Beats, booze, and brunch come together during SnowBall Music Festival weekend. Fill your belly with eats and top-shelf breakfast cocktails as bands jam in the background.

Scottish literary scholar, David Daiches, once said, "The proper drinking of Scotch whiskey is more than indulgence: it is a toast to civilization." Raise a glass with at this five-course single malt Scotch paired dinner.

This wine festival comes without a snooty attitude. Approachable wine-paired events are in the form of an après ski wine-n-wings challenge and a Sunday morning burritos and bubbly breakfast. Don't miss Saturday's "not so grand" grand tasting with appetizer-style comfort foods paired with value (under $20 retail!) wines. Fri-Sun, times vary.

Kick-off the weekend with an epicurean feast. Prior to Vail's Cochon 555 competition, chef Kelly Liken opens her restaurant to five top Colorado toques to create a chef-driven, five-course, wine-paired dinner.

The "C" in Colorado might as well stand for craft. Denver may be known for its breweries, but this night the Mile High City celebrates the craft distilleries. Sample signature spirits from Colorado distilleries like Dancing Pines, Spring 44, and Leopold Brothers.

Take advantage of special pricing—available during Denver’s Restaurant Week only—and enroll in this bread-making workshop. Learn to make your favorites—including French baguettes, herb focaccia, sticky cinnamon rolls, and more—at home. The interactive class will teach students the basics about kneading, yeast, and starters. Sat 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

From providing liquid courage to the numbing benefits imparted on tingling nerves, a shot at the bar is a long-time companion to fresh ink. Tuaca and Inked magazine team up—making the connection official—to sponsor a bar competition of the boldest shot made with the vanilla citrus liqueur.

You know you're in for a delicious evening when the food and booze are coming from Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg (pictured) and Denver's Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery. For $25, you'll be treated to hors d’oeuvres—and a demo—from Rosenberg, vino, and live music.

Learn to create the classic Vietnamese noodle soup—pho—at home. This culinary journey explores the fresh, savory, and spicy cuisine of Southeast Asian, Vietnam. Students will learn classics such as spring rolls, fried calamari, and nuoc cham (dipping sauce), in addition to oxtail and beef pho. Thu 6-9:30 p.m.

Put away the crockpot and lighten up with the bounty of spring. This cooking workshop encourages students to create healthy meals with local produce. The seasonal menu may include dishes such as roasted radishes with brown butter; portobello mushrooms stuffed with artichokes, leeks, and pine nuts; and a spring greens and cannellini bean soup.