Featured Happenings
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1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
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5:00pm / The Durango Arts Center
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8:30am / Sylvias Air Park, Hermosa Colorado
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4:00pm / Picasso & Vino
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5:30pm / Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County
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6:00pm / Downtown Durango
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7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
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6:00pm / Durango Public Library
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7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
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5:00pm / The Subterrain, Durango Winery
Events This Week
Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime
12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center
Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...
Conversation with Artist Leonard Davies
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
A conversation titled It’s Never too Late to Paint with local artist Leonard Davies takes place as part of the current art gallery exhibit by The Joys...
Snowdown Treasure Hunt
2:00pm / The Subterrain
Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. Please no projects involving paint or glitter.
Snowdown Cocktails for Conservation
4:00pm / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Please join us for our annual Snowdown event to celebrate and benefit our work to protect our special way of life in Southwest Colorado. This year will...
BOOze & Bites Light Food Tour
4:30pm / Perbacco Cucina Italiana
Durango is known for skiing, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge, picturesque mountains, river rafting, and culinary delights. But the history of...
Warhol and Wine Love Graffiti class
5:00pm / The Durango Arts Center
All supplies and beverages are provided. Participants will learn the tips and techniques to create a one-of-a-kind Love Graffiti painting, to paint and...
Women of 5RTU - Women's Fly Tying Night
5:30pm / EsoTerra Ciderworks
Join Women of 5RTU as we kick off 2026 with a night of fly tying instruction!
This session is limited to 12 and will focus on several effective...
Dart Tournament
5:30pm / Union Social House
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking for some friendly competition, come test your aim, meet fellow dart enthusiasts, and enjoy a great time.
Sign-ups:...
Rob Webster
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Originally from Chicago-land, Rob is one of our favorite entertainers and also thinks The Office Spiritorium is one of the “coolest rooms in Durango!”...
Ben Gibson
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Influenced from greats both past and present: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, as well as more contemporary greats such as Joe...
Painting Party - Vintage Travel Poster - Colorado
6:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room
Support two local Durango businesses!
We're taking our painting party on the road to partner up with the beautiful Barons Creek Vineyards...
Bluegrass Jam
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
Local bluegrass musicians gather every Thursday about 6pm to pick and play great bluegrass music. Join us for award winning beer and the great Americana...
Open Mic Night
6:00pm / American Legion Dancehall
Durango's premier Open Mic! Every Thursday from 6-9pm. Sign up starts at 5:30pm. Free entry. Professional sound, stage and lighting. Full backline...
Sip & Paint with Picasso & Vino
6:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards
Sip, paint, and let your creativity run wild - Snowdown style - where winter vibes meet wine and a canvas full of fun.
Hosted by Picasso &...
Snowdowns Last Spoon Standing
6:30pm / Union Social House
There are plenty of spoons. Until there aren’t. When the game starts, friendships are briefly put on hold. Fast, chaotic, and competitive -because no...
Flamingosis with DJ Harry & DJ Matteo
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
$35 / $40 / 21+ No Exceptions Including minors with legal guardian
Standing Room Only with Limited seating in...
Trivia Night
7:30pm / Starlight Lounge
Hosted by Aria PettyOne
Featuring 3 rounds of trivia, prizes, and local drag performances!
Come see if you have the brains to win our grand prize...
Christmas Tree Drop Off
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025
Snowdown Balloon Rally
8:30am / Sylvias Air Park, Hermosa Colorado
Snowdown Balloon Rally Mass Ascension – Sylvia’s Air Park in the Hermosa Valley. Visiting balloon pilots will launch together in a traditional mass...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains!
This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon...
Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime
12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center
Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...
Snowdown Treasure Hunt
2:00pm / The Subterrain
Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...
Snowdown Friday Fun: All-ages Button Making
3:30pm / Durango Public Library
Celebrate Snowdown by creating buttons with us!
Celebrate Snowdown with a special two-hour edition of Friday Fun - open to all ages! Drop...
Draft Therapy
4:00pm / Ska Brewing
Put yer party pants on, it's the weekend!
Introducing your new Friday afternoon ritual at Ska HQ - Draft Therapy
Kick off the weekend...
Snowdown Parade Party
4:00pm / Picasso & Vino
You're invited!!! Our little bar and art studio will be hosting a Snowdown Parade Party! Come warm up, dance, or just stop by to say hi!!! Great basecamp...
Red Ball Express
5:30pm / Hosted by Rotary Clubs of La Plata County
Event begins at 5:45
Get ready for the most exciting race in town as thousands of red balls roll toward the finish line!
Cash...
Larry Carver & Friends
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Local talent Larry Carver's melodic and passionate electric lead guitar work covers a wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country!
Dustin Burley
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Dustin’s music is a blend of Outlaw Country/Blues/Classic Rock/Folk. He puts his own twist on old classics and blends his original songs through his...
Snowdown Light Parade
6:00pm / Downtown Durango
Hosted by Purgatory Resort once again! The Snowdown Light Parade! It’s Durango’s only nighttime parade where light-bedecked floats create a dazzling...
Snowdown Twister Tournament
7:00pm / The Subterrain
Twisters aren’t just for the Eastern Plains! Connect the dots with Aria PettyOne in an all-out SNOWDOWN style twister tournament! Prizes are awarded...
After parade Dance Party feat. Nu Bass Theory
7:00pm / EsoTerra
Come celebrate Peak Snowdown (and EsoTerra's final night on Main Street!) with hottest post-parade dance party featuring the funky grooves of NU Bass...
Christmas Tree Drop Off - last day!
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
Christmas tree dropped off has officially begun through Jan. 31, 2025
Snowdown Balloon Rally
8:30am / Sylvias Air Park, Hermosa Colorado
Snowdown Balloon Rally Mass Ascension – Sylvia’s Air Park in the Hermosa Valley. Visiting balloon pilots will launch together in a traditional mass...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains!
