Events on this Day

The Durango Flea Market Returns!!  Alright Durango, it's that time of year and flea market season is underway! 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 Fairgrounds, front parking lot A. Calling all vendors out, come show us what you got! Booths are $20 for the day, no reservations required.   We look forward to seeing you all this Sunday!!!

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!

Huge Lineup, and Fun for All Ages. Ziplines, Waterslides, Disc Golf, Car/Tent Camping, Weekend and Single Day Tickets.   Get your tickets at www.riseandvibes.com !

Sorrel Sky will be featuring the sculptures of Bryce Pettit and paintings of Elsa Sroka. While both artists feature domestic and wild animals in their work, the setting and context reflect a distinct individualism. Bryce keeps his pieces reductive in style. "I try to pare each piece down to the minimum necessary to tell the story." Elsa enjoys the playful nature of her images. "If it makes me smile…I know it's right." The exhibition will continue through May 31.

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). This is a must-do for locals to learn where actual notorious Wild West events happened (as opposed to the lore) to share with your guests. Both tourists and locals alike will walk away with a very different view of Durango and a deeper appreciation.   Buffalo soldiers, Native Americans, outlaws, Chinese restaurateurs, railroad works and miners, freed slaves, and "soiled doves" were amongst the melting pot that was Durango. Sometimes things went awry and all hell broke loose. As a result, you will visit the hanging sites and location of the epic gunfight between the Sheriff and the Marshall amongst others.    This tour meets at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot (479 Main Avenue; gather at the horse sculptures out front). Please note this is a one-way walk up Main Avenue. We will end at Maria's Bookstore (960 Main Avenue). On this approximately 1 hour and 15 minute tour we will not enter establishments. This makes it an option for those with disabilities (be prepared for uneven Durango sidewalks however) and well behaved dogs (please give advance notice). After the tour you will be right on time for lunch at any of our wonderful downtown restaurants; now with a newfound appreciation of Durango.    Please do not attend a tour if you are experiencing Covid symptoms. 

Help us celebrate our ten years in business from May 19-21st. Tell us you saw the event in What's Happening Durango? and receive 10%! Spend $25 and be entered into our raffle, and take part in our Post-It Art contest!

Monthly hands-on herbal medicine making workshops in Durango. Fun will be had making witches brews for health and for kitchen   Materials included in cost of each workshop ($30.85)

Merely Players presents Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Stunning Bluegrass Musical Bright Star   Tickets $25 - 35

The Durango Choral Society continues our romp through the season with great music and elegant cuisine, and the company of your friends and neighbors! Our talented singers will perform favorites ranging from Broadway to Opera while you enjoy a lovely dinner and drinks.    Tickets $75

Come enjoy some old west entertainment with live music daily!

The Slackers play live at Ska Brewing Company. Including an opening performance by the Freecoasters.    **This will be an outdoor performance in the Beer Garden  **Rain or shine  **No Refunds  ** 16+ only  Tickets are $20.

Durango Arts Center Theatre is proud to announce Bye Bye Birdie Auditions! We are looking for actors the age of 14 and up! These auditions are to take place on May 21st from 6pm to 9pm and you will not be expected to stay the whole time, just until after your audition. Just make sure you come before 8:30pm to score yourself an audition! For more information, visit https://durangoarts.org/events/bye-bye-birdie-audtions/