Events This Week

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

Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado.

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

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

Local and National comics perform every Monday!

Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado.

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

Come learn and provide feedback about the interior conceptual design for the new Police Department/City Hall project. Free food, drinks, childcare and Spanish interpretation will be provided.

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

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

Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Zia Taqueria's 19th anniversary with us! Enjoy $5 Drafts, Margs, Palomas, and Mocktails PLUS live music and delicious food. We're kicking off patio season the only way we know how-with an all-out fiesta!   The party begins at 2pm in Zia Cantina, upstairs at the North Zia location.  See you there!

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

Free workshop to prepare your family and animals in the event of wildfire evacuations. Know before you have to go!

Get creative with local poets. Join us at The Hive for a community poetry workshop!

Sing a song get a free shot!

Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado.

Can't make it to the in-person public forum on 4/30? Join the City of Durango virtually to learn and provide feedback about the interior conceptual design for the new Police Department and City Hall, located at the historic high school building at 201 East 12th Street.

Join us for live music from Chuck Hank & His Fabulous Warlocks.

Come enjoy some great jazz! Jeff plays from the great composers plus bossa nova, boogie boogie, blues, and originals.

Five rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes, food and drinks available for purchase. $5 suggested team donation

Hosted by Aria PettyOne  Featuring 3 rounds of trivia, prizes, and local drag performances! Come see if you have the brains to win our grand prize tonight! Get there early to get your seat inside!

Salsa night is back at Roxy's! Come through for the hottest salsa tracks by DJ Ravenous this Sunday at 630pm. We hope to make this a recurring event every Sunday! Drink specials and our full menu will be available for this event. No cover, no charges, all ages welcome.

Help us kick off the 2024 iAM MUSIC Fest! right in the iNDIGO Room at iAM MUSIC! This will be a great way to meet some of the iAM MUSIC Fest! artists as well as an incredible evening of live music featuring these amazing artists:    -Julianne Marqua  -Kaitlin Williams  -Annie Brooks  -Maria Joy  -Wrenn Van  -Loki Moon

Numerous departure times! Please check the website for more details! This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado.

We are hosting a wild food's lunch and a hands on workshop the Turtle Lake Community Farm on soil mycology. We will be creating a inoculated forest patch of diverse soil microorganisms and learning about how this will support the health and abundance of the local ecology.    Registration for this pre-festival event is $33/person.

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

Go through your closet and fill up a bag with your gently used clothes that don't fit your vibe this season!   Drop them off during business hours on May 2nd , or noon to 3 on May 3   Come by and shop the amazing selection of cute clothes and accessories!

We are partnering with TESStastic for "warming spirit" mocktail evenings every Friday from 3:30-6 pm! Come down to the shop to sample or purchase New/Old Fashions & Hot TessToddy's with tea or Wild Margaritas, and/or Cosmos (available in cranberry, orange, raspberry, and hibiscus flavors). There will be free tastings, single drinks for $5, and bottles of the mixers available for purchase. Make it a date night or bring your friends to to discover the fun sober side of Durango. Plus, you'll wake up the next day hydrated and replenished.

Celebrate Durango's creative side! Every First Friday of the month, businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host local artists of all kinds! Find live music, original performances, featured artist showcases, and artisan pop-up markets all across town. Learn more about events happening this month at local-first.org/first-friday   Be a part of the fun! Showcase our community's local art and creative scene by listing your Durango First Friday event. Businesses and artists alike can visit local-first.org/first-friday to register.

Interested in learning more about being a volunteer with the Adaptive Sports Association? Join us at anytime between 4p-6p to meet the staff, learn more and get a look at our adaptive equipment. No RSVP required. Free snacks and beverages will be provided.

Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.   What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland! The Mullholand Family Art & Photography have been exploring AI-inspired art and they find it to be both fun and therapeutic. Christine Mulholland and family start with an emotion and idea, and then engage with the AI technology as if it were a trusted friend to produce a wide range of notecards and art. Their notecards are currently being sold at Durango Coffee, Maria's Bookstore and There's No Place Like Home. (this AI-generated image is Christine's husband as an Irish Eagle!)   At 5:30, Christine will demonstrate her AI process, and will take requests from anyone to create or modify an image. She will also discuss her RememberStuff software - an art computer program which is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.    The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

This year's lineup features incredible independent musicians and artists that you will not want to miss! Join us for 4 Days • 6 Stages • 25+ Bands! Your ticket purchase helps support these artists, as well as our year-round music education and outreach programs.    Tickets are only $55 for the entire weekend.

Join us for Durango's First Friday artwalk, where you can meet the artist herself, Robin Jones, and explore a carefully curated collection of her paintings.

Join us for the opening reception for Caryl Goode's art show. It will be available to view throughout the month of May in The Upstairs Loft Gallery. A free event!

Come celebrate the last day to skate!

Join us for the newest experience in Durango! Come celebrate with us while tapping into your inner artist. We'll show you step by step how to create your masterpiece.   No Experience Necessary.   Paint. Sip. Be Happy.

Merely Players presents CHICAGO A Razzle-Dazzle Musical

Squoze and Ravenous are bringing the heat to the dance floor this Friday at Roxy's! Join us for the very freshest in house, techno, and electro.    No cover, 21+, food served until late.

Keep the party going after the iAM MUSIC Fest! each night at the Durango Arts Center with the Late Night show! Friday, May 3rd Night One: -ZiMBiRA -Kaitlyn Williams

Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Powerhouse! Dress up in your best Star Wars themed costume and travel the cosmos with our newest exhibit Sun, Earth, Universe.   $9.50 museum admission, free for Powerhouse members!

