EVENTS
Coohills
Tuesday: The weekly Tuesday night free concert series Beats on the Creek wraps up with Forever in Blue Jeans: Neil Diamond Tribute Band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. A benefit silent auction for gift cards and wine benefits the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700, coohills.com
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Stelvio Imports 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 Friday: “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
Thursday: All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Boil with Black Shirt Brewery, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Head brewer and co-owner Branden Miller will pour beer and chat with guests. $26, includes one beer; through Aug. 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
Thursday: Brunello Wine Tasting with The Wine Seller includes a three-course, family-style meal, 6:30 p.m. $60. Call for reservations. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667,
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
July 29 and Aug. 26: Women & Whiskey Tasting Series continues, 7 p.m. $25 each. Whiskeys will be paired with small bites. Reservations required. 2907 Huron St., 303-226-1540, ticketfly.com/purchase/event/885247?utm_medium=bks
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
Tokio
The Japanese restaurant is offering new daily and weekly food and drink specials. Call or visit the website for details. 2907 Huron St., 720-639-2911, mytokio.com
Zephyros Farm and Garden
July 29: Chef Mark Fischer and chef John Little from Harman’s Eat and Drink are among the participating chefs in an “Outstanding in the Field” dinner, 4 p.m. Jack Rabbit Hill Winery and Marble Distilling are also participating. $220. Reservations required. 11466 3725 Road, Paonia,
BENEFITS
Sunday Dinner Pledge/ Meals on Wheels
Through Friday: 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, 1420 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
Bear Creek Nature Center
Saturday: Sustainability Series: Wild Edible Plants, 10 a.m.-noon. $5, $4 members. Presentation, hike and a wild edible salad and lemonade included. Reservations required. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387, elpasocountynaturecenters.com
City of Aurora
Saturday: Japanese Cooking, 9 a.m.-noon, $64, $49 residents; Tuesday: Wine Class: Off the Beaten Path Reds, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents, must be 21 and over. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street School
Thursday: Methods of Cooking: Grilling, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Friday: Steak and Whiskey, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Saturday: Street Food Series: Mexico, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table
Friday: Couples Class: Tango in the Kitchen, A Romantic Night in Argentina, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Saturday: Art of Grilling: American Nouveau Grill, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Italian Road Trip, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Monday: American Regional Cuisine: Rocky Mountain High, 6-9 p.m. $95; Tuesday: Get Them to the Greek: Mediterranean Cuisine, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
Saturday: Denver/Boulder Best Chef Series: Around the World, Global Cooking from The Avenue Grill, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $69; Monday: Culinary Techniques Series: Mastering the Chef Knife, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
July 29: Grilling Made Easy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Thursday: Deliciously Healthy Foods, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Friday: Sensational Summer Cooking, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Saturday: Spectacular Spanish Paella, 10 a.m.-noon, $69; Authentic Thai at Home, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $69; Sunday: Farm to Table: Summer Flavors, 2-4 p.m. $69; Great Grilled Seafood, 5-7 p.m. $79 (class also offered 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 5); Monday: Vegetarian Summer Favorites, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800, surlatable.com
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