fresh Pasta, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
Thursday and July 30: Culinary Techniques Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know, 6-9:30 p.m. $155; Friday: Breads on the Grill, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
Wednesday: Authentic Thai at Home, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Thursday: Mastering the Grill with Seafood, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79; Friday: Summer in Tuscany, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Saturday: How to Cook in Summer with Farmers Markets, 10 a.m.-noon, $69; Sunday: Global Kitchen: Vietnam, 2-4 p.m. $69; Monday: Learn to Cut Like a Pro, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $59; Tuesday: Summer Canning Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800, surlatable.com
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