Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Beer, food drives and a new film series

Between the Denver Beer Fest, the Great American Beer Fest and various Oktoberfest events taking place around the city, you're sure to find your fill of beer at one place or another. Still, there's lots more non-carbonated fun taking place, including a new movie series at Infinite Monkey Theorem, sampling tours and culinary classes galore. Here's a taste of what's ahead:

Monday, September 13:

The Kitchen Table, 5375 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village, presents Meatless Mondays, a variety of classes offered every Monday evening at dinnertime starting today. Call 303-220-9769 or visit www.kitchentablegv.com.

The City of Aurora presents a cooking class, Full Flavored Vegetarian, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Expo Recreation Center, 10955 East Exposition Avenue in Aurora. Admission is $43 to $56; call 303-326-8630.

Avenue Grill, 630 East 17th Avenue, offers a Great Divide Beer Dinner, five courses paired with Great Divide beers. Admission is $23; call 303-861-2820 or visit www.avenuegrill.com.

Duo Restaurant, 2413 West 32nd Avenue, presents Happy Hour with Brewer Taylor Rees, all-you-can-drink Great Divide beer and a selection of appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. for $15. Call 303-477-4141 or visit www.duodenver.com.

Crested Butte presents Vinotok through Saturday, September 18, a fall wine festival offering traditional storytelling, community feasts, theater productions and more. Visit www.crestedbuttechamber.com or call 800-814-8893.