Events This Week

Want to improve your handwriting in a fun atmosphere?? You will get to apply what you learn immediately and will walk away with lettering styles that will last you a lifetime!   Adults only class.   Session 1: How To Write Like An Architect  Many architects and map makers need to write neat and quickly to accompany their designs. You will learn the attributes, variations and how to make this style your own—to be used for any occasion.   Session 2: Italic Script  Italic is not just a variation of a font, it's a hand or lettering style that was designed to be readable, to write rhythmically to support writing with speed, and the best part is that it has so many variations. We will start by using monoline tools with and without connections so you can choose if you want to write Italic as print or script. Once you know this lettering style, you can apply it as a foundation for brushlettering and more.   Session 3: Scale Up and Scale Down  Writing big can be fun! Writing small may be out of preference or necessity. We will scale our letters up and down using the right tool for the job. You will learn Thick/Thin Script to use on posters, banners or wall work. And Roman Hand at a very small scale (think .3mm) to serve as a skeleton lettering style for legibility and other lettering styles.   Each session comes with an accompanying video that you will receive at the conclusion of the course so that the learning can continue. You will also leave each session with handouts, mark making tools you get to keep, and an exemplar of your own to build from.

At the historic Strater hotel!

Grab a drink, enjoy some food while listening to live music!

Join us for a fun night at The Powerhouse with the family! Great for parents with children in grades K+, this family science night will introduce you to coding, along with tinker technology. $30/family, please register ahead of time.

A skill-building 6-week art introduction workshop for anyone who needs to leave their mental stress and anxiety behind. Progressive genre introductions of drawing in pencil, pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic paints and ceramic clay. Different skill-building lessons each workshop. Leave your mental stress and anxiety behind and get lost in various arts! $200 fee for all 6 classes!

If numbers be thy game, then play on those of folly. The original Bingo game was played with beans and so called, Beano! It wasn't until someone accidentally called Bingo! Sometime in the 1920's…a little nugget of information for all you Bingo players. Must be 60+.  Entry Cost: $1 per card  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd 

Party down and win all sorts of swag!

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique and functional Sponge or Soap holder! 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 your unique pottery! By the end of the evening, your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze that 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 16 days) Let the fun begin!   $30.00 Per Participant

Hide not thy poison with such sugar’d words…The Official SNOWDOWN 2023 Cocktail is chosen during this annual event. All cocktails will be judged on presentation and taste. You don’t have to be a bartender to enter, but you must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs

Mid-Winter Night's Dream; a feast for King and Queens. Commence the starteth of SNOWDOWN with an egregious Royal Banquet. Savor amusebouche and a multi-course house-crafted food and beer pairings. Cheers: "eat and drink as friends" FRIDAY and SATURDAY seating at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.   Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $65 per person

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Events end March 17th.  Gallery event is free to the public.

Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm  21+ / $25 / $30   Big Richard  What began as an all-female festival collab quickly morphed into a serious passion project driven by sisterhood, harmony and humor...…along with the shared desire to rage fiddle tunes and smash the patriarchy. Big Richard is a neo-acoustic super group made up of well established Colorado musicians: Bonnie Sims on mandolin (Bonnie & Taylor Sims//Everybody Loves An Outlaw//Bonnie & the Clydes), Joy Adams on cello (Nathaniel Rateliff//Darol Anger//Half Pelican), Emma Rose on bass + guitar (Sound of Honey//Daniel Rodriguez//Whippoorwill) and Eve Panning on fiddle (Lonesome Days). The future of this group is big and rising fast.    https://www.instagram.com/bigrichardband/  https://www.facebook.com/bigrichardband  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmUhwPP6BymCNZfM329Yeg   La La Bones sprouted in Durango during the summer of 2014. Soon after their formation, the band began playing throughout Southwest Colorado making appearances at local venues, festivals, and private events. Quickly, the band shared their original and traditional songs with music lovers young and old. At first glance, La La Bones is reminiscent of a traditional 5-piece bluegrass band, passing around breaks and harmonizing melodies. With a closer look, listeners can see how the band draws inspiration from a myriad music genres, ranging from punk, pop, to bluegrass. Listeners can also enjoy the songwriting and vocal skills of all band members, as each individual brings original music to the table. La La Bones recorded their first self-titled album in 2016, an 11-track record of originals. In 2023, the band will record their second album.La La Bones is Kyle Siesser on guitar, Tommy Frederico on banjo, Kathy Hilimire on fiddle, Scott Roberts on mandolin, and Jimi Giles Davis on bass.

