Featured Happenings

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...

Purgatory Beach Ruckus - Closing Day Celebration

9:00am / Purgatory Resort

Guests are invited to close out the season at the Purg Beach Ruckus. The celebration begins in the base area at 9 a.m. and includes: Rail...

Spring in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival

10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Spring in the Rockies crafts festival will feature 70 local artists and crafters from around our region. This is a great opportunity to pick up a unique...

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...

Sierra Club 'Ducks & Rocks' Nature Walk

1:00pm / Along the Animas River

Sierra Club walk along the Animus looking for ducks and at geology as well as learn about Sierra Club issues. Approximately 3 mile loop Easy on mostly...

The Old Man and the Old Moon

2:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theatre

Set sail on a whimsical, bluegrass-infused adventure! When the Old Man, keeper of the moon, is lured away by the song of a forgotten love, he embarks on...

Trey Parkers Cannibal! The Musical

2:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Trey Parker’s Cannibal: The Musical is the true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America: Alferd Packer. The sole survivor of an...

Vietnam Veterans Dinner

5:00pm / VFW Post 4031

March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day. VFW Post 4031 holds an Annual Dinner to honor those veterans who served in the Vietnam War. The Dinner is...

Live Piano Music

5:00pm / 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...

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...

Matt Lewis

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

A recent arrival to Durango from Vail with deep musical roots in Chicago, Matt is a wildly creative live looping acoustic artist who reimagines “covers”...

Monday, March 30^th

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, March 31^st

2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...

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...

Ethan J. Perry: Live Show in Durango

6:00pm / Durango Hot Springs

Musician Ethan J. Perry, a Boulder-based Americana indie artist, will perform liv.

Wednesday, April 1^st

2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...

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...

Wild Remedy: Herbal First Aid for Everyday Ailments with Byers Ranch Apothecary

5:00pm / Graze Colorado Downtown Bistro

Join Connie Byers of Byers Ranch Apothecary for a hands-on herbal first aid workshop focused on practical, plant-based support for everyday bumps, scrapes,...

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.

Matt Lewis

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

A recent arrival to Durango from Vail with deep musical roots in Chicago, Matt is a wildly creative live looping acoustic artist who reimagines “covers”...

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...

Thursday, April 2^nd

2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...

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.

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:...

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026

5:30pm / Animas City Theater

Come get pumped for fishing season! To help kick off Duranglers' Fly Fishing Festival, we are gathering to watch a great night of films....

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...

Gary Watkins

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

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...

Andrew Schuhmann

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Andrew Schuhmann is the San Juanderer, a roaming singer/songwriter and acoustic cover artist celebrating a restlessness in spirit, yet satisfaction with...

Powerhouse Trivia Night

6:30pm / The Powerhouse

Join us inside The Powerhouse gallery on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month for Powerhouse Trivia Night! Four rounds of questions always including...

First Thursdays Worship Night

6:30pm / The River Church

First Thursday of each month | 6:30–8:00 PM Durango is beautiful. It’s also exhausting. Once a month, The River Church opens its sanctuary for...

The Old Man and the Old Moon

7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theatre

Set sail on a whimsical, bluegrass-infused adventure! When the Old Man, keeper of the moon, is lured away by the song of a forgotten love, he embarks on...

Friday, April 3^rd

Veterans Friday Morning Coffee

8:00am / American Legion Post 28

Please join us for coffee and refreshments (Doughnuts) Families and Veteran caregivers welcome. Free no cost Just...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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...

Leadership Circle

9:00am / The Center for Innovation

The Leadership Circle will provide Durango leaders with resources and training to continuously improve their leadership skills and support each other in...

2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...

Durango First Friday

4:00pm / Downtown Durango

Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...

Sandpainting art demonstrations by Navajo artist Bilson Kee

4:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Navajo artist, Bilson Kee, and his 6 year old granddaughter, Bailey, will be in the gallery demonstrating the art of sand painting. Bilson will be on hand...

Live Music with Jenny Winegardner and Joel Denman

4:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Popular Durango duo, Joel and Jenny, will entertain us all at Toh-Atin Gallery's Open House and Artists' Show. Everyone loves these guys,...

First Friday Artist Showcase - Kylee Firlit

5:00pm / The Subterrain & Durango Winery

New! The Subterrain & Durango Winery will be joining in on First Fridays this year- each month we will showcase a local artist, kicking it off with...

Artist's Reception

5:00pm / Durango Public Library

Come to Durango Public Library and see original art work and meet the artists during First Friday Art Walk. Amy Hewitt, abstract collage; Dan Brown, nature...

Stations of the Cross: A solo art exhibition by Mike Brieger

5:00pm / Studio & Gallery

Studio & Gallery will host an opening reception for Stations of the Cross, the much anticipated solo exhibition from Mike Brieger. The epic story...

"Gathering The Bones" Opening reception

5:00pm / Durango Creative District Community Gallery

Gathering the Bones features local luminary Mary Ellen Long and emerging artist Sarah Lemcke in an ethereal exhibition of handmade paper, collage, and...

