Thursday16
“Be Brave,” model-based art show opening. Runs thru Aug. 15, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave.
Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Barista Training, 2 p.m., Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.
New Moon Celebration, 3-6 p.m., White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main 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.
The Lisa Blue Trio, 5-8 p.m., Animas River Café in the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Third Thursday Ladies Night, 5-7 p.m., Durango Nursery and Supply, 271 Kay Cee Lane off CR 213. 259-8800.
The Assortment performs, 5-8 p.m., James Ranch, Highway 550.
Keeping your soil healthy, free workshop, 5:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Doctor Robert performs, part of Concerts in the Park series, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Peter Chang performs, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 7-10 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Bar, 152 E College Dr.
Friday17
Hermosa Park Hikes, put on by San Juan National Forest, all day event. Register at 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
Sunrise Yoga, 6:30-7:30 a.m., west lawn of Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., meet at library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Durangobotanicalsociety.com.
Friends of the Durango Public Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Farm Market, hosted by Local Brands FARM Co-op, 4-6 p.m., Wildcat Liquors, Highway 160 West.
The Porchlights perform, 5-8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Bird Walk led by naturalist, 5:30 p.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, music by Lacey Black, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio. 759-1540.
Funked Up Fridays, Hello Dollface performs, 7 p.m.; DJ Kaztro at 10 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
"Into the Woods," performance by Durango Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave. 799-4044.
Trivia Bowl and Instant Melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Mancos State Park Amphitheater.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. www.robwebstermusic.com.
Kirk James Blues Band, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Saturday18
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
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.
Fly Fishing Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.
Animas River Blues & Brews Fest, noon-10 p.m., Riverside Park in Aztec, NM. www.animasriverblues.com.
Saturdays on the River, live blues by Miner’s Ghost, 1:30- 3:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
"Into the Woods" performance by Durango Performing Arts Co., 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave. 799-4044.
“INDIA: The Heritage Collection,” photography by Ron Ritz, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
The Assortment performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Southwest Civic Winds free concert, 6-7 p.m., Rotary Park.
"Into the Woods" performance by Durango Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave. 799-4044.
Ben Gibson performs, 7 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E College Dr.
Kirk James Blues Band performs at Farmington Car Show, 7:30 p.m., downtown Farmington.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
“Star Party,” learn about astronomy with Four Corners Stargazers, 8 p.m., Mancos State Park.
Toga Party with music by Vanessa Perry and prizes, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
DJ Noonz and Peter Robot perform, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
ACE Revel opens for Copper & Congress, 10 p.m., El Rancho, 975 Main Ave.
Sunday19
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.
“Three Artists Working,” a fundraiser for Willowtail’s artist-in-residency program, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Willowtail, 10451 CR 39 in Mancos.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Dave Mensch performs, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs. 247-0111.
The Ben Gibson Band, Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, 4-7 p.m., N.M. 505-632-0879.
Kirk James Blues Band, with Craig Holiday, 3-7p.m., Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Monday20
Peer Recovery Support Group, weekly, Manna Soup Kitchen. 335-2206.
“Green Tara Mandala” with Gaden Shartse monks, 10:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 946-5942.
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.
Makerspace on Origami, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Peaceful Heart meditation and talk with Gaden Shartse monks, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Dharma Center, 208 CR 250. 946-5942.
Tips and Tricks for Travel Photography with Jeremy Wade Shockley, 6-7 p.m., sign-up required, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Mondays on Main, weekly musical performance by local students, 6:30-8 p.m., outside Cold Stone Creamery, 598 Main Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Contiki, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday21
Upper Dutch Creek Hike, put on by San Juan National Forest, all day event. Register at 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
Organizing Your Photos with Adobe Lightroom and Apple Photo with Jeremy Wade Shockley, 10 a.m.-noon, sign-up required, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Green Tara Mandala” with Gaden Shartse monks, 10 a.m. -5:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 946-5942.
Low-impact exercise class, 1 p.m., Southwest Center for Independence, 3473 Main Ave. www.befitbeable.com.
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.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-4223.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group featuring vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Informal Tango Practice, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo at Rotary Park. 533-7231.
