EVENTS: December event calendar

upcoming events

Kaiseki - Virtual Cooking Workshop

Saturday, December 11, 12pm to 2pm

Cost: $20 per person (online) More information at: bit.ly/kaisekiwinter2021

This class will feature an Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year) themed kaiseki menu! This New Year’s workshop will include kaibashira no kobujime (kelp marinated raw scallops), ozoni (New Year’s soup with turkey dumpling, fish cake and mochi rice cake), tatakigobo (burdock root with sesame dressing), sekihan (red beans and rice [aka “happy rice”]), and senmaizuke (thousand layer pickled radish). The workshop will be primarily taught through demonstration of these fine Kaiseki dishes. Easy to follow recipes will be provided.

Colorado Korean Chorus Festival of Carols

Sunday, December 19, Begins at 4pm

Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church 10150 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village Free and open to the public More information at: ckchorus.org

Colorado Korean Chorus presents their annual holiday concert which will feature a harp soloist from California and a men’s vocal quartet called The Ballamore. The free concert is a charity event in support of the Children’s Hospital Colorado. Audiences will be encouraged to participate in singing carols together.

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Shinnenkai - Japanese New Year Party

Friday, December 31, 2pm to 2am

Embassy Suites Denver Central Park Hotel 4444 S Havana Street, Denver Online Tickets: $25 | At Door: $30 More information and tickets at: www.simpletix.com/e/shinnen kai-with-thirsty-samurai-tickets-80921

On New Year’s Eve, join a Shinnenkai party to celebrate the new year. Ring in 2022 by cosplaying your favorite character, playing free arcade games, singing karaoke, enjoying Japanese snacks and drinks, and dancing the night away. Hotel discounted rates are available that include hot breakfasts.