Opening Reception - New Works by Jesse Littlebird and Chris Pappan

5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery

Blue Rain Gallery Durango is honored to present new works by two critically acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artists, Chris Pappan and Jesse Littlebird. On...

Teen After Hours Movie Night: Wicked

5:00pm / Durango Public Library

Teens: Come watch Wicked at the library! What better way to spend a Friday night than watching a movie with friends? Join us for Teen Movie...

First Friday ArtRoom

5:30pm / ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley

All are welcome to talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired. Hope to see you there! The...

Live Music

5:30pm / Barons Creek Vineyards Durango

Join us for wine, food, music, and fun every Friday night!

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...

Trivia Fridays

6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Co

Think you know your animated sitcoms & movies? Come test your cartoon knowledge - grab your crew, grab a cold one, and let's find...

Mr.Bs Vaudeville Show: Laughathon Edition

6:30pm / Durango Arts Center

Mr. B’s Vaudeville Show is a fast-paced, interactive comedic variety experience where the audience is part of the spectacle from the moment the doors...

Charlie Craven Fly Tying Demonstration / Q & A

6:30pm / Doubletree Hotel

Charlie is the owner of Charlie’s Fly Box in Arvada, Colorado, and is one of the best fly tyers on the planet! Join Duranglers for our...

The Old Man and the Old Moon

7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theatre

Set sail on a whimsical, bluegrass-infused adventure! When the Old Man, keeper of the moon, is lured away by the song of a forgotten love, he embarks on...

Desiderata with special guest Safety Meeting

8:00pm / Animas City Theatre

$20 / $25 / 21+ No Exceptions Including Minors w/ Legal Guardian Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm Standing Room Only / Limited seating in...

Saturday, April 4^th

Duranglers 2026 Spring Fly Fishing Festival

8:00am / Duranglers Flies and Supplies

*The first 20 people through the doors get a free bag of swag! One of them has a special surprise, a $100 Duranglers Gift Card. Doors open 8am. *Door...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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...

The Bunny Hop Family Egg Hunt is hopping into Spring

9:00am / Cafe Au Play (Behind Christ the King Church )

A FREE Family Egg Hunt for little ones and their families. Join us for a joyful morning of egg hunts designed for different age groups, spring fun, and...

Easter Egg Scramble

9:30am / Santa Rita Park

Join in the fun at Santa Rita Park, located at 149 South Camino Del Rio on Saturday, April 4 for a free Easter Egg Scramble for youth ages one to eight....

5RTU Casting Clinic

10:00am / Santa Rita Park

As part of Duranglers Fly Fishing Festival, we invite you to Santa Rita Park to practice your casting. Bring your rod and your enthusiasm to learn. We'll...

Grand Launch Celebration with Bunny Hop Egg Hunt

10:00am / Cafe Au Play (Behind Christ the King Church )

Come celebrate our official launch during the Bunny Hop Egg Hunt! It will be a fun-filled day for families and a joyful way to kick off the season together. We...

Easter Egg Hunt

10:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson

Get ready for our BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt EVER! Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled day of Easter excitement, smiles, and...

New Works by Jesse Littlebird and Chris Pappan

10:00am / Blue Rain Gallery

Blue Rain Gallery Durango is honored to present new works by two critically acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artists, Chris Pappan and Jesse Littlebird. On...

2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...

11th Street Station Job Fair

12:00pm / 11th Street Station

We are hiring for all Front of House Positions and All Food Trucks. Please bring your resume, know your preferred position for the interviews, and check...

Ski with an Olympian

1:00pm / Purgatory Resort

Join hometown Olympian Charlie Mickel for a special (closing weekend) celebration at Purgatory Resort! From 1–2 PM, meet Charlie for photos,...

Birth Partner Workshop w/local doula Abbie Downing

1:00pm / Durango Public Library

Step into your birth experience with knowledge and confidence. This 75 minute workshop for expecting couples will cover all the ways to move and physically...

2nd Annual Spring Fling

3:00pm / Summit Church

Spring is here, and we’re excited to celebrate with the Durango community. Summit Church invites you and your family to our 2nd Annual Spring Fling. This...

Neurodivergent Night

4:00pm / The Hive

Neurodivergent Night is a sensory-friendly, alternative dance space designed for sensitive nervous systems - a first-of-its-kind event in Durango created...

Euchre Night

5:30pm / Union Social House

Calling all card players to the table! Bring your best game and enjoy a fun and entertaining evening of Euchre, the Midwest classic. Whether you’re a...

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.

Adam Swanson Ragtime

6:00pm / 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...

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...

Mr.Bs Vaudeville Show: Laughathon Edition

6:30pm / Durango Arts Center

Mr. B’s Vaudeville Show is a fast-paced, interactive comedic variety experience where the audience is part of the spectacle from the moment the doors...

The Old Man and the Old Moon

7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theatre

Set sail on a whimsical, bluegrass-infused adventure! When the Old Man, keeper of the moon, is lured away by the song of a forgotten love, he embarks on...

Jason Leech with SayWhat?

8:00pm / Animas City Theatre

$22 / $25 / 21+ No Exceptions Including Minors with Legal Guardian Standing Room Only - Limited Seating on the Balcony Jason Leech...

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