Thursday02
Office Hours with County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m. - noon, Pine River Library Conference Room in Bayfield. 382-6219.
Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Community Artist Show featuring Lorraine Trenholm, 3:30-5 p.m., show on display through July, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Tierra Vida Farm Stand with local fresh veggies, 4-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
La La Bones performs at the Ska-B-Q, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing Company, 225 Girard St.
Spread the Love, a fundraiser for Darcy Smith with live music and silent auction, 5 p.m., The Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Smalls: New Work by Miki Harder, 5-7 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Art Opening for Hannah Bernat, 5-7 p.m., show on display through August, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E 8th Ave.
First Thursdays Art Walk, shop and tour art scene, 5-8 p.m., durangoarts.org/events/first-thursdays-art-walk.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5-8 p.m., Animas River Café in the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Leftover Cuties performs, part of Concerts in the Park series, 5:30-7:30, Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 6 p.m., The Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Void Where Prohibited performs 6-10 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
The Gregg Daigle Band performs, 7 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Hunter’s Moon Hike, hosted by Durango Nature Studies, 8-10 p.m., Sailbarn Trailhead. Register at www.durangonaturestudies.org/fullmoon.htm.
Cactopus performs, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Friday03
Heavy Retention, photography exhibit by Arista Slater-Sandoval, on display daily, Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave.
Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., meet at library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Durangobotanicalsociety.com.
Firkin Friday, Red, White, and Blueberry specialty beer tapping, 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E 2nd Ave. 799-3481.
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., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
“Home Sweet Homes” and “Back There, Here Now”, photography exhibits opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Strata: Books & Prints by Carol and Donn Rawlings, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave. 769-9019.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at Double Tree, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Cranford Hollow performs, 10 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave. cranfordhollowmusic.com.
Bird Walk led by naturalist, 5:30 p.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, live music by the Assortment, food and wines, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio. 759-1540.
The Jean Pierre Gypsy Jazz Trio performs, 7-9 p.m., Jean Pierre’s Bakery, 601 Main Ave. 385-0122.
Ben Gibson performs, 7 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E College Dr.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7 p.m., The Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Funked Up Fridays, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Pete Giuliani Band performs, 7-11 p.m., Vallecito Lake House.
Void Where Prohibited performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. www.pourhousedurango.com.
Simone Sanchez & The Machine perform, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Funked Up Fridays, live music & dancing on patio, Carusco performs, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Saturday04 Fourth of July
3rd Annual Fourth at the Fort Celebration, all day event, FLC Campus. www.fortlewis.edu/alumni.
The Star Spangled Shuffle, Fun Run-Jog-Walk 3K and 5K, 8 a.m., downtown Pagosa Springs. 398-0613.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Parks and Recreation Freedom 5K Run Walk, along Animas River trail, 9 a.m., Rotary Park. 375-7317. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Drop-in Tennis, after 9 a.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
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.
All-American Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Rotary Park. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Firecracker 5K, Fun Run, 10 a.m., 5K and 10K, 10:30 a.m., Purgatory Resort. 247-5830.
American Voices, public reading of nation’s founding documents, 11 a.m.-noon, Buckley Park. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Family Fun in the Park, live music, face painting, bouncy house, food and Kids to Kids Flea Market, noon-5 p.m., Buckley Park. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Family BBQ, noon-4 p.m., Durango Elks Club, 901 E. 2nd Ave. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Street Dance on Main, 5-9 p.m., pausing for parade at 6, 800 Block of Main Avenue. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Stars and Stripes Parade, 6 p.m., along Main Avenue. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Noonz and DJ Ralphsta perform, dancing and prizes, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Fireworks Afterparty with Cinematica, DJ Kiosk and more, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Salute to America Fireworks, around 9:15 p.m., launched from Cemetery Hill west of downtown Durango. www.downtowndurango.org/July-4th.
Third Time Charmed performs, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Sunday05
Sunday Breakfast, 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Bird Walk led by naturalist, 10 a.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Hello Doll Face performs, part of the Sunday Summer Music Series, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs, 6475 CR 203. 247-0111.
Blue Moon Ramblers performs, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Sunday Funday pint night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Monday06
Makerspace, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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.
Outstanding Frontline Tourism Workers Celebration, 5:30 p.m., Durango Welcome Center, 802 Main Ave.
Beginning Triathlon Training Clinic, 5:30 p.m., Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. www.durangogov.org.
Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.
Mondays on Main, weekly musical performance by local students, 6:30-8 p.m., outside Cold Stone Creamery, 598 Main Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Pete Giuliani performs acoustic show, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Contiki, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday07
Tuesday Talk: CDOT’s Local Projects, a casual networking event with free coffee, 7:45 a.m., Carver Brewing Co. www.durangobusiness.org.
Riverview Animal Hospital Open House, tour the hospital, meet veterinarians, and work with animals, 8-10:30 a.m., Riverview Animal Hospital, 670 S. Camino del Rio. 247-8545.
Tuesday Tech Time: Basic Computer Questions, library staff available for questions, 10 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
10th Birthday Party and Celebration of Dr. Bob McGrath’s 37th year in medicine, noon to 5 p.m., Pediatric Partners of the Southwest, 810 E. 3rd St., Suite 301. 375-0100.
Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Ben Gibson performs, 5 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-4223.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group performs featuring vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
“Guitar Strings, a Cowboy and a Lost Peacock,” live theatre show, 7:45 p.m., event runs Tuesday-Sunday, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday08
Wildflowers of Hermosa Fens & Wetlands, wildflower walk on west side of Bolam Pass, all day event, reservations and info, 385-8949.
