Submit your events by Monday at noon to:
calendar@durangotelegraph.com
Thursday12
Starting Your Business workshop, hosted by Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and 1st Southwest Bank, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-7009.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave. 375-5000.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
All School Student Exhibition, 4-8 p.m., Animas High School, 200091 Highway 160.
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
The La Plata Quilters Guild meets, presentation on “A Quilted Marvel” by Maika Christensen, 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Dr.
Awakening of Life: The Bear Dance Explained, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Doggie Social Hour, hosted by La Plata County Humane Society and featuring Ask the Trainer Resource, 5:30-7 p.m., LPCHS outside play yard, 1111 S. Camino del Rio. 259-2847.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
17th annual Nonprofit Money Booth, fundraiser for local charities, 6 p.m., Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. 563-1752.
Photography 101, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
“Animalia” sneak preview and artist talk with Nine Francois, 6 p.m., exhibit opening, 5-9 p.m., May 13, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or openshuttergallery.com.
The Black Velvet Duo performs with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, 6-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch Golf Club.
Conscious Parenting with Rachel Turiel, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Smiley Building Room #32, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 903-9865.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meets, presentation on endurance riding with Julie Figg, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, presentation on “New Caledonia and its Archaeology” with Julie Orr, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Lyceum Room. sjbas.org.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Why We Garden: Lessons in Vegetable Stupidity” with Darrin Parmenter, 7 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 749-5642.
“Shattered Constellations,” separate vignettes written by DHS students, 7 p.m., show also runs May 13-14, Durango High School. 259-1630 or durangohighschooltroupe1096@gmail.com.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Friday13
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Free Education Fair for those interested in nursing and non-nursing careers, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center, garden level conference rooms. 764-1260 or 764-1250.
Retirement celebration for Mary Puller, exhibits director, noon-2 p.m., Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Free Legal Clinic, 3:30-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Annual Spring Gallery Walk, featuring 13 art galleries along Main Avenue, 5-9 p.m., downtown Durango.
Shay M. Lopez: Wired, a collection of new wire sculptures, opening reception, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
“Animalia,” exhibit opening, 5-9 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or openshuttergallery.com.
The Ben Gibson Band performs, 5-9 p.m., The Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Andy Janowsky performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Assortment performs, 5:30 p.m., Macho’s North, 1485 Florida Rd.
Poetry Open Mic Night, all ages, 6:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Town Mountain and special guest Last Nickel perform for KSUT’s 40th Anniversary Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Cancer Benefit for Marla Phillips, featuring live spoken word, drumming, hip-hop and more, 6:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 799-2323 or jhandoe.com.
Caitlin Cannon performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Herb Gardens Rock” with Camilla Potter, 7 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 749-5642.
Open Mic Night, 7-11 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Croce: Two Generations of American Music, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Rob Webster performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Funked Up Fridays with DJ Icite, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Saturday14
Durango Farmers Market opens, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Big Canyon botany hike with John Bregar, 8 a.m.-noon, Big Canyon in Durango. Register at 385-1814 or johnbregar09@gmail.com.
3rd annual La Plata County Historic Driving Tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 14. Register at 382-6263 or www.co.laplata.co.us.
Memorial Run for Wendy Miller, starts 10 a.m., El Rancho, 975 Main Ave., finishes 4 p.m., Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake. 317-0613.
Workday & Potluck: Permaculture Food Forest Planting, 10 a.m.-noon, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E. 30th St.
Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre’s Bakery, Café and Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave. 570-650-5982.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
The Healing Tree: Book Presentation, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Taste of Spring, featuring baby animals, live music, local artisans and more, 1-6 p.m., event also runs May 15, Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio. www.foxfirefarms.com.
The Assortment performs, 2-5 p.m., show also runs May 15, Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio.
Whitewater Rescue, 3 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Bella Danzante 8,” presented by Bella Dance Studio Inc., 4 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Dustin Burley performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Transcendence,” final performance of Durango Choral Society’s 2015-16 season, doors open, 5:30 p.m., show starts, 6:15 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangochoralsociety.org.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“What are Crevice Gardens?” with Kenton Seth, 7 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 749-5642.
Ameranouche performs, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
The Black Velvet Trio performs with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver and Dave Oz, 8 p.m.-midnight, Derailed Pour House.
