Renowned DJ and producer Pete Tong (aka “Lord of the Dance”) has had quite a year: He celebrated twenty years of hosting a show on the renowned BBC Radio 1 by taking the station over for twelve hours; he returned to Ibiza’s legendary Pacha; he relaunched his FFRR label under…
Both Flagstaff House and Johnson’s Corner are celebrating anniversaries this week; with the Snack Attack food truck event coming up on Sunday, that should be enough to sate you, and there are a lot more events to choose from in the meantime! Here’s a taste of what’s ahead:…
No one’s saying you have to go meatless just because it’s Monday — but as an incentive to join the growing Meatless Monday movement, we’re featuring an animal-free recipe each week. Biscuits and gravy are a common comfort food, and sadly, it’s very rare to find a good vegan b&g…
Nature’s Table Cooking School, the latest cooking school to open in the area (it’s located at 6657 West Ottawa Avenue Unit D-3 in Littleton), will host a screening of Two Angry Moms, which follows two moms trying to improve school lunches. After the movie, chef Penni will lead a discussion…
There are some changes brewing in the local underground scene when it comes to residencies: First, House Revival has been moved from the every-so-often fifth Saturday of the month to the more frequent second-Saturday slot; and Beta’s Beatport Lounge and P.U.N.C.H.I.S. are launching PM/AM, a new event concept that starts…
Craft Spirits Festival: Still on the Hill returns to Breckenridge for a second year this weekend. Featuring tastings of handcrafted spirits, restaurant specials, a pub crawl and more, this craft festival deserves to go on, and on. The events continue through Saturday, October 8; for a complete schedule, visit www.gobreck.com/spirits-festival…
Oktoberfest celebrations continue, with Helga’s German Restaurant & Deli, 14197 East Exposition Avenue in Aurora, hosting Oktoberfest through Sunday, October 9. The festivities include live music, folk dancers, games, wine tastings, cultural demonstrations and more; Helga’s is even breaking out a hundred-foot tent to contain all the fun. Call 303-344-5488…
The folks at West End Tavern, 926 Pearl Street in Boulder, know how to share; on the first Thursday of every month, the West End hosts the Satellite Tap Room, offering drafts from a different brewery, with reps on hand to discuss the beers. Today, Sierra Nevada’s brews brewers will…
The monthly burlesque nights that Burlycute was throwing at Bender’s Tavern over the past year or so have been a success — so much so that now Burlycute is moving from Bender’s to Bar Standard for (what else would you call it?) Humpday Burlesque. “I just feel like people are…
Time flies when you’re having fun — and serving good food. ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro, 1555 Blake Street, is hosting an anniversary celebration today with a multi-course menu featuring dishes from seven of Colorado’s top chefs. Happy birthday, ChoLon…and here’s to many more! For details, call 303-353-5223 or go to…
First Wolfe’s closed, then OiNKs! bit the dust, leaving very little besides Moe’s in terms of barbecue options for non-meat-eaters in the metro area. But there is another chain option — a locally grown chain, of course — that serves up a decent barbecued tofu: Brothers BBQ…
Sketch is best known for its wine and small plates these days — but the restaurant will be flashing back to its Cherry Creek incarnation every Tuesday. That’s when Tuesday Date Night will offer a different main course, sides and dessert from the original Sketch menu, along with a selection…
If you listen to house music in Denver, then you’ve heard by now of Brett Starr’s House Revival, the regular Funky Buddha nights that showcase three different DJs trading off at the decks, with no sets, just a continuous blend of dance music. There are a couple of exciting aspects…
The Great American Beer Festival might be over, but hold onto those hangovers, because Oktoberfest and Breckenridge’s Craft Spirits Festival are still on the agenda. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead this week in food events:…
The energy was high in the small room at Isis Books & Gifts where Max the crystal skull was holding court on Saturday evening; a presentation on the history of Max and a guided meditation were both on the agenda, and attendees each got a chance to touch and bond…
Actually, to be fair, we’ve already seen several world-class techno acts in this fair city during 2011; between Afterhours Anonymous/Mahesh Presents bringing in Dixon, Mother Earth Sound System’s Robag Wruhme show, plus last weekend’s Great American Techno Festival, it’s been a big year for Denver techno. And it’s about to…
No one’s saying you have to go meatless just because it’s Monday — but as an incentive to join the growing Meatless Monday movement, we’re featuring an animal-free recipe each week. One big misconception about a meatless diet is that plant-based eaters must subsist on salad, and salad alone. Another…
It’s harvest time, and so restaurants are rolling out special meals showcasing the best of what local farms have to offer. Zolo Southwestern Grill, 2525 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, will host a Harvest Dinner tonight. The five-course meal starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $75; for more information, call 303-449-0444…
You might already know about the Chicken Coop Tour this weekend at the Denver Botanic Gardens — but Denver Urban Homesteading is also presenting a chicken-coop tour tomorrow (Saturday, October 1) from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be 23 coops and goats on the Urban Homesteading guided walking tour,…
If you know anything about crystal skulls, then you’ve heard of Max — the largest crystal skull yet found, Max is pure quartz crystal and is also known as the “Texas Crystal Skull.” And of course, you can meet Max and spend some time with him today through Sunday here…
Without a doubt, the biggest news in dance music this weekend is the inaugural Great American Techno Festival, John Templeton’s brainchild that aims to bring top-tier techno to beer-drinkers and technophiles alike. And there’s plenty more to round out Dance Card this weekend — here’s what’s on our lineup:…
Have some culture with your brew tonight: Josh Bernstein will sign copies of Brewed Awakenings at Ghost Plate & Tap, 800 18th Street, from 5 to 7 p.m.; call 303-297-1738 or visit www.ghostdenver.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings –…
