Featured Happenings
Events This Week
Friday, August 21
Veterans Friday Morning Coffee
8:00 AM / American Legion Post 28
Please join us for coffee and refreshments (Doughnuts) Families and Veteran caregivers welcome. Free no cost Just a get together to talk about...
Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train (Steam)
9:00 AM / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2...
San Juan Nature Hike
10:00 AM / Andrews Lake
Want to know more about nature? Flora, fauna, geology, clouds, water, you name it: our trusty crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while...
D&D Club
4:00 PM / Fort Lewis Mesa Library
D&D Club for grades 6-12. Crawl dungeons. Fight dragons. Make new friends. Oh yeah, there’s snacks. We’re playing 5e with a mix of 2014 and 2024...
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30 PM / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper! Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper...
Rooftop Live Music
5:00 PM / Rooftop Lounge at River's Edge
The Rooftop Lounge at River's Edge hosts Live Music every Friday throughout the summer. Come and enjoy high-end cocktails, great snacks, one of the...
Teen After Hours: Ultimate Game Night
5:00 PM / Durango Public Library
Games of all kinds! Have one final taste of summer fun before the start of school in an all-out game night from 5:30 to 7:30. Enjoy with your friends...
Singer Songwriter Dave Osborn
5:00 PM / Serious Texas BBQ South
An evening of solo acoustic guitar, vocals, and harmonica using my 3rd handcrafted acoustic guitar (no kit) .." Lizbeth ". You will hear originals...
Art Opening - Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air
5:00 PM / The Durango Arts Center
A juried exhibit by the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners, from August 21 – October 10, 2026. The grand opening celebration is with food, the...
Live Music with Julian Blue
5:30 PM / Barons Creek Vineyards Durango
Join us for wine, food, music, and fun every Friday night!
Adam Swanson – Ragtime
5:30 PM / 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...
Alison Dance Trio
5:30 PM / Kennebec Cafe
Enjoy an evening of live jazz with this trio who have been performing in the community for years. Rooted in the Great American Songbook, their sound...
Reeder & Spencer
6:00 PM / Union Social House
Join Us for the local duo Reeder and Spencer. They are a female acoustic duo blending rich harmonies, guitar, and mandolin into fresh takes on cover...
Friday Nights at Fox Fire
6:00 PM / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music with and food every Friday night this summer in a beautiful vineyard and farm setting. Free admission.
Dustin Burley
6:00 PM / 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...
Live music with Matt Rupnow
6:00 PM / Lola's Place
Free concerts - come and enjoy live music on our patio 3 evenings a week. Enjoy a refreshing beverage or bar bite, with salami or salmon charcuterie,...
Treasure Hunt
7:00 PM / The Subterrain
It’s like an escape room only you don’t escape, and we have drinks! Follow the clues and beat the clock to find the treasure. Most Fridays. Must...
Petrichor with opener The Rev
7:00 PM / The iNDIGO Room @ iAM Music
Join Petrichor & The Rev for a night of original music. Experience Petrichor's indie pop-rock sound, blending powerful melodies with heartfelt...
Live Music with Agave
7:00 PM / 11th Street Station
Featuring local and touring artists performing music from many genres. We invite you to join us for live music in downtown Durango this Spring and...
Jamie Scott & Friends Comedy Show
7:00 PM / American Legion
An amazing comedy show with professionals from Farmington and locals in Durango. Come check it out and have fun! Only $15.
Dark Comedy The Minutes by Tracy Letts
7:30 PM / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center presents the darkly hilarious play The Minutes, by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Cast with local actors, this Durango...
Deltaphonic (New Orleans Funk)
9:00 PM / Animas City Theatre
Animas City Theatre Presents Deltaphonic Support TBA Doors 8:00pm / show 9:00pm $20 / $25 / 21+ Standing Room Only with Limited seating in Balcony At...
Saturday, August 22
Durango Farmers Market
8:00 AM / TBK Parking Lot
Offering a lively market day experience that brings together local farmers, ranchers, food producers, and makers. Visitors can shop fresh produce,...
Bayfield Farmers Market
8:00 AM / Pine Valley Church - side parking lot
Produce, Local Meat, Eggs, Food Trucks, Bakers, Artisans, Music, Kids Play Area and Free Parking.
Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train (Steam)
9:00 AM / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2...
Back to School Block Party
10:00 AM / Clayton Homes Durango
Back to School Block Party! Vendors, food trucks, bounce house. Free backpacks to the first 50 kids. Only available at this location. Must follow...
