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Thursday31
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
San Juan College Open House and 60th Anniversary, 4:30-7 p.m., San Juan College Health & Human Performance Center in Aztec. 505-566-3461.
Durango Green Drinks, featuring Growing Partners of SW and Great Old Broads for Wilderness, 5-6:30 p.m., Carver Brewing, 1022 Main Ave.
Works by Kelsey Lyle, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., runs thru May 15, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Seed Swap Gathering, 5:30-8 p.m., Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. turtlelakerefuge.org.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Ben Gibson performs, 6-10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Is the Forest Dying? ‘Spruce’ Up Your Knowledge,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Friday01 April Fool’s Day
Patagonia’s Worn Wear Truck, free outdoor clothing repairs on zippers, rips, tears, button, pulls and more, as well as how to make simple repairs, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., followed by happy hour and screening of “Worn Wear,” Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave. www.pineneedle.com.
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Annual Water Seminar, hosted by the SW Water Conservation District, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, swwed.org.
Pueblo Feast Day, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. 505-252-1214.
Firkin Fridays, featuring “The Devil Gose Down to Georgia,” 3 p.m. Steamworks, 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Graduating Senior Art & Design Majors Exhibition Opening Reception, 4:30-6 p.m., show runs thru April 29, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design/ArtGallery.aspx.
“The Constructed Image,” by photographer Ron Ritz, artist reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs thru May 11, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Jenny Winegardner performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“The Fool's Journey,” a historical and allegorical romp thru the tarot with Julia Hesse, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Library.
Andy Janowski performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“The Arkansas: N. America’s Longest Gold Medal River,” part of the Fly Fishing Festival, 7-8:30 p.m., Duranglers, 723 Main Ave. 385-4081.
“Trojan Women: A Love Story,” presented by FLC Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/theatre.
Wild Country performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Funked Up Fridays with DJ Icite, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Saturday02
Diggin It in Durango 2016, volleyball tournament, April 2-3, all around Durango. 769-0219.
Fly Fishing Festival, featuring free fly fishing clinics, demos, education and gear demos, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Duranglers, 723 Main Ave. 385-4081.
Tack & Equipment Consignment Sale, hosted by Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 769-6342 or www.4cbch.org.
Plant and Wildlife Spring Runoff Adaptations Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Durango Nature Center. 769-9377.
“Theatre Games: Building an Ensemble” with Theresa Carson, part of Saturday Series Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
Pueblo Feast Day 5k Run, 10:30 a.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. runsignup.com/race/co/durango/pueblofeastday5k.
The Metropolitan Opera Presents “Madama Butterfly,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Family Storytime and Book Signing, featuring local artist and illustrator Amadee Ricketts, author of Cortez the Gnome, 11 a.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
“The Quiet Hours” works by Patrice DeLorenzo, artist reception, 4-6 p.m., show runs thru May 28, Olio in Mancos. 533-1381.
Dustin Burley, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 6-10 p.m., Seven Rivers Steakhouse, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
Finale for “The Durango Voice,” 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Easton Corbin performs, 7 p.m., Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
WillCooter4 performs, 7-9 p.m., Irish Embassy Underground, 900 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
Spring Fling 2016, Farmington Hill performs, 8 p.m., Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton.
An Evening with James Van Praagh, clairvoyant and medium, 8:30 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave.
DJ Squozze, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Sunday03
Race to Zero Waste, noon, Fort Lewis College Clock Tower. www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter.
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.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Monday04
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, for ages 60 and older, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. Register at 382-6445 or DurangoLaPlataVITA@gmail.com.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Chess Club, all ages and skill levels, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“True Americanism: Mexican- and Irish-American Allegiance in the Age of Nationalism,” 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Room 120. 247-7456.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday05
Zia Benefit Days for The Garden Project, April 5-7, all day at both Zia locations. 259-3123.
Creativity Festivity, celebrating children’s work in art, theatre, poetry and music, thru April 16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
“Climate Change,” part of the Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Library; 2-3:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Grief support group, for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center. Register at 382-2032.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation on Guatemala, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Billy Mays, Native American Olympic gold medalist, 6 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Salsa Social Dance, 7:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Yoga as a Path for Transformation, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday06
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., bring binoculars and meet at Rotary Park.
Free Kids Yoga ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
The Old Fort Farm Stand, 1-4 p.m., Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College. 385-4574.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Healthy Eating on a Budget,” hosted by Mercy Nutrition Therapy and The Garden Project of SW Colorado, 5:30 p.m., Durango Library. 764-3999 or mercydurango.org.
Miss Hozhoni Pageant Traditional Food Presentation, 6 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
Sacred Circle for mental illness and healing with Suzanne Arms, 7 p.m., Family Center in Bayfield, event also runs 5:30 p.m., April 7, Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Dr. 946-6994.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Swing Dance led by Wendy Graham, 7 p.m., 26369 HWY 160, between Dietz Market and Eagle Crane. 903-9402.
Yoga en Español, 7:30-8:30 p.m., YogaDurango, 1140 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
“Ink & Wax: Intimate Surface Variations” by Karen Riley, thru April 26, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Drop-In Tennis, open to all, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., DHS tennis courts. 769-3772.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., April 7, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Opening reception for children’s work for the 22nd annual Creativity Festivity, 4-6 p.m., April 7, exhibit runs through April 16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., April 7, downtown Durango. durangoarts.org.
Running Out of Road performs, 5-7 p.m., April 7, Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Edward Aldrich: Wildlife in Wild Places, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., April 7, show runs thru April, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
Kirk James performs, 5:30-7 p.m., April 7, Durango Craft Spirits, 1120 Main Ave, Unit #2.
Soup for the Soul, benefit for Hospice of Mercy and the Hospice Residence, 5:30-8:30 p.m., April 7, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 764-2800.
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