What better way to “stimulate the economy” than donating to a small, non-profit theater ensemble in Denver? Belly up to The Buntport Fundraiser Extravaganza, Sat., June 7, 7:30p.m., at 717 Lipan St. Learn about the new season and upcoming programs and chortle at Buntport Theatre Company’s crazy characters for $20. Free refreshments. Info: visit www.buntport.com or call 720-946-1388.

Jump Jive an’ Wail with The Elevation Jazz Orchestra at Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Sun., June 8, 6-9p.m. The night of swing dancing, live music, food and drink benefits Gift of Jazz, a 501(c)(3) non-profit encouraging and preserving the art of jazz and its history. Music by The Elevation Jazz Orchestra. $10 cover. Info: 303-839-5100.

Take a self-guided tour through some of Denver’s most exclusive kitchens while raising money for the Junior League of Denver’s charitable programs at the 5th annual Kitchens That Cook! on Sun., June 8, from 10a.m.-4p.m. See the latest in cutting-edge design and technology, while sampling delicious offerings from some of Denver’s top chefs.
     Buy your ticket online at www.jld.org or on site ($25) at one of these featured homes: 20 S. Grape St., 8 Cherry Hills Dr., 2510 S. Columbine St., 521 Columbine St., 25 S. Elm St., 2 Blackmer Rd. (Cherry Hills Village), or 1685 Cherryville Rd. (Greenwood Village).
     JLD is also hosting their 3rd annual Golf Classic on Thur., June 26, at the Ridge at Castle Pines North, which was named the #1 Front Range Course by Colorado Avid Golfer. Not a golfer? Join your friends for lunch and silent auction. Find out more at www.jld.org or call 303-692-0270.

Make a donation, get a free massage during the 2nd annual Massage For The Cure, Mon., June 9, 8a.m.-10p.m., benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer programs. Offered across the Front Range, with massages locally in Cherry Creek North,  201 Steele St., Unit 1-A; and Tiffany Plaza, 7400 E. Hampden Ave., Ste. C-1. By appointment only; call 877-330-ENVY (3689) or visit www.MassageEnvy.com to schedule.

Savor the sights, smells and tastes of France in Alliance Française’s French Summer Soiree, Sat., July 12, 5-9p.m., at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St. Meander through the Monet Garden to sample fare from Denver’s best French restaurants, and enjoy wine, music, mimes, magicians and fortune tellers. Benefits the Alliance, formed in 1897 by Molly Brown to cultivate French culture. Tickets: $57-$75. RSVP early – soiree often sells out two weeks prior – at 303-831-0304, www.afdenver.org.

Imbibe wine and chocolate while bidding on Rolinda Stott’s Protecting the Little One to beat pediatric cancer at Gallery One, 1512 Larimer St. Exhibition, chocolate & wine reception and silent auction on Fri. & Sat., June 13 & 14, 6-9p.m., with artist presentation at 7p.m. both nights. Valued at $7,200, proceeds benefit the Morgan Adams Foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research. Details at www.galleryonedenver.com, 303-629-5005.

Browse & buy traditional and contemporary works of Chicano and Native American artists at the first annual Four Winds Art Exhibition and Sale, Fri.-Sun., June 13-15, at the Four Winds American Indian Center, 201 W. 5th Ave., benefitting the Center’s programs for American Indians. Info: alistairandrewbane@hot
mail.com, 918-353-2321.

Benefit Brent’s Place and the Brent Eley Fellowship in the Volley for Kids coed grass volleyball tournament,
Sat., June 14, 9a.m.-5p.m., at the Washington Park meadows area, 100 S. Downing St. Sign up your team of six – competitive or recreational – at www.volley
forkids.com, or call 303-831-4545, ext. 13.

Shake, Rattle and Stroll through Washington Park to benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies on Sun., June 15, 8-11a.m. 5K/1K, food, music and fun. Info: Amy Fuller-Gorman, 303-830-1839.