Events This Week

Tthe Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to discuss "U.S. - China Trade Rivalry." Moderator Mearl Webb will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of the issues.    The public is invited to attend this free discussion and participants are welcome to bring a sack lunch.

Join us for some good Western entertainment. Music, stories, cowboy poetry, and who knows what else. From noon to three at the Diamond Belle Saloon.    We also invite anyone with a Western poem, story, or song to join us on stage. Just check in with us when you arrive and we will put you up there. It is a good event to practice and have fun whether you are a professional, a novice, or anywhere in between.

Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation solos and chord changes. If you can play the I, IV and V chords in G, D and A then you know enough to play at this jam!

Explore the history, traditions, and contemporary significance of the Southern Ute Tribe. Join us for an engaging session to explore traditions, governance, economic development, and the environmental stewardship of the Southern Ute people.   Presented by the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum

The author of the New York Times bestseller Nowhere for Very Long continues her story with this deeply honest, moving account of a woman walking the line between independence and isolation when she moves to the Southwest desert with nothing and no one but her four dogs.   In her debut memoir, Nowhere for Very Long, Brianna Madia reflected on her life as a nomad, free to roam some of the most beautiful land in America. Now, in Never Leave the Dogs Behind, the van life adherent faces the unfathomable darkness that comes from a life blown apart, her only solace the support of her dogs.   In the wake of a painful, public divorce and the ensuing fallout, Brianna moves from a pared-down van into a pared-down trailer. She reckons with her decision to be alone in the desert, living on a nine-acre plot of undeveloped land on the dusty outskirts of a small town in Utah, accompanied only by her four precious dogs: Bucket, Dagwood, Birdie, and Banjo. As she grapples with the anger, despair, and delicious freedom that comes from being wholly on her own, Brianna wonders where, exactly, the road less traveled has led her.   A powerful and poignant portrait of rebuilding and surviving, Never Leave the Dogs Behind is about finding the courage to start over when the dream life you thought you were living collapses around your feet.

Enjoy live music from the comfort of mineral-rich waters! Live music is included with admission.

Open mic every Tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!

Come and joins us for a tasting of Wine, Liquor, or Beer every Wednesday during happy hour. Come taste our crews favorite products!   Wine 15% off, Spirits 10% off, and Beer 5% off during happy hour.

Lunch & Learn Workshop: How Small Business & Startups Can Use Data: Real World Tips of How To Compete When You're the Underdog with MaryBeth Maskovas founder of Insight Lime Analytics.   The data you have is only as good as how you use it. Modern businesses collect a wealth of data and information, even small ones. From your P&L, sales reports, to website data we're positively swimming in information. The business you manages to use the data they have to make more informed decisions is the one who comes out on top more of the time - so remember that every time you're putting together a project to collect more data, first look at how you can use the data you have.    This "Lunch and Learn" will be packed with tactics you can launch right in the workshop.

Learn Home Hardening Tips to Protect your home against Wildfire. How can small changes give your home a chance against wildfire .

Bring your talent! Play alone, or with friends. This open mic is run up by the phenomenally talented musicians of ShadowTrapp! So, you are always guaranteed a great show! The floor is open to all varieties of music, and levels of expertise. Come show off, or simply enjoy the music. Sign-ups begin at 6:30pm at the bar, show is 7-9pm.

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.

Sing a song get a free shot!

Join us every Thursday at Durango Sustainable Goods for "Tea and Tinsel Thursdays." It's a weekly thing where we hang out, have tea, and watch Shaheen do her magic. Shaheen makes hair look like a shimmering work of art. Come by Durango Sustainable Goods every Thursday to chill, get some sparkle, and a cool new look.

Are you new to the exciting world of social media or video creation? Join us for our "Basic Social Media and Content Creation Support" session!   In this series, we're here to assist you in navigating the introductory aspects of social media and video production. Whether you're just starting your online journey or looking to enhance your skills, our supportive community is here to guide you every step of the way.

