Looking to add to your wine collection? Celebrate the exclusive global release of the 2008 Penfold Grange Shiraz and stock your cellar before it is released to the general public. Penfold's wines (including the new release) are paired with complimentary dishes created specifically for this event by top Del Frisco chefs from across the country.

Celebrate this Cinco de Mayo porcine-style! In addition to traditional margs to mark the occasion, Lola rounds up top chefs like Brandon Foster of Vespa Dipping Grill and Amos Watts of Jax Denver to join Lola's Drew Hardin in creating a feast of swine. Live music from local bands—including rock and roll trio the Congress—is sure to keep the party lively. Sun 4-10 p.m.

This week dedicated to Colorado wines is a celebration of our state's great grapes. Stop by the turntable party at the Universal with passed appetizers, DJs, and wine (of course). Midweek, you’ll find top mixologists competing at the Green Russell to create the best terrior-inspired cocktails.

If you support local farmers, community gardens, limiting pesticides, then you're already a fan of slow food. With 200 chapters throughout the world, slow food is a grassroots movement that combines a love of all things edible with environmental stewardship. Now, founder Carlo Petrini visits Denver to discuss the future of slow food around the globe.

Chase away the late-winter blues, German style. Denver's Prost Brewing is partnering with Chef Michael Long and Mike Burns from Chef N Brew Events to celebrate the ancient German holiday Walpurgis—beginning the seasonal transition into spring.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a nod to the classics. This dinner is inspired by the 100th anniversary of Russian composer Igor Stravinsky's celebrated ballet, "The Rite of Spring." Vesta’s chefs are crafting 13 dishes based on the composition's 13 musical movements.

Nothing speaks of spring quite like a freshly planted garden with tiny sprouts peeking above the soil. Experience this seasonal wonder with a garden tour led by chef Olav Peterson. Be sure to pick his brain during the Q&A session for tips on mastering your own culinary-minded green thumb.

Miss the chance to dine during restaurant week (running through April 24)? Not to worry, you still have the opportunity to taste the week's finest fare. Area eateries will showcase week's favorite dishes in this grand finale tasting event. Look out for top picks from Big Horn Restaurant, Peaceful Valley Lodge, Mama Rose's, and more. Thu 5-8 p.m.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at this sushi dinner meets live sumo show. As two titans (one of them is three-time World Sumo Champion Byamba Ulambaya) clash right in front of you, you'll be guided through a flight of three artisanal sake samples. It might just give you some sumo courage—as long as they don't ask you to step into the ring, that is.

Get to know your local brewers at this celebration of their craft. About 40 Colorado breweries including Equinox Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company, and New Belgium Brewing Company, will line up their finest for sampling. Plus, Colorado musicians will grace two music stages. Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.