Thursday02
26th annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. www.durangocowboypoetrygathering.org or 749-2995.
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers, 10 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Artist Reception for Tammy Lynne Jenkins, 3:30-5 p.m., show runs through Oct. 31, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
The Tim Sullivan Band, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
A Year to Honor the Ranch Woman, featuring photos by Barbara VanCleve and “Capturing Grace” screening, 5-7 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Dave Mensch performs, 6-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
“Genetically Modified Foods: Panacea or Poison?” screening, presented by Good Dirt Radio, followed by Q&A and discussion, 6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
“A Guide to Action for Ending a Dictatorship or Other Forms of Oppression,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Metalachi performs, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Friday03
Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival, Riverside Park in Aztec. 505-419-7526.
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s, Highway 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 769-7615.
Cowboy Poet Train, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. www.durangotrain.com.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Writing Class, hosted by Southwest Center for Independence, 12:30 p.m., 3473 Main Ave., #23. 403-1463.
Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 2-5:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 303-371-1100.
32nd Street Farm Stand, 3-6 p.m., 821 E. 32nd St.
A Year to Honor the Ranch Woman, featuring photos by Barbara VanCleve and “Capturing Grace” screening, 5-7 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
“Native Universe: Navajo Skies,” part of Pub Science, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
Alex Paul performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Funked Up Fridays performs, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
The Irish Embassy Clubhouse featuring Skyhawks Athletics, 7 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Cowboy Poetry Gathering Swing Dance, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Blues Conspiracy performs, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
KRS-One and Ill Methods, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Saturday04
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangogov.org/householdrecycle.
Durango Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.
Drop-in Tennis, 9 a.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Grant Writing Workshop, hosted by Mancos Valley Resources, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7434.
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade, 9:30 a.m., Main Avenue.
Cowboy Gathering Daytime Theme Sessions featuring poets and musicians, 10:30 a.m. - 4:20 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. www.whatshappeningindurango.com.
Chapman Hill Opening Weekend, gear swap, hockey day and free BBQ, noon - 4 p.m., Chapman Hill. 375-7395 or durangogov.org/chapmanhill.
Hot Yoga Basics with Katie, 1-2:15 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd., Suite 201. 903-8711.
The Irish Embassy Clubhouse featuring Skyhawks Athletics, 1:30 and 2 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
World Card-Making Day, 2-4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org.
San Juan Symphony performs, 3 p.m., Montezuma-Cortez High School. 565-9127 or 565-4757.
“Paperback Picnic” parent/child book club for grades 3-8, noon, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222 or prlibrary.org.
“Have a Beer With Paul,” celebration of Paul O’Neil and his contributions to Chapman Ice Rink, 4 p.m., Elks Club, 946-2402.
Danish Folk Dancers perform, 4-5 p.m., Rotary Park. 259-2639.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
4th annual Robot Rumpus, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“The Virtuoso Violin and … Beethoven’s Fifth!" presented by the San Juan Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Robby Overfield performs, 9 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Hip hop with Oso Negro, Street Jesus and more, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
First Saturdays, DJs CK and Myke Lyte perform, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Oh Whitney performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
Sunday05
Apple Days, all day event, Buckley Park. www.growingpartners.org
32nd Street Farm Stand, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 821 E. 32nd St.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Monday06
“Jammin’ Juniors,” activities for babies and toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Mother's Wisdom Circle with Suzanne Arms, noon-1:30 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 12. 946-6994 or BirthingTheFuture.org.
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.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Peace and Justice Fellowship, 6-7:30 p.m., first and third Mondays, 111 Linda Court. 403-9309.
Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday07
“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for school-aged children up to fifth-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Solutions to Stress workshop, 5:30-6 p.m., Thrive Chiropractic Studio. 259-0968.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
DIY Condiments, 6 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop/.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
The Entrepreneur Lounge, 6-7:30 p.m., back room of the Himalayan Kitchen, 10th and Main.
Informal Tango Practice, 6-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. www.tangodurango.com.
Meet the Author event with Carolyn Hobbs, author of Free Yourself: 10 Life-Changing Powers of Your Wise Heart, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ Listen performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
Wednesday08
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
“Jammin’ Juniors,” activities for babies and toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
“LPEA’s New Community Solar Garden Program,” Green Business Roundtable, noon - 1 p.m., Strater Hotel Theater, 699 Main St. www.sanjuancitizensalliance.org.
Beginner’s Computer Class, 1-3 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
32nd St. Farm Stand, 3-6 p.m., 821 E. 32nd St.
Writers and Scribblers, presentation on “Book Marketing Q & A: Goodreads and More,” 3:30-5 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank.
“Dead Man Walking” screening and discussion, 4 and 7 p.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Group trail run, 6 p.m., meet at Twin Buttes trailhead, 1.5 miles west on US 160, next to Giant gas station. www.durangorunningclub.org or 206-856-1063.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
“Fleeting Impressions: The Birds of Willowtail Springs,” show runs through Oct. 4, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
“Cross Currents,” show runs through Oct. 7, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167 or www.fortlewis.edu/art/ArtGallery.
Photography of Jimmy Williams, through Oct. 8, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Call for Entries for Durango City Limits – A Juried Photography Competition, application deadline Oct. 15, Pine River Valley Bank. www.prvb.com or 403-8268.
“Exposure: International Juried Exhibit,” call to artists deadline Oct. 17, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Different Eyes,” collaborative exhibit runs through Oct. 18, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org..
Sacred Arts Festival, exhibit runs through October, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.sacredartsfestival.com.
“Every Stitch Tells a Story,” works by Deborah Gorton, exhibit runs through Nov. 1, Friends of the Arts Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Works by Lara Branca, show runs through Nov. 1, Raider Ridge Café.
“Beauty and Necessity: The Rio Grande Collection,” through Dec. 17, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Mark Montgomery’s “Junk in the Trunk” and Barbara Grist’s “Fluidity,” through Nov. 1, Olio Restaurant in Mancos. 533-1381.
Tryouts for the 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
Bacon performs, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 9, Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Local Candidate Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 9, City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave. www.lwvlaplata.org.
Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Oct. 10, Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., Oct. 10, El Rancho Tavern.
Durango Double, trail and road half marathons, Oct. 11-12. Durangodouble.com.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, ages 12 and up, 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 11, Ignacio Community Library.
Bacon performs, 9 p.m., Oct. 11, The Irish Embassy.
“All My Sons” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org..
Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 18, Inhabit-A Center for Learning, Growth & Transformation, 1970 E. 3rd Ave.
Tango Milonga, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 21, Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com.
“A Romantic Potpourri,” part of St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., Oct. 24, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.
The Great Pumpkin Chase Costume 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk, 10 a.m., Oct. 25, starting line at Momentum 24/7 Fitness in Bayfield. www.momentum24-7.com or 884-6077.
Three Springs Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 25, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
Bacon performs, 9 p.m., Oct. 26, Blondies in Cortez.
Kathryn Shaffer on flute and Kristen Chen on piano, 7 p.m., Nov. 14, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
Stand Down for Veterans, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Nov. 15, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 749-1673 or www.standdowndurango.com.
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