Featured Happenings

Welcome to the sweetest contest of the year! Founded by Kids Rock, hosted by Allison Ragsdale Photography, this is the 20th annual Cutest Kids Contest!This...

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

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...

Getting Creative with Canva

6:00pm / Durango Public Library

Come learn the basics of Canva, a free online design tool that allows users to create attractive, professional-looking graphic materials. Learn how to...

Wednesday, February 25^th

20th Annual Cutest Kids Contest

8:00am / Allison Ragsdale Photography

Welcome to the sweetest contest of the year! Founded by Kids Rock, hosted by Allison Ragsdale Photography, this is the 20th annual Cutest Kids Contest!This...

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Picasso & Vino Painting Party at Los Amigos Del Dur - Sea Turtle

6:00pm / Picasso & Vino at Los Amigos Del Sur

Have a great time supporting two local Durango businesses! We're taking our painting party to one of the most beloved restaurants in Downtown Durango;...

Thursday, February 26^th

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Durango Poetry Open Mic Nite Special

5:30pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)

Durango Poetry Open Mic Nite just got global! We're thrilled to host Denise Leslie from Arts Perspective Magazine! She's scouting...

Friday, February 27^th

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Stand-Up Comedy: Headliner Olivia Carter (The Tonight Show, Laugh Factory)

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Debuting on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon & a heavy hitting regular at both The Laugh Factory & Zanies, Olivia Carter is a very hilarious...

Saturday, February 28^th

Winter Market at Four Seasons

10:00am / Four Seasons Green House

The market features local produce and artists from around the region. This is a great opportunity to pick up some good food and beautiful art.

Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime

12:00pm / Barbara Conrad Gallery - Durango Arts Center

Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70, embracing art as a new and enriching chapter...

Raven Narratives Live Story Slam (Theme: Luck)

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Raven Narratives brings its beloved community storytelling event, inviting audiences to explore the theme Luck through true, first-person stories. Known...

Tuesday, March 3^rd

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...

Wednesday, March 4^th

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.

Durango Independent Film Festival

6:30pm / Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Twin Cinema

Step into the spotlight at the 21st Annual Durango Independent Film Festival - where bold stories, unforgettable voices, and every genre of indie cinema...

Thursday, March 5^th

Durango Independent Film Festival

9:00am / Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Twin Cinema

Step into the spotlight at the 21st Annual Durango Independent Film Festival - where bold stories, unforgettable voices, and every genre of indie cinema...

Friday, March 6^th

Durango Independent Film Festival

9:00am / Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Twin Cinema

Step into the spotlight at the 21st Annual Durango Independent Film Festival - where bold stories, unforgettable voices, and every genre of indie cinema...

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...

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with lively Music and Equine art

4:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Join us for a fun 1st Friday evening of live music, jewelry, paintings, and Navajo weavings, with an equine focus. Featuring Navajo Weaver,...

2nd Annual Disability Art Show

4:00pm / Durango Arts Center

We’re hosting our 2nd Annual Disability Art Show celebrating the creativity of artists with disabilities. There will be food and refreshments...

8th Annual Powder Hounds Art Auction

5:00pm / The Powerhouse

A celebration of creativity, community, and compassion, benefiting the La Plata County Humane Society. Powder Hounds kicks off with an in-person...

First Friday Artist Showcase - Andy Mathews

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...

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...

Saturday, March 7^th

Durango Independent Film Festival

9:00am / Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Twin Cinema

Step into the spotlight at the 21st Annual Durango Independent Film Festival - where bold stories, unforgettable voices, and every genre of indie cinema...

Winter Market at Four Seasons

10:00am / Four Seasons Green House

The market features local produce and artists from around the region. This is a great opportunity to pick up some good food and beautiful art.

HeART of a Horse

6:00pm / Mancos Community Center

HeART of a Horse is a community event featuring a silent auction of horse-inspired art that supports programs and youth scholarships for equine-assisted...

Sunday, March 8^th

Durango Independent Film Festival

9:00am / Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Twin Cinema

Step into the spotlight at the 21st Annual Durango Independent Film Festival - where bold stories, unforgettable voices, and every genre of indie cinema...

Picasso & Vino Painting Party at EsoTerra Ciderworks Arboretum - Apple Orchard

2:00pm / Picasso & Vino at EsoTerra Ciderworks Arboretum

Our newest painting inspired by Van Gogh is a tribute to the emerging EsoTerra Ciderworks Arboretum near Durango where the owners are working to preserve...

Monday, March 9^th

Seed Studio: Spring Session Now Enrolling

10:00am / Seed Studio

Our Spring session is now open with joyful, hands-on classes for kids ages 3 and up, plus inspiring workshops designed just for adults. Whether your child...

2nd Annual Disability Art Show (Tuesday - Saturday)

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

We’re hosting our 2nd Annual Disability Art Show celebrating the creativity of artists with disabilities. There will be food and refreshments...

Tuesday, March 10^th

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...

