Thursday17
Widow and widower support group meets, for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or partner, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. 382-2032.
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.
“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.
“Chasing Shadows” screening, a Warren Miller Ski film, 5 p.m., Miller Middle School Auditorium. www.durangowintersports.org.
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.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Party, 6 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Evening Book Club, discussing The Ginseng Hunter by Jeff Talarigo, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Dave Mensch performs for his birthday celebration, 6-10 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Laugh Therapy @ the Embassy, open mic stand-up comedy. Comic sign up 7:30 p.m.; show begins 8 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Friday18
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Cannon Dolls perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“The Up and Down of It,” last chance/show closing for Becca Conrad-Whitehead, 5:30-7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave.
Local Author Open House, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.
Celtic Christmas featuring Patrick Crossing, 7 p.m., Strater Hotel and Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.
Robbie Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“@thatkevinsmith: Can’t Shut the $@$% Up!” 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“The Music Man,” opening night, 7 p.m., also runs Dec. 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library.
Winter Solstice Ecstatic Dance with DJ Cosmic Cat, 7:30-10 p.m., Yoga Durango on Main Avenue.
Ugly Sweater Party, Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Black Velvet performs with Hal Lott on bass, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House.
The Ben Gibson Band perform, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Live music, 10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
DJ Soul Atomic spins, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
DJ Noonz in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Saturday19
Fort Lewis College Winter Commencement, 10 a.m., Whalen Gym. www.fortlewis.edu/graduation.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
Adoption Day, hosted by the Blackhat Humane Society, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango PetSense, 1185 South Camino del Rio. 928-814-7337 or www.blackhathumanesociety.org.
“The Music Man,” 1 and 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Kirk James Band performs for the opening of the new Lift 8, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s Pub at Purgatory.
Democratic Debate Watch Party, 5-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s on College Drive.
Jack Ellis performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Minions” screening, 6:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
The Ben Gibson Band performs, 9 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
DJ P.A.’s 6th annual Naughty or Nice Party, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
DJ Noon, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Ponder the Albatross performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
DJ Noonz in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Sunday20
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 Highway 160. 533-7231.
Celtic Christmas, Patrick Crossing performs, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Sunday Live, 7-10 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Monday21
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Chess Club, all ages and skill levels welcome, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“3 Godfathers” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday22
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.
Guest Bartender Night with Dan Korman, host of Laugh Therapy, tips benefit Snowboard Outreach Society, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dave Osborn performs, 6 p.m., Doc Hathaways Café, 1017 Main Ave.
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, 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.
Wednesday23
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Adult Basic Computer Classes, 1-2:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Teen Book Club, 2:15-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Ace Revel performs acoustic, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
Bluegrass Jam, 6-9 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
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.
Thursday24 Christmas Eve
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Friday25 Christmas Day
Dustin Burley performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Saturday26
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
DJ Butterfly spins and hosts karaoke, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
DJ in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Sunday27
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 Highway 160. 533-7231.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Sunday Live, 7-10 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Monday28
Daytime Book Club, discussing Pearl Buck in China by Hilary Spurling, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Chess Club, all ages and skill levels welcome, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
George Winston performs, includes canned food drive for Durango Food Bank, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Tuesday29
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.
Computer Basics Class: The Internet, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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, 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.
Wednesday30
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Adult Basic Computer Classes, 1-2:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Teen Book Club, 2:15-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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.
Bluegrass Jam, 6-9 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
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
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., thru Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Warm Wishes,” featuring Ann Salviazul’s watercolors, thru Dec. 31, Patrice DeLorenzo Fine Art Gallery, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Suite 101. 799-8838.
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.
International Juried Photography Competition, thru Jan. 14, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Southern Ute Museum’s First Annual Juried Art Show, thru Jan. 16, museum gallery in Ignacio.
Christmas Trees for Conservation, benefitting San Juan Mountain Association, 1-7 p.m. Sunday thru Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Christmas tree lot in the D&SNGRR Parking Lot on College Drive.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
The Kirk James Blues Band New Year’s Party, Dec. 31, Durango Mountain Club at Purgatory Resort.
New Year’s Eve Celebration – Prohibition Style, Rob Webster performs, 3 p.m. til late, Dec. 31, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. pourhousedurango.com.
New Year’s Eve Party, Hello Dollface performs “Wonder Jackson: A Tribute to the Genius Works of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder,” 9 p.m., Dec. 31, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. henrystratertheatre.com or 375-7160.
The Black Velvet Trio performs with Dave Oz on bass, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 31, Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball, DJ P.A. spins, 9 p.m., Dec. 31, Blondies in Cortez.
Movie Night, 7-11 p.m., Jan. 2, Mancos Public Library.
FamilyTime Yoga for families/caregivers with children ages 5-10 with Joy Kilpatrick, 3-4 p.m., Jan. 3, YogaDurango on Main.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Jan. 5, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
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.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 7, downtown Durango. www.DurangoArts.org/first-thursdays.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Jan. 9, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Locals Benefit Day, Jan. 10, Purgatory Resort. Skipurg.com.
Movie Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., Jan. 11, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Great Decisions, an international affairs discussion group on “Middle East Alliances,” 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Jan. 12, Durango Public Library.
DJ Application Meeting to become a volunteer KDUR DJ, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 13, Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall Room 125. 247-7400.
The Peking Acrobats perform, 7 p.m., Jan. 13, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Jan. 14, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
The Plateros perform, Jan. 16, Crash Music in Aztec. crashmusicaztec.com or 505-427-6748.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jan. 20, White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Snowdown 2016: Back to the Eighties, Jan. 27-31, all around Durango. snowdown.org.
Durango Winter Warrior Snowshoe 10K, 9 a.m., Jan. 30, Durango Nordic Center. 385-2114 or winterwarrior10k.com.
The Silverton White Out, ten-hour Fat Tire event, race begins, 9 a.m., Feb. 6, event all day include live music and contests, streets of Silverton. www.silvertonwhiteout.com.
KDUR Cover Night, Feb. 20, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. 247-7400 or kdur.org.
Furniture As Art Auction, fundraising event for KDUR, March 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. kdur.org.
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