Get ready Denver, there are some fun events coming up. We’re talking a Britney Spears-themed drag brunch, the most epic steak festival, drink-fueled birthday parties, and more. Have an event to share? Send us a note via Instagram or by emailing info@diningout.com.
September 24: RARE Steak Championship
DiningOut Events’ last festival in Denver this year goes out with a bang and a pile of great steak. RARE Steak Championship is back, though this time it’s grown into new digs. Join the fun at Infinity Park (950 S. Birch St.) in Glendale and enjoy unlimited steak bites, cocktails, live music, and more. p.m.
Tickets start at $150 for general admission, which opens at 7 p.m. VIP tickets get you an earlier entry time at 6 p.m., and grants you access to a special area. Either way, expect to try over 25 restaurants and have the best, and most filling night of the year.
September 24: Tour Through Italy at Dinner
From 6 to 8 p.m. take a trip through Italy via Local Jones and wine. For $135 per person, expect a five-course dinner featuring seared scallops with farinata, wilted spinach and lemon beurre blanc; veal osso buco, mushroom risotto, crispy kale chips and natural jus; and vanilla panna cotta, orange polenta cake, hazelnut ice cream and cinnamon tuille. Each dish is paired with an Italian wine, plus a welcome glass of bubbly and an intermezzo pour. Grab a spot purchased here.
September 24 and 25: Free Reggae With Your Dinner
Lady Nomada in Arvada is hosting two free nights of reggae, featuring Earthstrong, a Costa Rican band that’s never played in Colorado before. Pair the tunes with a plate of taco, guacamole, and a Margarita. RSVP here.
September 25: Work & Class Block Party
In true Dana Rodriguez fashion, the party the chef is throwing to celebrate her one year anniversary of Work & Class Englewood is doubling as a fundraiser. The party is this Friday, September 25, from 4 to 9 p.m., and takes place on the street between the restaurant and the Craig Foundation. We heard news that she will shut down traffic for the community block party, which also benefits the foundation.
Rodreguez recruited several nearby restaurants to join the fun, including Osteria Alberico, Tai Tai Japanese and Hawaiian, Zomo, and Cochino Taco. The evening will also feature a rooftop DJ, family activities, an ice cream truck, giveaways, a silent auction, and more. Tickets are $40, and all proceeds go to the Craig Foundation.
September 25: Dolly Day
At last, a (hopefully soon-to-be national) holiday we really want to celebrate! Thanks to the Imagination Library of Colorado, the Office of Governor Polis, and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, celebrate the legacy of icon Dolly Parton with Dolly Day Colorado, a statewide celebration running September 25 to 27.
Okay, maybe this news has little to do with food, but we’re sure there will be bites and drinks to purchase at the free, family-friendly celebration. After all, there will be music, story time, and all things Dolly. The flagship event takes place at Governors Park (701 Pennsylvania St.) in Denver from 3 to 7 p.m. on September 25. And yes, that’s 9-2-5.
September 27: Farewell Summer Patio Party
Molino Chido is throwing one last Patio Party from noon to 4 p.m. During this time, guests can enjoy grilled tacos, quesadillas, tortas, and col rostizardo, straight from chef Michael Diaz de Leon. There will also be two specialty cocktails from Mexican spirit Olta Whiskey, including a take on the Paloma and highball. The menu will feature birria and offer tacos, quesadillas, tortas and col rostizardo. Reservations are encouraged and available via Resy.
September 29: Bird Dog Happy Hour
Head to the roof of the Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek and into its bar Rare Bird for a very special happy hour with your dog. The once-a-month fete runs from 4 to 7 p.m., and caters to canines and their humans with drink specials and puppy treats.
On the dog-friendly side get your furry friend a housemade peanut butter dog treat, puppy poke bowls (brown rice, salmon, veggies), or the Australian shepherd’s pie (potato, peas, carrots, beef patty). Bonus, Bird Dog Happy Hour supports True Companions in their mission to help animals find loving homes around the area.
September 29 and 30: Savor the Season
Presented by EatDenver, this event features two, six-course dinners from some of Colorado’s leading chefs. Also on the menu, craft beverages and plenty of locally-sourced ingredients. Best part, your ticket price benefits culinary and community advocacy.
Ace Eat Serve, The Bindery, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar and The Post, The Plimoth, Rootstalk and Radicato, Somebody People (for the vegan menu), and Tavernetta, with a parting gift from Root Down. On September 30 the meal benefits So All May Eat (SAME Café) and brings on BearLeek, Dio Mio and Johnny Bechamel’s, Flagstaff House, Bistro Vendome, Restaurant Olivia, Rioja, and SAME Café (for the vegan menu), with a parting gift from Blackbelly. Reserve here.
October 3: Denver Bake Fest
For the fourth year in a row, Rebel Bread presents Denver Bake Fest, a gathering of cottage and hobby bakers eager to show off their skills. Each participant focuses on a type of baked good, be that cake, savory, bread, and so on. Attendees purchase tickets at the front, and trade said tickets for a bite. All proceeds benefit CHOW. Join the fun from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the bakery’s parking lot at 675 S. Broadway in Denver.
October 5: B&GC Cocktail Class
Have you always wanted to know more about making cocktails with vodka and gin? Now you can as the expert bartenders at B&GC lead a hands-on class exploring said spirits and essential cocktail techniques. You’ll find the bar located beneath Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, and the class runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for $60 per person.
October 6: Cookbook Author Hank Shaw Visits Denver
For one night only, Riot BBQ welcomes chef Hank Shaw, a James Beard award-winning debuting the 10th Anniversary edition of his cookbook, Buck, Buck Moose. Shaw’s book features the ins and outs of wild food, hunting, fishing, and foraging, and this time he has added 30 new recipes and 200 color photographs. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. for $89 per person, which includes five dishes inspired from the chef’s work and a signed copy of the cookbook. Reserve a spot here.
October 10: Great American Bubbles and French Fry Festival
Celebrate both Champagne Tiger’s second birthday and the 12th iteration of the Great American Bubbles and French Fry Festival. If you haven’t been to the party before, you’re in for a surprise. Not only does the champagne flow, but you can pair it with 13 different types of fried potatoes. Yes, caviar will also make an appearance alongside drag queen hosts Pony and Anita. It runs $69 per person, and tickets can be found here.
