Thursday26

National Day of Feasting
 
Turkey Trot 5-mile Race and 1-mile Fun Run, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College. 903-6774.
 
29th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-4061.
 
Dustin Burley performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

 

Friday27

Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
 
Welcome Santa to the Durango Mall, 10 a.m., Durango Mall, 800 S. Camino del Rio. 259-3603.
 
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., runs thru Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
Tuareg Jewelry Trunk Show with Moussa Albaka, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., event also runs Nov. 28, gallery shop at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
 
Christmas Trees for Conservation Fundraiser, hosted by the San Juan Mountains Association, 1-7 p.m., also 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28 and 1-7 p.m. Nov. 29. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking lot.
 
Andy Janowsky performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Singing with Santa, caroling procession down Main Avenue and tree lighting in Buckley Park, 5:45 p.m., meet at First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org or 375-5067.
 
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
George Winston performs, solo piano concert, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
 
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 
Black Friday Party with DJ P.A., 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
 
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
 
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.

 

Saturday28

Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
 
Indies First/Small Business Saturday at Maria’s, featuring seven local authors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
 
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
 
Farmington Hill performs, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s Restaurant at Purgatory Resort.
 
Kevin Frazier performs, 5 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
 
Jack Ellis performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Kirk James performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café in Hesperus.
 
“Mr. Holmes” screening, 6:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
 
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
 
Kyle T. performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
 
DJ in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Sunday29

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.
 

Monday30

Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
“The Man Who Came To Dinner” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
 
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 

Tuesday01

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, presentation by Durango High School Choral Group, 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.
 
Meet the Author featuring Mandy Mikulencak, author of Burn Girl, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
 
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.
 
FLC Music’s Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.

Wednesday02

Free Kids Yoga for ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
 
“A Roadmap to Your Financial Report” with Liz Ross, 9-10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library. 247-7009.
 
Free Tdap vaccines, hosted by San Juan Basin Health, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.sjbhd.org.
 
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
Green Business Roundtable featuring “Colorado and the Clean Power Plan: Climate Commitments on the Road to Paris,” noon, Henry Stater Theater, 699 Main Ave. Register at info@sanjuancitizens.org.
 
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.
 
Graduating Senior Art & Design Majors Exhibition, opening reception, 4:30-6 p.m., runs thru Dec. 18, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
 
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Bear Smart Durango Member Party and Silent Auction, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. bearsmartdurango.org.
 
Free Avalanche Awareness Class, hosted by Friends of the San Juans, 6-8 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
 
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

Boys & Girls Club Bid for Kids Online Auction, through Nov. 30. Visit www.bgclaplata.org.
 
 “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.
 
“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

Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 3, City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
 
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., Dec. 3, VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
 
Free Movement Class, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Smiley Building Dance Room, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
 
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
 
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Dec. 3, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
 
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, also runs 5-9 p.m., Dec. 4, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
 
Noel Night, all day, 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.
 
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 9, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
 
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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