Unofficial fight night after party with DJ Jay One, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
DJ Noonz, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Sunday15
Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre’s Bakery, Café and Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave. 570-650-5982.
Taste of Durango, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Avenue between 10th and 11th streets. Elder Grown performs. www.tasteofdurango.com
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
“Wildlife Friendly Gardens” with Jamie Weiss, 3 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 749-5642.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Monday16
Basics of 3D Printing, 3 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Meet the author: Kevin Fedarko, author of The Emerald Mile, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
Showcase and fundraiser for Durango’s first high school solar car team, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or openshuttergallery.com.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“711 Ocean Drive” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Tuesday17
Membership meeting for Durango Friends of the Arts, followed by scenes from Thingamajig Performing Troupe’s production of “A Few Good Men,” 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Theater. kaischkmd@gmail.com.
Paleo Vegan Smoothies, noon-1 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100.
Windows 10 Overview, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Doggie Social Hour, hosted by La Plata County Humane Society, 5:30-7 p.m., LPCHS play yard, 1111 S. Camino del Rio. 259-2847.
Amazing Authors presents Kevin Fedarko, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Meet the author: Paolo Bacigalupi, author of The Water Knife, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
Knit and Crochet with Kathy Graf, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Law Enforcement River Trail Memorial Walk, 7:30 p.m., meet behind La Plata County Fairgrounds. More info on Facebook.
Salsa Social Dance, 7:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 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.
Wednesday18
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., bring binoculars and meet at Rotary Park.
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve their English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Trails 2000 Trailwork Day, 4 p.m. www.trails2000.org.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Benefit Party for Animas River Days, Pants Party performs, 5:30-8 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. animasriverdays.com.
Social Group Run with Durango Running Club, 6 p.m., Twin Buttes trailhead. 901-1075 or durangorunningclub.org.
Guilt-Free Sweet Treats with Tess Challis, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Free bike maintenance clinic, hosted by Mountain Bike Specialists, 6-7 p.m., MBS, 949 Main Ave. Register at 247-4066.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
Bluegrass Jam, 6-9 p.m., Pub Quiz, 6:30 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Being Bear Smart, a talk with Bryan Peterson, 6:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. 382-5298 or mroessler@frontier.net.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Breakfast Club” quote along/drink along, 7:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
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
Works by Kelsey Lyle, thru May 15, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Under Pressure” printmaking, thru May 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Thunder in Our Voices,” thru May 27, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
New work from Lisa Moon Self, show runs thru May 30, The Recess Gallery at Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
“Odds and Ends Drive,” for new toiletries, nonperishable food, pajamas and loungewear for the Durango Community Shelter. Runs thru May 31, drop-off at Advantage Physical Therapy, 3600 Main Ave. 259-7829.
Stephen Day & Peggy Immel: This Enchanted Landscape, show runs thru May, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
Laura Bruzzese & Carol Salomon: Earthly Presence, show runs thru May, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
“The Thread,” solar plate etchings by Santa Fe Artist Laurie Archer, show runs thru June 25, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
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
TABOR Explained: Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights, 5:30 p.m., May 19, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
“Purple Rain” quote along/drink along, 7:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
Demonstration Garden Tour, hosted by Durango Botanical Society, 9:30 a.m., May 20, Durango Public Library, meet in library lobby. 769-3091.
Grand Opening and Open House, 4-7 p.m., May 20, Whole Health Family Medicine Clinic, 555 Rivergate Lane. 259-1971 or www.wholehealthfamilymedicine.com.
Farmington Hill plays, 6-9 p.m., May 20, Moes Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Full Moon Fireside Chat with Anthony Reinert, May 21, Durango Nature Center. 769-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Aesop Rock, with special guests, performs, May 21, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
“Meet the Labyrinth: A Walk for Mind, Body and Spirit,” free workshop, 8:30 a.m.-noon, May 21, Mercy Regional Medical Center. Register at 764-2340.
Being Bear Smart, demonstration by Bryan Peterson on electric fencing around chicken coops, 9 a.m., May 21, Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. 382-5298 or mroessler@frontier.net.
Pine River Garden Club annual Plant Sale and Exchange, 9 a.m.-noon, May 21, Pine River Public Library in Bayfield. pinerivergardenclub.wordpress.com.