Pondering Pines Makers Market
10:00 AM / Weminuche Woodfire Grill
Come up to Lake Vallecito and celebrate the end of summer with Pondering Pines Makers Market. Face Painting! Local artisans and makers selling...
Ride In & Grill Out
12:00 PM / Durango Harley-Davidson
Join us for live music, a cookout, bike games, and more!
Yarn Meetup
1:00 PM / Durango Public Library
Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels! Come work on your current project in an informal group setting! We meet every...
Harvest Fest
2:00 PM / Rotary Park
Durango Natural Food's annual Harvest Festival is a community gathering and member-owner celebration at Rotary Park. It brings together local...
Pop Up Painting Party - Violet Mountains
3:00 PM / Picasso & Vino at Los Amigos Del Sur
Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Everything's included for you to paint...
Meditations on Compassion
4:00 PM / Next to Himalayan Kitchen
Free guided meditations, all are welcome. Come practice together and create community
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30 PM / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper! Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper...
La Plata Dems Roosevelt Dinner
5:00 PM / EsoTerra Arboretum
EsoTerra's Arboretum hosts a catered dinner fundraiser. Keynote speaker is our Dem candidate for CD3, Dwayne Romero! Please share this info with...
Adam Swanson – Ragtime
5:30 PM / 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...
Smelter Mountain Boys
6:00 PM / Union Social House
Smelter Mountain Boys bring a hard-driving bluegrass sound shaped by high desert grit and mountain tradition. With tight picking, rich harmonies, and...
Matt Rupnow Music
6:00 PM / 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...
San Juan Singers Songwriters Festival Stage
6:00 PM / Lola's Place
Free concerts - come and enjoy live music on our patio 3 evenings a week. Enjoy a refreshing beverage or bar bite, with salami or salmon charcuterie,...
Live Music with Dustin Burley
6:00 PM / 11th Street Station
Featuring local and touring artists performing music from many genres. We invite you to join us for live music in downtown Durango this Spring and...
Live Music with Leah Orlikowski
6:00 PM / Eso Terra Cider & Wines
Tickle your tastebuds at Eso Terra Cider & Wines while Leah Orlikowski tickles your eardrums, free admission!
Dark Comedy The Minutes by Tracy Letts
7:30 PM / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center presents the darkly hilarious play The Minutes, by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Cast with local actors, this Durango...
Adult Disco Roller Skating Jam
8:00 PM / Chapman Roller Rink
Come join your newly formed Durango Roller Skating Club this summer for an adult roller jam. Come meet the members building community and groovy fun...
Steely Dead - A Sonic Fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan
8:00 PM / Animas City Theatre
Doors 7:00pm / Steely Dead 8:00pm $25 / $30 / 21+ Standing Room Only / Limited Seating in Balcony Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver,...
Sunday, August 23
Durango Flea Market
7:00 AM / La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Come check out all the great deals we have to offer! Join us for all the amazing deals at the Durango Flea Market at the La Plata County Fairgrounds,...
Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train (Steam)
9:00 AM / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2...
Sunday Record Brunch Club
12:00 PM / 11th Street Station
Sunday Record Brunch Club with all your brunch favorites. Sunday Record Brunch Club is free to attend every Sunday.
"Summer's Last Picnic" by Elmore's Farmers Market
12:00 PM / 306 Florida Grange
The kiddos are going back to school in our area and all of us at EFM would like to send them off right! Come on out for end of summer activities and...
Sunday Irish Jams
12:30 PM / Durango Beer and Ice
Local musicians and visitors congregate on Sundays for an Irish Music jam. Enjoy your Sunday afternoons with great music and great beer. Brunch is...
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30 PM / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper! Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper...
Live Piano Music
5:00 PM / Serafina's Steakhouse
Elevate your Sunday evenings at Serafina’s with live piano music from 5–8 PM. Our in-house pianist sets the tone with a blend of timeless classics...
Singer Songwriter Dave Osborn
5:00 PM / Weminuche Woodfire Grill
An evening of solo acoustic guitar, vocals, and harmonica using my 3rd handcrafted acoustic guitar (no kit) .." Lizbeth ". You will hear originals...
Ben Gibson
6:00 PM / 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...
Blue Moon Ramblers
6:00 PM / 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...
Dark Comedy The Minutes by Tracy Letts
7:30 PM / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center presents the darkly hilarious play The Minutes, by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Cast with local actors, this Durango...
