Thursday27
Music Together demonstration classes, for kids under 5, beginning on the hour from 9 a.m.-noon, The Mason Center Classroom #1, 301 E 12th St. 769-7470.
Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Tierra Vida Farm Stand, 4-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
Green Drinks, 5 p.m., Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Sweetwater String Band performs at Band and Burger Night, 5-8 p.m., James Ranch, Highway 550 North.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Edible Plant Walk, sponsored by SJMA, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Junction Creek Trailhead. Register at gabi@sjma.org.
Robbie Overfield performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E College Dr.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
“Rent” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8:30 p.m., The Hideaway in Vallecito.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
Friday28
Sunrise Yoga, 6:30-7:30 a.m., west lawn of Smiley Building, 1309 E 3rd Ave.
“What’s Bugging You?” Infectious Diseases Talk, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Durango Public Library. 799-0218 or chaclaplata.org.
Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E 3rd Ave.
Fort Lewis College Fall Convocation, 4 p.m., FLC’s Whalen Gym.
Farm Market, hosted by Local Brands FARM Co-op, 4-6 p.m., Wildcat Liquors, Highway 160 West.
Lawn Chair Kings perform, 5 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Keen’s Live Monumental Party, sign petition for five new national monuments, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
“How to be a Practical Artist,” works by Minna Jain & Rachael Anderson, opening reception 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino Del Rio. 259-6580.
Bird Walk, 5:30 p.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
The Outskirts perform, 5:30 p.m., Macho’s South, 275 E 8th Ave.
Kirk James Blues Band, 6 p.m., Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, music by Lacey Black, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio. 759-1540.
The Assortment performs, 6-10 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Carl Johnson Trio performs, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 564-0454.
Andy Janowsky performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Funked Up Fridays, SkyPilot and DJ Kaztro perform, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Trivia Bowl and Instant Melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Mancos State Park Amphitheater.
“Rent,” 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Tomlynns perform, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8:30 p.m., The Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Pianos in the Pour House with Missy and Darren, 8:30 p.m., Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Hip Hop Night, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Saturday29
Durango Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W 9th St.
Drop-in Tennis, after 9 a.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Durango Kennel Club Booth, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Creature Comforts in Centennial Plaza. www.durangokennelclub.org.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Durango Nature Studies Open House, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Nature Center, River’s End Lane off CR 310.
Victorian Period Clothing Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
The Ben Gibson Band, 1 p.m., The Hideaway in Vallecito.
17th annual San Juan Brewfest, featuring music by Farmington Hill, Papa Otis and Hillbilly Foxtrot, 1 – 5 p.m., Buckley Park, 12th St. and Main. www.sanjuanbrewfest.com
Basic Soldering, an ICL MakerSpace event, 1-3 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
17th Annual San Juan Brewfest, 1-5 p.m., Buckley Park.
Saturdays on the River, with music by Maple Range, 1:30-3:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St. 259-2213.
Jenny Winegardner with Gary Watkins, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
The Outskirts perform, 7 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.
“Transition” art exhibit by Tirzah Camacho, opening reception, 7-9 p.m., The Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 7 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E College Dr. 247-9083.
“Rent,” 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
Pianos in the Pour House with Missy and Darren, 8:30 p.m., Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
’80s Costume Party with Inner Orbit Sound System, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Back to School Party, DJ Noonz performs, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 397 Main Ave.
Sunday30
Bird Walk, 10 a.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Pre-Labor Day Potluck Picnic, hosted by Thrive! Living Wage Coalition and Food Not Bombs, featuring Mountain Top Pocket Pickers and DJ Code Star 2-6 p.m., Santa Rita Park. 426-9638.
Heartfest 2015, benefitting Children’s Organ Transplant Association, 3-6 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 200 Girard St.
Music and Dinner, with Mancy Freestone and the Close Enuff Jazz Trio, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
The Black Velvet Trio performs, 5 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Jose Villarreal performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Monday31
4th annual Birdie Fest, benefiting Adaptive Sports Association, The Glacier Club. 259-0374 or info@asadurango.com.
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.
3D Printing Basics, an ICL MakerSpace event, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Auditions for the 10-Minute Play Festival, 5-7 p.m., event also runs 7-8 p.m., Sept. 1, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Mondays on Main, musical performance by local students, 6:30-8 p.m., outside Cold Stone Creamery, 589 Main Ave.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
“When the Legends Die,” a 1972 movie filmed in the Durango area, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday01
Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Informal Tango Practice, 6-8:30 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. 533-7231.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, Jennifer Gay speaks about travels to Cuba, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel. 385-4223.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group featuring Alison Dance, Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Tango Milonga, free, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 533-7231.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday02
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
Weekly Wee Walk Abouts, preschool nature walks, 10-11 a.m., meet at pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.
Garden Workday, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen Garden, 110 Avenida Del Sol. brooke@thegardenpojectswcolorado.org.
