Featured Happenings
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8:00pm / The Tangled Horn
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7:00pm / Picasso & Vino
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8:30am / TBK Bank Community Room
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6:00pm / Picasso & Vino
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8:00am / TBK Bank, Parking Lot
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10:00am / SJMA's Durango Nature Center
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2:00pm / Picasso & Vino
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6:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
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5:30pm / Rochester
Events This Week
Hiking into Health - Missionary Ridge Mini Hike
9:00am / Meadow Market
Live By Living is partnering with Cancer Support Community- Southwest Colorado to bring walks/hikes to the Southwest Region!
Join Janna...
Stories in the Park
10:00am / Santa Rita Park Picnic Shelter
Join Durango Parks and Recreation & Durango Public Library the first Tuesday of each month for a free, family-friendly, outdoor Storytime and nature journaling...
Great Decisions Durango discussion group
11:30am / Durango Public Library
From 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., the Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet to discuss “American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads." Moderator...
CreativiTEA
3:30pm / Sunnyside Library
A meetup for crafty individuals who like to share ideas and camaraderie (and TEA). Bring a portable hand craft you're working on or need help with and...
Youth Chess Club
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Meet fellow enthusiasts, improve your game, and enjoy friendly competition at the library. For ages 9+....
Book Club: The River by Peter Heller
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Register at the reference desk, then join us to discuss the book at the library. A free book is available for the first 15 people who register and attend!...
Jason Thies
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Jason Thies is a guitarist, singer and songwriter based out of Durango, Colorado. Since 1999 he has released 5 albums of original music-2 of which (People...
Rotary Club of Durango meeting
6:00pm / Strater Hotel
LaPlata County Search and Rescue (S&R) President Ron Corkish to speak about S&R activities. Free. Visitors welcome.
13th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference
8:30am / Sky Ute Event Center
Join us for a full day of networking, expert-led breakout sessions, and business consulting, plus breakfast, lunch, and a happy hour included.
Guest of Honor Bartending Night
5:30pm / Union Social House
Join us for Guest of Honor — a special guest bartending night in support of Health Without Barriers! Featuring Olivia De Pablo & Elvia German Palacios....
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...
Word Honey Poetry Workshop
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Get creative with local poets. Join us for a community poetry workshop!
Open Mic Music
7:00pm / EsoTerra
Unleash your inner rockstar! Join us every week for an unforgettable night of live music, raw talent, and good vibes. Grab the mic or just enjoy the show!
New...
The Supervillains with Elovated Roots
7:00pm / Animas City Theater
Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
$23 / $25 / 18+ (Minors Must Purchase the 18+ ticket option online - or pay Cash at the Door - This will be our first 18+...
Karaoke with KJB
8:00pm / The Tangled Horn
No song limits! Come on down and show the world exactly what you are made of! Who knows, you might be discovered and become the next Adele, or bring your...
Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine
4:00pm / Durango Winery
Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of our locally produced wine. Please no projects involving glitter or paint...
Crafternoons: DIY Gift Bags
4:00pm / Durango Public Library
Come make a gift or tote bag made of laminated prints. We will provide some print options, or bring your own images to laminate. These lovely bags are...
Ska-BQ Live Music: Rob Webster
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Join us in the Beer Garden for live music from Rob Webster. Enjoy Food and Beer Specials.
Darts Tournament
5:30pm / Union Social House
Join us every for an exciting weekly Dart Tournament open to all skill levels! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking for some friendly competition,...
Bluegrass Jam Session
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
All Jammers are welcome bring your instrument & enjoy a complimentary beverage & $4 pints 3-7pm. All guests are welcome to enjoy the live music while...
Name That Tune Trivia Bingo
6:00pm / Barons Creek Vineyards
Join us for an evening of melodies, bingo, and delightful wines. As the tunes play, test your musical knowledge and mark off the songs on your bingo card.
Bring...
Jeff Solon Jazz
6:00pm / Lola's Place
Jeff Solon on Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica, and Flute plays live Jazz on the patio with a variety of local musicians!
Tim Sullivan
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Tim Sullivan, singer/songwriter, has been a featured performer with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Glen Campbell. He has entertained...
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...
Nerds Night Out Trivia
6:30pm / EsoTerra
The City is hosting monthly trivia nights on the second Thursday of the month at EsoTerra Ciderworks. Test your Durango knowledge, brush up on Durango...
Open Mic Night
7:00pm / Tangled Horn
Hosted by Ryan Blundell and Galen Clark. Bring your talents just to practice or to show off! The super welcoming hosts can provide some backup instrumentation...
Guys and Dolls
7:00pm / Merely Underground
Merely Players presents Guys and Dolls; A Musical Fable of Broadway
Tickets. $38-42.
Thursday Night Special Paint & Sip - Bird in Flight
7:00pm / Picasso & Vino
Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece!
Everything's included...