Open Mic NIght, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Chenrezig Empowerment with Gaden Shartse monks, 7 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave. 946-5942.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Ky-Mani Marley performs, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Dr.
Wednesday22
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
“Green Tara Mandala” with Gaden Shartse monks, 10 a.m. -5:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 946-5942.
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.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
The Black Velvet Trio performs, benefitting Durango Friends of the Arts, 4:30-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Free Intro Talk & Software Orientation, hosted by HELP, 5:30-7 p.m., Bayfield Public Library. 884-9330.
Wednesday Night Trail Run, 5:45 p.m., meet at Junction Creek 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, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30, Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Teaching on “The Six Perfections” with Gaden Shartse monks, 7 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave. 946-5942.
Dopapod performs, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Dr.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
Music in the Mountains, thru Aug. 2, Purgatory Resort Festival Tent. www.purgatoryresort.com/events and www.musicinthemountains.com.
“Guitar Strings, a Cowboy and a Lost Peacock,” theatre, 7:45 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 26, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.
“Skyscapes of the West” photography by Howard Rachlin, thru July, Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave.
Exhibit 970 Reprise, fine art photography, thru Aug. 1, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Works by Gary McVean, thru Aug. 1, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.
Artwork by Autumn Cameron and Cheryl Berglund, thru Aug. 1, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. 385-9583.
“Home Sweet Homes,” photography exhibit, and “Back There, Here Now” in Red Room Gallery, thru Aug. 5, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Strata: Books & Prints, thru Aug. 29, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
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
“Green Tara Mandala” with Gaden Shartse monks, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., July 23, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 946-5942.
Free permaculture workshop, part of Gardening Month, 5:30 p.m., July 23, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Green Drinks, 5 p.m., July 23, Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.
Kirk James performs, 5-8 p.m., July 23, Dalton Ranch Patio.
The Assortment performs, 5-9 p.m., July 23, The Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Happy Hour Ladies Tuning Clinic with prizes, discounts and refreshments, 6 p.m., July 23, 2nd Avenue Sports, 640 E 2nd Ave.
Teachings on “The Four Immeasurables” with Gaden Shartse monks, 6:30 p.m., July 23, Inhabit, 1970 E 3rd Ave. 946-5942.
Into The Woods performance by Durango Performing Arts Company, $15 senior/students, $18 adults, 7 p.m., July 23, 24, 25, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave. 799-4044.
Free Building Energy Code Training, lunch and coffee provided, 9 a.m. -4 p.m., July 23, Pine River Valley Bank. 259-1916.
Thrasher Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., July 23, Durango Skate Park. www.facebook.com/StateoftheSkate.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act Event, 10 a.m.-noon, July 24, Durango Post Office. 259-1672.
Mancos Public Library Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 24, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
The Assortment performs, 5-9 p.m., July 24, Macho’s Restaurant South.
Reverend Catfish performs, 8 p.m., July 24, Blondies in Cortez.
Kyle T. performs, 8 p.m., July 24, Blondies in Cortez.
Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., July 24, El Rancho, 975 Main Ave.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, July 25, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Pickleball Tournament Series, 8 a.m., July 25 and 26, Durango Rec Center. chris.clements@durangogov.org.
Family Nature Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 25, Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.
Blues, Brews & BBQ, July 25, 11 a.m. -8 p.m., Purgatory Resort Festival Tent. skipurg.com/b3.
Into The Woods performance by Durango Performing Arts Company, $10 senior/students, $12 adults, 2 p.m., July 25, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave. 799-4044.
Pies in the Garden, garden open house & pie tasting contest, 5-7 p.m., July 25, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E 30th St. mia@thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.
Slim McWilliams performs cowboy poetry, songs & stories, 7 p.m., July 25, Mancos State Park.
Decker performs, 10 p.m., July 25, El Rancho, 975 Main Ave.
Mancos Public Library Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., July 25, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
3rd annual Communitywide Baby Shower, bring unwrapped infant to toddler gift to benefit La Plata Family Center and Mercy Birthing Center, gifts also accepted after event, 4:30-6:30 p.m., July 24, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. 759-1792.
