Thursday23

9th annual Durango Wine Experience, April 23-25, downtown Durango. www.durangowine.com.

FLC Undergraduate Research Symposium, 8 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room and Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/undergraduate-research.

Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.

Beginning Watercolor Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.

Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Public meeting with La Plata County Water Advisory Commission, 1 p.m., La Plata County Road and Bridge Conference Room, 1365 S. Camino del Rio. www.co.laplata.co.us.

Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.

Green Drinks, 5 p.m., Carvers Brewing Co., Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.

Friendraiser for La Plata Electric Association candidates Britt Bassett, Heather Erb and Gregg Dubit, 5-7 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.

How to get $1.20 out of $1, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Tim Guidotti performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Drop-in Tennis, any time after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School tennis courts. 769-3772.

Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

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

Meet the Author event featuring Peter Decker, author of Red, White & Army Blue, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.

FLC Music Department Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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

Friday24

Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 769-7615.

Silent Auction, hosted by FLC Outdoor Pursuits, 11 a.m., Student Life Center at Fort Lewis College. 247-7293.

Poetry Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Benefit for JJ English, hosted by Florida Mesa third-graders, 5-7 p.m., Florida Mesa Elementary. 903-1649 or 422-2847.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

“Wearing Through,” presented by 20 Moons Dance Co., 5:30 and 8 p.m., show also runs April 25, McPherson Chapel at Fort Lewis College. www.20moons.com.

Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.

Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Funked Up Fridays, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Secondhand Strings performs, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.

DeLux performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

Elder Grown & Groove Session perform, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. www.durangomassive.com.

Hello Dollface performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

Saturday25

Crew Leader Training, hosted by Trails 2000, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., event also runs April 26. www.trails2000.org or 259-4682.

Drop-in Tennis, any time after 9 a.m., Durango High School tennis courts. 769-3772.

21st annual Pueblo to Pueblo Run and Bike Event, 9 a.m., Cortez Cultural Center. 565-1151.

Early Childhood Music Workshop, for 3- to 4-year-olds, 9-10 a.m.; 5- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Guitar-in-a-day for adults, 1-3 p.m.; Music Marketing 101, 3:30-5:30 p.m., iAM Music, 1315 Main Ave., Unit 207. www.iammusic.us.

Arbor Day Celebration & Workday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E. 30th St. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.

Introduction to Early Wildflower Identification, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., various locations. 769-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.

Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.

7th annual Earth Day celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument. 505-334-6174.

The Metropolitan Opera Presents Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana/ Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, 10:30 a.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Tour of Animas City Cemetery, hosted by Animas Museum, 10:30 a.m., meet at 2600 block of North College Drive. 259-2402.

MakerSpace Skill Session, featuring simple hovercraft, 1-3 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Drums-in-a-day, youth workshop, 3-5 p.m., iAM Music, 1315 Main Ave., Unit 207. www.iammusic.us.

Durango Natural Foods Annual Meeting, Carute Roma performs, 4-8 p.m., Powerhouse Science Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.

Ace Revel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Ben Gibson performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

Six Dollar String Band performs, Durango Montessori School Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern. 769-3590 or www.durangomontessori.com.

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

"A Night of Music," presented by the Stillwater Foundation, 7 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

Prom Theme Party performs, 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. www.durangomassive.com.

Bill and the Howlin’ Madd Band performs, 7:30 p.m., Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.

DJs Tmunz, Noonz and Beeso perform, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

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

Sunday26  

Benefit Weekend for Be Frank Foundation, April 26, Zia Taqueria’s north and south locations. Befrankfoundation.org.

Earth Day 5K and Family Fun Run Celebration, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Rotary Park. Pete Giuliani Band performs. www.durangonaturestudies.org.

Drums-in-a-day, adult workshop, noon-2 p.m., iAM Music, 1315 Main Ave., Unit 207. www.iammusic.us.

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

Early Childhood Music Workshop, for 7- to 8-year-olds, 2-4 p.m., iAM Music, 1315 Main Ave., Unit 207. www.iammusic.us.

“Music of the Timeless Spirit,” presented by The San Juan Symphony, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. 533-7231.

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

Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Monday27

The Village Artisan’s Market 2015, opening day, event runs thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke in Gem Village. 884-0565.

DAC Docents Open House, 10 a.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.

Youth Racquetball Clinics, all ages, 2-3 p.m.; ages 7 to 11, 3-4 p.m.; ages 12 to 14, 4-5 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 946-2962 or 375-7300.

Free Nada Acupuncture for Veterans and their families, 3-5 p.m., Durango Acupuncture Alliance, 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.

“MineBlox,” for 1st-5th-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Bike Maintenance with Club Venture, Part II, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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

Introductory Talk with Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP), 6 p.m., community potluck to follow, Holly House, 831 E. 31st St. 884-9330 or www.helptimebank.com.

Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.

Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Contiki, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Tuesday28

Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk with Calida May, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Haviland Lake. 385-9577 or www.greatoldbroads.org.

“Brazil’s Metamorphosis,” part of 2015 Great Decision discussion series, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Open Technology Session, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for 1st-5th-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Drop-in Tennis, any time after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School tennis courts. 769-3772.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Chris Vivilo, Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Board President, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

Knitting Club, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.

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

“Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco” screening, 7 p.m., Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.runfreemovie.com.

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

Yoga for Vets, 7:15-8:15 p.m., YogaDurango, Main Ave. 769-6875.

“Yoga, Your Body and Nature” with Deb Buck, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.

Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.

Wednesday29

Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.

Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Manna Garden Workdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.

