Featured Happenings

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

Leadership Circle

9:00am / The Center for Innovation

The Leadership Circle will provide Durango leaders with resources and training to continuously improve their leadership skills and support each other in...

2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...

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...

Sandpainting art demonstrations by Navajo artist Bilson Kee

4:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Navajo artist, Bilson Kee, and his 6 year old granddaughter, Bailey, will be in the gallery demonstrating the art of sand painting. Bilson will be on hand...

Live Music with Jenny Winegardner and Joel Denman

4:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Popular Durango duo, Joel and Jenny, will entertain us all at Toh-Atin Gallery's Open House and Artists' Show. Everyone loves these guys,...

First Friday Artist Showcase - Kylee Firlit

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...

Artist's Reception

5:00pm / Durango Public Library

Come to Durango Public Library and see original art work and meet the artists during First Friday Art Walk. Amy Hewitt, abstract collage; Dan Brown, nature...

Stations of the Cross: A solo art exhibition by Mike Brieger

5:00pm / Studio & Gallery

Studio & Gallery will host an opening reception for Stations of the Cross, the much anticipated solo exhibition from Mike Brieger. The epic story...

"Gathering The Bones" Opening reception

5:00pm / Durango Creative District Community Gallery

Gathering the Bones features local luminary Mary Ellen Long and emerging artist Sarah Lemcke in an ethereal exhibition of handmade paper, collage, and...

Opening Reception - New Works by Jesse Littlebird and Chris Pappan

5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery

Blue Rain Gallery Durango is honored to present new works by two critically acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artists, Chris Pappan and Jesse Littlebird. On...

Teen After Hours Movie Night: Wicked

5:00pm / Durango Public Library

Teens: Come watch Wicked at the library! What better way to spend a Friday night than watching a movie with friends? Join us for Teen Movie...

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...

Live Music

5:30pm / Barons Creek Vineyards Durango

Join us for wine, food, music, and fun every Friday night!

Larry Carver & Friends

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Local talent Larry Carver’s melodic and passionate electric lead guitar work covers a wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country!

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...

Trivia Fridays

6:00pm / Durango Beer & Ice Co

Think you know your animated sitcoms & movies? Come test your cartoon knowledge - grab your crew, grab a cold one, and let's find...

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...

Charlie Craven Fly Tying Demonstration / Q & A

6:30pm / Doubletree Hotel

Charlie is the owner of Charlie’s Fly Box in Arvada, Colorado, and is one of the best fly tyers on the planet! Join Duranglers for our...

The Old Man and the Old Moon

7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Mainstage Theatre

Set sail on a whimsical, bluegrass-infused adventure! When the Old Man, keeper of the moon, is lured away by the song of a forgotten love, he embarks on...

Desiderata with special guest Safety Meeting

8:00pm / Animas City Theatre

$20 / $25 / 21+ No Exceptions Including Minors w/ Legal Guardian Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm Standing Room Only / Limited seating in...

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