There’s always fun and tasty events going on in the Mile High City’s dining out scene. Now you can find the top five Denver events (or near Denver) and plan your week to the max.

Monday, April 22

Bodega x Monarch x Somebody People Pop-Up Dinner

When three super restaurants combine, magic happens. Today only, experience this thoughtful meshing with an entree, sides, and dessert, for just $33 per person. Vegan options are available, and dishes include roasted chicken with spring garlic salsa verde, tostones, and cherry-coconut tahini cake. Tickets available through Tock. Bodega, 2651 W. 38th Ave., bodega-denver.com

Tuesday, April 23

Latin Supper Club at Cafe Brazil

Get ready for your tummy to rumble as Tajahi Cooke, Emma Alexander, and Tony Zarlenga prepare a Latin feast. Not only does the culinary adventure hit all the right notes on the palate, but sales help support the Sabor Comunitario program too. Each $150 ticket includes a five-course feast, salsa dancing, an open bar, and chance to network with like-minded individuals. Buy tickets here. Café Brazil, 4408 Lowell Blvd., Denver, cafebrazildenver.com

Thursday, April 25

Housed Working & Healthy Gala at Space Annex

Denver nonprofit Housed Working & Healthy helps provide homeless individuals with skills to help them get jobs, stable income, and housing. This week the organization highlights its work with a celebratory gala from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Space Annex. During the fete, students showcase their new culinary skills and professionalism by serving and preparing the meal. Tickets start at $75, with kids 14 and under free. Space Annex, 95 S. Cherokee S.t, Denver

Saturday, April 27 

The Big Stir Festival

Hosted by Les Dames d’Escoffier, eat, drink, learn, and mingle all for a good cause this Saturday. From 2 to 5 p.m., each $65 ticket gets you access to a venue full of wine, spirits, and local food makers as they pour and feed you. There’s also a comedy drag show and a handful of lectures featuring medicinal mushrooms, Portuguese wine, and the making of grain-to-bottle spirits. All proceeds go to help the non-profit provide scholarships for women entering the food, drink, agriculture, and hospitality industry. Tivoli Turnhalle, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, thebigstirfestival.com

Ice Cream Pop-Up at Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse

We can all scream for Pints Peak ice cream this Saturday while indulging in one of Denver’s best craft spirits distillers. From 12 to 4 p.m., indulge in boozy ice cream floats and live music by Frankie Nanna. Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place, Denver, irontondistillery.com

Upcoming

Tuesday, April 30

Cheese Class at Denver Botanic Garden

Join Mike Keuler of So Damn Gouda for a Cheese 101 class. From 5 to 6 p.m., students will learn how cheese is made, the different categories, and how the food evolved. Of course, cheese tastings are part of it too, and the instructor will give tips on how to make the ultimate cheese board. Tickets cost $35, or $30 for members, purchase here. If you miss this one, look for tickets to the May 23 session. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, botanicgardens.org

Wednesday, May 8

Ellington’s Bridgerton Dinner

Meet other members of the ton during this special dinner featuring all things Bridgerton. The four-course feast includes wine pairings, all for $250 per person. Make sure to dress up for a chance to win “best dressed,” and expect photo opportunities, gossip cards, and perhaps a visit from the queen. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m., get tickets here. The Brown Palace, 321 17th St., Denver, brownpalace.com

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Linnea Covington

Linnea Covington is the managing editor of DiningOut. She comes to us with a long background in food, restaurant and drinks journalism. Over the last two decades she's written for tons of publications including Denver Post, Washington Post, Forbes Travel Guide, 5280 Magazine, New York Magazine, New York Times, Time Out New York and more.

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