Thursday03
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Emerging at Eno” artist’s reception, 5-7 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
“Locavore Living: Easy Tips to shopping, cooking and eating locally on a budget,” talk by Erin Jolly, 5:30 p.m., Linda’s Local Foods, 309 W. College Dr.
Ace Revel performs, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Black Velvet performs, 6 p.m., St. Clair Winery and Bistro in Farmington.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
“In Search of Reasons for Belief: Is Knowledge Even Possible?” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 130.
Caitlin Cannon and The Artillery performs, 7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
Rob Webster performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Kathleen Madigan performs stand-up comedy, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Friday04
Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina's Bar & Grill, Highway 160. 247-4019.
Oral Health Mini-Summit presented by Citizens Health Advisory Council, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library. www.chaclaplata.org or 759-3751.
Free clinic for filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, 9-11:30 a.m., Colorado Legal Services and Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid. 247-0266.
Beginning Watercolor Instruction, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
53rd annual Student Juried Exhibition opening reception, 4:30 p.m., exhibit runs through April 14, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Spirit of Women, celebration of women through art, Nathan Strong Elk and Gabe Tate perform, 5-8 p.m., Mantaholla Moon Belly Dance troupe performs, 7 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600 or dancingspiritcommunityartscenter.org.
Gary Watkins performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Salsa Night, live music and dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Pub Science, “Nanotechnology: Really Small, Really Cool,” 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Jason Thies performs, 6 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave.
“Parenting from the Heart,” 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library.
“Dr. Doolittle Jr.” musical theatre production, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Gemma Kavanagh and Nan Wagner perform, part of St. Mark's Recital Series, 7 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. DurangoRecitals.com.
Robby Overfield performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Neil Nelson & Jimmy Largent perform, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
“Avenue Q” opening night, 7:30 p.m., show also runs April 5, 9-12 at 7:30 p.m. ; and April 6 & 13 at 3 p.m., Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Latin American National Music Concert, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Chilis perform, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
The Moetones performs 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Euforquestra CD Release Party, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Saturday05
Annual Tack & Equipment Consignment Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 769-6342 or www.4cbch.org.
Free Introductory Class for Salsa Babies Durango, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Zafari! Fitness Studio. www.thedancingbutterfly.
Spanish Colonial Marketplace, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
Live in HD: The Met presents Puccini’s “La Boheme,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.
Hot Yoga Basics with Katie, 1-2:15 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Road, Suite 201. 903-8711.
Pete Neds performs, 5:30 p.m., The Diamond Bell Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Booty Conda performs, 6-10 p.m., DJ Squooze performs, 10 p.m., Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
The Black Velvet duo performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
“Avenue Q," 7:30 p.m., show also runs April 9-12 at 7:30 p.m.; and April 6 & 13 at 3 p.m., Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Neil Nelson performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday06
Sunday Brunch, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
“Avenue Q," 3 p.m., show also runs April 9-12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 13 at 3 p.m., Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Washers, 3-6 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr., brewpubkitchen.com or 259-5959.
Informal Tango Practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. 769-5519.
Jazz Church, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Latin Music Night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday07
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
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. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Bootleggers Repeal of Prohibition Party and release of Spring Tonic, fundraiser for La Plata County Historical Society, 6 p.m., El Moro Spirits and Tavern, 945 Main Ave.
“In the Heat of the Night” screening, part of the Starry Nights film series, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Mike McCallister performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday08
Ignacio Science Explorers Club, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
One Book 4 Colorado, a party for 4-year-olds, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation on Nepal by Karma Bhotia, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Neil Nelson performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
The Beehive Design Collective meets, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Chemistry Hall, Room 130.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Social Argentine Tango Dancing, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday09
Mothers Wisdom Circle for pregnant women, new mothers and grandmothers, noon - 1:30 p.m., Smiley Building Room 103, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 946-6994.
Pick-up basketball, 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.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Vermicompost Lecture, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Black Velvet performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Singles Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
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.
“Avenue Q” opening night, 7:30 p.m., show also runs April 11-12 at 7:30 p.m.; and April 13 at 3 p.m. Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Ongoing
“Geopoetica,” exhibit runs through April 3, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave. 435-225-3650.
“The Backyard: From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary,” annual Community Show runs through April 9, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Time Lines: Meditations in Cloth,” show runs through April 27, Durango Arts Center Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Spanish Colonial Arts: “Origins,” exhibit runs through May 10, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, exhibit runs through May 15, Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle St.
“Woven to Wear: An Exhibit Featuring Navajo and Puebloan Textiles,” exhibit runs through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
“Native Views, Native Visions,” through spring 2014, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., first and third Sundays of each month, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Peace and Justice Fellowship meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., first and third Mondays of each month, 111 Linda Court. 403-9309.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
“The Brain: A Users Guide to Life-Long Dynamics of Structure and Function,” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, 7-8:30 p.m., April 10, Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 130.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 6 p.m., April 10, BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. brewpubkitchen.com or 259-5959.
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., April 10, Sporting News Grill at the Holiday Inn, Highway 160.
Sugar Creek performs, 4-6 p.m., April 11, Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Spring Open House and Performance, 6-8 p.m., April 11, Stillwater Foundation, 121 W. 32nd St., Unit E. 247-5095.
Tony Littlejohn and Herb Folsom (aka Roscoe) perform, 6-8 p.m., April 11, Kennebec Café in Hesperus. 533-7943.
Bluegrass Meltdown, April 11-13, around Durango. www.durangomeltdown.com.
Fly Tying Workshop, noon - 3 p.m., April 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287 or www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 8:30 p.m., April 12, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
“The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan” screening, noon, April 13, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomeltdown.com.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 4:30 p.m., April 13, The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
“A Night at the Opera” screening, part of the Starry Nights film series, 7 p.m., April 14, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
California Guitar Trio performs, 7:30 p.m., April 16, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Midnight Lace” screening, part of the Starry Nights film series, 7 p.m., April 21, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
“Zen and the Magic of Photography with Robert Bridges,” part of the Tuesday Evening Seminars, 5:30-7 p.m., April 15, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Local Nutrition: Staying Fit, Healthy and Happy to Enjoy Our Region and Life,” talk by Marissa Kleinsmith at Linda’s Local Foods, 5:30 p.m., April 17, 309 W College Drive.
Nature Center Docent Training, 10-11:30 a.m., April 19, Durango Nature Studies. 769-1800.
Four Corners Green Living Expo, April 19-20, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
The Four Corners Beekeeper’s Association “The Buzz Club” meets, 6 p.m., April 21, Florida Baptist Church near Elmore’s Corner. 903-1877.
Fort Lewis College Professor Dr. Duane Smith’s Last Lecture, celebrating 49 years, 7-8:30 p.m., April 24, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Durango Wine Experience, April 24-27, downtown Durango. www.durangowine.com.
DEVO’S annual Bike Swap, May 3, bike drop-off, May 2, Chapman Hill Ice Rink.
Kentucky Derby Party, fund-raiser for Hospice at Mercy, 2-5 p.m., April 3, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Poetry Submission Deadline for Southwest Old Growth Forests Conference, May 15, conference runs Aug. 4-5, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu/swogf.
The Fab Four – “The Best Beatles Show in The World,” 8 p.m., May 17, Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
Lies, Shame & Self-Medication: A Durango Love Story, 7:30 p.m., May 22-24, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Clay Walker performs, 8 p.m., June 14, Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
2nd annual Bayberry Jam, noon to 6 p.m., June 21, Eagle Park in Bayfield.