Monday, August 24
VOA Chocolate Fantasia Fundraising Competition - calling all contestants
8:00 AM / Durango Community Shelter
Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking dessert artisans to compete in Chocolate Fantasia, a fundraising event benefiting the Durango Community...
Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train (Steam) - Daily
9:00 AM / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2...
Death Cafe
4:00 PM / Durango Public Library
At a Death Cafe people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping...
Adam Swanson – Ragtime
5:30 PM / 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...
Junior Roller Derby
6:00 PM / Chapman Hill
Coaching for all skill levels! Ages 10-17, Gear provided. $150 per session.
Terry Rickard
6:00 PM / 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...
The Monday Social with Country Swing & Line Dance
7:00 PM / The Durango Collective - BuckWild Dance
Looking for a fun Monday night in downtown Durango? Join BuckWild Durango for our weekly country dance social where dancers of all experience levels...
Tuesday, August 25
Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air art exhibit
12:00 PM / The Durango Arts Center
A juried exhibit by the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners on display until October 10th.
Twin Buttes Tuesday
5:30 PM / Main Trailhead Parking Lot
Tuesday night group mountain bike ride at Twin Buttes. This ride leans intermediate to advanced, but if you’ve got legs and a sense of humor, you’ll...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30 PM / 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...
Coptic Stitch Bookmaking, pt. 2
6:00 PM / Durango Public Library
A two-part series! Part 1: Create a book or journal using the Coptic bookbinding stitch, which allows the book to lay completely flat when opened....
Tuesday Trivia
6:00 PM / 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...
Sean O'Brien
6:00 PM / The Office Spiritorium
Sean grew up playing many different instruments, none of which has fascinated him as much as the guitar. He began playing guitar in 2001 in Ojai, CA,...
Rotary Club of Durango
6:00 PM / Strater Hotel
Local Rotarian John Angst will speak about Organ Donation. Visitors welcome. Free.
Adult Disco Roller Skating
6:30 PM / Chapman Roller Rink
Come join your newly formed Durango Roller Skating Club this summer for adult roller jam. Come meet the members building community and groovy fun...
Wednesday, August 26
Wild New Way Women's Collective: Integrating Your Anima/Feminine & Animus/Masculine
9:00 AM / Durango Collective
Finding Greater Wholeness Within. There are times in life when we find ourselves relying on only one way of moving through the world. We may stay in...
Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air art exhibit
12:00 PM / The Durango Arts Center
A juried exhibit by the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners on display until October 10th.
Twin Buttes Farm Stand
3:00 PM / Twin Buttes Of Durango
Come on down from an afternoon of world class mountain biking on the Twin Buttes Trails and grab some fresh produce, free range eggs, locally...
Wine, Beer, Spirits Tasting
4:00 PM / 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...
DEF Back to School Fair!
4:00 PM / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Kick off the school year at the Durango Education Foundation’s Back to School Resource Fair - a FREE evening of resources, food and fun for local...
Great Garden Series
4:30 PM / Durango Public Library
Creating the Best Garden You've Ever Had in Your Entire Lifetime - Guaranteed(ish) with Tom Bartels and Darrin Parmenter (aka The Garden Guys) The...
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30 PM / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper! Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30 PM / 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...
Community Sound Bath for First Responders, Healthcare Providers & Caregivers
5:30 PM / The Smiley Building
Take an hour to rest, breathe, and restore. As part of the Durango Creates! Grant, Solum Life Therapy invites Durango’s first responders, healthcare...
Paint and Plant Your Own Succulent Planter
5:30 PM / EsoTerra Arboretum
Join this crafty workshop by Smash-a-Craft to paint and plant your own charming succulent planter while enjoying delicious ciders and wines! This...
Trivia Night
6:00 PM / Zia Cantina
Join us for Trivia Night at Zia Cantina! Themes vary and are announced on our in-house menus and social media. No cover - just show up, grab a...
Junior Roller Derby
6:00 PM / Chapman Hill
Coaching for all skill levels! Ages 10-17, Gear provided. $150 per session.
"On the Road" Public Meetings with the LPC Board of County Commissioners
6:00 PM / Vallecito Community Event Center
The community meetings, which are open to all county residents, provide an opportunity for informal discussion with the Board of County Commissioners...
Chuck Hank
6:00 PM / 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...