The San Juan Square Dance Club dances Friday nights 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the main hall of the Durango Senior Center, 2424 Main, next to the High School. We do both Mainstream and Plus dancing with caller Richard Berry. All are welcome. No special attire required, just comfortable clothing. No smoking or Alcohol allowed. $6.00 per dancer. If you have danced in the past and just need to brush up, please join us. If you have never tried square dancing, we will be offering an 8-week series of Beginner lessons starting February 10th at 7:00 p.m.

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

Mid-Winter Night's Dream; a feast for King and Queens. Commence the starteth of SNOWDOWN with an egregious Royal Banquet. Savor amusebouche and a multi-course house-crafted food and beer pairings. Cheers: "eat and drink as friends" FRIDAY and SATURDAY seating at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.   Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $65 per person

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Bokkendo (wooden sword) and jodo (short staff) date back to medieval Japan's samurai society. Training in these ancient arts offers people in the modern world a taste of bushido, or the warrior's path to a robust spirit and unbeatable mindset. Develop greater strength, balance, coordination, and poise. Beginners are as welcome as experienced practitioners. For 20 years, DSBK has provided fun-filled training experiences open to everyone.

Grab a costume and a couple of teammates to come out and join the fun at the Durango Nordic Center for the 4Corners Riversports Red Hot Relay!   Teams of three racers will compete for fame and glory! Each racer will complete one 3k lap. The final times will be logged when the third racer crosses the finish line. Haven't raced before? No problem! This is a great race to try out.    The cost per team for registration is $35. All proceeds benefit our youth and team programs. Register in advance on our website. Online registration closes at 7 PM on December 30. Day-of registration at the event will be available for $40.

To slightly misquote the bard, "We bid you to escape and strive with things impossible." Test your puzzle-solving skills as you work to beat the clock in our Shakespeare themed Escape Room at the library! This event is free and open to teens and adults. Space is limited, registration required; sign up on our website www.durangogov.org/library. Must be 12+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes! 

Join us as an individual or with a partner. Durango is having a resurgence of it's vibrant Tango community. Come and learn this sensuous dance with foundations in hugging and walking.   Absolute Beginner Intensive Saturday 10:00am- 12:30 pm  Continuing Beginner IntensivesSaturday 2:00pm-4:30 pm (and/or) Sunday 11:00am-1:30pm

Let fly the wings of paper and page! Hosted by Durango Office Depot. A simple challenge? Make, decorate with markers, and fly your own plane paper airplane the farthest. See how far you can throw your plane within our course boundaries. All materials will be supplied by OFFICE DEPOT.    (Note: No outside materials such as premade or folded paper planes, tape, paper clips, weights, glue, attachments, plane launchers, etc are NOT permitted.) Each contestant will make/decorate/ throw their own plane.    There will be two age groups (Group-A: grades 1-6 & Group-B: grades 7-12) and both age groups will compete at the same time. 1st place prizes per group will be awarded in each age group plus prizes for contestants.    An Adult must accompany all contestants and a parent signed permission form is required for all participants. Grades 1-12.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

No time to take a series of classes? No problem! Now you can take a fun, single class and knock out a beautiful project on a Saturday afternoon! Love flowers? Then you will adore these Framed Flowers! We will create a bouquet of pretty shimmer paper flowers and arrange them in a 12×12 frame. All supplies included in price.

We love Colorado! Let's raise a glass to that colorful Colorado pride with Colorado Native Beer! Join us at Paradise Pizza and get entered to win some great giveaway items!   Anyone who shows up can get a raffle ticket. Drawing will occur toward the end of the event. Cheers!

In this beginner friendly watercolor class, you will combine various techniques with mindfulness. We'll begin with a short meditation practice to check in with your mental, physical, and emotional states. You'll choose colors and processes that reflect those: your internal landscape. We'll explore wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, and color lifting techniques in this mindful watercolor class. You will receive a 5x7 practice sheet of watercolor paper to play with the various techniques and then you will create your very own internal landscape on a frameable 8x10 piece of watercolor paper!

