Featured Events This Week

Are you nervous about public speaking, or just dread the experience and wish you were better at it? Join us at the Center for Innovation Friday mornings for Toastmasters!    Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.   Can't make it in person? We host the meeting virtually, so join us from home! Meetings will start at 7:15am every Friday.   

Come move and breathe with us every Friday morning from 8:30-9:30 am at Lively (A Boutique)! Featuring different yoga instructors every week, we provide a calm yoga environment to start your weekend off right. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle!   There is limited space so please sign up at livelyaboutique.com to reserve your spot!”

Embark on an incredible train journey through the southwest Rocky Mountains. This unforgettable Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's steam train excursion whisks passengers to and from Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and Canyon as it climbs through the San Juan Mountains, much of which is inaccessible by any other vehicle. It's a 52 mile roundtrip journey into a winter wonderland with a 60 minute layover at Cascade Canyon just enough time to take a winter walk along the river, take photos or have lunch by the fire in the pavilion.    Departure time is 9:15am and return time is 2:30pm. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Featuring local makers, crafters and artists!

Get your hands dirty as you create a unique and functional clay dish of your choice. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour treats, spend time with community artists, and, most importantly, hand-build a clay dish to use for years to come.    By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for glazing. You select a glaze which we will apply when your dish is dry. Look for an email telling you when your dish is ready for pick-up and use.    Let the fun begin    **Mask & Vaccination Required Event**   $25.00 Per Participant

Trains departs at 5:15pm, 6:50pm and 8:25.    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.

Start off your holiday season with Singing with Santa. This annual family friendly event takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Mark your calendar for years event on Friday, November 26!   The event starts at TBK Bank Parking lot (259 W 9th St,). Arrive by 5:30pm to receive your glowstick. (while supplies last.) Santa will arrive in a horse drawn carriage around 6pm. Once Santa arrives, we will follow him up Main Avenue singing Christmas carols to Buckley Park.     At the park we will sing Christmas carols and then count down the lighting of the community Christmas Tree. There will be hot chocolate and cookies for everyone to enjoy while supplies last.    Santa will be available for pictures. Please bring your own camera. We will have volunteers available to help take your family photo.    This is a free event and is proudly sponsored by TBK Bank. Visit our website for full details DowntownDurango.org/singing-with-santa

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

Fur Trappers presents Jack Ellis. Please come join us for dinner and drinks!

Embark on an incredible train journey through the southwest Rocky Mountains. This unforgettable Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's steam train excursion whisks passengers to and from Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and Canyon as it climbs through the San Juan Mountains, much of which is inaccessible by any other vehicle. It's a 52 mile roundtrip journey into a winter wonderland with a 60 minute layover at Cascade Canyon just enough time to take a winter walk along the river, take photos or have lunch by the fire in the pavilion.    Departure time is 9:15am and return time is 2:30pm. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Join your hometown radio stations and local businesses support area non-profits this holiday season. We are hosting 6 different Holiday Donation Drives every Saturday. Join us November 27th with help from April's Garden and support the Durango Education Foundation. Just drive through and drop of your donations and help this great local non-profit with the direct needs of operation. So come by, say hi, and support your community, at any or all of our 6 Holiday Donation Drives. For future drive locations, details and donations visit www.radiodurango.com

Featuring local makers, crafters and artists!

Trains departs at 5:15pm, 6:50pm and 8:25.    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

Fur Trappers presents Jack Ellis. Please come join us for dinner and drinks!

That's right all the way from Santa's workshop. TOYS! This playful show will surely get you in the holiday spirit as we open our doors for the first time to all ages for our fundraiser family friendly "Nice" show. For those who have been bad this year, we have some special stocking stuffers for you at our 21+ "Naughty" show.   This show benefits 4 The Children. 4TC provides support and advocacy for children and families in Southwest Colorado. Please bring a NEW packaged toy or money to help support their mission to protect childhood today for stronger families tomorrow. We are excited to be working with 4 The Children to bring joy to our local kids who need it the most. $30 AGE 16+  $20 age 4-15  $80 FAMILY OF FOUR  1-3 free admission  VIP $55 (9:00pm 21+ show)   6:30 Family friendly show is seated. Doors at 6:00pm  9:00 21+ show is standing room. Doors at 8:30  VIP $55 (9:00pm 21+ show) = Give yourself the gift of VIP with front row seats, treats, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer.   Tickets can be purchased:  - @ Secretcircussociety.com or https://iammusicfest.us/tc-events/secret-circus-society-toy-drive-fundraiser/  https://www.instagram.com/secretcircussociety  https://www.facebook.com/secretcircussociety   COVID Safety:   We are dedicated to keeping the community safe and bringing joy! All attendees 2 years of age + are requested to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. We will be screening for symptoms at the door. All mask wearers will be entered in a contest for a great prize at each show!   Special thanks to our sponsors: @iammusicinstitute and @sanjuancircus   4 The Children provides advocacy and support for children and families in crisis in the 5-county region. 4TC provides safe exchange and supervised visitation services for families involved in high conflict custody cases through the SEPT program, and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program provides children who have been removed from their home with a highly trained volunteer that acts on their behalf throughout the duration of their court case. In addition, 4TC is creating a Child Advocacy Center program for children and their family who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. This child-oriented facility will serve both La Plata and Archuleta counties and provide one place to care for the needs of our communities' children.   To learn more please visit  https://www.facebook.com/4thechildrensw https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZkK6Gg2Pxctbz8c0ERvGDLrjxQT1BNrg/view