Thursday, March 12^th

Comedy Open Mic

6:30pm / The Subterrain

Join comedians on the second Thursday of each month as they debut, practice and refine their craft at The Subterrain; a local underground performance space,...

Friday, March 13^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Monday, March 16^th

2nd Annual Disability Art Show (Tuesday - Saturday)

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

We’re hosting our 2nd Annual Disability Art Show celebrating the creativity of artists with disabilities. There will be food and refreshments...

Tuesday, March 17^th

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...

Wednesday, March 18^th

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.

Picasso & Vino Painting Party at Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room - Water Lilies

6:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room

Have a great time supporting two local Durango businesses! We're taking our painting party on the road to partner up with the beautiful...

Saturday, March 21^st

Picasso & Vino Painting Party at Los Amigos Del Dur - Aurora Borealis

3:00pm / Picasso & Vino at Los Amigos Del Sur

Have a great time supporting two local Durango businesses! We're taking our painting party to one of the most beloved restaurants in Downtown Durango;...

Monday, March 23^rd

2nd Annual Disability Art Show (Tuesday - Saturday)

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

We’re hosting our 2nd Annual Disability Art Show celebrating the creativity of artists with disabilities. There will be food and refreshments...

Tuesday, March 24^th

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...

Saturday, March 28^th

Spring in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival

9:00am / 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...

Sunday, March 29^th

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...

Monday, March 30^th

2nd Annual Disability Art Show (Tuesday - Saturday)

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

We’re hosting our 2nd Annual Disability Art Show celebrating the creativity of artists with disabilities. There will be food and refreshments...

Tuesday, March 31^st

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...

Wednesday, April 1^st

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.

Friday, April 3^rd

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...

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...

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...

Saturday, April 4^th

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...

Tuesday, April 7^th

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...

Friday, April 10^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Tuesday, April 14^th

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...

Wednesday, April 15^th

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.

Tuesday, April 21^st

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...

Tuesday, April 28^th

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...

Friday, May 1^st

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...

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...

Tuesday, May 5^th

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...

Wednesday, May 6^th

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.

Friday, May 8^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Durango Galleries Spring Gallery Walk

5:00pm / Durango Galleries Spring Gallery Walk

Durango's twelve art galleries invite you to join them in celebrating Spring! Meet our artists, see our new collections, enjoy a cultural, social...

Artist Reception and Show - Nick Veasey

5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery

A man with x-ray vision, Nick Veasey creates art that shows what it is really like inside. Nick's work with radiographic imaging equipment...

Tuesday, May 12^th

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...

Tuesday, May 19^th

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...

Wednesday, May 20^th

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.

Tuesday, May 26^th

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...

Wednesday, June 3^rd

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.

Friday, June 5^th

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...

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...

Friday, June 12^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Wednesday, June 17^th

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.

Wednesday, July 1^st

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.

Friday, July 3^rd

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...

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...

Friday, July 10^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Wednesday, July 15^th

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.

Saturday, August 1^st

5th Annual Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Festival

9:00am / Buckley Park

Come join us! We will have over 50 local art & craft vendors, fun games and food. This is a great event for the whole family.

Wednesday, August 5^th

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.

Friday, August 7^th

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...

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...

Friday, August 14^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Wednesday, August 19^th

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.

Wednesday, September 2^nd

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.

Friday, September 4^th

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...

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...

Friday, September 11^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Wednesday, September 16^th

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.

Saturday, September 19^th

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

Celebrating 32 years of showcasing fine arts and crafts by makers from across the country, the Durango Autumn Arts Festival takes place amidst the vibrant...

Sunday, September 20^th

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

Celebrating 32 years of showcasing fine arts and crafts by makers from across the country, the Durango Autumn Arts Festival takes place amidst the vibrant...

Friday, October 2^nd

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...

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...

Wednesday, October 7^th

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.

Friday, October 9^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Wednesday, October 21^st

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.

Wednesday, November 4^th

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.

Friday, November 6^th

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...

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...

Friday, November 13^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Wednesday, November 18^th

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.

Wednesday, December 2^nd

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.

Friday, December 4^th

52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival

1:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Start your holiday shopping at the 51st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This three-day festival features 75 regional arts and crafts vendors,...

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...

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...

Saturday, December 5^th

52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival

9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Start your holiday shopping at the 51st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This three-day festival features 75 regional arts and crafts vendors,...

Sunday, December 6^th

52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival

10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Start your holiday shopping at the 52nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This three-day festival features 75 regional arts and crafts vendors,...

Friday, December 11^th

Friday Afternoon Club Market

3:00pm / Breen Community Building

We are a new growing market in the Breen/Hesperus area and are currently the only market between Durango and Mancos. Come shop with us on the second Friday...

Saturday, December 12^th

Frosty's Craft Fair

9:00am / Bayfield High School

Enjoy a full day of Christmas shopping at Frosty's Craft Fair. Vendors, food, door prizes, silent auction. Free entry! This is a great opportunity to pick...

Wednesday, December 16^th

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.

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