Mid-Winter Night's Dream; a feast for King and Queens. Commence the starteth of SNOWDOWN with an egregious Royal Banquet. Savor amusebouche and a multi-course house-crafted food and beer pairings. Cheers: "eat and drink as friends" FRIDAY and SATURDAY seating at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.    See the website for details, www.carverbrewing.com, or email carverbrewingcompany@gmail.  com Must be 21+.  Event Coordinator: Claire Carver 970-946-5948  Entry Cost: $65 per person

If I prove honey-mouth'd, let my tongue blister! Deliver your best Shakespearean quote, judged on delivery and costume! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

Out you detested parasites…Out you baggage! Crokinole is a Canadian board game of dexterity. Come learn the game played on beautiful wooden boards. Simple to learn, difficult to master, it has elements of shuffleboard and billiards. Beginners welcome. If you own your own board, please bring it. Must be 18+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

Mid-Winter Night's Dream; a feast for King and Queens. Commence the starteth of SNOWDOWN with an egregious Royal Banquet. Savor amusebouche and a multi-course house-crafted food and beer pairings. Cheers: "eat and drink as friends" FRIDAY and SATURDAY seating at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.    See the website for details, www.carverbrewing.com, or email carverbrewingcompany@gmail.  com Must be 21+.  Event Coordinator: Claire Carver 970-946-5948  Entry Cost: $65 per person

What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides!

A dance party with a live DJ, need we say more? Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Watch football with us on our BIG SCREEN TV every Sunday starting at 11am!

Monthly hands-on herbal medicine making workshops in Durango. Fun will be had making witches brews for health and for kitchen   Materials included in cost of each workshop ($30.85)

Hosted by Purgatory Resort. Start your SNOWDOWN celebration with a pre-party opening ceremony! There will be a Ski Parade down the "Hill" to pass the SNOWDOWN torch from 2022 to now. Come ski in costume and you can join the parade! Meet at the 6 pack lift at 1 PM for the ride up and ski down to follow the torch. The torch will light the opining flame and the 2024 THEME WINNER will be announced! All ages welcome!

At the historic Strater hotel!

Grab a drink, enjoy some food while listening to live music!

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. $225 for 10 Classes.

At the historic Strater hotel!

Grab a drink, enjoy some food while listening to live music!

Come play some chess! Every Monday night 6:30-9 p.m. upstairs in the Durango mall on Main St.    Free!  Drop in! 

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and and wheel throwing to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels. 10 Classes

Local and National comics perform every Monday!

Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:15 AND Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30. By donation.    Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention is a simple, balanced form. When practiced correctly can have many benefits for the health. Once learned the form can be practiced in minutes a day. Tai Chi can be adapted for those who need to stay in a chair or wheelchair. Instructor Denise Lane has been practicing Tai Chi for many years and began teaching in the 1990s.

The Durango Great Decisions discussion group will meet to discuss "Energy Geopolitics." Moderator Guinn Unger 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 encouraged to bring a sack lunch.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects.   September is Sculpture month, October - Halloween Extravaganza  November - Drawing and Painting, December - Gift Giving!   The classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression.

The Gather Dinner event takes place every Tuesday evening 5:30pm-7:30pm Mid-October to the end of March. You are wowed with a four course, prefixed meal using as many local/regional ingredients as possible. During this culinary experience, you will be joined by two invited guests that have produced one or more of the ingredients on your plate that are going to share their journey in producing the ingredients we are privileged to serve that evening. This is a time to connect and honor our farmers, ranchers, producers, bakers and purveyors that go beyond what most of us can conceive in order to accomplish what they do. This memorable evening has limited seating. Prepaid Reservations only. Reservations are closed two days prior to event date for preparation time.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can't capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—   The biggest reason to practice with the human figure is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.   10 Classes, all materials, instruction, and encouragement included.

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

What light through yonder window breaks? It's the Follies Grand Gala Performance- returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. To purchase tickets for this event, you must place your name on the Official Gala Wait List, created on April 1, 1997 and wait many, many, many years for the opportunity to purchase tickets. This adult is entertainment. Visit www. snowdownfollies.org for complete details. Must be 18+.  Entry Cost: $75

Participate on Zoom as follows:   Online (computer or smartphone):  https://zoom.us/j/819094582    Or by telephone:  Dial (if the first number is busy, try another number):  US: +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 9128 +1 312 626 6799 +1 646 558 8656 +1 253 215 8782 +1 301 715 8592

Originating in ancient China, tai chi is an effective exercise for health of the mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and its health benefits can soon be realized. For many, it continues as a life long journey.   Yang Style is one of the five main styles of Tai Chi and the most well known in the U.S.. In this class we will introduce and practice the basic principles that make Tai Chi so unique and beneficial. We will learn the movements of the 24 short form. This practice has been known to help improve balance, strength, coordination and flexibility.    Denise Lane is a certified Tai Chi instructor. She has been practicing Tai Chi for many years and teaching it since the late 1990's.