“Lunch & Lights” workshop, hosted by La Plata Electric Association, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., LPEA’s Durango Headquarters, 45 Stewart St. 382-7770.

Tween After School Programs, featuring a screening of “Rio 2,” 2:15 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day, 4-7 p.m., meet at Ella Vita Trailhead off Ella Vita Court. www.trails2000.org.

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

Local Authors Book Discussion, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Breastfeeding Workshop: How to get off to the right start, 6-8 p.m., Kids Rock, 563 Main Ave. 946-1345.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.

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 Ave.

An Evening of Solo Piano with Robin Spielberg, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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

Ongoing

Photography of Durango High School students, runs thru April 28, Open Shutter Gallery Red Room, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.

“Turning the Page: A Retrospective of Artist Books” by Catherine Nash, exhibit runs thru April 30, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

“End of the Line,” Senior Art & Design Majors Exhibition, runs thru May 1, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167 or www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.

Fine Art Photography of Rick Miller, thru May 1, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield.

“Everyday Magic: Creativity Festivity 2015,” thru May 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

“Purple Cats and Green Skies: The Influence of Children’s Art on the 20th Century,” thru May 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

Animas High School Art Show, thru May 2, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.

“Random Thoughts,” works by Kamil Vojnar, thru May 6, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.

“Fluidity,” photographic works by Barbara Grist, thru May 31, The Farm Bistro in Cortez. 565-3834.

Paintings by Bradley Kachnowicz, thru June 30, The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.

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

Kirk James performs, 5-8 p.m., April 30, Dalton Ranch Patio, Highway 550.

Tim Telep performs, 6 p.m., May 1, Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.

Pub Science: Dig a Little Deeper, 6 p.m., May 1, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com or 403-1864.

“Once Upon a Dream …,” Durango Dance’s 2015 Recital, 6:30 p.m., May 1, event also runs May 2, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

“Mozart: A Man for All Seasons” concert featuring Durango Choral Society and Durango Women’s Choir, 7 p.m., May 1, St. Columba Catholic Church, 1830 E. 2nd Ave. durangochoralsociety.org.

“Mary Poppins” opening night, presented by Merely Players, 7 p.m., May 1, show also runs May 2, 8-9, and 1 p.m., May 2 and 9, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.

Lawn Chair Kings performs, 8 p.m., May 1, Dolores River Brewery.

Comedian Paul Rodriquez, 8 p.m., May 1-2, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 563-1764 or skyutecasino.com.

Phoenix Recycling Free Mulch Day, 8 a.m. - noon, May 2, 1010 Bocea Parkway. 375-1300.

Fort Lewis College Commencement, address by Sen. Michael Bennet, 8:30 and 11:30 a.m., May 2, Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/graduation.

Historical Cemeteries of La Plata County, 10 a.m., May 2, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Alien Run Mountain Bike Competition, May 3, Tiger Park in Aztec. www.alienrun.com.

Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., May 3, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.

Nature Club for 4th-6th graders, 5-6:30 p.m., May 4, Boys and Girls Club of Durango. 375-0010.

The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity with Edwene Gaines, 7-9 p.m., May 4, First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 375-7794 or epicmag.org.

“Gear Up for Summer” Small Business Expo, May 5-7, Durango Public Library. 375-3386.

Cinco de Mayo Fused Glass Celebration! 5:30-7 p.m., May 5, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Free Living Will Clinic, hosted by Colorado Legal Services & Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 5:30-7 p.m., May 5. www.coloradolegalservices.org or 247-0266.

Free Kids Yoga, ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., May 6, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave, Ste. 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.

Seed Swap & Talk by Southwest Seed Library, 5:30 p.m., May 6, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave.

First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., May 7, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

“Eurydice” opening night, 7:30 p.m., May 7, play also runs May 8-9, 15-17, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com.

Why We Practice Yoga – All Roads Lead to Om with Scott Fallows, 7:45-8:45 p.m., May 7, Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.

BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., May 8, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.

Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., May 8, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Bikes, Birds & Blossoms” reception, 5-7 p.m., May 8, Eno Café, 723 E. 2nd Ave. www.kelliedayart.com.

Marc Reed (trumpet) and friends perform, part of 2014-15 Recital Series, 7 p.m., May 8, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.

Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., May 9, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., May 13, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.

Public meeting on Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, 6-8 p.m., May 19, San Juan Public Lands Center, Sonoran Rooms, 15 Burnett Court. 884-1414.

Meet the Author event with Scott Graham, author of Mountain Rampage, 6:30 p.m., May 19, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., May 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Barista Training, 2 p.m., May 21, Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.

Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., May 21, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Durango Swim Club’s 1500 Meter Narrow Horse Swim, 2 p.m., May 22, Durango Rec Center. www.durangoswimclub.org.

STEM-Power: Growing the future for girls, 6-8 p.m., May 22, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

“Good Karma” screening, hosted by the Karma & Jyamu Bhotia Foundation, 5-10 p.m., May 27, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., May 29, meet at in the library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Durangobotanicalsociety.com.

Men Who Grill, culinary fundraising event for Women’s Resource Center, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., June 6, Buckley Park. 247-1242.

Fee-free day, June 13, U.S. Forest Service day-use recreation sites.

8th annual TIU4Tyler Memorial Skate Competition, 11 a.m., June 13, Durango Skate Park. 946-7799.

7th annual Wild Roots Feral Futures encampment, June 20-28. Feralfutures.wordpress.com.

Thrasher Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 3 and 17, Durango Skate Park.

 

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