Wine Mixer; Highlands Ranch Beer Fest; Patio Launch

GLENDALE— Join the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology as it hosts the Governor's Cup Wine Mixer tonight, Friday, June 6 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Place. This wine competition brings together the state's top winemakers as they showcase their award-winning pours. The event includes tasting and light bites. Tickets cost $25; click here to purchase.

HIGHLANDS RANCH— The second-annual Highlands Ranch Beer Festival will be Saturday, June 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Held at Civic Green Park, the event will include live music, lawn games and beer from local and national breweries. Tickets cost $25 and include unlimited one-ounce samples and a souvenir tasting glass. More information can be found here.

GLENDALE— On Saturday, June 7 from noon to 5 p.m., the Colorado Urban Winefest, part of Colorado Wine Week, is bringing together more than three dozen Colorado winemakers at Infinity Park. Entrance to the grand tasting event includes unlimited samples of traditional and nontraditional wines, food demos, a commemorative tasting glass, wine education and more. Food trucks will also be on hand. Tickets and more information here.

CHERRY CREEK— On Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m., Second Home Kitchen + Bar is hosting a patio launch/runway party featuring hair and makeup designs by Charlie Price and Antoine du Chez, which was recently ranked fifth in Conde Nast Traveler's top 50 hotel spas in the country. There will also be cocktail specials, small plates and a DJ. For reservations call 303.253.3000 or visit here.

GLENDALE— The Kitchen Next Door is celebrating the opening of its new rooftop patio with a Beer Garden Bash on Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. The free event will include live music, food specials, half-price pitchers and bottles, and some complimentary bites. Call 303.757.0878 for more information.

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