Thursday24

“Basics of Bulbs” workshops, part of LPEA Free Information Series, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., LPEA headquarters, Bodo. 382-7770 or www.lpea.coop.

Real Food Meal, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Student Union, Fort Lewis College, San Juan Dining Hall. 247-7091.

“GMO OMG” screening, 4 and 6:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.

“Native Views, Native Visions: Contemporary Art and Artists” exhibit opening, 5-7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.

Donny Johnson performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.

Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.

Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar, 351 S. Camino del Rio.

Riverhouse Children’s Center Open House, 6-7 p.m., Riverhouse, 742 Florida Road. 247-0204 or www.riverhousecci.org.

Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5^th Ave. 403-4150.

Free Trivia, 6-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2^nd Ave.

“God Loves Uganda” screening, followed by discussion, 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Drive.

“Making Sites: Early Preservation at Mesa Verde and the Four Corners,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7456.

Rob Webster performs, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

“You Can’t Take it With You,” 7:30 p.m., show also runs Oct. 25-26, Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theater. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Rocky Horror Show – Live on Stage, opening night, 8 p.m., show also runs 7 and 10 p.m., Oct. 25-26, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. henrystratertheatre.com.

Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee's, 800 Camino del Rio.

DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.

 

Friday25

4^th annual Living Tarot Oracle, Oct. 25-27, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Pick-up Basketball Games, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.

“Sentinels of Change: Drought in the West” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through Nov. 16. Artist reception featuring Tony Holmquist, 5-7 p.m., upstairs library, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.

“Patterns of Light” artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs through Dec. 5, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.

Spooky Kids’ Night In, 5-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.

“Play of the Dead – A Ritual of Remembering,” group art show honoring the past, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Donny Johnson performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Mysto the Magi performs illusions and stand-up comedy, 6:30 p.m., Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. www.skyutecasino.com.

“Remembrance and Reflection” with the FLC Fall Band and Choir, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Kirtan with Scott and Shanti Medina, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3^rd Ave.

Rocky Horror Show – Live on Stage, 7 and 10 p.m., show also runs Oct. 26, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. henrystratertheatre.com.

Robby Overfield performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.

“You Can’t Take it With You,” 7:30 p.m., show also runs Oct. 26, Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theater. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Dave Mensch performs, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

Wild Country performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

Bacon performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.

 

Saturday26

4^th annual Living Tarot Oracle, Oct. 25-27, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Durango Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9^th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.

5^th annual Pine Needle Mountaineering Ski Swap and Sale, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 835 Main Ave. 247-8728.

Great Pumpkin Chase 5K and 1-Mile, 10 a.m., benefits La Plata County Humane Society. Starts at Momentum 24/7 in Bayfield. 720-231-4313 or www.momentum24-7.com.

Community Garden Workday, 10 a.m. - noon, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, E. 30^th Street and 6^th Avenue. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.

Harvest Festival, Group Shower performs, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Durango Nursery and Supply, off La Posta Road. 259-8800.

Skeleton Smart Art, 10:30 a.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.

The Met: Live in HD featuring “The Nose,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room. www.durangoconcerts.com.

7^th annual Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Three Springs, Highway 160. Threespringsdurango.com or 764-6000.

Zombie Challenge – Run For Kids’ Sake, benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest, 2:30 p.m., Three Springs, Highway 160. www.bbig.org.

Jack Tallmadge performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

“The Heat” screening, 6:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Dances of Universal Peace, 7 p.m., Mancos Public Library Meeting Room.

Rocky Horror Show – Live on Stage, 7 and 10 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. henrystratertheatre.com.

Greg Ryder performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

“You Can’t Take it With You,” 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Theater. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Comedian Jim Breuer performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Montana Skies performs, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.

DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.

DJ Two Tone performs for a pre-Halloween Party, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

Bacon performs, 10 p.m., Stellar in Silverton.

 

Sunday27

4^th annual Living Tarot Oracle, Oct. 25-27, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

5^th annual Pine Needle Mountaineering Ski Swap and Sale, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 835 Main Ave. 247-8728.

Belle Sunday Brunch, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers performs, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) free vegan/vegetarian meal, 2-4 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.

“Industrial Hemp Farmers Talks,” presented by Industrial Hemp in Colorado, LLC, 2-4 p.m., Cliffrose in Cortez. 303-681-2745.

Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.

Argentine Tango, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance. www.tangodurango.com or 303-513-8055.

Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., each Sunday through October, The Office, 699 Main Ave.

 

Monday28

Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5^th Ave. 403-4150.

Readers Theater, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.

Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

“Industrial Hemp Farmers Talks,” presented by Industrial Hemp in Colorado, LLC, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. 303-681-2745.

Chad MacCluskey performs, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2^nd Ave.

“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” screening, 6:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Tim Guidotti performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

 

Tuesday29

Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Rotary Club of Durango meets featuring John Jarrett of Operation Second Chance, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Safety on the Internet with Mac devices, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

“The Sacred Scents: Resins, Woods, Gums and Other Ancient Aromatics,” class, 6-8 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.

Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.

“Life in the Shadows: Cultural and Environmental Health in the Four Corners,” panel discussion, 7 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.