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.
Manna Garden Workdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.
Music about the West Lecture, 1:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 4:30-7 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Durango Running Club’s Wednesday Night Trail Run Series, 5:45 p.m., meet at Horse Gulch trailhead. 901-1075 or durangorunningclub.org.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30, The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
“Skyscapes of the West” Display by photographer Howard Rachlin, through July, Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave.
Works by Katie McLane, show runs through July 5, Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Works by Gary McVean, part of the Community Artist Program, thru Aug. 1, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.
Artwork by Autumn Cameron and Cheryl Berglund, show runs thru Aug. 1, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. 385-9583.
Free ?Guided Nature Tours w/ San Juan Mountains Association?, 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 23. Meet outside ticket office at Purgatory Resort. 385-1288 or mk@sjma.org.
“Tough Men in Hard Places: The Electrification of Colorado’s Western Slope,” thru Sept. 18, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Village Artisan’s Market, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke, Gem Village. studiosellke@gmail.com.
“Rare II: Imperiled Plants of Colorado,” thru December, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thur.–Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Starting Your Business Workshop, 8 a.m. -1 p.m., July 9, Durango Public Library Program Room. 247-7009.
Laugh Therapy, open mic stand-up comedy, July 9, 7-9 p.m., sign up by 6 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Thrasher Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., July 9 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20, Sept. 3 & 17, Durango Skate Park.
Sneaky Pete and the Weapons perform, part of Concerts in the Park series, 5:30-7:30, July 9, Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Fly Fishing Book Event & Signing, with Shelley Walchak and Don Oliver, 6:30 p.m., July 9, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.
“Intercultural Adventures in Ecuador and Mali” slideshow presentation, 7 p.m., July 9, Mancos Public Library. www.mancoslibrary.org.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., July 10, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.
Prediabetes Class, 9-11 a.m., July 10, Suite 140 of Mercy Regional Medical Center. 764-2720.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., July 10, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Dave Mensch performs, 8 p.m.-midnight, July 10, Blondies in Cortez.
Hermosa Mountain Bike Trip put on by San Juan National Forest, July 11, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
A Nature Photographer’s Journey to Durango, artist lecture on photography & life, $5 suggested donation, 5-7 p.m., July 11, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Outdoor Movie: “Ghostbusters,” begins at dusk, July 11, Pine River Library, Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org.
Jenny Winegardner with Gary Watkins perform, 5-9 p.m., July 11, Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Harmonica Workshop, 5:30-7 p.m., July 11, Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
R. Carlos Nakai in Concert, Grammy-nominated Native American flutist, gate opens at 7 p.m., show starts at 8, July 11, Tara Mandala Retreat Center. taramandala.org.
The Blues Doctors perform, 7:30 p.m., July 11, Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
DJ Imperfect performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., July 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 1-4 p.m., July 12, Trimble Hot Springs, 6475 Co Rd 203.
Fishing for Dummies, 3-6 p.m., July 13, Ignacio Library.
The Science of Cooking Workshop, 6-8 p.m., July 13, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. Sign up at http://www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org/science_of_cooking_2015.
Fombuch & Fermented Ginger Ale Class with Rachel Turiel and Jennifer Smith, 6 p.m., July 14, Durango Natural Foods. durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Tuesday Tech Time: Email Basics, library staff available for questions, 10 a.m., July 14, Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., July 15, White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café, 4 County Rd 124, Hesperus. 247-5674.
Breastfeeding Workshop for expectant parents, 6-8 p.m., July 15, Kids Rock, 563 Main Ave.
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., July 16, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Barista Training, 2 p.m., July 16, Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.
The Assortment performs, 5-8 p.m., July 16, James Ranch.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., July 16, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Hermosa Park Hikes put on by San Juan National Forest, July 17, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
Animas River Blues & Brews Fest, noon-10 p.m., July 18, Riverside Park in Aztec, NM. www.animasriverblues.com.
Dopapod performs, 8 p.m., July 22, Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Dr.
Green Drinks, 5 p.m., July 23, Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.
Pickleball Tournament Series, 8 a.m., July 25-26, Durango Rec Center. Register by July 17. chris.clements@durangogov.org.
The Assortment performs, 5-9 p.m., July 18, Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Sunday Breakfast, 9 a.m., July 19, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., July 19, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Ky-Mani Marley performs, 9 p.m., July 21, Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Dr.
Laugh Therapy, open mic stand-up comedy, July 23, 7-9 p.m., sign up by 6 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, July 25, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Mancos Public Library Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 24 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., July 25, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
2nd Avenue Sports New Building Grand Opening Party, with SKA beer, giveaways, and live music, 4-7 p.m., July 25, 2nd Avenue Sports, 640 E 2nd Ave.
Black Velvet performs, 5-9 p.m., July 25, Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Wild Mushroom Foray with Chris Ricci of Majesty Mushrooms, 1 p.m., July 26, Meet at Durango Natural Foods. durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Billy Joe Shaver performs, 7:45 p.m., July 28, Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Dr. 323-656-1600.
SBDC Women’s Small Business Conference, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., July 29, Fort Lewis College. www.coloradosbdc.org.
Plein Air Painting Demonstration with Deb Doty, 6 p.m., July 30, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Outdoor Movie: “Goonies,” begins at dusk, Aug. 1 Pine River Library, Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org.
Andrew Wynne performs, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 5, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Rodney Carrington performs stand-up comedy, 7 p.m., Aug. 7, Farmington Civic Center.
Pinkerton Flagstaff Trail Hike put on by San Juan National Forest, Aug. 21, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
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.
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