80's Ski Party at Sanitas Brewing; Fundraising Dinner for Flood Relief; More

BOULDER— On Saturday, February 22 from 5 to 10 p.m. Sanitas Brewing will host an 80's Ski Party. Head to this Boulder brewery for a night of throwback attire, retro ski videos, and and an 80's-themed DJ. There will be special beer releases and tacos from McDevitt Taco Supply. No entry fee. [Eaterwire]

LODO— If you consider yourself a chili expert or otherwise, check out the 20th annual chili cook-off benefiting the MaxFund Animal Adoption Center on Sunday, February 23 at 1 p.m. The event, hosted at the Celtic Tavern, allows patrons to partake in the judging of five chili categories. Advance tickets cost $10 and competition entry is $30. Click here to purchase or register. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER— At Frasca Food and Wine's Monday night wine dinner series on February 24, Sara Maule will be on hand to present wines from producer Nino Negri. This weekly series is co-hosted by master sommelier Bobby Stuckey, who works the floor and interacts with guests, and chef/co-owner Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson, who creates a four-course seasonal menu. The Monday Night Wine Dinner is $50 plus supplemental charges for pairings. For reservations, call 303.442.6966. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER— Blackbelly Catering is joining with The Flood Project on Monday, February 24 for a fundraising event to benefit flood-relief efforts, in collaboration with the bARTer collective. The evening of cocktails and dinner will be held at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art at 6:30 p.m. The dinner menu, curated by chef Hosea Rosenberg, will draw inspiration from flood stories and recipes shared by the community. Tickets cost $100 each or $900 per 10-person table. Click here for details and to purchase tickets. [Eaterwire]

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