For those who have been bad this year, we have some special stocking stuffers for you at our 21+ "Naughty" show.   This show benefits 4 The Children. 4TC provides support and advocacy for children and families in Southwest Colorado. Please bring a NEW packaged toy or money to help support their mission to protect childhood today for stronger families tomorrow.   We are excited to be working with 4 The Children to bring joy to our local kids who need it the most.   $30   21+ show is standing room. Doors at 8:30, show is at 9:00  VIP $55 = Give yourself the gift of VIP with front row seats, treats, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer.   Tickets can be purchased:  - @ Secretcircussociety.com or https://iammusicfest.us/tc-events/secret-circus-society-toy-drive-fundraiser/  https://www.instagram.com/secretcircussociety  https://www.facebook.com/secretcircussociety   COVID Safety:   We are dedicated to keeping the community safe and bringing joy! All attendees 2 years of age + are requested to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. We will be screening for symptoms at the door. All mask wearers will be entered in a contest for a great prize at each show!   Special thanks to our sponsors: @iammusicinstitute and @sanjuancircus   4 The Children provides advocacy and support for children and families in crisis in the 5-county region. 4TC provides safe exchange and supervised visitation services for families involved in high conflict custody cases through the SEPT program, and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program provides children who have been removed from their home with a highly trained volunteer that acts on their behalf throughout the duration of their court case. In addition, 4TC is creating a Child Advocacy Center program for children and their family who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. This child-oriented facility will serve both La Plata and Archuleta counties and provide one place to care for the needs of our communities' children.   To learn more please visit  https://www.facebook.com/4thechildrensw https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZkK6Gg2Pxctbz8c0ERvGDLrjxQT1BNrg/view

Embark on an incredible train journey through the southwest Rocky Mountains. This unforgettable Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's steam train excursion whisks passengers to and from Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and Canyon as it climbs through the San Juan Mountains, much of which is inaccessible by any other vehicle. It's a 52 mile roundtrip journey into a winter wonderland with a 60 minute layover at Cascade Canyon just enough time to take a winter walk along the river, take photos or have lunch by the fire in the pavilion.    Departure time is 9:15am and return time is 2:30pm. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Featuring local makers, crafters and artists!

Trains departs at 5:15pm and 6:50pm.    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

1st class FREE! A different virtual workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training intervals, core and balance work. Common equipment is incorporated, modifications will be shown for those without equipment. Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. Class is open to all. Multi class discount punch cards available. Please email lynn@mothertech.net for Zoom link.

Yin Yoga is gentle and slow poses on the floor. The practice works the deeper tissues, fascia network and strengthens the bones. The practice is designed to focus on target areas. It feels good! The first class is FREE! The 5 pass is $25. Come try us out! We follow strict Covid 19 guidelines.

The pandemic has reached every corner of the world and has left no one unaffected. jetsonorma sees this as an opportunity for change. In collaboration with Esther Belin and Gretchen Groenke, this show connects and opens a dialogue to take action to better the planet and humanity.   The exhibition consists of Gretchen's love songs to the land and a call to action to heal from societal diseases and the harm they cause. Esther's sculpture acts as portal depicting the Navajo creation story and written letters from the perspective of the Navajo people affected by the pandemic. jetsonorama's iconic portraits, typically seen throughout exterior buildings of the Navajo Nation, take on a new form inside the gallery space.

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

Come enjoy live music with some food and drink!

There's getting in a fight and then there's going with the flow. If you prefer the second option, come experience aikido -- an unconventional martial art. Durango Shin-Budo Kai welcomes folks at all levels of experience and ability. We've got a fantastic NEW location. And our weekly classes leave you smiling and feeling energized.

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

Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed at a slower pace with lower impact, Zumba Gold® is perfect for beginning exercisers, Seniors, and anyone wanting major F U N at a less intense pace. Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. *Class runs from 9:30 -10:15 AM

Come support your local farmers and artisans at the 7 Rivers Farmers Market

Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise..... A total workout combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome! Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck.    *Class runs from 1:15-2:15 PM

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!   Price includes 10 sessions.  Register anytime!

