Prepare your taste buds for a ton of food and drink events in Denver. Start off the week by feeling fresh with a Monthly RAW Pop-Up Dinner and end it by bending and sipping at Après Yoga. Wherever your tastes take you, make sure to check out this roundup of food and drink events happening in Denver.
Monday, August 6
Monthly RAW Pop-Up Dinner
When: Monday, August 6, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Where: Vital Root, 3915 Tennyson St., Denver
Cost: $27 at entry
The Lowdown: Delight in a Monthly RAW Pop-Up Dinner. The event features a fully raw vegan dinner to widen your palate. The four-course meal uses seasonal produce gathered for the appreciation of fresh goods. Book your reservation here.
Monday Movie Night
When: Monday, August 6, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Declaration Brewing 2030 S Cherokee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Declaration Brewing and Alamo Drafthouse Denver present a Monday Movie Night. The event features a screening of Real Genius, a thrilling film about two college students, Mitch and Chris, creating a laser project that could have great or dangerous potential. You can munch on food from a food truck and sip on a cool brew while you enjoy the film.
Craft Trifecta
When: Monday, August 6, 3 – 8 p.m.
Where: Strange Craft Beer Company, 1300 Zuni St. Unit M, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Strange Craft Beer Company hosts the Craft Trifecta. You can grab a glass of craft beer and settle in to get creative with different craft stations. You can participate in crafts provided or bring your own to work on and as you work you can receive $1 off of a full pour.
Tuesday, August 7
Cocktails and Cuisine
When: Tuesday, August 7, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Brands, 1600 Pearl St., Boulder
Cost: $75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Flatirons Food Film Festival presents Cocktails and Cuisine. The event features a night of food, sips and film on the rooftop of Boulder Brands. You can sway to the beat of live jazz and participate in a silent auction while delighting in cocktails.
Cocktail Class
When: Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mile High Spirits – Denver’s Distillery, 2201 Lawrence St., Denver
Cost: $30 at the door
The Lowdown: Mile High Spirits presents a Cocktail Class. The event features a tour around the distillery followed by a class with instructions on how to make four classic gin cocktails. You can also bring home a rock glass or a Glencairn to continue your mixology journey.
Wednesday, August 8
100,000 Pound Party
When: Wednesday, August 8, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $10 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Scraps Mile High presents a 100,000 Pound Party in celebration of collecting 100,000 pounds of compostables. The event features a party with wine from The Infinite Monkey Theorem, food from Scam Likely Collaborative and Basecamp Provisions & the Baby’s So Vain.
Skyline Beer Running Series
When: Wednesday, August 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Skyline Beer Garden, 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Lace up your sneakers for the Skyline Running Series. The series continues with a 5k run around Denver ending at Skyline Beer Garden. You can run it out and grab a free brew to refuel and later peruse from vendors, see demos and more.
Outdoor Summer Movie Night
When: Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Where: Alternation Brewing Company, 1539 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Alternation Brewing Company hosts an Outdoor Summer Movie Night. The night features a screening of the mysterious film, The Dark Crystal on the back patio. You can snack on popcorn and imbibe on a cold brew while watching the film on a 120-inch projection screen.
Scoop of Jazz
When: Wednesday, August 8, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Little Man Ice Cream hosts another Scoop of Jazz. The night features smooth jazz from Alejandro Castaño and company. You can sway to the music in the warmth of the summer evening and chill out with a delightful scoop of Little Man ice cream.
Thursday, August 9
Save the Ales
When: Thursday, August 9, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: Mile High Station, 2027 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $15 – $75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Conservation Colorado presents Save the Ales. The event features an environmentally friendly beer festival with more than 20 breweries and cideries offering up their bounty to raise funds for conservation of water with the reminder that without water, there can be no beer.
Ice Cream (Wine) Float Night
When: Thursday, August 9, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $18 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Infinite Monkey Theorem and High Point Creamery have partnered up for an Ice Cream (Wine) Float Night. The event features a pairing of three scoops of ice cream with three complimentary wines. You can cool off with the treats and listen to live music throughout the night.
CF Chef’s Challenge
When: Thursday, August 9, 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver
Cost: $100 – $150 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has teamed up with The Children’s Museum of Denver for a CF Chef’s Challenge. Watch local chefs battle it out to presents dishes that you can sample and vote on to choose a winner. You can sip on beverages and participate in a silent auction to help raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
BA Sister Cities Saison Release
When: Thursday, August 9, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: Renegade Brewing Company, 925 W 9th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Renegade Brewing Company presents a BA Sister Cities Saison Release. The release features a new 16 ounce can, brewed in collaboration with Brasseries du Baril. The brew is a French Saison aged in Chardonnay barrels. You can purchase a limit of two cans at $8 per can. There are only 40 cans so make sure to arrive early to snag some.