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class!   Come and join Durango Arts Center each week when a variety of Painting Artists will teach special techniques through different painting mediums!   Be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks and techniques used in creating masterpieces in watercolor, acrylic, oil paints, and pastels, while working with an experienced teacher to give you guidance along the way.   Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience or have taken this class before. 10 Classes, all supplies are included!

Hosted by DJ Tones. If music be the food of love, play on! Try your best at DJ'ing and MC'ing. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE

Maids and Maidens, don your kirtles, cloaks and bodices and ride your chariots to the Snowdown Fashion Do's and Don'ts! Enjoy watching the costumed lads and lasses parade down a runway to Shakespearean music and an MC. All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players. So come and play with us! Prizes for guests in costume are given out prior to the beginning of the Fashion Show in categories that can change according to the theme and judges. Prizes are usually given for most creative, best individual, best group etc. The Fairground Exhibit Hall is decorated to theme, a luncheon is included (perhaps squab or witches stew), and a cash bar with plenty of grog will be available. The event will be filmed and available for purchase as well as shown as its own event on Saturday and Sunday. No children/infants or pets allowed. This is adult entertainment! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $25 for runway, $20 seated and $10 standing room only  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Neither a borrower or a lender be. Teams of 4 shall use their wit to scour thine kingdom and county and find as many of the 100 items on the list as magically possible. Pick up list between NOON and 8 PM at the Billy Goat. All items shall fit into one City of Durango blue recycling box. The team who returns with the most items from the list to the Billy Goat by Friday at 10 AM shall be the reigning champs of the fiefdom. Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: $20 per team of 4  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Golf - upon my soul, a wicked lie! Test ye old mastery at using keg caps as frisbees! Thou shall be tossing keg caps as frisbees into a goal. Don a costume for good fortune. Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE   Entry Deadline: Time of event   Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

In partnership with the Animas Museum and a gaggle of longtime Durango locals, enjoy a "Trivia Night/contest" testing your local trivia knowledge about Durango, to find out "How Local Art Thou?" or are ye just LOCO?  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Hosted by Animas Armored Combat. I challenge ye to a duel! Surely you joust! Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once! (This is a sword fight using fake swords.) Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. Test your "feet" of strength! Compete in this timed trial race barefoot to prove ye have the strongest feet in the kingdom! Come one, come all ye Kings and Queens and lads and lasses to race, walk or crawl your way across a medley of Legos for the win! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Come Montagues and Capulets to a classic game of Family Feud! We asked the good people of Durango the most pressing questions of today, and can ye guess their answers? 8 teams of 4 battle it out for the right to say "We know what Durangoans are thinking" and a prize for the victors! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: $20   Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

To Sleep perchance to dream! Let thine creative juices flow as you create your own twisted, floral fairy crown or a set of mischievous horns and a magical wand to accompany your headwear and join in the cosplay fun of SNOWDOWN! For tweens and teens. Entry Cost: FREE

Every Shakespearean costume needs the signature ruffled collar. Come craft thine own version made from upcycled old books! Or make a decorative “ruff ” for your dog, or cat (or newt..) with our pet version of the craft. All supplies are included.   Entry Cost: FREE

First annual Bard Off! Come and be a "Bard" D Wrangler! Contestants will have one minute to perform a unique acapella song, dance, poem, musical composition or any combination of the above. Guitar, Ukulele and Piano will be available for use. Audience will judge the contestants, limited to 25 performers. All ages welcome!  Entry Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: Registration begins at 3 PM Prizes: 1st - 1 month of FREE coffee (terms apply), 2nd - $10 Gift certificate

Hosted by Cuckoo's Chicken House. Lust like a glutton dies! HOT wings, and we mean HOT! Can thou handle the heat without melting? That is the question! Limited to the first 20 entries. Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: $10  Prizes: 1st - 1 FREE pound of wings every month for 12 months, 2nd - 1 FREE pound of wings a month for 6 Months, 3rd - Cuckoo's T-shirt as well as prizes provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon

