Denver has some savory events lined up this week. Start it off by celebrating the holidays at Friendsgiving and end it by munching brunch during the Art of Brunch. Whatever you are feeling, make sure to take a peek at this roundup of food and drink events in Denver.

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Monday, November 19

Friendsgiving

Photo Courtesy of Platt Park Brewing Company on Facebook

When: Monday, November 19, 6 – 10 p.m. 

Where: Platt Park Brewing Company, 1875 S Pearl St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Platt Park Brewing Company hosts Friendsgiving. The event features a potluck-style feast. You can sip on a brew from Platt Park while dining with friends. Turkey is provided by Platt Park so make sure to bring a side to share.

Cocktail Codex Book Release Party

Photo Courtesy of The Ramble Hotel‎ on Facebook

When: Monday, November 19, 7 – 10 p.m. 

Where: The Ramble Hotel, 1280 25th St., Denver 

Cost: Free register here

The Lowdown: Death & Co. presents a Cocktail Codex Book Release Party. The event features the release of a special Cocktail Codex, created by Alex Day and Nick Fauchald. You can sip from a special menu of cocktails and purchase a signed copy of the book to learn more about modern drinks.

November Bottle Lottery

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When: Monday, November 19, 12 p.m.  

Where: Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales, 1290 S Broadway #A51, Denver

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales presents its November Bottle Lottery. The event features a chance to enter into a lottery to purchase Black Project’s Lancer. The beer is brewed with local wildflower honey giving it a sweet and tangy taste.

Tuesday, November 20

Cupcakes & Cider Pairing

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When: Tuesday, November 20, 5 – 8 p.m. 

Where: Stem Ciders, 2811 Walnut St. Unit 150, Denver 

Cost: $20 at entry

The Lowdown: Stem Ciders partners with Mermaids Bakery to host a Cupcakes & Cider Pairing. You can dive into a Thanksgiving-themed day of four savory and sweet cupcakes complimented with four ciders to make the perfect pairing experience.

Loteria Night

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When: Tuesday, November 20, 7 – 8 p.m. 

Where: Cervecería Colorado, 1635 Platte St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Cervecería Colorado presents Loteria Night. The event features a night to play Loteria, a Mexican game of chance. You can get a Loteria card with the purchase of one full beer and play to win more beers in crowler form.

Harry Potter Trivia Night

Photo Courtesy of Chain Reaction Brewing Company on Facebook

When: Tuesday, November 20, 7:30 – 10 p.m. 

Where: Chain Reaction Brewing Company, 902 S Lipan St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Chain Reaction Brewing Company hosts a Harry Potter Trivia Night. Gather a group of six people and test your knowledge on the magical wizarding world to win prizes. You can snack on food and sip on brew while you flex your brain muscles. The event is first come, first served so make sure to snag your spot early.

Wednesday, November 21

Drinksgiving

Poka Lola, a new bar inside a new hotel downtown. Photo by Kyle Cooper.

When: Wednesday, November 21, 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. 

Where: Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver 

Cost: Free register here

The Lowdown: Celebration Thanksgiving early with Drinksgiving. The event features a night full of beverages to cheers to the holidays. You can sip on drink specials and jam out all night long to beats from DJ Dutch Confetti and welcome in Thanksgiving day.

Thanks & Dranks

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When: Wednesday, November 21, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 

Where: REVEL Social, 2229 Blake St. #104, Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: REVEL Social hosts Thanks & Dranks. The event features a food drive and a Thanksgiving Eve party. You can bring a non-perishable food item for donation in exchange for a free drink coupon. You can sip on drink specials, nibble on appetizers and snag giveaways throughout the night.

Pre-Thanksgiving Bash

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When: Wednesday, November 21, 8 – 11:30 p.m. 

Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Bierstadt Lagerhaus presents a Pre-Thanksgiving Bash. The party features a night of beers, live music from DJ Skip Rip’s hip-hop alternative mix and more. You can munch on bites from the Bierstadt kitchen, play games in the hall and party until you drop.

Get Basted

Photo Courtesy of ViewHouse Ballpark on Facebook

When: Wednesday, November 21, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 

Where: ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: ViewHouse Ballpark hosts Get Basted. The event features an evening of brews, beats from Dueling Pianos and more. You can get your skis and snowboards waxed for free and take part in a giveaway while sipping on $4 Breckenridge Brewery drafts. Make your reservations here.

Roots Radical Citrus Saison & Reservoir Strong Ale Release

Photo Courtesy of Ratio Beerworks‎ on Facebook

When: Wednesday, November 21, 12 p.m. 

Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Ratio Beerworks presents the Roots Radical Citrus Saison & Reservoir Strong Ale Release. Roots Radical Citrus Saison is a citrus beet saison with bright flavors and a red hue. Reservoir Strong Ale is an English ale with hints of toffee and malt. You can try both brews and purchase crowler cans to bring to your holiday festivities.

Thursday, November 22

H&D Friendsgiving

Photo Courtesy of Hearth & Dram‎ on Facebook

When: Thursday, November 22, 5 – 9 p.m. 

