Thursday19

4 Corners Pride Festival, June 18-22, www.4cglad.org or 385-7202.

“Fizz, Boom, Read!” reading program, 11 a.m., Durango Public Library. www.durangopubliclibrary.org or www.prlibrary.org.

Computer Basics: Internet, 1:30-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Game Night, 4 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440 or derailedpourhouse.com.

“Nomad Bahane” exhibit opening, photography by Venaya Yazzie, 4-6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Delaney Library, Fort Lewis College. 247-7456.

Opening reception featuring paintings by Chad Clewley, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through July, Raider Ridge Café.

Burger and a Band Concert Series, 5-8 p.m., James Ranch, Highway 550. www.jamesranch.net.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5-8 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hilton, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.

Healthy Happy Hour and free health talk, 5-7 p.m. Durango Dance, 10th and Main. emyrald@pureradiantself.com

Flat Water Band performs for Ska-B-Q, 5-8 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

GOAL Academy informational meeting, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 576-8076 or www.goalac.org.

The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.

Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Healthy Homes” workshop, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 259-1916 or 884-2222.

Robby Overfield performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Beehives and Beekeeping, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. www.4cornersbeekeepers.com.

Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.

Free 4CORE Healthy Homes Workshop, 6-7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.

“The Sacred Scents – Frankincense, myrrh and other ancient aromatics,” 6-8 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness. www.osadha.com or 779-3111.

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

Kirk James performs, 6-10 p.m., Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West.

Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

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

Vallecito Community Wildfire Protection presentation, 7 p.m., Community Event Center, 17252 County Road 501. 385-8909 or 884-2310.

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

Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Durango Photography Club meets, 7-9 p.m., Banquet Room, Holiday Inn & Suites, Highway 160 West. www.durangophotographyclub.org.

American Hitmen perform, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.

Friday20

Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina's Bar & Grill, Highway 160. 247-4019.

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

“My Brother’s Keeper” roundtable discussion, hosted by Bill Mendoza, 3:30-5 p.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College.

Jack Ellis performs, 5-8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Lacey Black plays piano and sings songs, Serious Texas BBQ South, 5-8 p.m.

“Red Room” artist’s reception, featuring Mary Anne Nelson, and “Jet Airliner” opening reception, featuring works by Josef Hofleher, 5-8 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café patio at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-5680.

"Autocrats: And Other Dudes That Ruled," opening reception, featuring works by Scott Dye, 5-9 p.m., exhibit runs through June 29, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Shamanic Acupuncture Solstice Alignment with Redfeather Mountain Medicine, 5:30-7 p.m., Northpoint Center, Main Ave. 247-1233.

Funked Up Fridays, Powertribe performs, 6 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Tim Telep performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

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

DJ Country Mike performs, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

The Black Velvet Band performs with special guest Ben Gibson, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

Pride Festival Dance Party, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.

The Crags perform, 9:30-11 p.m., Main Street Brewery in Cortez.

Saturday21

Clean Commute Week begins, June 21-28, around Durango. Getarounddurango.com.

Wildflowers Galore hike with the Four Corners Native Plant Society, Prater Ridge Trail at Mesa Verde National Park. 882-4647.

Durango Farmers Market, featuring free bicycle microtunes by Velorution Cycles, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.

Drop-in Tennis, 10 a.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.

Introduction to Nature Photography workshop, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Durango Nature Center.

Fly Tying Workshop: Terrestrial Patterns, noon, Ignacio Community Library.

One Bead at a Time: The Artistry of Orlando Dugi and Ken Williams, exhibit opening, 1-4 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Museum, Fort Lewis College. 247-7456.

Bayberry Jam, noon - 6 p.m., Eagle Park in Bayfield.

Talk and Book Signing with Gary Hart, former senator and author of Durango, 3-4 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.

Lacey Black plays piano and sings songs, Serious Texas BBQ South, 5-8 p.m.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café patio at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-5680.

Kirk James performs, 5-9 p.m., Rubios Mexican Restaurant in Aztec.

Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Summer Solstice Window Viewing, 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Museum, Fort Lewis College. 247-7456.

Jack Ellis performs, 6-9 p.m., Riff Raff Brewing in Pagosa Springs.

Tim Telep performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

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

Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.

Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.

DJs CK and Mateo perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

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

Dave Mensch performs, 9 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

DJ Z Ride performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

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

Sunday22 

Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Rob Webster performs, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs.

Music & Dinner event, Grant & Randy performs, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.

Jazz Church, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

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

Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Latin Music Night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Monday23

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.

“Movement” class, exercise and how the body moves, 4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Dale Elliott performs, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café, 14810 CR 501, Vallecito. 884-2766.

Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.

Chad MacCluskey, solo guitar, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Cafe, 725 E 2nd Ave. 385-6884.

Mondays on Main, community summer shows, 6:30-8 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery and Starbucks patio, Main Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
    
Dave Luna performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

Robbie Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

“The Time Machine,” part of the Science Cinema series, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org or 884-2222.

Ceschi, Moodie Black and MC Evolution perform, 9 p.m., Blondies at Cortez.

Tuesday24

Trails 2000 Volunteer Trailwork, 4-7 p.m., Log Chutes. www.trails2000.org.

Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Introduction to Fused Glass, ages 12-18, 5:30 p.m., event runs for adults, 5:30 p.m., June 26, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

2nd annual Bicycle Fashion Show, 5:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., Main Ave.

Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.

Greg Ryder performs, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café, 14810 CR 501, Vallecito. 884-2766.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group featuring vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 East 2nd Ave. 385-6884.