Permaculture Picnic
7:30am / Tico Time River Resort
Permaculture Picnic: A Festival of Music, Art & Sustainability
At Permaculture Picnic, our mission is clear: reconnect people with the knowledge to...
BIDs Coffee and Conversation Meeting
8:30am / TBK Bank Community Room
BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will...
Quick & Dirty Downtown Walking Tour
10:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
For those seeking the highlight reel of Durango's early history, beginning in 1881, through the lens of the Historic Downtown Durango District (Main Avenue)....
Fresh Beer Fridays!
11:00am / Ska Brewing World HQ
Every Friday we will tap a one-of-a-kind, unique, special, small-batch brew from our Mod System. Only available at World HQ!
Manna Garden Annual Plant Sale
12:00pm / Manna Garden Pavilion at Manna Soup Kitchen
Join us for the Manna Garden Annual Plant Sale. Please support Manna's effort to grow more fresh, nutrient dense and culturally important vegetables...
Friday Fun
3:30pm / Durango Public Library
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together! 1st Friday of the month: STEM, 2nd & 4th Friday: LEGO,...
Art Fundraiser for Ray Martinez
4:00pm / Smiley Building / ArtRoom Collective
Purchase Donated Art to Support Ray's Battle Against Lymphoma
Main Event: May 9th but stop by anytime: April-May 2025
M-F 7am-6pm, Sa-Su 8am-4pm
As...
Durango Gallery Association Spring Gallery Walk
4:00pm / Smiley Building / ArtRoom Collective
Twelve Durango galleries are pulling out the stops and staying open late for the annual Durango Gallery Association Spring Gallery Walk on Friday, May...
Spring Gallery Walk Show
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Featuring an amazing set of Navajo Sandpaintings, created and shared by Navajo Medicine Man, Jeff King, in 1942, along with the stories he created to accompany...
Durango Galleries Spring Gallery Walk
5:00pm / Durango Galleries Spring Gallery Walk
Durango's ten art galleries invite you to join them in celebrating Spring! Meet our artists, see our new collections, enjoy a cultural, social event on...
Visions of Johanna: An art exhibit born from a Bob Dylan song
5:00pm / Studio & Gallery
Born from a Bob Dylan song, curated by Tim Kapustka and Studio & Gallery.
33 artists were invited to participate and randomly assigned...
Gallery Walk show featuring artist Joan Fullerton
5:00pm / Diane West Jewelry & Art
Meet artist Joan Fullerton and see her new body of abstract landscape paintings.
Joan Fullerton is an acclaimed international Artist Educator...
Inside Out Movie Screening - Free
5:30pm / Durango Public Library
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with La Plata County Public Health by attending a screening of the animated film, Inside Out with your friends...
Books and Blankets
5:30pm / Fort Lewis Mesa Library
Join us on the lawn for a free meal while you celebrate reading with your family. Every family receives a free book to keep.
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...
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...
Painting Party - Psychedelic Sunset
6:00pm / Picasso & Vino
Join us for a session of fun & creativity while you follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece!
Everything's included...
Blue Zeal - Bluegrass Band
6:00pm / The Oxford
Blue Zeal would love to see you at The Oxford! They have a comfortable environment, wonderful vibe, and great cocktails. You can have pizza delivered...
The Bowmaneers
6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Company
You don't want to miss this show , these folks are Amazing!
Treasure Hunt
7:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
We really like a good treasure hunt...
Naturally, we wanted to make one for you to come experience in our one-of-a-kind Subterrain space....
Guys and Dolls
7:00pm / Merely Underground
Merely Players presents Guys and Dolls; A Musical Fable of Broadway
Tickets. $38-42.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
7:00pm / St. Columba School
The St. Columba middle school invites you to follow Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory in this captivating...
A Night of Improv
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Join us for an amazing night of short- and long-form improv comedy at the Durango Arts Center! The Lower Left instructors will take the stage with a collection...
Permaculture Picnic
7:30am / Tico Time River Resort
Permaculture Picnic: A Festival of Music, Art & Sustainability
At Permaculture Picnic, our mission is clear: reconnect people with the knowledge to...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Bank, Parking Lot
The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvest and talents with the Durango community....
Bayfield Farmers Market
8:00am / Bayfield Farmers Market
Family friendly weekly event every Saturday beginning May 10 thru October.
Local meat, produce, eggs, jams, jellies, fresh baked goods,...
Manna Garden Annual Plant Sale
9:00am / Manna Garden Pavilion at Manna Soup Kitchen
Join us for the Manna Garden Annual Plant Sale. Please support Manna's effort to grow more fresh, nutrient dense and culturally important vegetables...
National Science Foundation STEM Day Community Celebration
9:00am / The Powerhouse
Come to The Powerhouse for the unveiling of our newest traveling exhibit on display in the gallery, We Are Water! Science activities about water will be...
