When it comes to food and drink, there's plenty to do in Denver this week. From wine and painting to cookies and beer, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
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Smarty Party and a White Elephant Exchange
Tonight, join host Greg Studley for a trivia night, complete with a white elephant gift exchange afterwards. If you bring a gift, the first beer will be on the sponsors. There will also be drink specials throughout the event.
When: Monday, Dec. 10, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Avanti Food and Beverage, 3200 N. Pecos St.
Price: Free
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First Tracks
Next up, create your own painting masterpiece while drinking a beverage of choice from the bar at Sipping n Painting Highland. You'll receive step-by-step instructions and finish with your own painting to take home.
When: Friday, Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Sipping n Painting Highland, 4995 Lowell Blvd.
Price: $35
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Wine & Pie Me!
The Infinite Monkey Theorem winery is hosting a wine and pie pairing with the Long I Pie on Wednesday. You'll get three courses with the price of admission. Plus, the winery is offering 15 percent off bottles to take home that night.
When: Wednesday, Dec.12, 6 p.m.
Where: 3200 Larimer St.,
Price: $22
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Shutter Speed Denver Release
Dustin Hall of The Brewtography Project, which has photographed more than 100 breweries, distilleries and cideries in Colorado, according to its website, has brewed a Baltic porter in collaboration with Metric Brewing. The brew, which features rum, raisin and licorice notes, will be released on Wednesday. Hall will be on hand to discuss it and copies of his book will be sold at a 20 percent discount.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1309 26th St.
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2nd annual Gingerbread Invitational
Finally, The Intrepid Soujourner Beer Project is hosting its second annual Gingerbread Invitational in collaboration with Spice Trade Brewing. Activities will include a gingerbread house decorating competition for adults and kids and beer and cookie pairings. Donations of boxed and canned goods will be accepted for the Denver Inner City Parish.
When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-11 p.m.
Where: 925 W. Eighth Ave.