Free Live Music: Leah Orlikowski
6:00 PM / The Oxford
Treat yourself to a cocktail and the musical stylings of Leah Orlikowski. Free admission!
Following your Passion: A Woman’s Fly-fishing Journey
6:30 PM / Center of Southwest Studies at FLC, Lyceum (Room 120)
Free + Open to All! Librarian by trade and angler at heart, Shelley Walchak gravitated towards fly-fishing later in life and was inspired in 2012 to...
West Coast Swing Beginner Series
6:30 PM / The Durango Collective
Start your West Coast Swing journey! Learn the 5 basic patterns of West Coast Swing in a fun, supportive setting. This series is designed to give you...
The (Almost) Weekly Comedy Open Mic
7:00 PM / American Legion
An (almost) weekly open mic for comics and comedy lovers alike. Come perform, come watch, come support your local Durango comedy community....
Thursday, August 27
Thursday Morning Cribbage
8:00 AM / Just the Drip Coffee Shop
Join us Thursday mornings. All skill levels welcome.
Elmore's Farmers Market
9:00 AM / 306 Florida Grange
Created through collaboration, Elmore’s Farmers Market is a community-driven, vendor-led market where connection and core values come before...
Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air art exhibit
12:00 PM / The Durango Arts Center
A juried exhibit by the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners on display until October 10th.
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00 PM / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. Please no projects involving paint or glitter.
Ska BQ: Live Music & Beer Specials
5:00 PM / Ska Brewing
Meet us in the beer garden with yer dancing shoes & drinkin' pants - it’s SKA-BQ time! Live tunes from local & visiting artists on the beer garden...
Durango Green Drinks
5:00 PM / 11th Street Station
Join Durango Green Drinks - the last Thursday of every month from 5-7PM with three different local sustainability organizations hosting each month....
Watercolor Landscape Painting Workshop
5:00 PM / Molas Lake
Join me at Molas Lake for an evening of plein air watercolor painting in the mountains! There will be three sessions - every one will be slightly...
Free Live Music: Leah Orlikowski
5:00 PM / El Rancho
Treat yourself to a cocktail and the musical stylings of Leah Orlikowski. Free admission!
Durango Poetry Open Mic
5:30 PM / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
The Secret Entrance: Don’t let the 900 Main Avenue address fool you—the magic happens underground. Look for the “GO DOWN” sandwich board on the 9th...
Dart Tournament
5:30 PM / 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...
Adam Swanson - Ragtime
5:30 PM / 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...
Spanish Conversation Hour
5:30 PM / Sunnyside Library
Spanish Conversation Hour at Sunnyside Library. A casual gathering to develop Spanish conversational skills. All levels of ability are welcome.
Jeff Solon Jazz
6:00 PM / Lola's Place
Live jazz on the patio! Jeff plays tenor saxophone, harmonica, and flute and is joined by different musicians each week. Duo's and groups. Jazz...
Dustin Burley @ Grateful Dead Week
6:00 PM / Union Social House
Dustin Burley is an up-and-coming Colorado musician and songwriter creating a sound that’s hard to label and easy to get lost in. Blending inventive...
Gary Watkins
6:00 PM / The Office Spiritorium
Gary’s music is a blend of old standards, blues, country, rock and folk as well as some original compositions. He began playing music in this area at...
Live Music with San Juanderer
6:00 PM / 11th Street Station
Featuring local and touring artists performing music from many genres. We invite you to join us for live music in downtown Durango this Spring and...
Trivia Night Outside on the Plaza
6:30 PM / The Powerhouse
Join us outside on the Carver Family Plaza. Five rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of five eligible for...
Thursday Night Rides
6:30 PM / Durango Harley-Davidson
Rides with TJ and Chance are back! Join us this Thursday for an evening group ride filled with great company, good vibes, and open roads. Kickstands...
Bluegrass Jam
6:30 PM / Durango Beer and Ice
Local musicians and visitors gather on Thursdays to pick and fiddle great bluegrass. The music starts about 6:30 but you can enjoy a $4 pint from...
CANCELLED Stand Up Comedy: Ontonio Kareem (The Tonight Show, Don't Tell Comedy)
7:00 PM / Durango Arts Center
Get ready for an insanely funny night of comedy right in your backyard! Debuting on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon & winning the "Funniest Comic...
Kirtan Chanting with GaiaShakti
7:00 PM / Pause Yoga Studio
Join us for a heartfelt evening of kirtan chanting to soothe and relax your system. All levels of experience welcome.