Thursday03
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Tree of Lights: A Gathering of Remembrance, noon, Chapel at Mercy Regional Medical Center. 382-2000.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
Free Movement Class, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Smiley Building Dance Room, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Free Avalanche Awareness Class by Colorado Avalanche Information Center, 5-7 p.m., Ruby M. Sisson Library in Pagosa Springs.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., downtown Durango. www.DurangoArts.org/first-thursdays.
Gurhan Trunk Show, 5-7 p.m., also runs 5-9 p.m., Dec. 4, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
“Warm Wishes” exhibit opening, featuring Ann Salviazul’s watercolors, 5-7 p.m., runs thru Dec. 31, Patrice DeLorenzo Fine Art Gallery, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Suite 101. 799-8838.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Animas Watershed Partnership Fall Forum, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. Animaswatershedpartnership.org.
Cary Morin performs, 7 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. crashmusicaztec.com or 505-427-6748.
FLC Music’s Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Friday04
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Free education class to those with prediabetes, 9-11 a.m., Medical Office Building at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Suite 140. 764-2720.
People of Color Support Group meets, 11:30 a.m., Durango Rec Center.
41st annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, 2-5 p.m., show also runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 5, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 6, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Salmon Give-Away, 3 p.m., boat ramp at Lake Nighthorse. cpw.state.co.
“Firkin Fridays,” tapping Figgy Pudding, 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Local Artist’s Holiday Trunk Show, 4-8 p.m., Seed Studio in the Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Noel Night, fundraising, live music, prize drawings, games and more, 5 p.m., downtown Durango. 799-6618. www.local-first.org.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, 5-7 p.m., also runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 5, Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
International Juried Photography Competition, opening reception, music by the Stillwater Foundation, 5-8 p.m., exhibit runs thru Jan. 14, Mariah Richstone also debuts in the Red Room, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Jeff Solon and Ely Rio perform, 5-8 p.m., Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., Suite C.
Cannon Dolls performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Pub Science, Animas High students present data from Animas River study, 5:30 p.m., presentation by Mountain Studies Institute on Gold King Mine Spill, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 6-11 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
FLC Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Christmas on the Trail, 5-7 p.m., Goodnight Trail Gallery of Western Art in Mancos. 533-1177.
Papa Otis and the Greasy Motors perform for Grand Opening, 7-8:30 p.m., The Sideshow Emporium, 501 B Main Ave., downstairs, next to the Palace.
Wild Country performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
DJ Imperfect spins, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Magi Nation performs reggae music, 9 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Live music, 10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
DJ in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Saturday05
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gem and Mineral Club, 2350 N. Main Ave.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Durango Native American Winter Arts Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango High School. 946-1197.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., show also runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 6, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Dolores River Brewery Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, The Last Nickel performs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dolores River Brewery. 562-4494.
“Ask an Expert” Technology Petting Zoo and Holiday Maker Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
Meet Santa at Christmas Trees for Conservation, benefitting San Juan Mountain Association’s educational programs, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Christmas tree lot located in the D&SNGRR Parking Lot on College Drive.
Musicians Marketplace & Jam, noon-6 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. crashmusicaztec.com or 505-427-6748.
Robbie Overfield performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino.
The Porchlights perform, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co.
Young Professionals of Durango Holiday Party, all proceeds go to Project Merry Christmas, Booty Conda performs, 6-9 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Spare Parts” screening, 7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
The Black Velvet Trio performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House.
DJs Icite and Merv, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
DJ Imperfect spins EDM, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
DJ in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Sunday06
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Navajo State Park, at the Colorado end of Navajo Reservoir. 970-883-2208.
Free Books, noon-5 p.m., Durango Book Rescue, 923 Narrow Gauge Ave.
Holiday Gala Fundraiser, silent auction benefit for the Durango Children’s Chorale, noon-5:30 p.m., Jones Hall music building at Fort Lewis College.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
“A Traditional Family Christmas” concert featuring the Durango Choral Society and Durango Jazz Combo, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
FamilyTime Yoga for families/caregivers with children ages 5-10 with Joy Kilpatrick, 3-4 p.m., YogaDurango on Main.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Monday07
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Youth Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday08
Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Inklings: Book Club for Kids, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Knit or Crochet with Kathy Graf, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
Open Mic Night, hosted by Inner Orbit Sound System, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 920-539-9998.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday09
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Game Daze, ages 8-12, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 533-7600.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Mesa Verde Holiday Luminaria, illumination of Cliff Palace, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mesa Verde National Park. 970-529-4465.
Avalanche Awareness Fundraiser & Party, proceeds benefit Friends of Colorado Avalanche Information Center, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 6:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W College Dr. 259-5959.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Karaoke, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Poker and Ping Pong Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Ongoing
High School Photography Exhibit, featuring students from Animas High School and Montezuma-Cortez High School, thru Dec. 3, Red Room Gallery at Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Southern Ute Museum’s First annual Juried Art Show, on display thru Dec. 14, museum gallery in Ignacio.
Graduating Senior Art & Design Majors Exhibition, runs thru Dec. 18, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., runs thru Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Blanket and Coat Drive, also collecting hats, gloves, scarves and donations for the Durango Community Shelter & Southwest Safehouse, thru December, Advantage Physical Therapy, 3600 Main Ave., Suite A. 259-7829.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Dec. 10, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
Mesa Verde Holiday Open House, featuring live music and refreshments, 4-9 p.m., Dec. 10, Mesa Verde National Park. 970-529-4465.
Business After Hours, a Durango Chamber of Commerce event, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 10, ImageNet Consulting, 194 Bodo Drive.
“Along the Silk Road: A Journey Across Kyrgyzstan,” slideshow and presentation by Duncan and Linda Rose, part of the Life is an Adventure series, 6 p.m., Dec. 10, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“Jumbo Wild” screening and Wolf Creek Q&A, 7 p.m., Dec. 10, Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
Grant Farm performs, 8:30 p.m., Dec. 10, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Dec. 11, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Durango Farmer’s Christmas Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 12, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Frosty’s Holiday Craft & Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 12, Bayfield High School’s Main Gym. 903-4294.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Dec. 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Justin Brown performs, 5 p.m., Dec. 12, Mancos Valley Distillery.
Anthony Leon & The Chain perform for Crash Music’s Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Crash Music in Aztec. crashmusicaztec.com or 505-427-6748.
Peace, Love and Mistletoe, a holiday benefit to celebrate Myra Miller, Bob’s Yr Uncle and Running Out of Road perform, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dec. 16, White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, Dec. 26, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Free Kids Yoga for ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Jan. 6, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
Snowdown 2016: Back to the Eighties, Jan. 27-31. www.snowdown.org.
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