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Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Compassionate Communication Reading Group, noon - 1 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 2nd Ave., Room 12.
Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Embracing Diversity Initiative meets, 4-5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 259-1247.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., meet at VFW post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
The Porchlights perform, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Robin Davis perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Tony Furtado Band & Andreas Kapsalis perform, 7:30 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com. 4
Friday16
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s, Highway 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 769-7615.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Tim Sullivan performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
2nd annual Permit Party, hosted by Dolores River Boating Advocates, 6-10 p.m., Dolores Community Center. 560-5486.
La La Bones performs, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Michael Martin Murphy performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.duran goconcerts.com.
Donny Johnson performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“2 to Tango” concert, part of the 7th annual Durango Chamber Music Festival, 7 p.m., show also runs 2 p.m., Jan. 17, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 800-838-3006 or durangochambermusic.com.
Funked Up Fridays with DJs CK and Baby Bel, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
The Misters and the Covey Sisters perform, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
Skypilot performs, 10 p.m., The Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Saturday17
MakerSpace, featuring air rocket launchers, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Library.
Snowshoe Workshop: Tassel Eared Squirrels and Winter Habitat, 10 a.m. - noon, Haviland Lake/Chris Park. 769-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD: Lehar’s “The Merry Widow,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“2 to Tango” concert, part of the 7th annual Durango Chamber Music Festival, 2 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 800-838-3006 or durangochamber music.com.
Benefit for the Wounded Warrior Project with live music, auctions, raffles and giveaways, hosted by Animas Herbal Wellness Center, 4 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 385-8622.
Soup & Soul Celebration, hosted by La Plata Democrats and honoring Martin Luther King, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. 764-4756. www.laplatadems.org
Robby Overfield performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Pete Giuliani performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Paradise Pizza at Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550.
Joel Racheff perform, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Durango Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Diabolical Sound Platoon performs, 8 p.m., Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Intelligents perform, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Sunday18
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. 533-7213.
Crow Canyon Archeological Center by Shawn Collins, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
BYOB Women’s Clothing & Gear Swap, 6 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. durangonaturalfoods.coop.
The Entrepreneur Lounge, 6-7:30 p.m., back room of the Himalayan Kitchen, 10th and Main.
Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., ‘6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.
Meet the Doulas and Midwives Night, 6:15 p.m., Rivergate Natural Healthcare.
“Cake” screening, featuring Jennifer Aniston, part of the New York Film Critics Series, 7 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.
Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn perform, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Yoga for Vets, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave. 769-6875.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
Wednesday21
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
Tea at 10: A Discussion on Dementia, 10-11 a.m., Sunshine Gardens Senior Community, 25 Sunshine Court. 385-4090.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. enodurango.com.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
“Restless Life Syndrome: A Workshop for Individuals Considering Change in the New Year” with Liza Tregillus, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Durango Public Library. 749-9607.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 7 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
“Bring in the New Year: Big Band Theory,” show runs thru Jan. 30, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583 or www.prvb.com.
Connected by a Thread: Quilts and Quilters from the Four Corners, show runs thru Jan. 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“2015 Art & Design Faculty & Staff Biennial,” show runs thru Feb. 11, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.
Art by Bridget Williams, show runs thru Feb. 15, Raider Ridge Café.
Art show, featuring works by Melanie Kirkpatrick, mixed media, Nick Blaisdell, potter, and Janet Lever-Wood, clay artist, show runs thru March 7, Olio Restaurant in Mancos. 533-1381.
“Masterpieces of the Durango Collection: Native Blankets from the Early American Southwest,” exhibit runs thru June, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. 779-8643 or Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Durango Chamber of Commerce Awards, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 22, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
LPEA college scholarship open house, 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 22, La Plata Electric Association headquarters, 45 Stewart St. www.lpea.coop.
“A Path Appears” screening, community discussion to follow, 6 p.m., Jan. 22, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
9-R School District Community Forum, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 22, Durango Public Library.
Winter Volunteer Naturalist Training, 6-8:30 p.m., Jan. 22, event also runs Jan. 23, Durango Public Library. 760-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Winter Volunteer Naturalist Training, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Jan. 23, Haviland Lake. 760-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Durango Whitewater Benefit, featuring Sky Pilot and Durango Funk All-Stars, 6 p.m., Jan 23, Animas City Theatre.
The Assortment performs, 6-9 p.m., Jan. 23, Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Fermented Foods Class, 10 a.m., Jan. 24, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Prana Vinyasa Weekend Immersion with Monica Mesa, 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m., Jan. 24; 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Yoga Durango on Main Ave.
Snowshoe Workshop: Winter Ecosystems and the Snow Pack, 10 a.m. - noon, Jan. 24, Haviland Lake/Chris Park. 769-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.