Thursday06

Free Education to Those with Prediabetes, 9-11 a.m., Medical Office Building, Mercy Medical Center, Suite 140. 764-2720.
 
Midday Music! Concert, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
 
Healthy Homes workshop, 12:30-2 p.m., First National Bank, 259 W. 9th Ave. www.fourcore.org.
 
“Navajo Skies” planetarium show, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
 
“Alternate Views” opening reception, featuring works of Susan Giddings, 3:30-5 p.m., exhibit runs through Feb. 28, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
 
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
Durango Nature Studies Winter Social and Dine-Out, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Carver’s Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 382-9244.
 
Donny Johnson performs, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
 
Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
 
“Car Convenience Wilderness: How Highways Made the High Country Vacationland," 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum, Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
 
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
 
Jack Ellis performs, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
 
Scandinavian Reflexology, 6:30 p.m., Sonas Integrated Medical Center, 555 S. Camino del Rio. 442-0925.
 
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
 
“Understanding the Science Behind Vaccines and their Impact on One’s Personal Health,” part of the Lifelong Learning series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
 
“Unconstitutional” with Comedian Colin Quinn, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Ace Revel performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 
“Free Trip to Vegas,” original production from 20 Moons Dance Co., 7:30 p.m., show also runs Feb. 7-8 and 13-15, Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. www.20moons.com.
 
DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.

 

Friday07

Watercolor Workshop, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
Free Infant Massage Class, ages 2 months to 6 months, 10-11 a.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
 
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
 
Firkin Friday with “Flaming Willie,” 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
 
“Heart,” multi-media show portraying love, passion and heart-centered ideas, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
 
Talent Show hosted by Montezuma School to Farm Project, 5-10 p.m., Dolores River Brewery. 303-918-3538.
 
Gary Watkins performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
 
28th annual Chocolate Fantasia, fund-raiser for Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse and Durango Community Shelter, 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-1021.
 
House Concert and Health Talk, featuring Makhbeth, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mountain Medicine Acupuncture, 1315 Main Ave., Suite 209. 247-1233.
 
Pub Science Shines Light on Auroras, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
 
Chili Dinner, a fund-raiser for Paul and MaryKay O’Neil, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. 946-2402.
 
Open Mic Night, 6-10 p.m., Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
 
Free Argentine Tango Lesson, 7-9 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. 769-5519.
 
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 
Disco Dance Party featuring DJ Mateo and CodeStar, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
 
Voodoo Swing performs, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
 
“I’m Like You, I’m Not Like You,” 7:30 p.m., show also runs 3 p.m., Feb. 9, Fort Lewis College Theatre. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
FLC Theatre Presents Acclaimed Performance Artist Tim Miller, 7:30 p.m., event also runs Feb. 8-9, Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. www.durangoconcerts.com
 
Keller Williams performs, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.
 
SkyPilot performs, 8 p.m. - midnight, Miner’s Tavern in Silverton.
 
Hello Dollface performs, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
 
Kalya Scintilla, Kaminanda & Z-Ride perform, 9 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Dr.

 

Saturday08

Auditions for “Pippin,” 8 a.m. - noon, event also runs 1-3 p.m., Feb. 9, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
The Winter Warrior 10K and 5K Snowshoe Race, 10 a.m., Durango Nordic Center. 385-2114 or www.winterwarrior10k.com.
 
The Metropolitan Opera presents Live in HD: “Dvorak’s Rusalka,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Fly Tying Workshop, noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
High School Select Band Concert with Conductor Julie Giroux, 2 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Pete Neds performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
 
The Pink Zone, free admission for all cancer survivors to FLC basketball games, women’s, 5:30 p.m., men’s, 7:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium at Fort Lewis College.
 
Board Game Night, 6-10 p.m., Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 259-7901.
 
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 
Black Velvet performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
 
Big Money and The Corporate Citizens perform, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
 
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
 
FLC Theatre Presents Acclaimed Performance Artist Tim Miller, 7:30 p.m., event also runs Feb. 9, Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. www.durangoconcerts.com
 
David Testroet performs with Eric Henderson, part of Comedy Nights, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
 
Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield. 884-2442.
 
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
 

Sunday09

Sunday Brunch, Tim Sullivan performs, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
 
College Goal Sunday, financial aid guidance event, 1-3 p.m., Reed Library at Fort Lewis College. 247-7142.
 
Yoga Basics Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Road. 946-8931.
 
