Get down with a Taylor Swift brunch, Swedish hot dogs, and plenty of wine events this week and the following. We also have a solid list of Fourth of July parties, fireworks, foods, and more for your view pleasure.
Don’t forget, tickets are on sale now for DiningOut Events’ Chicken Fight! So don’t sleep on it, score your place now. Also, the Surf Seafood Championship tickets are officially on sale, and you won’t want to miss this all-inclusive festival on July 30 in Sculpture Park.
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July 3: Love Story Brunch at Fox and the Hen
Chef Carrie Baird is celebrating the rumored July 3 nuptials between pop princess Taylor Swift and her football star beau with a special brunch. Expect a Taylor Swift playlist on the speakers from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to pair with a menu of Heartbreak Pancakes, Sweet Nothing Spritzes, Lavender Haze Lattes, and hourly bubbly toasts to the bride and groom. Get more information and join the Fox and the Hen wait list here.
July 4: Swedish Hot Dog Party
For the 4th of July only, Major Tom will host a patio party with Swedish-style hot dogs by chef Ameilia Eudailey. Other Scandinavian fare will also be served, as well as cold wine, icy cocktails, and more. The fun starts at 4 p.m. until “the last dog is sold.”
July 9: Woody Creek Distillers Dinner With Sean Kenyon
At 6 p.m. an epic dinner will take place at Mizuna featuring bar master Sean Kenyon and Woody Creek Distillers. Tickets are $115 per person and include a six-course dinner with cocktail pairings. Reserve a spot here.
July 12: Colorado Craft Walk
Colorado Craft Walk is back, stemming from the popular Colorado Wine Walk experience at Denver’s Dairy Block downtown.. Think of it as an all-access pass to the best of Colorado’s wineries, breweries, and distilleries in one tasty celebration. Get $100 VIP for access at 11 a.m., and $55 GA entry at 12 p.m. The event wraps up at 3 p.m. Tickets will sell out, so get yours asap, here.
July 14 to 18: Painkiller Week at Adrift Tiki Bar
Join Adrift Tiki Bar as it dials up the tropical energy with the return of Painkiller Week. For five days the bar will highlight three versions of the historic rum classic, including a zero-proof one.
July 16: Oyster and Wine Mixer
Blue Island Oyster Bar Lone Tree will transform the patio into a summer tasting experience complete with over 25 wines, a spritz bar, chef-curated bites, and a bottomless oyster bar featuring shellfish from the restaurant group’s farm on Long Island’s Great South Bay. There’s also a wine pairing competition decided by the attendees.
Bonus: a portion of proceeds will benefit the Blue Island Oyster Foundation, Shucking Good Hospitality’s own nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Great South Bay through environmental stewardship and conservation efforts. Tickets are $115 a person, found here.
July 23: The Big Eat
It’s time for another summer food festival, and this time the proceeds go to support EatDenver, an organization that aims to support the independent food and beverage industry. Expect tons of bites from popular restaurants around town, and endless samples of wine, beer, and spirits. The event takes place at the Denver Center of Performing Arts Complex in downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets run $105, and can be found here.
July 23: Adult Spelling Beer at Adrift
It’s that time of month again when Adrift Tiki Bar hosts an epic adult-themed spelling bee. Join the fun starting at 7 p.m. All you need to do is order at least two items, be that food or drink, and then you can officially sign up and vie for first, second, or third place. Yes, there will be prizes.
July 30: Surf Seafood Championship
Get down with endless bites of fresh seafood prepared by top chefs from around Denver at the second iteration of Surf Seafood Championship. Brought to you by DiningOut Events (Top Taco, RARE, and Chicken Fight!), the event takes place at the Denver Center of Performing Arts on Thursday, July 30 from 7 to 10 p.m., or 6 to 10 p.m. with First Taste or VIP tickets.