Where: Hearth & Dram, 1801 Wewatta St., Denver 

Cost: $55 per person

The Lowdown: No need to host Thanksgiving when Hearth & Dram can do it for you at an H&D Friendsgiving. The event features a menu of smoked turkey, greens, mac n’ cheese and more. You can sip on cocktails and relax instead of worrying about dirty dishes. Spots are limited so make your reservations here soon.

Impact Thanksgiving

Photo Courtesy of Impact on Facebook

When: Thursday, November 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Where: Impact, 2526 Welton St., Denver 

Cost: Donation suggested here

The Lowdown: Make Thanksgiving better for those in your local community during Impact Thanksgiving. You can volunteer your time to serve a hot meal to those in need. Impact will be turning Humanity Store into a restaurant with a special Thanksgiving menu to make the day a bit brighter.

Thanksgiving at STK

Photo Courtesy of STK (Denver) on Facebook

When: Thursday, November 22, 12 – 9 p.m. 

Where: STK (Denver), 1550 Market St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Instead of slaving over Thanksgiving dinner, take a break and enjoy Thanksgiving at STK. The event features a special Thanksgiving menu with turkey, a lobster butternut squash soup and more.

Friday, November 23

Stout Fest

Photo Courtesy of Hops & Pie‎ on Facebook

When: Friday, November 23, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. 

Where: Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Hops & Pie hosts a Stout Fest. The event features a chance to taste stouts from more than 14 different breweries including Bell’s Brewery Odell Brewing Co. and Prairie Artisan Ales. You can indulge in some dark brews to help pull you out of your Thanksgiving food coma.

Black Friday

Photo Courtesy of Station 26 Brewing Co. on Facebook

When: Friday, November 23, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 

Where: Station 26 Brewing Co., 7045 E 38th Ave., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Station 26 Brewing Co. hosts Black Friday. The event features a release of all 11 versions of Station 26’s Nightfall of Diamonds on tap. You can sip on each different type of brew and munch on bites from the Order 26 Food Truck to relax in the calm after the storm.

Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Crowler Release

Photo Courtesy of Chain Reaction Brewing Company‎ on Facebook

When: Friday, November 23 – 24 

Where: Chain Reaction Brewing Company, 902 Lipan St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Chain Reaction Brewing Company hosts a Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Crowler Release. The event features a two-day release of some limited edition crowlers brewed locally. You can grab a box of beers and support your local economy.

Saturday, November 24

Small Business Saturday Art Market

Photo Courtesy of Bigsby’s Folly-A Craft Winery: Food, Bar, Private Events on Facebook

When: Saturday, November 24, 12 – 5 p.m. 

Where: Bigsby’s Folly-A-Craft Winery, 3563 Wazee St., Denver 

Cost: Free – $10 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Bigsby’s Folly presents a Small Business Saturday Art Market. You can sip on wine from Bigby’s Folly while perusing art from 12 local artists including Lisa Coder, Lori Clayton and Drew Button. Support your local businesses and purchase some great art.

100 Men Who Cook Gala

Photo Courtesy of 100 Men Who Cook Inc. on Facebook

When: Saturday, November 24, 6 p.m. 

Where: Renaissance Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec St., Denver 

Cost: $60 – $1500 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Renaissance Denver Hotel hosts the 100 Men Who Cook Gala. The event features a chance to delight in dishes created by local chefs, dance all night long and watch live entertainment. You can also take part in a silent auction and raise funds for charity. This year’s theme is a masquerade ball, so make sure to dress the part.

Tennyson Holiday Passport Crawl

Photo Courtesy of Jolly Goods on Facebook

When: Saturday, November 24, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Where: Locations vary, Tennyson St., Denver 

Cost: Prices Vary

The Lowdown: Many small businesses are joining in for the 5th annual Tennyson Holiday Passport Crawl. For the fifth year in a row, Tennyson Street will feature small businesses giving discounts and freebies to help you shop local for the holiday season. You can pick up a Small Business Holiday Passport at any of the participating businesses and collect stamps by making purchases or redeeming a passport deal while you shop. If you get five or more stamps and hand in your passport to Jolly Goods by December 1 you can have the chance to win a gift basket worth over $500.

Sunday, November 25

Art of Brunch

Art of Brunch via Facebook

When: Sunday, November 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Where: Art District on Santa Fe, Santa Fe Dr., Denver 

Cost: Free and open to the public

The Lowdown: The Art of Brunch is back for the end of November. The event features a look into more than 20 businesses in the Art District on Santa Fe. You can stop by each location and munch on complimentary brunch bites while perusing the art. See the participating locations here.

READ: Art of Brunch Gives You Free Food While You Explore Denver Galleries 

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Mark Your Calendar

Wine & Doughnut Night

When: November 26, 6 – 8 p.m. 

Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St., Denver

Cost: $20 at entry

Beer Belly Laughs

When: November 29, 7 – 9 p.m. 

Where: The Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project, 925 W 8th Ave., Denver 

Cost: $20 register here

Snowflake 2018

When: December 1, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Where: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, 200 S Kalamath St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission