The Art of the Tease

Once a month, Immundo Burlesque brings unpure thoughts (in the best kind of way) to the Rackhouse Pub, 208 South Kalamath Street. And tonight will be business as usual, except for a couple of very special, lovely guests from across the country. “I met Bella Sin, from Cleveland, through Vivienne…

Arada Ethiopian offers hands-on veggie food

Sitting down for an Ethiopian meal is a communal experience, and it’s no wonder why Arada, 750 Santa Fe Drive, is one of the most popular Ethiopian restaurants in the city. Even after peak hours on Saturday night, the exposed-brick dining room was three-quarters full of tables — mostly families…

Tonight: Sprout Down Kickoff Fundraiser & Hootenanny at Mercury Cafe

The Mercury Cafe will host a Sprout Down Kickoff Fundraiser & Hootenanny from 7 to 11 p.m. tonight to raise money for Sprout City Farms, an urban homesteading organization. The festivities include small bites, live performances, a silent auction and more. For more info, call 303-294-9281 or go to www.mercurycafe.com…

Tonight: Glenfiddich Scotch Dinner at Argyll

Argyll will host a Glenfiddich Scotch Dinner at 7 p.m. tonight. The meal includes five courses paired with Glenfiddich twelve-, fifteen-, eighteen- and 21-year-old selections, and costs $55. For reservations, call 720-382-1117 or go to www.argyllpub.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food &…

Ivy’s back with a new label and radio show

You may have noticed recently that Josh Ivy has been popping up behind the decks in the Mile High City with greater frequency. Good news: He’s not visiting. He’s back from his hiatus in North Carolina. We caught up with Ivy for a few minutes to talk about his break…

Tonight: Cabernet Wine Dinner at Maggiano’s

Maggiano’s is hosting a four-course Cabernet Wine Dinner at its Tech Center location tonight. The dinner, which starts at 6:30 p.m., costs $65. Reservations are required; call 303-858-1405. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings — and if you have information…

Today: Five-Course Shell Dinner at Jax Fish House

Jax Fish House in Denver will host a five-course Shell Dinner as part of Jax’s Oyster Month. It starts at 7:30 p.m., and admission is $60; call 303-292-5767 or visit www.jaxfishhousedenver.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings — and if…

Aarta launches new Therapy residency at 2200

THERAPY DJ AArta, Brett Starr, Rescue, Sami Tee and Styles Davis 03.25.11 | 2200 Brett Starr and Rescue’s new residency at 2200 (look for them on the last Friday of each month) kicked off with a bang last night; the two rooms housed a spectrum of excellent electronica, with Rescue…

Sarah Vowell on Hawaii, monarchy and Unfamiliar Fishes

At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sarah Vowell will sign copies of her latest tome, Unfamiliar Fishes, at the Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th Street. We caught up with Vowell about her inspiration for the book, what she learned and how this book fits into her previous body of work…

Tonight: Root Down benefit for Academia Ana Marie Sandoval

Support the academics by stuffing your face: From 6 to 10 p.m. tonight Root Down will host Sandoval Night, a tenth-anniversary bash and benefit for Academia Ana Marie Sandoval, featuring small plates, wine and cocktails, and live entertainment. Admission is $75; for more info, go to www.sandovalmatters.org. For information on…

Asanas and Ale

Erin Bakersmith of the Yoga Mat has been trying to put together a Good Beer, Good Yoga, Good Gracious event for some time — and today from noon until 1 p.m., she’ll finally host a yoga class by the brew tanks of Great Divide Brewing Co., 2201 Arapahoe Street. “We’re…

Fishing For Answers

Sarah Vowell’s latest tome, Unfamiliar Fishes, takes its title from a letter by native Hawaiian David Malo, who was converted to Christianity by nineteenth-century missionaries but was still concerned about the impact of Caucasians on the islands. “If a big wave comes in,” he wrote, “large and unfamiliar fishes will…

Nerd is the Word

Did you die a little inside when Facebook’s Scrabulous game was removed from the site due to a copyright-infringement lawsuit? Did you rejoice when it returned as Lexulous? Does your entire family refuse to play Boggle with you due to your commodious and pervasive vocabulary? (And the annoying victory dance…

SubSynthesis/GlitchDrop release new comp

There’s no denying that electronic music is particularly glitch- and dub-heavy these days — and, in an announcement that will no doubt thrill fans of that sound, SubSynthesis and GlitchDrop have released a new compilation album, Bass From Above – Vol. 1…

Japango rolls out all-veggie sushi

In some circles, sushi is synonymous with “raw fish” — and clearly not on the menu for vegan or vegetarian diners. Thankfully, even in landlocked Colorado most sushi houses offer at least one or two veggie rolls — and Japango, 1136 Pearl Street in Boulder, offers a multi-course veggie spread…

Tonight: Kanpai sake dinner and seminar at TAG

TAG, Troy Guard’s restaurant in Larimer Square, will host Kanpai: An Educational Sake Dinner and Seminar tonight. The three-course meal, served with both sake and information about the drink, starts at 6 p.m. and costs $100; for more information, call 303-996-9985 or go to www.tag-restaurant.com. For information on dozens of…

Today: Sketch celebrates two years on First Avenue

Sketch celebrates two years at its current home at 11 West First Avenue — and six years in business — at an anniversary party today featuring live music, drink specials and more. For details, call 303-484-9305 or go to www.sketch-restaurant.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit…

DJ Monty Luke, March 25 at Appaloosa Grill

Detroit and techno go together like peanut butter and jelly. As the birthplace of techno (and, some would argue, electronica as a whole), the Motor City has exported more than its fair share of talented, innovative techno artists — even today, in an era in which electronic music is commonplace…

Today: Oyster Month specials at Jax Fish House locations

Oyster Month is still going strong at both outposts of Jax Fish House. At 7:30 p.m. today, the Jax at 928 Pearl Street in Boulder will host a Five-Course Shell Dinner. Tickets are $60; call 303-444-1811 or go to www.jaxfishhouseboulder.com for reservations. And in Denver, the Jax at 1539 17th…