Public House 701 is welcoming a few icons of California wine producers for a wine tasting. Join us for a unique flight of wines along with nibbles from Public House 701

Join us for live music in our Tasting Room from Danjo Harris and Friends. Enjoy Free Music, Beer & Food Specials.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Every Thursday Stop in and enjoy some local Bluegrass jams by your Local bluegrass jammers!   $4 pints all day and if you'd like to join the jam session and bring your instrument you get a free pint of your favorite craft beer!

Enjoy live music from the comfort of mineral-rich waters! Live music is included with admission.

Celebrating Poetry Month Create Art & Tea Home of the Art Guild of Create presents it's Premiere Poetry Reading Event   Sponsored by: Caprice Fox & The Guild of Create Art Durango   Featuring noted/published poets:  Durango Poet Laureate Esther Belin , Burton E. Baldwin, Tina Deschenie, Michael Thompson and Larry Bourland. Join us for an evening of imaginative and inspiring poetry. A $5 Donation to The Guild of Create Art Durango will be appreciated (tax deductible charitable donations IAW 501.c3).    Thank you for supporting your Durango Artisans!!!

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 tonight! Get there early to get your seat inside!

Salsa night is back at Roxy's! Come through for the hottest salsa tracks by DJ Ravenous this Sunday at 8:30pm. Drink specials and our full menu will be available for this event. No cover, no charges, all ages welcome.

Hosted by Ballantine Events, the Home & Ranch Show is a two-day event that showcases local experts in the business of helping residents bring the home of their dreams to life.

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

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.

The Durango Wine Experience, a rich and well balanced event, is brought to you by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. All event proceeds will go to the Community Foundation to support our vital work in the vibrant nonprofit sector. This popular weekend-long event will be held April 26-27, 2024. The Durango Wine Experience features a Friday night Walkabout at multiple locations in historic Downtown Durango, a Saturday Grand Tasting at the Smiley Building lawn, as well as educational seminars, wine dinners, and unique tastings. There will be hundreds of wineries, Colorado artisan spirits and craft beers represented.

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Spoon Rest . We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze which will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired. Look for an email telling you when your piece is ready for pick-up and use. (about 21 days) Let the fun begin!    $35.00 Per Participant  *One complimentary drink included with class

After months of regrouping, Thee Fearless Peasants return to Durango Beer and Ice with a whole new attitude!   Come enjoy a fine, local beer and fresh pub-fare and see for yourself!

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.

If it's your birthday month, receive a free party hat & cupcake, and get $2 off each of your own drinks! Bring your friends and we'll throw the party. Also we're now open to everyone on Fridays from 7-11. Free entry

Hosted by Spark Madden, we will be playing house and techno from 9pm-2am. Food served late night as well! Great drinks, great vibes, no cover! 21+

Come be a part of the region's largest community bike swap! Durango Devo proudly presents its 15th Annual Devo Bike Swap! Buy, sell, donate, volunteer, or simply browse a huge selection of used and new bikes, cycling accessories, gear, attire, bike parts, and more! The Bike Swap is Durango Devo's largest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds support Devo's affordable, all-ages, team-based mountain biking programs, camps, and scholarships. Great deals abound on gear for every kind of cyclist, from tiny tots to casual riders to serious racers and cycling enthusiasts.

Hosted by Ballantine Events, the Home & Ranch Show is a two-day event that showcases local experts in the business of helping residents bring the home of their dreams to life.

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Durango Police Department are committed to making our communities safer and healthier by preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction. Do you have unused or expired prescription medications?    Dispose of them safely during DEA National Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Durango Police Department at the Durango Police Substation near Three Springs.   Tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs will be accepted during Drug Take Back Day. The station will not accept liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes, sharps, or illegal drugs. We will continue to accept vaping devices and cartridges at the drop-off location. Please remove lithium batteries before discarding them.   We will also be collecting food donations for Manna Soup Kitchen. Useful items include canned goods (fruits, vegetables, meats, meals) or packaged meals in single or group serving sizes (ramen, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, granola). Personal hygiene products are also beneficial.

