Leftapalooza; Sesh Fest; Bluegrass and Beer

LONGMONT— On Saturday, August 2 music and craft beer festival Leftapalooza returns to Left Hand Brewing Company for the fourth year starting at noon. Event-goers will eat and drink plenty of good food and beers as they listen to covers of classic sounds from tribute bands like the Fab 4 (The Beatles) and Zeppephilia (Led Zeppelin). Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information visit Left Hand Brewing. [Eaterwire]

BALLPARK— The chefs at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts are offering a Latin American-style grilling class on Saturday, August 2 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students will learn the fundamentals of grilling fish and other protein with traditional flavors of South America. The lesson also includes tips on smoking and grilling vegetables and pointers on using spices to create a cohesive meal. Class concludes with students enjoying their creations along with a glass of craft beer. The class is $89 per person; more information here. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN— Imbibe's first-ever Sesh Fest takes place on Saturday, August 2 in Denver's Sculpture Park from 3 to 7 p.m. The event will include plenty of art, food, lawn games, and music to complement Colorado craft beer. Tickets cost $20 per person. Visit the official website for more information. [Eaterwire]

KEYSTONE— The Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival takes place in River Run Village on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. Enjoy tastes from more than 30 Colorado microbreweries—think Oskar Blues, Crazy Mountain Brewery, and more—as well as music from bands like Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen and Drunken Hearts. One-day tickets cost $40 online and include a sampling mug and unlimited tasting. [Eaterwire]

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