Denver has some mouthwatering events lined up this week. Start it off by taking a deep breath at Yoga + Wine and end it by making some pasta at Sunday School. Wherever your plans take you, make sure to take a look at this roundup of food and drink events in Denver.
Monday, January 28
Yoga + Wine
When: Monday, January 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bigsby Folly-A Craft Winery, 3563 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: $12.50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Bigsby Folly presents a Yoga + Wine flow. You can stretch your limbs in a 60-minute vinyasa flow and then sip on $5 drink specials to refuel. Make sure to bring a mat and water to hydrate. All levels are welcome.
Tuesday, January 29
Eat For Equality
When: Tuesday, January 29, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: DiFranco’s, 955 Lincoln St. Ste B., Denver
Cost: $36 get tickets here
The Lowdown: DiFranco’s partners with SameSide to host Eat For Equality. The event features a three-course dinner created by Ryan DiFranco with inspiration from DiFranco’s Southern Italian grandmother. You can dine on dishes of caesar salad spinach lasagna and a double chocolate cake.
Anecdote’s Grand Opening
When: Tuesday, January 29, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Anecdote, 820 N. Sherman St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Celebrate Anecdote’s Grand Opening. The event features a day of specials with half off on all cafe drinks, happy hour pricing on bar drinks all day long, giveaways and more. You can explore the new creative space and nibble on pastries while sipping on delights.
Wednesday, January 30
Healthy Happy Hour
When: Wednesday, January 30, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: DC Pie Co., 2223 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: DC Pie Co. and Amy Marolf (@fitwhiskeygirl) present a Healthy Happy Hour. The event features an evening to sample healthy bar bites, brews from DC Pie Co. and more. You can sip on specialty cocktails created with whiskey and party it out.
Friends with Benefits
When: Wednesday, January 30, 8 – 12 p.m.
Where: American Bonded, 2706 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: American Bonded presents Friends with Benefits. The series will feature a curated menu, drinks created by staff and guest bartenders Sean Kenyon and Daryl Pryor of Brass Tacks. Every event will benefit a charity, this week being The Gathering Place.
Thursday, January 31
Gear & Beer
When: Thursday, January 31, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Forlulu Events, 525 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free – $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Forlulu Events hosts Gear & Beer. The event features a winter gathering of gear brands presenting their best outdoor deals, live music and hot drinks to keep you warm while you shop. You can snack on bites and snag some swag while sipping on craft beer throughout the night.
Craft Cocktail Dinner
When: Thursday, January 31, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Old Major, 3316 Tejon St., Denver
Cost: $80 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Old Major teams up with Mythology Distillery to host a Craft Cocktail Dinner. The event features a four-course dinner paired perfectly with cocktails created with Mythology spirits. Before the dinner, you can imbibe in a spirit tasting and a signature cocktail and then sit down for the meal.
3rd Annual Kick Off Party and Film Premiere
When: Thursday, January 31, 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Laws Whiskey House, 1420 S. Acoma St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Laws Whiskey House hosts the 3rd Annual Kick Off Party and Film Premiere. The event features a screening of High Lonesome 100 Endurance Run– a film about a 100-mile race. Following the screening, you can participate in a Q&A with runners, snag giveaways and sip on whiskey.
Hand Lettering + Hand Crafted Cocktails
When: Thursday, January 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: $35 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Poka Lola hosts Hand Lettering + Hand Crafted Cocktails. You can learn the basics of hand lettering from Gina of GMichelle Designs and sip on specialty cocktails from Poka Lola. The ticket price includes all materials needed to participate and one drink to imbibe in while you work.
Friday, February 1
Grandma’s Advice Booth & Happy Hour
When: Friday, February 1, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Grandma’s House, 1710 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Grandma’s House presents Grandma’s Advice Booth & Happy Hour. The event features an evening to learn from seniors of the Eaton Senior Communities, sip on brews from Grandma’s house and more. For every pint sold, $1 will benefit low- income seniors.
Vanilla Thanatoid Bottle Release
When: Friday, February 1, 12 – 11:59 p.m.
Where: Our Mutual Friend Brewery, 2810 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Our Mutual Friend Brewery presents a Vanilla Thanatoid Bottle Release. The event features a release of an imperial stout aged in Laws Whiskey House Bourbon and Secale Rye barrels, conditioned with Tahitian vanilla beans and finished with notes of anise, oak and more. There are only 30 cases — make sure you arrive early to snag a bottle.
Stout Month
When: Friday, February 1 – 28
Where: Vine Street Pub & Brewery, 1700 Vine St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Vine Street Pub & Brewery presents Stout Month. The month features a variety of stout releases and stout-centric events such as a stout and cookie pairing, a stout month drag show and more.
Saturday, February 2
Lunar New Year Dinner
When: Saturday, February 2, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Empress Seafood Restaurant, 2825 W. Alameda Ave., Denver
Cost: $40 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Lunar New Year Dinner. The event features a 10-course Chinese dinner with dishes of Peking duck, Empress special fried crispy chicken, steamed whole fish and more. You can dine and watch performances from the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center.
Beer & Cookie Pairing
When: Saturday, February 2 – 3
Where: Denver Beer Co., 1695 Platte St., Denver
Cost: $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Beer Co. partners with Cerveceria Colorado and Victory, Love & Cookies to host a Beer & Cookie Pairing. The event features a pairing with a chance to taste four collaborative brews paired with four freshly baked cookies. You know you would rather have a beer with a cookie than milk with a cookie.
International 2×4 Day
When: Saturday, February 2, 12 – 11 p.m.
Where: Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Hops & Pie hosts International 2×4 Day. The event features a celebration of the DIPA, 2×4. The brew won awards at the Great American Beer Festival, Alpha King and other great beer fests. You can sip on a special tapping of 2×4, Astriskt, Pilsgnar and more.
Veganized Brunch
When: Saturday, February 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Choice Market, 1770 N. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $5 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Choice Market and Veganizer DEN team up to host a Veganized Brunch. The event features a fully vegan brunch with vegan specials such as the Beyond Burger. You can explore Choice Market and munch while raising funds for a local animal rescue.
Sunday, February 3
Après Yoga
When: Sunday, February 3, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $17 – $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Ratio Beerworks hosts Après Yoga. The event features an hour-long yoga class guided by instructor Amelia Loftin. You can bend and take a breath from the weekly stresses and later sip on a pint of beer from Ratio.
Sunday School
When: Sunday, February 3, 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Dio-Mio – Handmade Pasta, 3264 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Dio-Mio presents Sunday School. The event features an evening dedicated to teaching you how to make homemade pasta. You can learn from the best while sipping on wine and nibbling on snacks and later taking home your own pasta to cook and enjoy.
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Mark Your Calendar
Stranahan’s Cocktail Pairing
When: February 7, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, 200 S. Kalamath St., Denver
Cost: $25 tickets available here
Ratio Beerworks 4 Year Anniversary Weekend
When: February 8 – 10
Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
Denver Mac and Cheese Fest
When: February 8, 5:45 – 9:45 p.m.
Where: Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Pl., Denver
Cost: $59 – $109 tickets available here