The 1st Wednesday of every month is Community Day at The Powerhouse! Free admission to the science center from 9am-11am.    Thank you to our sponsor Dan Korman of Alpenglow Properties LLC.

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class! Come and join us each week when a variety of Painting Artists will teach special techniques through different painting mediums!   Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience!   Registration gives you 10 classes, so sign up at any time!

Whether it's the "chi" of tai'chi or the "ki" of aikido, ki is a universal energy accessible to anyone. For many people tapping into ki is life-altering. Discover the role strong ki can play in your daily life through low-impact exercises and breathing techniques. This practice welcomes all levels of ability and experience. And within our NEW cheerful location, these weekly classes will leave you energized and smiling!

A tuition-free, traditional, K-12 Charter school is coming to the Durango area. Join Ascent Classical Academy Durango for an informational community meeting at the Pine River Library.    For more information, visit their website at durango.ascentclassical.org

All patrons and staff entering the venue are asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours.   Free testing is available at FLC and the Durango Fair Grounds. Visit https://covidcheckcolorado.org for making an appointment.   Living Legend -- few within hip hop ever earn such a moniker, but with nearly 40 solo and collaborative releases, Los Angeles' MURS has truly run the gamut of independent success.   Early work with 3 Melancholy Gypsys and the iconic Living Legends paved the way for MURS' celebrated journey in the music industry. The West Coast representative would use this unparalleled crash-course in indie hip hop to establish his critically-acclaimed catalog of work, including MURS 3:16 The 9th Wonder Edition.   2008's release of Murs For President on Warner Bros. provided a new national spotlight. As the founder of the pivotal Paid Dues festival, MURS would continue to elevate his presence in the genre by amassing a list of collaborations that included Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, will.i.am, DJ Quik, E-40, and many others.   His signing with Tech N9ne's independent Strange Music label in 2014 yielded three full-length albums as well as several national tours. He further raised the stakes by breaking a Guinness World Record with a 24-hour live rap marathon on Twitch in 2016.   2019 saw MURS return to his roots, teaming with 9th Wonder for the highly-anticipated release of The Iliad Is Dead And The Odyssey Is Over.   Meanwhile, the summer of 2020 gave way to the triumphant return of Felt -- the duo comprised of Murs and Slug of Atmosphere, with the surprise release of their fourth album, Felt4U.   Murs closed out 2020 as only he could, partnering with DJ.Fresh for the release of Love & Rockets Vol 2: The Declaration. The full-length solo album stands as a personal testament to Murs' influence and legacy on West Coast music.   Operating independently of labels once again, MURS stands as a beacon of self-made success and unbridled respect for the craft in a new era.   https://mursraps.com  https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dWF6m2ksP9GN75fufFp16  https://www.instagram.com/murs316  https://www.facebook.com/murs  https://twitter.com/murs  https://www.youtube.com/MursTv  https://www.twitch.tv/Murs 

1st class FREE! A different virtual workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training intervals, core and balance work. Common equipment is incorporated, modifications will be shown for those without equipment. Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. Class is open to all. Multi class discount punch cards available. Please email lynn@mothertech.net for Zoom link.

Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise..... A total workout combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome! Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck.    *Class runs from 1:15-2:15 PM

Trains departs at 5:15pm and 6:50pm.    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.

Free in-person and virtual event! Refreshments provided by rez girls catering   Representatives from the City of Durango's Community Relations Commission, Four Borderless Corners, Durango Arts Center and Durango Creative District are collaborating to put on this free event.   Five Indigenous speakers will sit on a panel on Thursday, December, 2 and answer moderated questions pertaining to Indigenous Mascots, Cultural Appropriation, and Dehumanization, followed by a community Q&A and dialogue.   This community panel will help listeners understand what cultural appropriation is, what its impacts are, and how to become stronger advocates for the Indigenous community.

A tuition-free, traditional, K-12 Charter school is coming to the Durango area. Join Ascent Classical Academy Durango for an informational community meeting at the Durango Public Library.    For more information, visit their website at durango.ascentclassical.org

There's getting in a fight and then there's going with the flow. If you prefer the second option, come experience aikido -- an unconventional martial art. Durango Shin-Budo Kai welcomes folks at all levels of experience and ability. We've got a fantastic NEW location. And our weekly classes leave you smiling and feeling energized.

Join us inside The Powerhouse exhibit gallery for Trivia night every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Our trivia includes four rounds- general trivia, science, pictures, and music. Bar open for drink purchases.

Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything.