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Thursday19

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The Art of Tanya Hayslette, opening 5 - 7 p.m., Raider Ridge Cafe. Show up thru the end of March.

Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

The Cannondolls perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

The Black Velvet Duo performs, 6 p.m., St. Clair Winery & Bistro, Farmington.

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

Robbie Overfield performs, 6 p.m., ‘6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

“American Denial” screening, followed by community discussion, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library.

“A Bite of Jazz,” fundraiser for Music in the Mountains, 6:15 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com or 385-6820.

Natural approaches to allergies with Marija Helt, 6:30-8 p.m., Dancing Willow Herbs, Main Ave. 779-3111.

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

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

“Climb Your Own Everest: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

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

“A Chekhovian Sonata,” three short plays by Anton Chehov, 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Friday20

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

Drawing from Photographs, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

39th annual Juried Exhibition, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Bound: An Experiment in Coerced Collaboration, opening reception, exhibit runs thru March 1, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

The Black Velvet Duo performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., ‘6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

Community Pizza Party, AFS exchange student World Tour, 6-8 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 385-4905 or www.afsusa.org.

The Assortment performs, 6-9 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.

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

“A Chekhovian Sonata,” three short plays by Anton Chehov, 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

“Other Desert Cities,” a production by Jon Robin Baitz opens, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Ecstatic Dance with DJ CodeStar, 7:30-10 p.m., Yoga Durango on Main Ave.

Robby Overfield & the Breaks perform, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

Funked Up Fridays, DJs Baby Bel and CK perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village. 903-0090.

Saturday21

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

MakerSpace, featuring Model Airplanes, 10 a.m. - noon, Ignacio Community Library.

Ice Fishing Tournament, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Vallecito Lake. 884-0999.

Try Hockey for Free Day, 2-3 p.m., Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area. 375-7395.

Robin Davis perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

The Black Velvet Duo performs, 6 p.m., ‘6512 Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

Durango Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean.

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

The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7 p.m., Lake House Bar & Grill in Vallecito Lake.

Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.

“Other Desert Cities,” a production by Jon Robin Baitz, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Comedy Night, 7:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. henrystratertheatre.com.

San Juan Symphony's “Three Favorites” concert, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College; event also runs 3 p.m., Feb. 22, San Juan College in Farmington. 382-9753 or www.sanjuansymphony.org.

“A Chekhovian Sonata” closing night, three short plays by Anton Chehov, 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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

Hello Dollface performs, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

DJ Noonz and Mtn Menace perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 8:30 p.m., The Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

The Magic Beans perform, 8:30 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com

Sunday22

Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

San Juan Symphony's “Three Favorites” concert, 3 p.m., San Juan College in Farmington. 382-9753 or www.sanjuansymphony.org.

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

Oscars Viewing Party, 5:30 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.

6th annual “Burning Down the House,” benefit and thank you for Durango’s emergency responders, 5:30-10 p.m., Seasons Rotisserie & Grill. www.seasonsofdurango.com or 382-9790.

Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

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

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

Monday23

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

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

MakerSpace, featuring Operating Websites, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

“MineBlox,” for school-aged children up to 5th grade, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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

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.

Tuesday24

“What Do We Do?” civic education series, featuring the Finance Department, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3387.

Internet Basics, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Quilting Workshop, 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for 1st- through 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. 375-7150.

Grief Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center, Conference Room D. 382-2032.

Introduction to Permaculture with Reid Smith of Adobe House Farms, 6 p.m., Ignacio Public Library. 563-9287.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Chris Nelson with the La Plata County Humane Society, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.

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

Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

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.

Yoga for Vets, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave. 769-6875.

Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.

Wednesday25

Bird Walk, 9 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.

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

Klackers Tournament, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Southwest Center for Independence Durango Office. 259-1672.

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

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

School Music Extravaganza, featuring local students, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Meet authors Elizabeth A. Green and Suzy Garrison Meyer, authors of Ghost Tracks, 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. 247-7456.

Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. enodurango.com.

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

Joel Racheff 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.

