Almost Vegan Cooking School
Feb. 6: Whole Grains. The second of a five-part cooking series, Introduction to Plant-Based Foods. $55. 10 a.m.-noon. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial; 303-699-8661; almostvegancookingschool.com.
Cake Crafts
Feb. 6: Valentines Cookie. Learn how to decorate with edible wafer paper and how to stamp your own designs. $40 includes cookies and royal icing. 1-3 p.m. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood; 303-761-1522; cakecrafts.net.
Cherry Creek North BID
Feb. 5: Cherry Creek North Chef Cook-Off. Blue Island Oyster Bar, True Food Kitchen and Del Frisco’s Grille compete with their street taco creations. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 299 Milwaukee St., Denver; 303-394-2904; cherrycreeknorth.com.
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
Feb. 3: Knife Skills. $89. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Steak and Whiskey. $99. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Classic Techniques: Pastry. $389 for all four classes. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 7: Brunch Series: Seafood and Sangria. $75. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Chinese New Year. $89. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 15, 22 & 29: Classic Techniques: Essentials 1. $389 for all four classes. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 9: A World of Taste: New Orleans. $89. 6-9:30 p.m. 1937 Market St., Denver; 303-308-9300; cookstreet.com.
Denver Public Library
Feb. 5-11: Decorate Valentines and Valentine cookies, donated by Whole Foods Cherry Creek, for pediatric patients battling heart problems. Valentines will be presented to patients at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children on Feb. 12. Free. Visit denverlibrary.org for library hours. 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver; 720-865-1111; cherrycreeknorth.com.
Kent Denver School
Feb. 3: Chef John Besh will prepare signature dishes for “Give Your Love to Breakthrough.” $125 general entry and meal. $350 general entry and access to the VIP reception starting at 5:30 p.m. to meet chef John Besh. Purchase at http://bit.ly/johnbesh. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 400 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood; 303-770-7660; breakthroughdenver.org.
Kitchen on the Green at Expo Recreation Center
Feb. 5: Couples Cook: Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner. Ages 21 and older. $125 per couple, or $105 for Aurora resident couples. $72 per person, or $55 per single Aurora resident. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 6: Mardi Gras Madness. $68, or $52 for Aurora residents. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Valentine’s Day. Ages 6-12 with parent. $57, or $44 for Aurora residents. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 8: Fitness and Food. Ages 21 and older. $55, or $42 for Aurora residents. 6-8:30 p.m. 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora; 303-326-8656; auroragov.org/cooking
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Feb. 4: Meatless Mondays, Provence France. $80. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 5: Knife Skills. $80. 6-9 p.m.; Celebrating Carnival in Rio, Valentine Special. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 6: Savory Baking Classics – The Other Side of Baking. $80. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tango with your Valentine. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 8: Cozy Nights Valentine Special. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 9: Sideways in Sonoma Valentine Special. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m. 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, No. 108A, Greenwood Village; 303-220-9769; kitchentablegv.com.
Maya
Feb. 5: Tequila Tasting and Dinner. With chef Richard Sandoval, featuring a special Mexican menu paired with tequila and introduced by the chef. $75 includes a copy of Sandoval’s cookbook. Reservations are required. 6 p.m. 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon; 970-790-5500; richardsandoval.com/mayabc
RiNo Yacht Club, The Source
Feb. 7: Watch Super Bowl 50 and root for your Denver Broncos. Drink specials and Broncos-inspired cocktails all day. Pregame and drinks start at 12:30 p.m. 3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver; 720-485-5581; rinoyachtclub.com
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Feb. 3: Couples Class: Mardi Gras Time! $69 per person. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 4: Host a Gourmet Super Bowl Party: From The Avenue Grill. $155. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 6: Young Chefs Class: Chopped Jr.! $59. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 9: A Chocolate Workshop. $65. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 999 Jasmine St., Denver; 303-377-3222; theseasonedchef.com.
Soiled Dove Underground
Feb. 7: Ultimate Big Game Party. All-you-can-eat buffet and all-you-can-drink Bud, Bud Light and well drinks. $60. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Game starts at 4:30 p.m. Located in Lowry Town Center, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver; 303-830-9214; tavernhg.com/soiled-dove.
South Denver Heart Center
Feb. 3: Slow Down the Aging Process. Heart health nutrition class and cooking demonstration. Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton; 303-744-1065; southdenver.com.
Sur La Table
Feb. 3: Pizza and Calzone Class. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 4: Girls Night Out: Fondue Party. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Eating Well: Healthy and Flavorful. $69. 11 a.m-1 p.m.; Pizza and Calzone Class. $69. 2-4 p.m.; Date Night: Romance in Italy. $85. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6: Delicious Dumplings from Around the World. $69. 10 a.m.-noon; Learn to Cut Like a Pro. $59. 1-3 p.m.; Date Night: Classic French Favorites. $79. 4-6 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Feb. 7: Valentine’s Day Macarons. $69. 10 a.m.-noon; Eating Well: Healthy and Flavorful. $69. 2-4 p.m.; Savoring Spanish Cuisine. $69. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 8: Chinese New Year Celebration. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Eating Well: Healthy and Flavorful. $69. 2-4 p.m.Feb. 9: Best of New Orleans. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 121 Clayton Lane, Denver; 303-780-7800; reservations required at surla table.com.
