Thursday19

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.
 
FLC Midday Music Recital, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.
 
“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.
 
Hop Ivy Release Party, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
 
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.
 
“Autism in Love” screening, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
Avalanche Workshop: Decision Making, 6 p.m., Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave.
 
Meet the Author: Ute Elder Joseph Rael, author of being & vibration: Entering the New World, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
 
“Warm, Safe and Affordable: Energy Efficiency for Your Home,” presented by 4CORE, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 259-1916.
 
“The Horowitz Piano,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
 
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
Laugh Therapy @ the Embassy, open mic comedy, sign up by 7:30 p.m., show begins 8 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
 
Oak, Steel & Lightning with Jimbo Danville & The Truckadours, 9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
 

Friday20

Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
 
“Flight,” Science Friday K thru 2nd-grade, 10-11:30 a.m.; 3rd-grade and up, 1-2:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
Pop-Up Art Show, featuring Lisa Pedolsky and Merritt Winkler, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., event also runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 21, Suyra Health and Wellness, 1032 Main Ave.
 
Cannon Dolls perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant & Lounge.
 
Fall Fashion Show, featuring local models, food and artwork, 6-8 p.m., Crow’s Closet, 750 Main Ave.
 
M. Brent Williams, on violin, and Marilyn Mangold Garst, on piano, 2015-16 Recital Series, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
 
“Big Fish: The Musical,” presented by Durango Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.
 
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
Suzy Bogguss, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Third Time Charmed performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
 
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 
Hip Hop with Burnell Washburn and MC battle, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
 
The Outskirts perform for the annual Ullr Party, 9:30 p.m., Olde Schoolhouse Café, 46778 Highway 550.
 
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.
 

Saturday21

International Games Day @ Your Library, annual celebration of gaming in libraries, all day events, Nov. 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
42nd Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 247-4213.
 
Durango Farmer’s Thanksgiving Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Breezeway.
 
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
 
The Metropolitan Opera Presents Lulu (Live in HD), 10:30 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, featuring screening of “Family Journeys: Healing and Hope after a Suicide,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 946-8004.
 
Black Velvet performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Transgender Day of Remembrance, 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 247-3229.
 
First Saturdays, DJ Icite and Dirty Habitz perform, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
Mountain Film on Tour, annual fundraiser for Durango Nature Studies, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 769-1800.
 
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
 
Dance music and karaoke with DJ Butterfly Effect, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
 
DJ in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
 

Sunday22

Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
 
Lego robotics demonstration and workshop, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Natural Grocers Community Room, 1123 Camino del Rio. 317-0380.
 
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.
 

Monday23

Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
“Touch of Evil” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
 
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 

Tuesday24

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.
 
Open Mic Night, hosted by Inner Orbit Sound System, 7 p.m., Blondies, 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.
 

Wednesday25

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.
 
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

“A Mile in My Shoes: Perspectives and Portraits of a High School Senior,” photo show and essay scholarship contest, through November, Steaming Bean Coffee Co.
 
“Slavery Days” by Michael Brieger, thru Nov. 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
“Art for the Endangered Landscape: Honoring Wolf Creek,” a traveling art show to protect Wolf Creek, through Nov. 22, Taylor Raymond Gallery, 835 Main Ave.
 
“Deep Into Nature,” works by Jim Bagley and Gerald Balcair, through November, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
 
“Secretive Beauty” photographs by Roman Loranc, thru Dec. 2, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
 
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.
                                                                                                                            
10th annual 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

Turkey Trot 5-mile Race and 1-mile Fun Run, 10 a.m., Nov. 26, Fort Lewis College. 903-6774.
 
29th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nov. 26, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-4061.
 
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 27, event runs thru Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
Annual Christmas Trees for Conservation Fundraiser, hosted by the San Juan Mountains Association, 1-7 p.m., Nov. 27, event also runs 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 28, and 1-7 p.m., Nov. 29, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking lot.
 
Black Friday Party with DJ P.A., 9 p.m., Nov. 27, Blondies in Cortez.
 
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., Nov. 27, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
 
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 28, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
 
Indies First/Small Business Saturdays at Maria’s, featuring seven local authors as guest booksellers, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 28, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
 
Kevin Frazier performs, 5 p.m., Nov. 28, Mancos Valley Distillery.
 
Kirk James performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 28, Kennebec Café in Hesperus.
 
Kyle T. performs, 9 p.m., Nov. 28, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
 
Free Kids Yoga for ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Dec. 2, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
 
Free Tdap vaccines, hosted by San Juan Basin Health, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dec. 2, La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.sjbhd.org.
 
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 3, downtown Durango. www.DurangoArts.org/first-thursdays.
 
Gurhan Trunk Show, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 3, show also runs 5-9 p.m., Dec. 4, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
 
Noel Night, Dec. 4, downtown Durango. 799-6618.
 
Dolores River Brewery Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, The Last Nickel performs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 5, Dolores River Brewery. 562-4494.
 
“Ask an Expert” Technology Petting Zoo and Holiday Maker Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 5, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Dec. 6, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
 
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Dec. 10, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Peace, Love and Mistletoe, a holiday benefit to support 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.
 
Snowdown 2016: Back to the Eighties, Jan. 27-31. www.snowdown.org.

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