Friday, August 10
Flick Fridays
When: Friday, August 10, 8:45 – 10:45 p.m.
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Little Man Ice Cream teams up with Alamo Drafthouse to host Flick Fridays. You can grab a scoop of chilly ice cream and relax during a warm summer evening for an outdoor movie night. This Friday you can see a screening of the musical hit, The Greatest Showman.
Saturday, August 11
Hops in the Hangar
When: Saturday, August 11, 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd., Denver
Cost: $20 – $50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum presents Hops in the Hangar. The event features a look at the WWII-era hangar, a chance to sample from the best local breweries and more. The ticket price includes unlimited beer tastings, live music, games and more.
1st Annual Crawfish Boil
When: Saturday, August 11, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Julep Restaurant Denver, 3258 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $49 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Julep Restaurant Denver and Ratio Beerworks team up for a 1st Annual Crawfish Boil. The event features an all you can eat boil from Julep with all of the fixings and all you can drink beer from Ratio. You can crack open a couple of crustaceans and relax in the summer sun.
Bierstadt Turns 2
When: Saturday, August 11, 2 – 10 p.m.
Where: Bierstadt Lagerhouse, 2875 Blake St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Bierstadt is turning two and is celebrating with a party. The event features live music from Miles Lee Band, yard games and more. You can sip on the best lagers on tap and the first 24 people in line will receive an hour-long cellar tasting with Bill and Ashleigh — the brewers of Bierstadt.
Block Party
When: Saturday, August 11, 12 – 10 p.m.
Where: Wood Boss Brewing, 2210 California St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Woods Boss Brewing hosts a Block Party with help from their neighbors to support local communities and businesses in celebration of its one year anniversary. The event features pours of craft beer, music and more throughout the day. Other participating businesses are Solutions Lounge & Restaurant, ILoveKickboxing and Carbon Cafe & Bar.
Illegal Yoga
When: Saturday, August 11, 8 – 9 a.m.
Where: Illegal Pete’s South Broadway, 270 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Illegal Pete’s partners up with CorePower Yoga for Illegal Yoga. You can work up an appetite with a yoga flow guided by a CorePower Yoga instructor and later refresh with a free drink from Illegal Pete’s. Make sure to bring a mat and water to hydrate.
Cherry Creek North Food & Wine
When: Saturday, August 11, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Cherry Creek North, 2401 E 2nd Ave., Denver
Cost: $45 – $85 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Explore all that Cherry Creek North has to offer during Cherry Creek North Food & Wine. The event features a taste of samples from 21 different restaurants along Cherry Creek North, sips of drinks and more. You can listen to live music as your peruse the variety of delights.
7th Anniversary Party
When: Saturday, August 11, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Denver Beer Co, 1695 Platte St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Beer Co celebrates its seventh birthday with a 7th Anniversary Party. The event features a block party with food trucks, live music, games and more. You can sip on a release of a limited edition Anniversary VII barrel-aged sour and honor Denver Beer Co’s seven years of business.
Cereal Party
When: Saturday, August 11, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 4255 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $12.50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Grab a bowl and spoon to get ready to munch on your breakfast while watching a film at a Cereal Party. Alamo Drafthouse Denver presents a screening of Batman: Mask of The Phantasm. The animated film follows Batman in an adventure to save Gotham from evil.
Sunday, August 12
Après Yoga
When: Sunday, August 12, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Alpine Dog Brewing Company, 1505 Ogden St., Denver
Cost: $17 – $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Bend into a downward dog at Après Yoga. Alpine Dog Brewing Company has partnered with Après Yoga for a yoga flow guided by Sarah Antonucci. You can build heat in the taproom then cool off with a pint of beer from Alpine Dog. Make sure to bring a mat and water to stay hydrated.
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Mark Your Calendars
Cocktails: A Competition
When: August 13, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Avanti F&B, a collective eatery
Cost: Free admission
125th Annual St Rocco’s Feast
When: August 17 – 19
Where: Potenza Lodge, 1900 W 38th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
Westword Tacolandia
When: August 19, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Denver’s Civic Center Park, Colfax and Bannock St., Denver
Cost: $35 – $65 tickets available here