Denver Botanic Gardens Unwind
Thursday: The final Unwind summer event with a theme of exploration and travel featuring internationally themed food, drinks and entertainment. 6-9 p.m. $40 includes three drinks, appetizers, and viewing of the Deborah Butterfield: The Nature of Horses art exhibition. 1007 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500,
Divine Chocolate Desserts with Vino
Thursday: Aurora’s Kitchen on the Green at Expo Recreation Center offers a cooking class featuring chocolate desserts paired with wine. $70 ($55 for Aurora residents). 6:30-9:30 p.m. 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630,
Summer Rum Dinner
Thursday: Lower 48 Kitchen hosts a patio reception with cocktails, appetizers and live music followed by a three-course dinner with Don Q Rum cocktail pairings. Starts at 6 p.m. $52 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Limited seating available. 2020 Lawrence St.Unit A, Denver, 303-942-0262,
Fab Food Truck Fare
Friday: Aurora’s Kitchen on the Green at Expo Recreation Center offers a cooking class featuring food from local food trucks. $69 ($53 for Aurora residents). 6:30- 9:30 p.m. 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630,
Dining Al Fresco
Saturday: The restaurants of Larimer Square host happy hour and dinner on their extended patios for the last Dining Al Fresco event of the summer. Starts at 5 p.m. Reservations are available through participating restaurants. 1430 Larimer St., Denver, 303-534-2367,
Incredible, Edible Gluten Free Food Fair
Sunday: The 9th annual Incredible, Edible Gluten Free Food Fair will be held at the Denver Mart, Expo Hall II and offers gluten free options available to individuals with Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance. Admission is free. 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 451 E. 58th Ave., Denver, 720-865-3500,
Running Brunch
Sunday: Join Colorado’s hungriest running group during the bRUNch event at Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery. Runners can choose from multiple distance options followed by an all-inclusive meal. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Includes run, entree, two drinks, tax, gratuity and $1 donation to a local nonprofit partner. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 1900 16th St., Denver, 720-865-3500,
Mexican Cooking II
Tuesday: Aurora’s Kitchen on the Green at Expo Recreation Center offers cooking class for homemade tortilla chips, chili con queso and tostadas. $64 ($49 for Aurora residents). 6:30-9:30 p.m. 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630,
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