No one really needs an excuse to taste delicious Spanish wine, but just in case: The proceeds from tonight’s Spanish Wine Tasting at Strings will benefit the no-kill animal shelter MaxFund. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and admission is $35 at the door; for more details, call…
In 1984, Jesse Saunders released “On and On,” the track widely credited as the very first house music in existence. Saunders used old-school funk, disco, early pop, hip-hop and R&B to create the template for what would grow into a worldwide phenomenon. Now, almost three decades later, he’s still making…
Sunday is Father’s Day — so you still have a week to make those brunch reservations! In the meantime, entertain yourself with Feast on the Fax or one of the dozens of other options on this week’s culinary calendar. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead:…
On Saturday, the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library hosted a stuffed felt owl craft workshop, put together and led by Stitch Fetish’s Lalania Simone. It was a fun, easy project — and, come on: Look at this guy. Here’s a breakdown of how to make one:…
Ototo Food and Wine Bar will host a Wine Dinner at 6 p.m. tonight in conjunction with Cru Vin Dogs, featuring four courses paired with wine. Tickets are $75, and the proceeds will benefit earthquake relief efforts in Japan. For more information, call 303-733-2503 or visit www.ototoden.net. For information on…
We sincerely hope you got in some recovery time and beauty sleep last weekend and this week, because this weekend’s Dance Card is out-of-control. Between the Electric Daisy Carnival, Inception and the first Full Moon Gathering of the summer, you’ll have plenty of options for booty-shaking good times…
What doesn’t go well with chocolate? We haven’t figured that out yet, because every time we turn around, someone is pairing chocolate with yet another food or beverage. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, Hammond’s Candies, 5735 Washington Street, will team up with Tea Talks to offer Tea…
Get your grape tonight at two wine events. Fleming’s Steakhouse, 191 Inverness Drive West in Englewood, will host An Evening With Wine Artist Thomas Arvid, a dinner with the artist, who creates photo-realistic paintings, with several courses paired with Arvid’s favorite Napa Valley wines. The event starts with a reception…
If you were listening to electronic music after 2001 but still haven’t heard of Gabriel and Dresden (due at Beta on Thursday, June 16) … are you sure you didn’t hit the scene after the critically acclaimed duo called it quits in 2008? Just checking. At any rate, you’ve probably…
There’s an embarrassment of riches at tonight’s booze-and-food-filled events: Colorado Winefest, a sister event of the Colorado Mountain Winefest, lands at Northfield Stapleton today and continues through Saturday, June 11, with tastes from Colorado wineries and local restaurants, plus wine seminars and chef dinners. For more details, go to www.coloradowinefest.com…
Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, respectively, were once East Hampton’s most notorious recluses. The musical-theater piece Grey Gardens examines their fall from rich, socially spotlighted women to two hermits living in a home overrun with cats. Director Craig Bond first…
The seemingly nonsensical phrase “Oozle Pool” signifies many things. First and foremost, it’s the title of a new hour-long, locally made film premiering tonight, which is a postmodern reimagining of the story of Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby. The main character in Oozle Pool, Bugs, becomes the Tar Baby,”…
Colin Chmielewski and Mahesh Patel have both been men-about-town in the electronica scene for more than a decade now; after both taking a break for various reasons, they teamed up for a New Year’s Eve party at the Clocktower that was a big success. That inspired them to team up…
We’ve raved about Tocabe before — it won a Best of Denver award in 2009, and former restaurant critic Jason Sheehan gave it a stellar review. And even better: Tocabe is vegetarian- and vegan-friendly…
Second Home with host Pinots & Prevention, a wine and heart-healthy educational seminar at 6 p.m. tonight. And it’s free! For more info, go to womenheart.org. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings — and if you have information for a…
Visit Civic Center Park between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday through the end of September for Civic Center Eats, a festival of food from many of Denver’s most popular trucks, along with live music. The season kicks off today; for more info, go to www.civiccenterconservancy.org. For…
Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Boulevard in Broomfield, will host the Taste of Elegance Chefs Food & Beer Competition at 6 p.m. tonight, featuring dishes from some of the state’s top chefs. Admission is $60 to $75; for details, call 303-438-6600. For information on dozens of culinary events around town,…
When two groups known for throwing epic parties combine their efforts for a summertime series, you can bet it’s going to bring great things to the city lucky enough to host it. That’s exactly what will happen with Inception, a collaboration of Afterhours Anonymous and Mahesh Presents. The two groups…
The second annual Boulder SourFest is sold out (again), but there’s plenty more taking place this week, including Triple Crown festivities, Pints for Pussycats and much more. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead:…
Steuben’s will be hosting a Picnic on the Patio tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The feast, which will be served family-style, includes drinks inspired by the Leopold Bros. and a whole lamb. Tickets are $50; for more information, call 303-830-1001 or go to www.steubens.com. For information on dozens of…
It’s a slower weekend in dance music than this city has seen quite a while, but don’t despair: We still found several options for your booty-shakin’ pleasure this weekend. First up: The ever-dependable Forever Fridays at Beta will feature Zodiac Nights (it’s your turn, Gemini!) with DJ Shares vs. DJ…
Local man-about-town and house-music ambassador, Brett Starr, has found a niche with his fifth-Friday House Revival shows at Funky Buddha; the basic idea is to bring together three DJs with different styles and have them spin a cohesive set together, switching off one-after-another at the decks. It’s proven to be…