Lego Build Night & 3D Printing, 1 p.m., May 21, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Fiber and Craft Guild meets, 2 p.m., May 21, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Dance in the Rockies 27th annual Recital, 6 p.m., May 21, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
38 Special performs, 8 p.m., Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. 888-842-4180 or skyutecasino.com.
Jam for the Arens Fam, community event, silent auction and fundraiser, Carute Roma and Afrobeatniks perform, 2-6 p.m., May 22, Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. arensbenefit.durango.website.
Rocket Science, 3 p.m., May 23, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., May 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
Turmeric: The Spice of Life, 6-7 p.m., May 24, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100.
Fashion Fusion: deconstructed Runway Show, fundraiser for Durango Arts Center, 5:30 p.m., May 25, Fort Lewis College Ballroom. durangoarts.org.
Evening Book Club, discussion on “I Am Malala the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban,” 6 p.m., May 25, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Meet the Author event featuring Scott Graham, author of Yellowstone Standoff, 6:30 p.m., May 25, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.
Lunch and Learn, presentation on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., May 26, Durango Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.
The KKK in 1920’s Bayfield, 6 p.m., May 26, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
13th annual Clean Day, 8:45-11:30 a.m., May 27, downtown Durango, meet at Chamber tent, 7th Street and Main Avenue. 247-0312 or rita@durangobusiness.org.
40th annual Juried Exhibit, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., May 27, Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, The Lisa Blue Band performs, 6-9 p.m., May 27, Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio. foxfirefarms.com.
Meet the Author and Book Signings featuring former Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalvan, author of Until Tuesday and Tuesday Tucks Me In, and his service dog Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., May 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 28, Holiday Inn Hotel. 259-1672.
Invasive Plant Species Workshop with Emily Schaefgen, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 28, Durango Nature Center. 769-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Deconstruct Hack Lab, 1 p.m., May 28, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Paleo Vegan Salad Dressings and Dips, noon-1 p.m., May 31, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100.
Blogging 101, 5:30 p.m., May 31, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Free Kids Yoga ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., June 1, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., June 2, downtown Durango. durangoarts.org.
Star Liana York: Mysteries from Lost Worlds & Forgotten Dreams, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., June 2, show runs thru June, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
Paddling Film Night featuring theme “Celebrate Local Wild Rivers,” 5:30 p.m., June 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.animasriverdays.com.
Durango Blues Train, June 3-4, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durangobluestrain.com.
Animas River Days, all day events, beginning 8:30 a.m., river parade viewing party, 6 p.m., June 4, Santa Rita Park and Whitewater Park. animasriverdays.com.
Book Sale and Bake Sale, hosted by Friends of the Pine River Public Library, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 4, Pine River Library in Bayfield.
Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival, June 6, Pagosa Springs.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., June 8, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 749-1673.
Lunch and Learn, presentation on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., June 9, Durango Library.
Men Who Grill, benefitting the Women’s Resource Center, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., June 11, Buckley Park.
Movie Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., June 13, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Your Concert Hall @ The Park, featuring live music, 7:30 p.m., June 16-July 30, Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Clean Commute Week, June 18-23, events all around Durango. 375-4901 or getarounddurango.com.
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., June 20, Carver Brewing Company, 1022 Main Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
Bike to Work Day, 7-9 a.m., June 22, commuter stations on Main Avenue and Three Springs Blvd. www.getarounddurango.com.
“The Thread,” solar plate etchings by Santa Fe Artist Laurie Archer, closing reception, 5-7 p.m., June 23, show runs thru June 25, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
3rd annual Mancos Half Marathon and 5K, fundraiser for Mancos Public Library, June 25. 533-7600 or www.mancoshalfmarathon.com.
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” musical based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz, opening night, 7:30 p.m., July 1, show also runs July 2, 14-16, 21-23, 29-30, and 2 p.m., July 3 and 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
Rotary 4th of July All American Gourmet Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., July 4, Rotary Park. 946-4856.
Carrie Fell & Cody Sanderson: Two Person Show, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., July 7, show runs thru July, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., July 25, Transit Center, 250 W. 8th St. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 6:45-8 p.m., Aug. 22, Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
Way to Go! Club Member Party, Sept. 8. 375-4901.
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 29, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
Walk to School Day, Oct. 5, events held at Needham, Riverview and Park elementary schools. 375-4901.
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 10, Carver Brewing Company, 1022 Main Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
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