The Entrepreneur Lounge, 6-7:30 p.m., back room of the Himalayan Kitchen, 10th and Main, www.meetup.com/Durangos-Entrepreneur-Lounge/

“Rocky Mountain Trees in Climate Peril: A Call for Activism," 6-7:30 p.m., Bowman Hall, Unitarian Universalist, 419 San Juan Drive.

Informal Tango Practice, 6-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. www.tangodurango.com.

Alice Wallace performs, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Meet the Author event with Chuck Greaves, author of The Last Heir, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

“Brazil to Argentina,” 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.

Wednesday25

Bird Walk, 9 a.m., Rotary Park. 382-9396.

Weekly Wee Walk About, preschool nature walks, 10-11 a.m., meet at the Pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.

Mothers Wisdom Circle for women of all ages, noon - 1:30 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 12, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 946-6994.

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

Annual Kaa-vi-Nuu-ci Tuvu-pu (Ute Mtn Lands) Vallecito Potluck Picnic, noon - 3 p.m., north end of Vallecito Reservoir. 403-1463.

Toddler Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
    
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

Game Night, 4 p.m., Higgs Warren performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440 or derailedpourhouse.com.

Trails 2000 Volunteer Trailwork, 4-7 p.m., Log Chutes. www.trails2000.org.

Bacon performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com

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

Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Durango Devo Zia Town Race Series, BMX Short Track, 5:30 p.m.

Durango Running Club trail work day, 5 p.m., Animas Mountain trailhead, West 4th Avenue and West 33rd Street. 206-856-1063 or www.durangorunningclub.org.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.

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 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Ongoing

TOP Jewels, national jewelry exhibition, runs through June 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Howard Rachlin photography, through June, Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. 375-7877.

Guided Nature Walk led by San Juan Mountains Association, 10 a.m. - noon, Tuesday and Thursday through Aug. 14, Durango Mountain Resort, meet outside Backcountry Experience in plaza. 385-1288.

“Behind the Scenes” Tours, 2 p.m., Thursdays, through Oct. 30, Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores. 882-5600 or www.co.blm.gov/ahc.

“Beauty and Necessity: The Rio Grande Collection,” through Dec. 17, 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.

Four Corners Beekeeper’s Association “The Buzz Club," 6 p.m., third Monday of each month, Florida Baptist Church near Elmore’s Corner. 903-1877.

Peace and Justice Fellowship meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., first and third Mondays of each month, 111 Linda Court. 403-9309.

First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., first Thursday of each month, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Pub Science, 6 p.m., event runs first Friday of each month, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.

BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., event runs second Friday of each month, Durango City Hall Council Chambers. 375-5068 or www.downtowndurango.org.

Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.

Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights, 7 p.m., each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.

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

Upcoming

Introduction to Fused Glass, for adults, 5:30 p.m., June 26, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Adventure by Bike: An Evening of Bikepacking, 6 p.m., June 26, Velorution Cycles, 1077 Main Ave. 259-1975.

Jack Tallmadge performs, 6-10 p.m., June 26, The Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, Highway 160. 385-6400.

Introduction to Celtic Music Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., June 26, Katzin Music, 1316 Main Ave. 259-2211.

“Religion 3.0: The Future is Calling us to Greatness” with Michael Dowd, 7 p.m., June 26, Unitarian Universalist of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. 247-1004.

Evening Drum Circles, 7 p.m., June 26, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

“Pippin,” musical performance, June 27-Aug. 16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.

“Frozen” screening, part of Outdoor Movie Night, starts at dusk, June 27, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.

Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:45 p.m., June 27-Aug. 30, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.

Dave Luna performs, 8-11 p.m., June 27, Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort.

Mic Hogg, Cool Handz Luke and more perform, 9 p.m., June 27, Blondies in Cortez.

Jack Ellis performs, 6-9 p.m., June 28, DSP in Pagosa Springs.

New Moon Astro-Tour, 9 p.m., June 28, Durango Nature Center.

Robby Overfield performs, 9 p.m., June 28, Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Meet the Author event and La Plata County Humane Society adoptathon and fundraiser with M. John Fayhee, author of Colorado Mountain Dogs, 6:30-7:30 p.m., June 29, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., July 1, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., July 1, Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

4th of July All American Breakfast, presented by Rotary Club of Durango, July 4, Rotary Park. 385-7899.

4th of July Salute to America, 7:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m., July 4, downtown Durango.

Void Where Prohibited performs, July 4, The Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.

Void Where Prohibited performs, July 5, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Pete Giuliani performs, 8 a.m. - noon, July 5, Durango Farmers Market.

Open House for The Southwest Center for Independence, 4-6:30 p.m., July 9, Cornerstone Building, 3473 Main Ave. #23. 403-1463.

The Tim Sullivan Band performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., July 10, The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com.

Electric Molly performs, 8 p.m., July 10, Blondies in Cortez.

Astronomy for Everyone, 1 p.m., July 11, Ignacio Community Library.

Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, 2-5 p.m., July 11, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Dave Mensch performs, 8 p.m., July 11, Blondies in Cortez.

Steve Weeks performs, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., July 15, Durango Public Library. www.steveweeksmusic.com.

Six-person group show at Studio &, show runs July 19-27, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.

Dave Mensch performs, part of Summer Sounds in the Plaza, 5-7 p.m., July 23, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.

Fundraiser and silent auction for The Karma & Jyamu Bhotia Foundation, 5-9 p.m., July 23, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. bhotiafoundation.org.

Barenaked Ladies perform, 8 p.m., Aug. 2, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com or 888-842-4180.

Southwest Old Growth Forests Conference, Aug. 4-5, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu/swogf.

Kirk James performs, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 13, Concert in the Park at Three Springs.

Durango Railfest, Aug. 14-17, downtown Durango.

Kirk James performs on Durango Blues Train, 7 p.m., Aug. 23.

8th annual Three Springs Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 25, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
 

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