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Thursday25
Free Children’s Yoga, ages 3-7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
“Political Humor” opening reception, 4:30-6 p.m., Fort Lewis Art Gallery.
Family Literacy Adventure Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“No Way Out But One,” movie and discussion, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 125. 247-9619 or www.alternativehorizons.org.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Lacey Black performs, 6-9 p.m., The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
“Let’s Talk,” presentation by Planned Parenthood, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-9558 or www.pprm.org.
JP Duo performs, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean Pierre Bakery, 601 Main Ave.
“A Few Things You Might Like to Know about the Sun,” Life-Long Learning Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Salsa night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee's, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel's End Zone, Cortez.
Carlton Pride & Mighty Zion perform, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday26
“Pint for a Pint” blood drive, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 878 E. 2nd Ave. www.unitedbloodservices.org.
Docent tour of Three Cups exhibit, 3 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Edgewater Lounge at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino Del Rio. 259-6580.
Dance of the Dead: Artwork of Day of the Dead, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Nina Sasaki performs with Dave Ortiz, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
JP Duo performs, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean-Pierre Bakery, 601 Main Ave.
Fall Band and Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Sun Come Up” screening, part of the Conscious Movie Night series, 7 p.m., Sophia Peace Center in Dolores. 882-2123.
Rocky Horror Show – Live on Stage, 7 and 10 p.m.; show also runs Oct. 27, 7 and 10 p.m., Oct. 31, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Dave Mensch perform, 8 p.m., the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
’80s Night, music and costume contest, 8 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com or 403-1200.
Third Time Charmed performs, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Joint Point, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Saturday27
Super Hero Day, all day event, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com or 403-1200.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank Parking Lot.
The BOOby 5K Run & Walk, fund-raiser for breast cancer, 10 a.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Boo to the Flu, community flu shot clinic, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds; 10 a.m. - noon, Upper Pine Fire, Bayfield. 335-2087.
Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello, part of "The Met: Live in HD" series, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
Three Springs Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
Trick or Treat & Non-GMO Day, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nature’s Oasis, 300 S. Camino del Rio. 247-1988.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Road. 946-8961.
Fire Making Workshop, 1-3 p.m., Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.
Zombie Challenge: Run for Kids’ Sake, 2:30 p.m., Three Springs. 247-3720 or www.bbig.org.
Demonstration of wheel-thrown and hand-built forms with Joe Kroenung, 3-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Free Children’s Yoga, for 3-7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
Halloween Carnival, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary in Hesperus.
JP Duo performs, 6:30 p.m. to close, Jean-Pierre Bakery, 601 Main Ave.
Rocky Horror Show – Live on Stage, 7 and 10 p.m.; show also runs Oct. 31, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Hip Hop Halloween Party with Pigeon John, Ariano, DJ Two Tone and more, 8 p.m., Blondie’s in Cortez.
Pre Halloween Party with Juicebox and friends, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8 p.m., the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
KDUR’s 20th annual Transvestite Ball, 9 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave. kdur.org.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., The 49 Club, Sky Ute Resort and Casino in Ignacio.
Waiting on Trial performs with Birch Street, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Sunday28
Disney Character Day, all day, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com or 403-1200.
“Weenies and Wine,” noon - 6 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Gospel Brunch with Caleb Crain, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Argentine Tango practice, 1-4 p.m., dance studio, Smiley Bldg, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Pumpkin Carving Contest, 1-5 p.m., The Irish Embassy Ambassador’s Lounge, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com or 403-1200.
Joshua Mietz plays the clarinet, part of the Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday29
Community Cinema featuring “Goes Janesville,” 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Reception for retiring La Plata County Coroner Carol Huser, 4:30-6 p.m., La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Ave.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Full Hunter’s Moon Hike, 5:30-7:30 p.m., near Haviland Lake. www.durangonaturestudies.org
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday30
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library
Open mic, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday31
Snowdown Event submission deadline. 317-4709 or www.snowdown.org.
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Children’s Halloween, 4-6 p.m., downtown Durango. 375-5067 or www.downtowndurango.org.
Safe Treats, 4-6 p.m., downtown Aztec. 505-334-7646.
Rob Webster performs, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
All Hallow’s Eve with Six Dollar String Band, 8 p.m., Carver Brewing Co.
Funky Halloween Party with DJ Matt Ralph, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Halloween Costume Contest, 8 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com or 403-1200.
Third Time Charmed performs for Halloween Party, 9 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Aftergrass performs, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Ongoing
“Three Cups White Green Black Vessels for Tea,” show runs through Oct. 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Altered: An Alternative Photography Show,” through October, Open Shutter, 735 Main Ave. www.openshuttergallery.com.
ICON art exhibit, through October, part of the Sacred Arts Festival, St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. SacredArtsFestival.com.
“Feeble Points of Reference,” works by Alicia McKim, through October, Durango Arts Center Art Library.
"Open Doors – A Taster Exhibition of Durango Open Studios," 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through Oct. 31, DurangoSpace, 1221 Main Ave. www.durangoopenstudios.com.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” through Oct. 31, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
Photography of Mark Montgomery and Barbara Grist, through Nov. 3, Olio Wine Bar & Restaurant in Mancos. 533-1381.
“State of the Art: Political Humor” exhibition, show runs through Nov. 14, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Works by Lorraine Trenholm, online exhibit, through Nov. 15, www.durangoarts.org.
Paintings by Patrice Brown, through Nov. 15, Durango-La Plata Country Airport.
“Circle du Soleil” by Melanie Kirkpatrick, show runs through Nov. 15, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Exhibit featuring the works of Scott Dye, show runs through Nov. 29, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Works by Brenda M. Grajeda, through Dec. 4, Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Vallecito Nordic Fall Fund-raiser, Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m., Lost Dog Bar, 1150 Main Ave. 884-6193.
Lacey Black performs, Nov. 1, 6-9 p.m., The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
Dave Luna performs, Nov. 1, 7-11 p.m., the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
WTF: Wild Turkey Festival, womens hockey tournament, featuring teams from Durango, Salt Lake and Crested Butte, Nov. 2-4, Chapman Hill Ice Arena.
“About Light” exhibit opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Nov. 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Portraits of Men” exhibit opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m., show runs through December, Durango Arts Center Art Library. www.durangoarts.org.
Mountain Film on Tour 2012, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 769-1800 or www.mountainfilm.org.
Music for Masada House fund-raiser, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., Totah Theater in Farmington, N.M. 505-325-9205.
R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton and Will Clipman perform, Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Music recital with Marc Reed, Nov. 4, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Roshong Recital Hall.
Free Movie Night featuring “Space Camp,” Nov. 11, 5-8 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.