Learn how to sew & make this adorable little tote all in 30 minutes! You won't want to miss this class to learn such a valuable skill.    In this $25 introduction to sewing class, you will have a one on one experience with the instructor, Christy Hicks, owner of Just Ask Christy -Artisanal Goods & Services. You will have the chance to learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, sew basic straight stitches, make a gusset & hand stitch on a button or two. Availability is limited & will be held just two days only.   This is a simple starter project & will be very useful in your home, office, camper or even as a housewarming gift bag filled with goodies. The three tote materials shown are provided & you may choose your preference of fabric & buttons at the beginning of your class. Be sure to show up 10 min early so you can pick from the selection available before your class starts. The items provided will make this bag which is 8" wide x 5" D x 6" high. However, if you don't want it folded down inside for sturdier sides, you can end up with a bag that is approx. 12" high for magazines, yarn, snacks or hand towels. Bring a friend and one of you can enjoy some tea while the other is in the class and then switch.    The contents shown inside the bag are for example and/or size reference only. One free gift tag is offered if needed.

Join us for a fun-filled morning at Momentum Tree Experts Touch A Truck event! This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, meet the team, and explore the vehicles that help us care for our urban forest. This event will be held at the City Lot across from the Durango Public Library.

This is a FREE to attend event!   Ease into the day with some brunch and music at Lola's place! This free-to-attend event will feature various iAM MUSIC Fest! Musicians all perform together in an open jam. Each brunch will be hosted though by a specific band: Connor Terrones

In the White Rabbit Garden, there will be a mountain of great books in need of good homes. Take what you need, pay what you want & tell your friends!

Do you want to learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies?    If so, then this class is perfect for you!! You will practice basic piping and filling techniques and will walk away with these 5 beautifully decorated Spa themed cookies to take home.    You don't need any experience working with sugar cookies in the past!   *All supplies will be provided.   *Class tickets required. Purchase on our website.  *You must be 14 years or older to attend this class and be accompanied by an adult who also has a ticket.

Join us for a free, fun music and art festival honoring the spring wild greens, community health, organic land stewardship and joy! Experience live music, local food, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities, dandelion beer garden, dance performances, maypole dance, live painting, thrift store, and informative and fun activities for youth and adults!

Bring a friend and come play with mud! We will be making mugs, and there will be many opportunities to add your own flair to your creation. After 2 classes and 2 firings, you will have your very own mug that will be food safe and dishwasher safe. From beginning to advanced creators, mugs are a simple yet rewarding and exciting form of pottery. This is class will be fun for everyone. Think you can't make pottery? Think you're not creative? Please join us. I welcome everyone!    Class includes:  - 4 hours of personalized instruction over 2 classes  - Plenty of professional grade clay  - Choice of 3 glazes  - 2 kiln firings (bisque and glaze, both required to create your dishwasher safe mug)  - All required tools that you get to take with you when you're done   The Nitty Gritty Details : -Kids are welcome but anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult  -Maximum class enrollment is 8, so I can provide individual attention to each and everyone  -Minimum class enrollment is 4, otherwise the class will have to be cancelled. So bring a friend!  -Don't be surprised if your mug(s) looks different than the photo; your individual touch is the best part.  -No refunds after the first class has started  -Please plan to pick up your work within 30 days of the final firing.  Bring a friend a get a FREE TEA voucher for Create Art and Tea!

Join us on May 4th at 4:00 pm in Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College for Take A Bow, our annual community concert showcasing local music students!   This free community event is designed to highlight the talented young musicians of our region. Over 40 students will be performing, ranging in ages from first grade to high school, across a wide variety of instruments. Help us celebrate these young musicians and applaud them as they "Take a Bow!"   No tickets or RSVP are necessary; please just join us at the Roshong Recital Hall at 4:00 pm on May 4th! A reception will follow the concert.

Join us for the newest experience in Durango! Come celebrate with us while tapping into your inner artist. We'll show you step by step how to create your masterpiece.   No Experience Necessary.   Paint. Sip. Be Happy.

This year's lineup features incredible independent musicians and artists that you will not want to miss! Join us for 4 Days • 6 Stages • 25+ Bands! Your ticket purchase helps support these artists, as well as our year-round music education and outreach programs.    Tickets are only $55 for the entire weekend.

Merely Players presents CHICAGO A Razzle-Dazzle Musical

May the 4th be with us! Local talent 100 Year Flood performing with a Star Wars theme, costume contest and drink special. All ages, $10 cover charge

Keep the party going after the iAM MUSIC Fest! each night at the Durango Arts Center with the Late Night show! Saturday, May 4th Night Two: -Haiikuu -Secret Circus Society

Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. Donations of only $9 for adults, $8 for veterans, and $6 for kids 12 and under. All proceeds help support local veterans!

This is a FREE-to-attend event!    Ease into the day with some brunch and music at Lola's place! This free-to-attend event will feature various iAM MUSIC Fest! Musicians all perform together in an open jam. Each brunch will be hosted though by a specific band: The Funk Express

It's all fun and games on Sundays at our pop-up!   We'll have boards games going all day, $5 drink specials, and $2 espresso shots 11am-2pm.   See you this weekend!

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

Create a simple felted piece with Melissa.   Then share a high tea time with homemade sandwiches & goodies with Caprice.

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us! We will feature great Zia food, drink, music, and fun! Don't miss out on this unofficial, almost summer, kickoff!!

Merely Players presents CHICAGO A Razzle-Dazzle Musical

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

Cinco De Mayo celebration! Live music, no cover!  Sponsored by Patron & Eagle Rock

Come enjoy great food and drinks! Mariachi band from 5 - 8pm and DJ starts from 9 - 1am. Come have a good time with us!

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