The Durango Public Library holds a “Big, Fat, Two-Day Holiday Book Sale” from noon-5:30 p.m. and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 21. Books, CDs, tapes and DVDs will be available by the pound.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday Afternoon Club with live jazz from the Bob Hemenger Trio from 5-8 p.m. DJ Wreck spins from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The Durango Art Center Art Library, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a 5-7 p.m. opening reception for an exhibit by artists and members of FOAL (Friends of the Art Library). 259-2606 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Friday Afternoon Club at the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, from 5-7 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.

Greg Ryder plays the first of two shows at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Gary B. Walker performs on jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Psychedelic Mojo plays classic rock at the Bayfield Beer Factory, 442 Wolverine Dr., from 6-9 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

The Copper Ridge Arts Festival meets from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center. Partial proceeds benefit the Manna Soup Kitchen. 903-5581 for details.

The Center of Light presents a seminar on Christian Mysticism, meeting at the Durango Dharma Center, 2530 Colorado Ave., at 10 a.m. 882-2123 for details.

Terry Rickard plays a split-set at Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., from 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m. midnight.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Cortez Cultural Center screens the film “Legacy: Native American Photogravures & Music” at 7 p.m. The film discusses the merits of Edward S. Curtis’ 1890-1920 photographs of Native Americans. 565-7272 for details.  

The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers its General Knowledge Quiz Night beginning at 8 p.m. 403-1200 for details.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

The Newborn Playgroup meets from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Durango Family Center. Each week features a different guest speaker covering a variety of topics. 385-4747 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324 for details.

Tim Sullivan plays his weekly 7-11 p.m. gig at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Acoustic folk/pop/indie troubadours Annie Brooks and Cyle Talley split a set of originals at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents The Daydreamers playing from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday. 247-1264 for details.

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., offers a free Wellness Wednesday Talk on health, life and well-being from 6-7 p.m. 422-2032 to reserve a spot.

The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.

The Center of Light presents Creating Your Life Using the Laws of the Universe at 7 p.m. 882-4920 to RSVP for the free class.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, hosts karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m.  259-9900 for details.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8: 30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Club Meds with DJ Jonezy spinning from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

The Durango Art Center Art Library, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts an exhibit featuring artists and members of FOAL (Friends of the Art Library). This mixed-media show features works by Mary Ellen Long, Louise Grunewald, Barbara Tobin Klema, Deborah Gorton, Jane Steele and Pegi Peterson and runs through the month of December. 259-2606 for details.

Steaming Bean Coffee, 915 Main Ave., exhibits oil and pastel paintings by Anne Montgomery through the month of November. 385-7901 for details.

The Durango Public Library hosts “Natural Elements,” an exhibit by Durango artists Margaret Barge and Susan Tait. The show runs through the end of December. 375-3380 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., features the “The Alternative Process,” an exhibition of photographic images created using antique, and often obscure, methods. The featured images are from local artist Heather Leavitt, Henk Thijs from Amsterdam, and husband and wife team Robert and Shiiko Alexander, of Florida. 382-8355 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the David Hunt Ceramic Invitational Exhibition. The annual invitational ceramic exhibition and sale showcases the work of 13 FLC alumni and local artists and runs through Nov. 11. 247-7167 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies Gallery exhibits “Mountain Lion!” The goal of this exhibit is to create an understanding of the nature of these predators and their long, historic relation with people. Also on display is “RARE: Imperiled Plants of Colorado Exhibit,” a juried, traveling exhibit of 40 rare plants of Colorado. Both shows run through Fall 2010. Visit http: //swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456 for details.

Business Network International offers Professional Business Builders on Thursdays at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave., at 7 a.m.; and a Referral Market Chapter meeting on Tuesdays at Prudential Triple S Realty, 700 Main Ave., at 11:30 a.m. 375-7794 for details. Business Connections also meets on Wednesdays at the Durango Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. 422-2032 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts the annual Turkey Trot 5-mile race and 1-mile family fun run at Fort Lewis College on the morning of Nov. 26.  www.go-dmt.org to register.

The 23rd annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Nov. 26.

The Durango Chamber of Commerce/Boys and Girls Club Annual “Singing With Santa” Caroling Walk and Tree Lighting meets Nov. 27.

A release party for “Rhythms of Durango-HOLIDAZZLE,” the first compilation CD of holiday songs performed by local musicians and singer/songwriters, meets on Nov. 27 at the Henry Strater Theatre.

The Center of Light will screen “The Diving Bell & the Butterfly” on Nov. 27 at the Durango Dharma Center.

The 6th annual Festival of Trees returns to the D&SNGRR Train Museum on Nov. 27-29 & Dec. 3-5. All proceeds benefit people with developmental disabilities in our area. 259-2464 for details.

Sorrel Sky Gallery hosts a Nov. 28 booksigning with Kathy L’Amour for The Collected Short Stories of Louis L’Amour. 

REEL Environmental Experience Film Festival, benefiting the FLC Environmental Center, screens “Red Gold,” a documentary on threats to Alaska’s Bristol Bay, on Dec. 1 at the Smiley Theatre.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats return to the Community Concert Hall on Dec. 2.