SMJA's Nature Center Opening Day
10:00am / SJMA's Durango Nature Center
The San Juan Mountains Association's Durango Nature Center will open for the season on Saturday, May 10th. Visitors can learn about the diverse ecosystems...
Mother's Day Fused Glass Workshop
11:00am / Sun Sapphires
Join us for our Mother's Day Themed Fused Glass Class. Mom's & kids (any age), this is a great workshop to experience together. Choose to...
Yarn Meetup
1:00pm / Durango Public Library
Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels! Come work on your current project in an informal group setting!
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
1:00pm / St. Columba School
The St. Columba middle school invites you to follow Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory in this captivating...
Garden Party & Mother's Day Craft Show
2:00pm / The Subterrain (entrance on 9th)
Get into Spring mode with local artisan vendors, houseplant and garden starts for sale, handmade jewelry, homemade cookies, local soaps and more. We'll...
Mother's Celebration Painting Party - My Bouquet
2:00pm / Picasso & Vino
Mother's Day is a wonderful time to Join us for a fantastic afternoon of fun! We'll show you step-by-step how to create a masterpiece! You can...
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.
We are Water Film Festival
6:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Noble Hall
Join us to view films on local water issues and engage with a panel.
Randy Crumbaugh
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
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,...
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...
Build & Bloom Spring Fundraiser
6:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
Join Habitat for Humanity – La Plata for an inspiring evening at our Build & Bloom Fundraiser! Celebrate the power of community and the impact of affordable...
Guys and Dolls
7:00pm / Merely Underground
Merely Players presents Guys and Dolls; A Musical Fable of Broadway
Tickets. $38-42.
San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers Present "Shakespeare: Sing Me a Scene"
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers collaborate with the Durango Arts Repertory Theatre troupe to perform best-loved scenes from Shakespeare, paired...
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
7:00pm / St. Columba School
The St. Columba middle school invites you to follow Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory in this captivating...
Durango Flea Market
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Come check out all the great deals we have to offer!
Join us for all the amazing deals at the Durango Flea Market at the La Plata County...
Permaculture Picnic
7:30am / Tico Time River Resort
Permaculture Picnic: A Festival of Music, Art & Sustainability
At Permaculture Picnic, our mission is clear: reconnect people with the knowledge to...
Second Sundays Brunch
10:00am / Antlers on the Creek BnB
Join us for a lavish brunch buffet, mimosas and bloody Mary's!
Learn to make a necklace or bracelet
10:00am / Beads & Beyond
Learn what you need to know to finish a necklace or bracelet that is sturdy and properly finished. Choose any beads you love to make a unique piece of...
Mother's Day Special
11:00am / Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen
Treat mom to something special this Mother's Day. Creamy white cheddar and gruyère macaroni with fire-roasted Hatch green chiles and a hint of cumin,...
Irish jam Session
12:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice Company
All jammers welcome, bring in your instrument & a chair to join the session. Jammers receive a complementary beverage. Guests are welcome to enjoy the...
Board Game Day
12:00pm / Lola's Place
Unplug and play with us every Sunday afternoon! Our cozy cafe is your haven for delicious bites, sips, and board game delights! Bring your friends and...
Guys and Dolls
2:00pm / Merely Underground
Merely Players presents Guys and Dolls; A Musical Fable of Broadway
Tickets. $38-42.
Mother's Day Fused Glass Workshop
2:00pm / Sun Sapphires
Join us for our Mother's Day Themed Fused Glass Class. Mom's & kids (any age), this is a great workshop to experience together. Choose to...
San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers Present "Shakespeare: Sing Me a Scene"
3:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers collaborate with the Durango Arts Repertory Theatre troupe to perform best-loved scenes from Shakespeare, paired...
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...
Art Fundraiser for Ray Martinez
7:00am / Smiley Building / ArtRoom Collective
Purchase Donated Art to Support Ray's Battle Against Lymphoma
Main Event: May 9th but stop by anytime: April-May 2025
M-F 7am-6pm, Sa-Su 8am-4pm
As...
Mahjong Mondays
5:00pm / Lola's Place
Ready for some fun and games?oin the SW Mahj Club at Lola's Place every second Monday of the month for an exciting afternoon of Mahjong!
For...
The Places That Scare You | Free Online Book Club
5:00pm / Wild New Way, LLC
We’re reading The Places That Scare You by Pema Chödrön — a powerful guide for those of us who are ready to stop avoiding what’s uncomfortable...
Virtual Parenting Question and Answer Session
5:30pm / Virtual
Don't miss out on Team UP's final virtual parenting Q & A session of the school year with local communication coach Rachel Turiel! These...
Terry Rickard
6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
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....
Comedy Open-Mic Mondays
8:00pm / The Starlight Lounge
Grab some drinks & join local comedians, first-timers, and storytellers every Monday for their newest jokes & material! Select shows will also feature...