A thrilling adventure touring workshop designed for riders eager to explore the world of adventure touring motorcycles. This workshop offers riders the opportunity to test ride a variety of top-of-the-line adventure touring bikes and see how they handle!   RSVP by clicking the link below! https://forms.gle/XbkmEU46GnRGmkdC7

Learn to make jump rings, head pins, connectors, and clasps to complement your jewelry creations using basic wire working tools.    Class fee: $60 all materials included   Fees are payable to Create Art and Tea anytime before the class begins.    All necessary tools will be provided for use during this class.

Join us starting at noon for a delectable food pop-up with Bonfire Oyster Co. Indulge in raw oysters with hand-made accouterments and savor a lemon-poached lobster roll on a brioche bun, expertly paired with our craft ciders. No reservations required—this culinary feast is one day only, while supplies last. Elevate your Saturday with the perfect blend of sea and cider at EsoTerra Ciderworks!

The author of Bears Ears: Landscape of Refuge and Resistance, Dr. Andrew Gulliford will be expanding on his research to look at case studies of historic sites and conservation across the American West. Come along for the fun and learn about sites you've never heard of and stories from your public lands! There is no charge for this event which will be in-person only in the classroom at the Animas Museum.    Seating is first come, first served.

The Durango Wine Experience, a rich and well balanced event, is brought to you by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. All event proceeds will go to the Community Foundation to support our vital work in the vibrant nonprofit sector. This popular weekend-long event will be held April 26-27, 2024. The Durango Wine Experience features a Friday night Walkabout at multiple locations in historic Downtown Durango, a Saturday Grand Tasting at the Smiley Building lawn, as well as educational seminars, wine dinners, and unique tastings. There will be hundreds of wineries, Colorado artisan spirits and craft beers represented.

Join us for good ole' fashion Euchre Tournament. 6 nights Round Robin. Feb 10th/24th March 9th/23rd April 6th/27th. Come single or with a partner. No experience needed. 3 food trucks available.

Every Saturday night Karaoke with Kimmy, play karaoke roulette and get a free pint. Open 12-9pm serving Brunch till 2pm .

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.

Come enjoy some Irish Jam! 4$ pints (exclude tulip beers)

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.

Join us every Sunday afternoon when Guild House Games brings loads of board games to Lola's Place for your pleasure! Compete in your favorite game or try a new one! Meet new friends and enjoy a taco and beverage! It's so easy...just show up and we do the rest!

Wind down your weekend with a chilled-out set by DJ Ravenous, featuring Lo-Fi beats, Downtempo, Acid Jazz, Soft Bass, and Vaporwave.

The Art Squirrels, a local art collective, will be displaying their show "Emergence" from March 25 through mid-May. The show features colorful and diverse works in paint, chalk, fabric, glass, upcycled materials, and mixed media by Bethany Bachmann, Cindy Coleman, Janet Kenna, Amanda Preston Araujo, Jenny Treanor, and Amy Vaclav.

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.

Saturdays in May! Join a small group for a guided exploration of watercolor painting in a comfortable studio in the Smiley Building. Learn about paint, brushes, paper and techniques. We will make four cards (with envelopes) on watercolor paper for you to take home. This class is accessible to all levels and all materials are provided. Email or text Amy to register. $40

Announcing: Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibit: Crossroads: "Change in Rural America" a Colorado Humanities tour, is coming to Ignacio!   We invite you to participate in this FREE and interactive exhibit for all ages! Come reflect on Ignacio's history while finding out how you connect to your community with events and programs designed to complement the Smithsonian exhibition.   Free Events include:  Monday, April 29th, 10:00am: Grand opening and ribbon cutting.  Thursday, May 9th, 5:00-6:00 pm: Ties to Land and place.  Friday, May 17th, 1:00-2:00 pm: Community Celebrations and Traditions   Tuesday, May 21st, 5:00-6:00 pm: Ignacio's past, present, and future.  Friday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm: Grand finale event: "Voices, Views, and Visions."   See you there!

Local and National comics perform every Monday!