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Sight-in Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., event also runs Oct. 29-30, Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range. 749-3453.
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.
Midday Music Free 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.
Tierra Vida Farm Stand, 4-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
Free Movement Class, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Smiley Building Dance Room, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
The Outskirts perform, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center.
“Stray Dog” screening, followed by community discussion, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“Roots of Radical Islam,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
Service Industry Night with DJ Imperfect, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
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Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Sight-in Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., event also runs Oct. 29-30, Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range. 749-3453.
“Secretive Beauty” featuring photographs by Roman Loranc, artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs thru Dec. 2, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 5-9 p.m., Rubio’s in Aztec.
15th annual Harvest Gala Dinner and Auction, benefitting the Adaptive Sports Association, 5:30 p.m., Mahogany Grille and Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 259-0374 or asadurango.com.
Robin Davis performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Pete Giuliani performs for Grand Opening Celebration, 6-9 p.m., Eureka Station in Silverton.
MamaLaya performs, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
He & She Choir Concert, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. www.fortlewis.edu/music.
Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams perform, 8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Lawn Chair Kings perform, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Contiki, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
DJ P.A. performs, 9:30 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
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Drop-in Tennis, 9 a.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Durango Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-noon, First National Bank, 259 W 9th St.
3rd annual Barbells for Boobs, 10 a.m., CrossFit Durango. 779-8607.
Seed Saving Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 560-5489.
VFW Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave.
Fly Fishing Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.
American Association of University Women Fall Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Doubletree Hotel. 247-0870 or Durango-co.aauw.net.
“Celebrating histories and innovations through preservation, education and engagement” lecture and slideshow, 4 p.m., Mancos Common Press Open House; 5 p.m., Mancos Community Center. Mancoscommonpress.org.
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
8th annual Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fundraiser, benefitting the La Plata County Humane Society, 6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-2847.
DJs Azon and Icite perform, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
Simone Sanchez & The Machine perform, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
The Crags perform, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Sunday18
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Hip Hop from Fort Collins with Qbala, Kind Dub Crew and more, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
Sunday Live Local, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Monday19
Free Clinic for filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, hosted by Colorado Legal Services and Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 247-0266.
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, noon-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building.
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.
Beginner’s Quilting Class, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Knit or Crochet, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“All About Cloud Storage,” 6:30-8 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
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Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Gluten-Free Harvest Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sweet and Savory Gluten-Free Baking class, noon-1:15 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.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.
Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP), local time bank’s free introductory talk and software orientation, 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. 884-9330 or www.helptimebank.com.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Animas Chocolate Co., 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 6 p.m., Ignacio Blues at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Kirtan with Krishna Das, benefit for Tara Mandala, 7:30 p.m., Miller Middle School Auditorium, 2608 Junction St.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Del the Funky Homosapien performs, 8:30 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday21
Bird Walk, 9 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.
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Garden Workday, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen Garden, 110 Avenida Del Sol. brooke@thegardenpojectswcolorado.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.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
“A Tribal Perspective: Time is the Longest Distance Between Two Places,” 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
“Stray Dog” screening, part of the Indie Lens Pop-Up series, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3380.
PBR Art Contest, 6-9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Be Empowered with Life-Changing Body Basics, 6-7:30 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
“Young Farmers: Land Access and Policy Change,” with Kate Greenberg, Western Water Program Director of the National Young Farmers Coalition, 6:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203.
Poker and Ping Pong Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
Village Artisan’s Market, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke, Gem Village.
Call to Artists for “Creepy Beautiful: A freaky, lovely group display for the witching season,” artwork drop-off deadline Oct. 21; opening reception Oct. 23, Sweet 11 Gallery, 863½ Main Ave., Suite 11. sweet11@darcyalden.com.
“Our West Now” by William Matthews, exhibit runs thru Oct. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
“Earth, Water, Sky,” printmaking by Andrew Jagniecki, thru Oct. 31, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
“unre(Solved): Patricia Singer,” exhibition runs thru Nov. 16, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Andreas Kapsalis performs, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 22, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Art opening for Tayler Hahn, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 22, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Time Exposures: Picturing A History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century,” exhibit opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 22, The Museum at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
ENRA performs, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 22, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Who Am I?” yoga class with Scott Fallows, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Oct. 22, Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.
Pumpkin Patch, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 23, Park Elementary. parkpto.dgo@gmail.com.
Percussion Recital with John Pennington, 7 p.m., Oct. 23, Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Oct. 23, Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
Pushing for a Cure!, workout competition to benefit Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Breast Care Center, 9 a.m., Oct. 24, The Vault. www.thevaultdurango.com.
Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats 10th Year Anniversary Party, all proceeds go to LPHS, Lisa Parker’s Puppies and Annie’s Orphans, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 24, Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats, 21738 Highway 160 West. 375-9700.
Live in HD: The Metropolitan Opera Presents Otello, 11 a.m., Oct. 24, Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Annual Harvest Festival, noon-5 p.m., Oct. 24, Durango Nursery and Supply. www.durangonursery.com.
Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon Presents “A Tribute to John Denver,” 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Jumbo Wild” screening, Oct. 25, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Four Corners Veteran Stand Down, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 27, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 749-1673.
OMEGAs, Oh My! Class, 1-2 p.m., Oct. 27, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Computer Classes, featuring Windows 10 Overview, 2 p.m., Oct. 27, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Full Moon Hike Under the Hunter’s Moon, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 27, Greenmount Cemetery. 769-1800.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 28, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
“Stress-Less, Breathe More” for happiness & weight loss, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Oct. 28, Yogadurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Nagata Shachu performs, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 28, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Green Drinks, featuring Thrive! La Plata Living Wage Coalition, 5 p.m., Oct. 29, Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition Halloween fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 29, Red Snapper Restaurant, 144 E. 9th St. thrivelaplata.org.
“Slavery Days” by Michael Brieger, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 30, exhibit runs thru Nov. 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Foxfeather performs, 10 p.m., Oct. 30, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
“A Dark Circus Masquerade,” featuring live circus and DJ Niko, 7 p.m., Oct. 30-31, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 31, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
FamilyTime Yoga for families/caregivers with children ages 5-10 with Joy Kilpatrick, 3-4 p.m., Nov.1, YogaDurango on Main Avenue. www.Breathworkswithjoy.com.
Reception for new Southwest Colorado SBDC director and InnovateHer information, 4-5:30 p.m., Nov. 3, SCAPE, 1211 Main Ave. 317-0880.
“The Trouble with Dying” screening, hosted by End of Life Choices, 5:20 p.m., Nov. 3, Durango Public Library. Juanita.ainsley@aol.com.
Free Kids Yoga for ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Nov. 4, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.Breathworkswithjoy.com.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, The Kennebec Café in Hesperus. 247-5674.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 5, downtown Durango.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7 p.m., Nov. 6, Clancy’s Pub in Farmington, N.M.
Hesperus Ski Swap, Nov. 7, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Fee free day, Nov. 11, all national parks. www.nps.gov/co.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 12, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Nov. 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Show Me the Funny 2,” play Cards Against Humanity to benefit Durango Film! 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. durangofilm.org or 375-7779.
The Main Squeeze performs, Nov. 14, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Nov. 14, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Auction and Dyslexic Hall of Fame Dinner, hosted by The Liberty School, 6 p.m., Nov. 14, The DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. www.thelibertyschool.org or 385-4834.
“Unlock the 007 in You” Alpenglow Gala, annual fundraiser for the Durango Winter Sports Foundation, 6 p.m., Nov. 14, Purgatory Resort, Highway 550. www.durangowintersports.org.
Elks Lodge 90th Birthday Charity Speakeasy Event, Simone Sanchez & The Machine perform, 6 p.m.-midnight, Nov. 14, Elks Lodge. 749-3392.
Spirit Runners 5K/1 Mile Fund Run/Walk, benefit for Title VII Native American Education, 9 a.m., Nov. 15, Rank Park, behind Durango High School. 946-1751.
Kirk James performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, The Kennebec Café.
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Nov. 20, 6512’ Restaurant & Lounge.
Snowdown 2016: Back to the Eighties, Jan. 27-31. www.snowdown.org.
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