Events on this Day

 Friday, April 17th
Bluegrass Meltdown 2020
8:00am / Henry Strater Theatre
The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown celebrates its 26th year by bringing world-class bluegrass artists to downtown Durango. We are proud to present The Greg Blake Band, Trout Steak Revival, Unspoken Tradition, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Molsky’s Mountain Drifters and many more!   Visit our website for the 2020 lineup    We can’t wait to see you there!  ***Kids 12 and under are FREE!***  ALL SALES FINAL, RAIN OR SHINE, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
Zumba Gold®
9:30am / Durango Senior Center
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. Class is open to all-1st class free! Multi class discount punch cards available. *Class runs from 9:30-10:15 AM
Homeschool Chemistry Workshops: ages 5 - 9
2:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
The Powerhouse presents monthly chemistry camps for home-school students, in partnership with Fort Lewis College chemistry students.    The cost is $10 per class.  Registration is on-line at www.powsci.org.
Homeschool Chemistry Workshops: ages 10 - 16
3:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
The Powerhouse presents monthly chemistry camps for home-school students, in partnership with Fort Lewis College chemistry students.    The cost is $10 per class.  Registration is on-line at www.powsci.org.
Live Music at the Distillery
6:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
Live music from 6-8pm in The Tasting Room
The French Connection
7:00pm / St. Marks Episcopal Church
Grab a cappuccino and a French pastry as you stroll down the streets of Paris. Kathryn Shaffer, flute; Tennille Taylor, violin; and Kristen Chen, piano, perform works by French composers Cesar Franck, Charles Marie Widor and Claude Bolling. Just another night in Paris!
Ecstatic Dance
7:00pm / VFW Hall
Ecstatic Dance Durango is a free form dance party happening every Friday, rooted in the intention of a safe, sacred, and fun experience for all! Set to the soundscape of a different DJ every week, live mixing music from around the world, it is an expressive and accepting atmosphere, invoking deep journeys into self-awareness, spirit, and connections with others.   NO SHOES. NO BOOZE. JUST DANCE.    *healthy delights from Estrela Epicure Cafe    *massage by Amaya Natural Therapeutics    *free samples from Sarvaa Superfoods    *live music sound bath from a different artist each week    ALL AGES (under 13 free)  $10 - $25 sliding scale  $5 student
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