GlobaFest in Aurora; Rockies on the Rocks; More

AURORA – Aurora's debut GlobalFest will take place August 23 from noon until 10 p.m. on the big lawn in front of the municipal building. This celebration of the city's diverse ethnic communities features live all-day entertainment and art. The food court will showcase Aurora restaurants and caterers that are serving authentic Filipino, Greek, Nigerian, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Mexican and ethnic American dishes. More information can be found at the GlobalFest website. [Eaterwire]

BAKER – On August 23, the team from the recently closed Latke Love will host its very first pop-up restaurant at Denver Urban Homesteading. Chefs will be on site preparing their famous potato pancakes. Owners hope that this will be an opportunity for latke lovers to get the fix and also a chance to test the waters for a possible reopening. Click here to visit the Latke Love website and find out more about the comeback efforts. [Eaterwire]

BALLPARK – On Saturday, August 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., join the culinary experts over at Cook Street for a class titled "Grilling: Southern Fare." The lesson plan includes a guide to smoking and grilling protein, veggies, and even fruit. Students will leave with a grasp on basic techniques of grilling with a southern flair. They will also lean how to prepare must-have southern side dishes, as well as a mouth watering dessert. The cost is $89 per person; find out more here. [Eaterwire]

FIVE POINTS – Imbibe, IndiCard, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and DADA Art Bar have teamed up to create Rockies on the Rocks, a celebration of good drinks and baseball. On Sunday, August 24, head down to DADA Art Bar for Staropramen beer, delicious Deep Eddy cocktails, lawn games and more. After drinks, head over to the ballpark to watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Florida Marlins. $20 gets you unlimited drinks as well as a ticket to the game. Tickets and more information here. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER – To celebrate their 40th Anniversary and thank the Boulder community for their support through the years, Shine Restaurant & Gathering Place is hosting a MidSummer Nights Dream Birthday Party on August 23. There will be good food and drink, live music, and tarot card readings. All free! For more information, check out the Shine website. [Eaterwire]

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