Inverness Hotel and Golf Club, 200 Inverness Drive West in Englewood, is the setting for the UncorkedDenver.com/Denver Wine Meetup with award-winning winemaker Rick Sayre. The fun starts at 4:15 p.m. today; for more info, go to www.uncorkeddenver.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food…
Styles Davis (aka Noah Parman) has been an integral part of the musical and cultural landscapes of this city for several years, so it’s no wonder that his DJ sets get so many asses shaking on the dance floor. Davis began his career behind the decks in the late ’90s,…
Contrary to popular belief, marijuana was not discovered in the 1960s by hippies. Back in the ’20s and ’30s, vipers were getting mellow by smoking jive — and if none of that terminology sounds familiar, you clearly missed BurlyCute’s Reefer Mania show last year. But never fear: Burlesque emcee/madam Cora…
This week, our culinary cup overflows with beer events, including a couple that feature Boulevard’s brewmaster, Steven Pauwels. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:…
The cute-as-can-be Sam’s No. 3, whose spot at 1500 Curtis Street is very close to the original home of Sam’s almost eight decades ago, was recently visited by Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and if you missed it on television, you’ve got a chance to see it on the big…
What’s Organic About Organic? will screen at the Denver FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Avenue, at 7 p.m. tonight — with director Shelley Rogers in attendance to talk about the movie. Admission is $10 for members and $12 for the general public; call 303-595-FILM or go to www.denverfilm.org. For information on…
It just keeps growing: Last year, the annual Global Dance Festival expanded from one rave-tastic night at Red Rocks to two — and the Triad Dragons have just announced a third GDF night at the premier outdoor concert venue in the country. Headlining will be Australia’s Empire of the Sun,…
The Beastie Boys have been men for quite some time now, but they’ve clearly never lost their sense of playfulness. The group’s long-anticipated upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 (no, you didn’t miss part one), is shaping up to be quite an event, judging by the just-released “Fight For…
The wait is over! Great Divide Brewing Co. is hosting a release party featuring Colette, Chocolate Oak Aged Yet and 17th Anniversary brews from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight. For all the details, call 303-296-9460 or go to www.greatdivide.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our…
Colorado Free University will host a Chocolate and Wine Pairing class with Julie Pech at its Lowry Campus, 7653 East First Place; it runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and costs $29 to $41, plus a $10 materials fee. Call 303-399-0093 or visit www.freeu.com. And Gaetano’s, 3760 Tejon Street,…
You might not think that a particle physicist would be the best person to write a novel about damaged children and the friendship that grows between them over 25 years, but that’s exactly what Paolo Giordano did with The Solitude of Prime Numbers. The story follows Alice and Mattia through…
Some might say that feminism is dead, but the Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual lecture series, Feminism & Co., says otherwise. The semi-regular examinations of art, culture, sex and politics delve into issues relating to women and gender using film, creative performances, discussions and more. This season, Feminism & Co…
Westword ran a cover story on SAME Cafe (SAME stands for “So All May Eat”) more than two years ago — and the pay-what-you-can concept restaurant is still going strong, judging from the lunch crowd yesterday (not to mention the two other pay-what-you-can eateries that have opened around town). The…
Working on spring-cleaning your diet? Head to Green Spaces Colorado will host the CHOMP Vegan Supper Club from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Admission is a suggested donation of $6; BYO plate and utensils. For more information, go to www.plantsanimals.org. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit…
As a child, producer and multi-instrumentalist Daedelus (aka Alfred Weisberg-Roberts) wanted to be an inventor — hence the nod to the ancient Greek inventor who created the labyrinth on Crete. (Daedelus’s moniker was also partially inspired by the character Stephen Dedalus in James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as…
Laws governing the keeping of exotic animals as pets vary from state to state in this country — and some states have no restrictions whatsoever, which means there’s a vibrant subculture of raising some of the most dangerous animals in the world as common household pets. That’s the premise behind…
Enjoy the mountain views tonight at the Signature Chefs Series, which will stop at Chart House Restaurant, 25908 Genesee Trail Road. The five-course meal costs $85 and reservations are required/ For more info, call 303-526-9813 or go to www.chart-house.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our…
There are dozens of wine events taking place this week — which you can finish off with a brewski at Breckenridge’s annual Beer Festival. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead:…
Jax Fish House will present the Renegade Genius Wine Dinner at 7:30 p.m. tonight, when Abe Schoener will join forces with chef Sheila Lucero for a three-course wine dinner with six selections from the Scholium Project. Tickets are $65 each; call 303-292-5767 or go to www.jaxfishhousedenver.com. For information on dozens…
Morton’s, at 1717 Wynkoop Street, will holding a Colorado Rockies Opening Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will feature bar bites, beer and cocktails starting at just $2. For more info, call 303-825-3353 or go to www.mortons.com. Randolph’s, at 1776 Grant Street, will offer $4 bratwursts and…
Zolo Southwestern Grill will host the Los Nahuales Mezcal Dinner, with chefs and bartenders from the Big Red F group collaborating on a meal starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $75; call 303-449-0444 or visit www.zologrill.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food &…
The annual Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert is a prime example of the kind of thing that can happen when a community of people collaborate toward a greater end. And in a sort of concentric-circle ripple effect, that’s the idea behind tonight’s Zenlightenment extravaganza, part of a series…
