Events on this Day

Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado.

La Plata County Extension and La Plata Open Space Conservancy are excited to announce an upcoming seminar on Land Stewardship at the Old Fort in Hesperus.   Topics include:  • Soil Health - panel discussion from area and regional experts on the basics of soil, the soil food web, no-till, and pasture development and management  • Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience  • Noxious Weeds and Pests  • Irrigation - the how to's (and what not to do)  • Water Rights  • Seeding  • Old Fort Garden Tour   Cost: $20 - includes lunch  Register: Stewardship Seminar - La Plata Open Space Conservancy (lposc.org)   Space is limited so register soon!  https://lposc.org/event/stewardship-seminar/

We are hosting a wild food's lunch and a hands on workshop the Turtle Lake Community Farm on soil mycology. We will be creating a inoculated forest patch of diverse soil microorganisms and learning about how this will support the health and abundance of the local ecology.    Registration for this pre-festival event is $33/person.

Every Friday we will tap a one-of-a-kind, unique, special, small-batch brew from our Mod System. Only available at World HQ!

Go through your closet and fill up a bag with your gently used clothes that don't fit your vibe this season!   Drop them off during business hours on May 2nd , or noon to 3 on May 3   Come by and shop the amazing selection of cute clothes and accessories!

We are partnering with TESStastic for "warming spirit" mocktail evenings every Friday from 3:30-6 pm! Come down to the shop to sample or purchase New/Old Fashions & Hot TessToddy's with tea or Wild Margaritas, and/or Cosmos (available in cranberry, orange, raspberry, and hibiscus flavors). There will be free tastings, single drinks for $5, and bottles of the mixers available for purchase. Make it a date night or bring your friends to to discover the fun sober side of Durango. Plus, you'll wake up the next day hydrated and replenished.

Celebrate Durango's creative side! Every First Friday of the month, businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host local artists of all kinds! Find live music, original performances, featured artist showcases, and artisan pop-up markets all across town. Learn more about events happening this month at local-first.org/first-friday   Be a part of the fun! Showcase our community's local art and creative scene by listing your Durango First Friday event. Businesses and artists alike can visit local-first.org/first-friday to register.

Interested in learning more about being a volunteer with the Adaptive Sports Association? Join us at anytime between 4p-6p to meet the staff, learn more and get a look at our adaptive equipment. No RSVP required. Free snacks and beverages will be provided.

Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.   What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland! The Mullholand Family Art & Photography have been exploring AI-inspired art and they find it to be both fun and therapeutic. Christine Mulholland and family start with an emotion and idea, and then engage with the AI technology as if it were a trusted friend to produce a wide range of notecards and art. Their notecards are currently being sold at Durango Coffee, Maria's Bookstore and There's No Place Like Home. (this AI-generated image is Christine's husband as an Irish Eagle!)   At 5:30, Christine will demonstrate her AI process, and will take requests from anyone to create or modify an image. She will also discuss her RememberStuff software - an art computer program which is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.    The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Join us for the "Human Powered Potential Meet & Greet Event" where you can interact with the incredible individuals who are rowing 2,800 miles from California to Hawaii to raise money and awareness for the cure and treatment of Parkinson's Disease, through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. We invite Durango and La Plata County to meet the team of four men, who in June of 2024 will set out to complete the World's Toughest Row, an ocean rowing challenge from Monterey, CA to Kauai, HI.   This event is a unique opportunity to engage with the adventurers whose goal is to explore and expand their capacity for endurance — mental, physical and spiritual — while engaging in endeavors intended to test their limits. The event will feature a question and answer session with the team, opportunities for photos, food, drinks and more.   All four members of Team Human Powered Potential, Brendan Cusick, Patrick Morrissey, Scott Forman and Peter Durso, will be in attendance at 11th Street Station speaking about this incredible self-supported mission where they row 24 hours a day - in intervals of two hours, for approximately 30-40 days. Team Human Powered Potential's goal is to raise $28M for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, in honor of the 2,800 miles they will cover. Thanks to an anonymous donor, all funds raised will be matched three to one.   "11th Street Station is proud to host this event because Parkinson's Disease is an issue that is near & dear to our hearts," said General Manager Carmen Drulis. "We hope the community can come together to celebrate this incredible endeavor by Team Human Powered Potential."   Friday's Meet & Greet event at 11th Street Station is the kick-off for a weekend focused on Rowing To Beat Parkinson's featuring the Boat Race Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 4th at Dalton's Ranch. The Boat Race Golf Tournament is a "scramble" format featuring teams of four with a 9 am shotgun start. This very special golf event is in support of Team Human Powered Potential's row across the Pacific, part of the World's Toughest Row race, to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 100% of the funds raised goes towards Parkinson's research.

This year's lineup features incredible independent musicians and artists that you will not want to miss! Join us for 4 Days • 6 Stages • 25+ Bands! Your ticket purchase helps support these artists, as well as our year-round music education and outreach programs.    Tickets are only $55 for the entire weekend.

Join us for Durango's First Friday artwalk, where you can meet the artist herself, Robin Jones, and explore a carefully curated collection of her paintings.

Join us for the opening reception for Caryl Goode's art show. It will be available to view throughout the month of May in The Upstairs Loft Gallery. A free event!

Come celebrate the last day to skate!

Join us for the newest experience in Durango! Come celebrate with us while tapping into your inner artist. We'll show you step by step how to create your masterpiece.   No Experience Necessary.   Paint. Sip. Be Happy.

Merely Players presents CHICAGO A Razzle-Dazzle Musical

Squoze and Ravenous are bringing the heat to the dance floor this Friday at Roxy's! Join us for the very freshest in house, techno, and electro.    No cover, 21+, food served until late.

Keep the party going after the iAM MUSIC Fest! each night at the Durango Arts Center with the Late Night show! Friday, May 3rd Night One: -ZiMBiRA -Kaitlyn Williams