Gravity A performs Talking Heads, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.

Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Ongoing

“Pastel Interpretations of the Southwest & Beyond,” works by Jan Heyl, thru Feb. 27, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.

“Fire & Ice,” the photography of wildland firefighter Jake Niece, exhibit runs thru Feb. 27, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. 884-9583.

Mystery Art Show & Sale, fundraiser for Mountain Middle School, art on display at The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., artist unveiling, Feb. 28, mountainmysteryart.com or 279-3232.

“Unchain My HeART,” a multimedia youth art show runs thru March 4, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 385-4440 or 382-8355.

Tax Help Colorado, hosted by Southwest Colorado Community College, Durango site, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturdays thru March 7. Event also runs 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fridays thru March 6, Room 104, SWCCC West Campus in Mancos.

Art show, featuring works by Melanie Kirkpatrick, Nick Blaisdell and Janet Lever-Wood, thru March 7, Olio Restaurant in Mancos. 533-1381.

“Of Ephemeral Structures: The Art of Patricia Sonnio,” exhibit runs thru March 18, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.

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

FLC Music’s Midday Music Student Recitals, 12:20 p.m., Feb. 26, Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Feb. 26, ‘6512 Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, presented by Katrina Blair and Jaime Becktel, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 26, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Alan Doyle performs, part of “So Let’s Go” Tour, 7 p.m., Feb. 26, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. durangoconcerts.com.

“Humans and the Extinction Crisis: Population, Sustainability and the 21st Century,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Feb. 26, Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

Pianist Omri Shimron performs, part of FLC Music’s Artist in Residence Program, 7 p.m., Feb. 26, Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

“A Gathering to Originate the Heart of the World Spiritual Preservation Center” 7-9 p.m., Feb. 26, Durango Public Library.

Master Class with pianist Omri Shimron, part of FLC Music’s Artist in Residence Program, 11 a.m., Feb. 27, Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

Winter Bike to Work Day, Feb. 27, around Durango.

Dave Spencer Ski Classic, benefit for Adaptive Sports Association, welcome party, 5-7 p.m., Feb. 27, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., event runs Feb. 27-March 1, Durango Mountain Resort, www.asadurango.com.

Crash Music Self-Portrait Show, artist’s reception, 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 27, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.

FLC Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Feb. 27, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

FLC mens hockey vs. UCCS, 7:45 p.m., Feb. 27 and 12:45 p.m., Feb. 28, Fort Lewis College.

Auditions for “Rent,” 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Feb. 28, and 6-9 p.m., March 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

The Ben Rice Band performs, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., March 1, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.

Nature Club for 4th-6th graders, 5-6:30 p.m., March 2, Boys and Girls Club of Durango. 375-0010.

Durango Film: An Independent Film Festival, March 4-8, around Durango. Durangofilm.org.

Free Kids Yoga, ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., March 4, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave, Ste. 205. www.Breathworkswithjoy.com.

Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., March 5, Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.

Thom Chacon in The Listening Room, 7:30 p.m., March 5, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Annual Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon, hosted by Women’s Resource Center, 11 a.m., March 6, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 247-1242.

Pub Science, 6 p.m., March 6, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.

Cover Cropping For Soil Health Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., March 7, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E. 30th St. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org or 259-3123.

Celtic Festival, March 12-15, around Durango. Durangocelticfestival.com.

KDUR's Furniture As Art Auction, 5:30 p.m., March 12, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. KDUR.org or 247-7628.

BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., March 13, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.

Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., March 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

5-Year Anniversary Party, 6-10 p.m., March 13, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Beekeeping classes, presented by the Four Corners Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 13, La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Hall.

Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., March 14, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

The Assortment performs, 2:30-5:30 p.m., March 14, Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550.

Marilyn Mangold on piano, part of the Recital Series, 7 p.m., March 27, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.

“Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus Live!” featuring Peter Story, 7:30 p.m., April 14, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. durangoconcerts.com.

Soprano Gemma Kavanagh, flutist Rochelle Mann and pianist C. Scott Hagler perform, St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., April 17, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.

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