Green Business Roundtable with Michael Soule, noon-1 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. www.sanjuancitizens.org/gbr%20 or info@sanjuancitizens.org.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
“Technology 102” with Jon Cordalis, aka “The Computer Tutor,” 3 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, benefitting Merely Players, 4:30-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Dinner and Silent Auction, benefitting Dogsters Spay and Neuter Program, 4:30-8 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave. 247-DOGS.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
The Kirk James Blues Band, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café.
Wednesday Night Trail Run, 5:45 p.m., meet at Twin Buttes trailhead. 901-1075.
Healthy Kids=Happy Kids, free event, 6-7 p.m., Surya, 1032 Main Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Poker and Ping Pong Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Karaoke Night, hosted by JR Stafford, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Seeking Entries for its motorless parade held Oct. 3. www.durangocowboygathering.org.
Strata: Books and Prints, thru Aug. 29, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Bear Smart Durango Fundraiser, thru August, Kroegers Ace Hardware, 8 Town Plaza.
“Tough Men in Hard Places: The Electrification of Colorado’s Western Slope,” thru Sept. 18, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
“The Natural World: A Fragile Harmony,” exhibit runs thru Sept. 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
“Guitar Strings, a Cowboy and a Lost Peacock,” 7:45 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 26, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.
Jessica Richardson Art Show, thru Oct. 7, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E 8th Ave.
“Segmentations” by Arista Slater-Sandoval, exhibit runs thru Oct. 14, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
“Out from Under” by Fran Foreman, exhibit runs thru Oct. 14, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Village Artisan’s Market, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke, Gem Village.
“Rare II: Imperiled Plants of Colorado,” thru December, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 3, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 382-6219.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 3, downtown Durango.
Movie Night & Dinner Fundraiser, screening of “Good Karma” and volunteer opportunity information, 6 p.m., Sept. 3, Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave.
“Earth, Water, Sky” opening reception, printmaking by Andrew Jagniecki, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 3, exhibit runs thru Oct. 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 6 p.m., Sept. 3, Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Michael Soule speaks about conservation biology, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 3, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Firkin Friday, featuring “Apple Jacked!” wheat beer, 3 p.m., Sept. 4, Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Sept. 4, Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino Del Rio. 259-6580.
Kirk James Blues Band, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 4, El Rancho Street Party, 10th Street and Main Avenue.
Community Garden Workday, part of the Eat Local Celebration, 9-11 a.m., Sept. 5, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E 30th St. mia@thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Sept. 5, Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino Del Rio. 259-6580.
Sunday Breakfast, 9 a.m., Sept. 6, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Free Books from Durango Book Rescue, noon-5 p.m., Sept. 6, 924 Narrow Gauge Ave.
Music, Painting Class and Dinner, with music by Chokecherry Jam, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, benefitting La Plata Family Center, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 9, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 9, Kennebec Café in Hesperus. 247-5674.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 9, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Plein Air Painting Demonstration, 4-6 p.m., Sept. 10, Chief Ranger’s Office next to Archeological Museum, Mesa Verde National Park.
“The Great Divide,” screening, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 3, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Sept. 11, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Mexican Independence Day Dance, hosted by Compañeros, 7-10 p.m., Sept. 11, American Legion Hall, 878 E 2nd Ave. www.companeros.info.
Third Time Charmed performs, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 11, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Sep. 11, Blondies in Cortez.
iAM Music Festival, benefitting iAM Music Institute, Sept. 11-12, downtown Durango.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Sept. 11, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W 9th St.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Sept. 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Randy Jackson from the band Zebra performs, 7 p.m., Sept. 12, Bayfield Performing Arts Center at Bayfield High School. 799-3123.
WholeExpo Durango, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 12; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 13, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Wolfwood Refuge Art Auction, all proceeds go to animals, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 13, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, benefitting Durango Education Fund, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 16, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History kickoff party, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 16, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sept. 16, White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Kiwanis Club of Durango's 60th Annual Pancake Day, $10/ticket and kids eat free, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 17, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 N Main Ave.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 17, Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
La Plata Quilters Guild Show and Sale, to benefit Project Linus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 20, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Six Dollar String Band performs, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 23, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Parade of Homes 2015, Sept. 25-27, Tickets at durangoPOH.com. 382-0082.
10th Annual Sacred Arts Festival, opening artists’ reception, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 25, exhibit runs thru Oct. 28, poetry reading and reception, 7 p.m., Sept. 26, original music performance, 2 p.m., Sept. 27, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E 3rd Ave.
Fee free day, Sept. 26 and Nov. 11, all national parks. www.nps.gov/co.
Lawn Chair Kings perform, benefitting Dogster's Spay and Neuter Program, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 30, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Autumn ATV Color Tour, Oct. 10 -11, Purgatory Resort.
Durango Double, half marathon and 5k races benefitting the Women’s Resource Center, 9 a.m. Oct. 10 & 11, Animas Surgical Hospital.
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