2nd Avenue Sports Grand Opening Party, Six Dollar String Band performs, 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.
Kirk James Blues Band performs, 6 p.m., July 25, Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Wild Mushroom Foray with Chris Ricci of Majesty Mushrooms, 1 p.m., July 26, Meet at Durango Natural Foods. durangonaturalfoods.coop.
The Assortment performs, 1-3 p.m., July 26, Trimble Hot Springs, 6475 CR 203.
Music and Dinner featuring No Electric Bill, Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Decker performs, July 26, Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Animated Orchestra, a family-friendly, free event, 5:30 p.m., July 27, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 385-6820.
Jack Tallmadge country music, 7-11 p.m., July 27, The Office Spiritorum, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Pete Giuliani acoustic, 6:30-10 p.m., July 27 and 28, Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Mindfulness of the Heart, 7 p.m., July 28, Inhabit, 1970 E. 3rd Ave. craigholliday.com.
Women’s Small Business Conference, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., July 29, Fort Lewis College. www.coloradosbdc.org.
The Assortment performs, benefitting SW Center for Independence, 4:30-7 p.m., July 29, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Wednesday Night Trail Run, 5:45 p.m., July 29, meet at Carbon Junction. 901-1075 or durangorunningclub.org.
Plein Air Painting Demonstration, 6 p.m., July 30, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Full Moon Live Model Art Session, no instructor, costumed model, 3-5 p.m., July 31, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave.
Nic Watrous Band, 8 p.m., July 31, Blondies in Cortez.
Outdoor Movie: “Goonies,” begins at dusk, Aug. 1 Pine River Library, Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org.
Saturday with the Wolves, WolfWood Refuge visit, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., talk at 1 p.m., Aug. 1, Five Branches Campground at Vallecito Lake, 4677 CR 501A.
CDHS Community Dialogue, 10:30 a.m., Aug 5, Durango Public Library, 1900 E 3rd Ave. colorado.gov/cdhs.
Andrew Wynne performs, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 5, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Lisa Blue Trio performs, benefitting SASO, 4:30-7 p.m., Aug. 5, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Wednesday Night Trail Run, 5:45 p.m., Aug. 5, meet at Backcountry Experience. 901-1075 or durangorunningclub.org.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 6, downtown Durango.
La Plata County Fair, Aug. 6-10. La Plata County Fairgrounds. Co.laplata.co.us.
Rodney Carrington performs stand-up comedy, 7 p.m., Aug. 7, Farmington Civic Center.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Aug. 8, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
1st National Bank of Durango Muck & Mire Mud Adventure, 5k, 10k & Kids Mud Run, Aug. 8, Purgatory Mountain Resort. www.purgatoryresort.com/events.
Sweetwater String Band performs, benefitting Mountain Studies Institute, 4:30-7 p.m., Aug. 12, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Aug. 14, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Aug. 14, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 19, White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Hello Dollface performs, benefitting iAM Music Institute, 4:30-7 p.m., Aug. 19, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Pinkerton Flagstaff Trail Hike put on by San Juan National Forest, Aug. 21, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
Mushroom Festival and guided hunt, Aug. 22, Purgatory Mountain Resort.
The Lost Souls performs, benefitting Durango Arts Center, 4:30-7 p.m., Aug. 26, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Lisa Blue Trio performs, benefitting Merely Players, 4:30-7 p.m., Sep. 2, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Jeff Solon Jazz, benefitting La Plata Family Center, 4:30-7 p.m., Sep. 9, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Randy Jackson from the band Zebra performs, 7 p.m., Sept. 12, Bayfield Performing Arts Center, at Bayfield High School. 799-3123 or ticketriver.com.
Ace Revel performs, benefitting Durango Education Fund, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 16, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
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.
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. www.SacredArtsFestival.com or 903-7427.
Lawn Chair Kings perform, benefitting Dogster Spay and Neuter, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 30, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Autumn ATV Color Tour, Oct. 10 and 11, Purgatory Resort. www.purgatoryresort.com/events.
Durango Double, half marathons and 5K, Oct. 10-11. Durangodouble.com
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