Kobe Beef Burger Grilling Class; Italian Movie Nights; Cooking Lesson with Fabrizia Lanza

DOWNTOWN— The team at EDGE Restaurant presents the return of the popular Summer Grilling Series every Thursday until September 26. This week, on July 18, executive chef Simon Purvis will show guests how to make the beloved EDGE Kobe beef burger. The burger is served with truffle fries and grilled ancho aioli. For more information and reservations, call 303 389 3343. [Eaterwire]

NORTH DENVER— On Friday July 19 and Saturday, July 20 and starting at 6:30 p.m., Balistreri Vineyards (?1946 E. 66th Avenue) is hosting the Italian Wine and Movie Night - two movies, two nights, two menus created by chef Hosea Rosenberg of Blackbelly Catering. Movie screenings of A Good Year (Friday) and Letters to Juliet (Saturday) will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $49 for each night. For more details and to reserve your seat, visit the DreamItalia website. [Eaterwire]

CAPITOL HILL— On July 20, starting at 12 p.m., at Luca d'Italia, Sicilian chef, cooking instructor and published author Fabrizia Lanza presents a hands-on Sicilian cooking class and communal lunch. The class and lunch costs $75/person, which includes a copy of Coming Home to Sicily. Call (303) 832-6600 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

LOHI— On Sunday, July 21 from 5 to 9 p.m., Central Bistro & Bar continues its summer music series with the French Nilla Band. Every Sunday, the restaurant will host a different band and will offer some HOT drink deals that are sure to cool you off. Call 303.447.4582 for more information. [Eaterwire]