Junior Recital with Alexander Blocker on violin, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
 
Jazz Church, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 
FLC Theatre Presents Acclaimed Performance Artist Tim Miller, 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. www.durangoconcerts.com
 
Music of Mexico, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

 

Monday10

“Great Books, Great Films” movie series, 1 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
 
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, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
 
Doing Your Own Divorce and/or Custody in Colorado free seminar, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
 
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
 
Mike McCallister performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 
Durango Mob Monday Benefit, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
 
 

Tuesday11

Ignacio Science Explorers Club, Tuesdays, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
 
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
 
Rotary Club of Durango, presentation from Wally Miller, District Governor, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
 
“Inequality for All” screening, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130.
 
“Women’s Health – Estrogen,” 6 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.
 
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
 
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
 
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
 
 

Wednesday12

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.
 
Ace Revel performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
 
San Juan Symphony preview concert with music director Arthur Post, 6 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
 
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
 
“Confessions of a Public Historian: Bars and Boneyards,” 6:30 p.m., Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 130.
 
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
 
“Yesterday” – A Tribute to The Beatles, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 

Ongoing

“The Art of Roxanne E. McKnight,” exhibit runs through Feb. 12, Raider Ridge Café.
 
Cecil Touchon & Select Works from the Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction, exhibit runs through Feb. 12, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
 
“Visions of the West,” exhibit runs through February, Sub-Stra-Tum Fine Art Gallery, 1021½ Main Ave. 435-225-3650.
 
Artist reception for Milt Beens, exhibit runs through March 1, Olio in Mancos.
 
Free Tax Filing Assistance Through Tax Help Colorado, runs through March 1, Education Business Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 30.
 
“Tones of Black and White,” exhibit runs through March 5, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. www.openshuttergallery.com.
 
Works by Susan B. Wise, exhibit runs through March 30, Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
 
“Woven to Wear: An Exhibit Featuring Navajo and Puebloan Textiles,” exhibit runs through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies, 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.
 
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
 
Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays, Christina's Bar & Grill, Highway 160. 247-4019.
 
Heartbeat Durango, support for those impacted by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Durango Fire & Rescue, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
 

Upcoming

Ebook Borrowing Class, 1 p.m., Feb. 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
Free Children’s Yoga Class, ages 3-7, 4:40-5:30 p.m., Feb. 13, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
 
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 13, Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
 
Do You Enjoy Drinking Water That Dehydrates You?, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13, Sonas Integrated Medical Center, 555 S. Camino del Rio. 442-0925.
 
Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. 382-0980 or www.4cbch.org.
 
“To Cover in Order to Discover: The Power of Masks and Masking,” part of the Lifelong Learning series, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
 
Submission Deadline for 10-Minute Play Contest and Festival, Feb. 14, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
Totally Inappropriate Date Night, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 14, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
                                     
Leftover Salmon performs, 9 p.m., Feb. 14-15, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.
 
Legislative Lowdown, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 15, Durango Public Library.
 
“Running for the O’Neils,” a Community Cares 5K, 10 a.m., Feb. 15, Durango Rec Center. 749-4290.
 
The High Rollers performs, 8 p.m., Feb. 15, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. Skyutecasino.com.
 
The Miserabillies perform, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 15, Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
 
Clay Walker performs, 9 p.m., Feb. 15, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 888-842-4180 or skyutecasino.com.
 
Silverton Skijoring’s 5th annual Run, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 15-16, Blair Street in Silverton. www.skijoringsilverton.com.
 
San Juan Symphony performs, 3 p.m., Feb. 16, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com; show also runs Feb. 15, Henderson Hall in Farmington. 505-566-3430.
 
Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott perform, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
 
Free Infant Massage Class, ages 2 months to 6 months, 10-11:30 a.m., Feb. 18, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
 
Durango Indie Author’s Group meets, 3:30-5 p.m., Feb. 19, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
 
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6 p.m., Feb. 19, 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
 
“Journeys and Wagons West: Families, Covered Wagons, and the Settlement of the American West,” with Andrew Gulliford, 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 19, Durango Public Library.
 
“Las Marthas” screening, movie, 6 p.m., Feb. 19, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. Also shows Feb. 25 at Ignacio Community Library
 
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7 p.m., Feb. 21, Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
 
6th annual Homegrown Food Retreat, 7 p.m., Feb. 21, and 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Feb. 22, Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.growingpartners.org.
 
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Feb. 22, Mountain Madness, Highway 550.
 
“Talk to Strangers” screening, 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 23, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., Feb. 27-March 1, KB Dillon’s in Farmington, N.M.
 
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Feb. 28, Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

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