Join us for this special Business After Hours, which is a networking event co-hosted by the Durango Chamber and a Chamber member, attracting professionals from all around the Durango area. Join us for an evening of connections, celebrations, and fun!    "Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." - Twelfth Night.   This special event is to be the FUN-official Kick-off to Snowdown with costumes, prizes, and fun! Don your favorite Shakesperean costume and join us for an event you don't want to miss. AND afterward, hit up one of the local events happening for Snowdown that night.    FOOD - DRINKS - PRIZES   Registration Price:   Pre-Register & SAVE! $10 includes 2 drinks and appetizers! Register online for discounted pricing.  Entry fees are $15 at the door.

"The wheel is come full circle" Head-to-head racers on a stationary roller bike. The person who goes the farthest in 15 minutes wins. Contestants shall provide their own bike - with 700C front wheels. Racing starts at 5 PM with the last race at 8:30 PM. Must be 18+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event; email ipburnett@fortlewis.edu to sign up Prizes!

5:30 PM SPELLEBRATION - Spelling BEE or not to BEE? Get thee to a "nounary"! Showcase your Shakespearean spelling skills in our Spellabration event! Teams of 3 will compete in this fun, adult spelling bee with cocktails and costumes. Eliminated teams will have a chance to buy their way back into the fun! Rocking prizes for the winning teams! Who will be crowned the Shakespearean Spelling Champion of 2023?! All ages, family friendly.  Entry Cost: $250/team  Entry Deadline: Friday Jan 27  Prizes

Joineth frisbee mayhem and may you be crowned as the most wondrous disc flyeth'r in all of the land! Must be 21+. Entry Cost: FREE Prizes!

To play billiards well is a sign of an ill spent youth. Teams of two will play head-to-head in this double elimination 8-ball tournament alternating shots after every made ball. Cash prizes will be awarded. Must be 21+. Entry Cost: $20 Prizes!

You can't go to battle with just one weapon! Crowning the King or Queen of SNOWDOWN Ping Pong! Must be 21+. Entry Cost: FREE Entry Deadline: Time of event Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs

Bring thou partner or choose another single reveler to join your team. First 10 teams guaranteed. There will be a waitlist for additional participants. Top 5 teams will compete in an Around the World Tournament. Costumes will help thee cause. Must be 18+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Two person teams are drawn (not quartered) from a random double elimination tournament. Tourney starts at 6 PM, or as soon as brackets are finished. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE   Entry Deadline: Registration 5-5:30 PM  Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Teams; 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Costumes

This is an international Flipper Pinball Association sanctioned pinball tournament. It shall be a seven strike knockout format. Ye olde players shall play against three other players and shall be given strikes as a Progressive Strike Knockout (0 Strikes for 1st, 1 strike for 2nd, 2 strikes for 3rd, 3 strikes for 4th). The last player standing is the champion. Dost thou have the balls for this game? Calling all ages and skill levels!  Entry Cost: $5  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best costume

Join Cindy Laudadio-Hill for a free-form improv workout! Build upon your skills and practice playing well with others through games and scene work

A SNOWDOWN sonnet based on the classic party game "quarters." Teams of 4 shall compete against each other in a tournament style bracket, for the coveted "Golden Ass" Trophy. So get thine golden asses down here to compete! Limited to 16 teams. Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Is this much ado about nothing? Time once again to dust off your cribbage board and sign up for this event! Regular 6-card play, single elimination. Bring your own boards if you have them. Cards provided. Must be 18+.  Entry Cost: $8  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Cash prizes

"Come-on then, horse and chariots let us have, and to our sport" Test your sports knowledge at Durango's home for sports! Teams up to 6 people. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Give some lip service to this lip sync contest and win the audience with your performance. Solo or Group Acts allowed. Judging based on best performance and crowd favorite! Dance party to follow! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best overall and crowd favorite

Surely you jest! An original SNOWDOWN tradition, this hilarious event is LIVE! And may thine jests be funny! Must be 21+.  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: Cash prizes (and a really cool trophy!) for Best joke and stand-up routine

Durango's own homegrown game! Don't be a slacker, harken come play Klackers! Be Crowned King or Queen of Klackers! Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs