CLASSES

• Wine 101 - What it is, how to taste it and an aroma/component seminar. Students will taste, examine and learn to describe six wines, 6 to 9 p.m. March 28, the Wine Cellar at Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1917 Market St. 303-309- 9300. $59

• Spanish Tapas - Learn to make and enjoy a variety of "small plates" with authentic Spanish flavor, 6 to 8 p.m. March 29, Whole Foods Market, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. 303-935-5000. $25

• Easter Brunch Workshop - Learn a few tips for do-ahead preparation as Catherine Cavoto teaches how to make an appetizing brunch, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 3, the Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine St. 303-377-3222. $55

• Latin American Cuisine - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14, Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. 303-326-8630. $40 resident, $52 nonresident

• Everyday Cooking With China Tresemer - Maintain a well-stocked kitchen using local and organic ingredients. Demonstration, discussion and lunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Reservations, location information: 303- 449-0745. $45

EVENTS

• Tequila Social - Featuring coastal Mexican cuisine by Jamey Fader and bar manager and tequila enthusiast Matthew Battey, who will share the history, tastes and passion of tequila, 6:30 p.m.

March 29, Lola, 1575 Boulder St. 303-447- 0487. $65

• Saturday tasting - Featuring an array of delicious samplings from various vendors, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31, Goodness To Go, 1712 E. Sixth Ave. 303- 377-6500

• 17th annual Taste of Vail - Participants will experience Vail Valley's restaurants, fine wine poured by winemakers and winery owners from top wineries around the globe, interactive seminars, an auction and dance, après-ski tasting and the popular picnic at the top of Vail Mountain, April 11 to 14. 1-970-926- 5665, www.tasteofvail.org

• Oak & Berries Afternoon Tea at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys - Tea, sandwiches, scones and pastries, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, ongoing at the historic Pearce- McAllister Cottage, 1880 Gaylord St. Reservations: 720-351-5123. $18 adults, $15 children (covers museum admission)

TASTINGS

• Zinfully Delicious - Featuring a variety of red and white wines, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave. 303-831-7788. $25

• Napa & Sonoma Wines - Featuring several wines from this popular area of California, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 24, Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave. Reservations: 303-831-7788. $30

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