Wynkoop's Beers of the Year; Harvest Wine Tasting at Elway's; Denver Bacon & Beer Festival; More

WESTMINSTER — Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Kachina Southwestern Grill hosts a chef's class featuring a culinary demonstration and tasting by executive chef Jeff Bolton and head bartender Nick Tarsi. Chef Bolton will demonstrate holiday dishes, including Southwestern-style Turducken. $20 tickets include a glass of wine or beer and recipes from the demonstrations. Call 303.410.5024 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

LODO — Tomorrow, begin the 25 year anniversary bash at Wynkoop with the Beers of the Year party from 6 to 9 p.m. This beer tasting event will feature 25 seasonal beers that have been made over the past year. Tickets are $25 dollars and include a commemorative tasting glass. Purchase them here or at the Wynkoop pool counter upstairs in the billiards hall the night of the event. [Eaterwire]

FRONT RANGE — In collaboration with Anthony's Pizza & Pasta, volunteers will sell dessert pies to raise money for Project Angel Heart, a non-profit group that delivers nutritious meals to people coping with life-threatening illnesses. From now until November 21, apple, pecan, cherry and pumpkin pies, all freshly baked by Bluepoint Bakery, will be sold for $25 each and picked up at select Anthony's locations on November 26. For details, visit the company website. [Eaterwire]

CHERRY CREEK — On Tuesday October 22, Elway's in Cherry Creek will host a harvest tasting of worldwide wines from 6 to 8 p.m. Sommelier Adam Vance will walk guests through 30 wines with paired appetizers by culinary director Tyler Wiard. Tickets cost $40 per person. To make a reservation call 303.399.7616. [Eaterwire]

RINO — On Sunday November 10 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. head to the EXDO Event Center for the second annual Denver Bacon & Beer Festival hosted by Eat Boston and Denver Off The Wagon. Sample bacon dishes and beers from over 25 restaurants like Colt & Gray and Trillium; and 25 breweries, including Avery Brewing Co., Odyssey Beerwerks, Renegade Brewing, and River North Brewery. Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased here. [Eaterwire]