Pickin’ & Grinnin’ - An Evening of Comedy and Music to Support Grace Preparatory Academy, Six Dollar String Band performs, 7 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.

“How Difficult Can This Be? The FAT CITY Workshop” screening, 7-9 p.m., Durango Public Library. 759-1778.

Tim Sullivan performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

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.

 

Wednesday30

Weminuche Audubon Society Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2^nd Ave. 382-9396.

Pick-up Basketball Games, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.

Toddler Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

Pint and Game Night, 5 p.m., Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.

Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Celebration of Local Abundance, 5-7 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 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.

Terry Rickard performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

 

Ongoing

Artwork by Indigo Greenleaf, through Oct. 31, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8^th Ave. 375-9727.

“Something for Everyone,” through Oct. 31, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.

Fall Cleanup, through Nov. 1, all around Durango. 375-4903 or www.durangogov.org/fall.

Wilderness Photography by Larry Carver, through Nov. 11, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2^nd Ave.

Photography by Howard Rachlin, through Nov. 15, Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle St.

Submissions accepted for the Snowdown Fine Art Exhibition, deadline Nov. 19. 259-3425 or www.lposc.org.

“Juanita Ainsley: Spinning Tales,” runs through Nov. 20, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.

“Patterns of Light,” through Dec. 5, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.

“Assaulted Lands: At What Cost?” through Dec. 10, Center of Southwest Studies. 247-7456.

“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

“Woven to Wear: An Exhibit Featuring Navajo and Puebloan Textiles,” through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave.

 

Upcoming

Snowdown 2014 event entry deadline, Oct. 31. www.snowdown.org.

LPEA Halloween Open House for Children, 2:30-5 p.m., Oct. 31, LPEA, 45 Stewart St., Bodo. 382-3572.

Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 31, downtown Durango. www.downtowndurango.org or 375-5067.

Halloween at the Animas City Theatre, RD Unit, Lawn Chair Kings and Durango Funk All-Stars perform, 8 p.m., Oct. 31, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.

Strater Halloween Bash featuring Vanilla Pop Dress Up & Get Down, 8-11:30 p.m., Oct. 31, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.

National Hip Hop Tour featuring Grayskul and Graves33, 9 p.m., Oct. 31, Blondies in Cortez.

Running Out of Road performs, 9 p.m., Oct. 31, Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.

“Night of the Chocolate Elixir” Festival & Movie Night, 4:15-6:30 p.m., Nov. 1, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.

“An Evening of Art, Science and Conversation,” 5-8 p.m., Nov. 1, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.

Pub Science, 6 p.m., Nov. 1, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.

Mountainfilm on Tour 2013, hosted by Durango Nature Studies, 7 p.m., Nov. 1, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3^rd Ave.

The Moetones performs, 7 p.m., Nov. 1, Mancos Valley Distillery.

Kids Give Hockey a Try for Free Day, Nov. 2, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Chapman Hill. Gear provided by Durango Area Youth Hockey Association.

Liberty School’s Dyslexic Hall of Fame, Kirk James performs, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 2, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. 385-4834 or www.thelibertyschool.org.

Horses and Harvest, a benefit for Medicine Horse Center, Patrick Crossing performs, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 2, Millwood Junction in Mancos. 533-7403 or www.medicinehorsecenter.org.

Contra Dance with Caller Wendy Graham, Dave and The Stewardesses perform, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 2, Park Elementary, 510 E. 6^th Ave. 385-9292 or durangocontradance.org.

Chasing Ice, 7 p.m., Nov. 2, Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall. snowstudies.org.

Gothla with Mataholla Moon Belly Dance, 8 p.m., Nov. 2, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. 385-8547.

“Zero Waste Holiday Entertaining” with Leslie Blood, 6-7 p.m., Nov. 6, Durango Public Library. 375-3380 or www.durangopubliclibrary.org.

Finish Betsy’s Ride, to celebrate Betsy’s ongoing recovery and honor cyclists, 10:15 a.m., Nov. 8, meet at the Centennial Center parking lot.

C. Scott Hagler performs, part of the 2013-14 Recital Series, 7 p.m., Nov. 8, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3^rd Ave.

W.T. F. Wild Turkey Fest womens hockey tournament, Nov. 8-11, Chapman Hill Ice Rink.

Victor & Penny perform, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.

Finnders and Youngberg perform, 8 p.m., Nov. 9, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.

“Climb to Glory” screening, 9:30 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m., Nov. 11, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.

Matcha & Sencha Party with Casey Nichols, 4-6 p.m., Nov. 12, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.

Meet the Author event with Andrea Jones, author of Between Urban and Wild: Reflections from Colorado, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 12, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

She Keeps Bees and Last Good Tooth perform, 6-11 p.m., Nov. 16, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

International Survivors of Suicide Day, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 23, Fort Lewis College, Chemistry Hall 130. 946-8737 or 247-6328.

Studebaker John performs, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.

Japanese Paper Lantern Show & Display with Jeff Benally, 4-6 p.m., Nov. 29, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.

Olde English Holiday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dec. 14, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.

Jason Elmore performs, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.