Denver has some satisfying events lined up this week. Start it off by celebrating during an Xmas Eve All Nite Happy Hour and end it by honoring those in hospitality during a Service Industry Night. Whatever you end up tasting, make sure to take a look at this roundup of food and drink events in Denver.
Monday, December 24
Xmas Eve All Nite Happy Hour
When: Monday, December 24, 5 – 11:55 p.m.
Where: Fort Greene Bar, 321 E 45th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Fort Greene Bar presents Xmas Eve All Nite Happy Hour. The event features a night of drink specials, celebrating and more. You can dance through the evening and make your way into Christmas Day at the delightful Globeville haunt.
Heavy Metal Xmas Eve Brunch
When: Monday, December 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Black Sky Brewery, 490 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Black Sky Brewery hosts a Heavy Metal Xmas Eve Brunch. The event features a special brunch menu, $3 bloodies and mimosas and more. You can jam out to some bangin’ heavy metal music and relax before Christmas day.
Festivus
When: Monday, December 24, 4 – 11 p.m.
Where: Mister Tuna, 3033 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Cost: $88 per person
The Lowdown: Mister Tuna hosts Festivus. The event features a five-course Christmas Eve Dinner with delights and dessert options. The Festivus is for everyone. Make your reservation here.
Hearth & Dram Christmas Eve
When: Monday, December 24, 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Hearth & Dram, 1801 Wewatta St., Denver
Cost: $55 per person
The Lowdown: Take a break from the holiday hullabaloo during Hearth & Dram’s Christmas Eve. The event features a three-course meal with dishes of duck confit rillettes, slow-smoked prime rib and a variety of desserts. You can create your reservations by calling 303.623.0979.
Tuesday, December 25
A Very Harry Potter Christmas
When: Tuesday, December 25, 6 p.m.
Where: Occidental, 1950 W 32nd Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Occidental presents A Very Harry Potter Christmas. The event features a Harry Potter themed party with themed cocktails, screenings of the Harry Potter film series, voting on a cocktail competition and more. Harry Potter themed apparel is encouraged.
Christmas at Corinne
When: Tuesday, December 25, 11 a.m. – 10 pm.
Where: Corinne, 1455 California St., Denver
Cost: $41.95 per person
The Lowdown: Celebrate Christmas morning during Christmas at Corinne. The event features a three-course prix fixe menu with dishes of roasted butternut squash soup, prime rib, ginger spice cake and more. You can create your reservations here or by calling 720.996.1555.
5th Annual Christmas Party
When: Tuesday, December 25, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Alpine Dog Brewing Company, 1505 Ogden St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Alpine Dog Brewing Company presents its 5th Annual Christmas Party. The event features a night of brews with a release of a French Toast Imperial Stout and a Belgian Holiday Amber Ale. You can snack on bites while you celebrate.
Brown Palace Christmas Brunch
When: Tuesday, December 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St., Denver
Cost: $70.95 per person
The Lowdown: Kick off your Christmas by dining during the Brown Palace Christmas Brunch. The event features a holiday brunch that can be paired with a Domaine Chandon, Moet and Chandon or Dom Perignon for an additional cost. You can listen to live music from Danny Showers Jazz while you brunch. Reservations are required, create them by calling 303.297.3111, ext. 3104.
Wednesday, December 26
Wine Down The Holidays
When: Wednesday, December 26, 11 a.m.
Where: STK (Denver), 1550 Market St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: STK (Denver) hosts Wine Down The Holidays. The event features a night of sales with half off STK’s wine by the bottle list. You can dine and sip on the best of wines all night long. Create your reservations by calling 720.597.8010.
Thursday, December 27
Bluegrass Thursday
When: Thursday, December 27, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Stem Ciders, 2811 Walnut St. #150, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Stem Ciders presents Bluegrass Thursday. The event features live bluegrass performances, flights of cider and more. You can munch on crepes from Moontime Crepes LLC and jam out to some smooth tunes.
Friday, December 28
Crowler Release
When: Friday, December 28, 11 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
Where: Denver Beer Co., 1695 Platte St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Beer Co. hosts a super limited Crowler Release. The event features a release of a Glitter Balls brut IPA. You can snag one of the limited 100 crowlers to celebrate the new year. The beer is brewed with edible glitter that makes it sparkle in the light.
Saturday, December 29
Fermented Flow
When: Saturday, December 29, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Where: Seedstock Brewery, 3610 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Seedstock Brewery presents a Fermented Flow. The event features an hour-long yoga flow for all levels. You can bend and let go of holiday stress and after you can sip on a discounted brew from Seedstock. Make sure to bring a mat and whatever yoga gear you need to practice.
Women’s Only Craft Brewery Tour
When: Saturday, December 29, 12:10 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Factotum Brewhouse, 3845 Lipan St., Denver
Cost: $45 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Ladies get your drink on at a Women’s Only Craft Brewery Tour. The tour features a stop at four female-owned breweries in Denver. You can sample a beer at each location and meet the owners. The tour is led by the co-owner of Factotum Brewhouse, Laura Bruns.
Sunday, December 30
bRUNCh Club
When: Sunday, December 30, 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. Ste 100, Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Denver Milk Market hosts bRUNch Club. The event features a 5k run in the morning around downtown Denver. After you sweat it out and burn some calories you can dive into brunch from Frank Bonanno. bRUNch is for everyone as you can run as fast or slow as you need.
Bingo Brunch
When: Sunday, December 30, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. Ste 100, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Milk Market presents a Bingo Brunch. You can play bingo, munch on brunch and sip on mimosas throughout the afternoon. Comedian Sam Tallent hosts the brunch where you can win prizes.
Dunbar X Station 26 Broncos Games
When: Sunday, December 30, 2 – 6 p.m.
Where: Dunbar Kitchen & Tap House, 2844 Welton St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Dunbar Kitchen & Tap House teams up with Station 26 Brewing Co. to present Dunbar X Station 26 Broncos Games. The event features drink specials for all of the Broncos games along with food specials to match. You can snag Station 26 swag throughout the day and celebrate your local team.
Service Industry Night
When: Sunday, December 30, 4 – 10 p.m.
Where: Bar Helix, 3440 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Bar Helix hosts a Service Industry Night. The event features a party to celebrate those in the service industry and hospitality industry. You can sip on drink specials, nibble on small plates and relax for the holidays.
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Mark Your Calendars:
Boozy Bottle Cake Class
When: January 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: My Make Studios, 6460 E Yale Ave. Ste E60, Denver
Cost: $59.40 register here
9th Annual Opening Day Happy Hour
When: January 4, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Prohibition, 504 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
Wander Yoga at Infinite Monkey Theorem
When: January 5, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $17 tickets available here