This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon...
Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime
12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center
Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...
Snowdown Treasure Hunt
2:00pm / The Subterrain
Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...
Snowdown Edition - Name That Tune Bingo
4:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards
Get ready for a wild, music-filled night as Snowdown brings its legendary winter fun to Durango! January 24th & 31st
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Adam Swanson, our fabulous ragtime in residence, performs ragtime and other favorites. Adam Swanson is one of the world's foremost performers of vintage...
Snowdown Poetry Duels
6:00pm / The Subterrain
Join Durango Poet Laureate, Esther Belin for a fast and furious head-to-head tournament style poetry battle!
Join Durango Poet Laureate,...
Matt Rupnow Music
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Matt Rupnow is a Singer/Songwriter who lives in Southwest Colorado. He is writing, recording and performing his unique blend of music he likes to call...
Snowdown Strike It Rich Blackjack
6:00pm / Union Social House
The cards are dealt and fortune favors the bold. Test your luck in a centennial-style casino night inspired by Durango’s mining roots. Big hands, bigger...
Karaoke with Kimmy
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
Play karaoke roulette and win a free pint! Follow us on FB or IG for karaoke themes or updates.
La Pata County Search And Rescue Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Eat yummy pancakes, eggs, ham, coffee and juice while supporting our local heros, La Plata County Search and Rescue. Come to our breakfast and we’ll...
Snowdown Balloon Rally
8:30am / Sylvias Air Park, Hermosa Colorado
Snowdown Balloon Rally Mass Ascension – Sylvia’s Air Park in the Hermosa Valley. Visiting balloon pilots will launch together in a traditional mass...
Cascade Canyon Winter Train
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains!
This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon...
Veterans Benefit Breakfast
9:00am / VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy some delicious food with your loved ones, local veterans, neighbors, and more! Menu includes Sausage Links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O'Brien...
Irish Jam
12:30pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
The great sounds of Celtic music and modern Irish tunes are played every Sunday from 12 noon til 3pm. Enjoy special pricing on select pints to make the...
Snowdown Treasure Hunt
2:00pm / The Subterrain
Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive...
Full Moon Howler Snowshoe Hike
6:00pm / Durango Nordic Center
One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! While experiencing the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise...
Blue Moon Ramblers
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
The Blue Moon Ramblers have been playing the Diamond Belle Saloon every Sunday for over 30 years! Join us for this entertaining tradition inside the area’s...
Ben Gibson
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Influenced from greats both past and present: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, as well as more contemporary greats such as Joe...
Jammy Buffet - Jimmy Buffet Tribute
7:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Early Show, Doors 6:00pm / Jammy Buffet 7:00pm
$22 / $25 / 21+ No Exceptions Including Minors w/ legal Guardian
Beach Party Theme - Costumes...
Powerhouse Extended Hours
9:00am / The Powerhouse
The Powerhouse will be open extended hours from 9am-5pm today!
Joel Racheff
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Joel Racheff was born in Wyoming, raised in New Mexico, and has spent most of his adult life in good ol’ Durango. As a young man, Joel was and continues...
Terry Rickard
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Terry has been entertaining Strater guests and locals for years! Terry grew up playing in rock bands around the Boston area before moving to southern California....
Tuesday Trivia
6:00pm / 11th Street Station
Join us for Trivia Night on the waterfall deck featuring weekly prizes as well as a weekly giveaway for $25 and $50 gift cards to Ernie’s Bar or The...
Nathan Schmidt
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Walking the line between vintage Country & Southwestern, Nathan occasionally stumbles into music all his own. He sings songs, plays his guitar, and...
Randy Crumbaugh
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Randy’s main genre and music covers comes from the 70’s Folk Rock era, though he covers every decade. His favorite artists include: James Taylor, Neil...
Free Radon Education Sessions (Free Test Kits for La Plata County Homeowners)
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
La Plata Public Health is offering free radon education sessions for La Plata County homeowners. Attendees will learn what radon is, how home radon testing...
Book Club: Wild Dark Shore
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Register at the reference desk, then join us to discuss the book at the library. A free book is available for the first 15 people who register and attend! ...
Rotary Club of Durango meeting
6:00pm / Strater Hotel
Mana Group CEO Jennifer Jenkins speaks about energy trends impacting rural communities across the country from data centers to the clean energy transition....
Durango Daybreak Rotary Club
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, the "hands on club",, at their weekly meeting willl have Austin DiVesta, Avalanche Forecaster, Colorado Avalanche...
Free Radon Education Sessions (Free Test Kits for La Plata County Homeowners)
2:00pm / Ignacio Community Library
La Plata Public Health is offering free radon education sessions for La Plata County homeowners. Attendees will learn what radon is, how home radon testing...
Wine, Beer, Spirits Tasting
4:00pm / Wagon Wheel Liquors
Weekly tasting at wagon Wheel. depending on the week we have either Wine, Beer, or spirits. Sometimes we have all three. Come in and taste something new...
Word Honey: Free Poetry Workshop
6:00pm / The Hive
Write and create original works with us!
Join us for a free poetry workshop! All are welcome.
Donny Johnson
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Donny is a self-proclaimed “Troubador!” He plays the guitar and sings – mostly cover tunes of everyone from working musician Willie Nelson to Waylon...
Chuck Hank
6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
Chuck Hank, the low end force behind Durango's musical revolution, has become an iconic figure under the neon lights of countless venues. With his...
Peking Acrobats
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
One of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups is once again touring the U.S Up on the Roof, Under the Boardwalk, This Magic Moment, There Goes My Baby,...
