Featured Happenings
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7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center
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6:00pm / Durango Public Library
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6:30pm / The Durango Collective
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7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
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5:00pm / Ska Brewing
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9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery
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4:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
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5:00pm / The Subterrain, Durango Winery
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5:00pm / Durango Public Library
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1:00pm / Durango Public Library
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6:00pm / Animas City Theatre
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8:30pm / Durango Arts Center
February 2015 Events
Snowdown Search & Rescue Breakfast
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Need to refuel after your building your dirigible or your latest steam creation? Come enjoy an all you can eat feast of pancakes, ham, coffee and juice....
Snowdown Balloon Rally
8:00am / HWY 550 N
Hosted by Tequila Rose and Tarantula Tequila.
The airships are here! This spectacular event features a beautiful display of colorful hot air balloons...
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
9:00am / Durango Community Recreation Center
Continued from Saturday...
Hosted by Durango Parks and Recreation
Join in the SNOWDOWN celebration by playing 3-on-3 basketball at the Durango...
Snowdown 8-ball Tournament
11:00am / Pongas
Now in its 19th year! Don’t get snookered! Come check out the new Steampunk-themed pool tables. Double-elimination, up to 64 players. Doors open...
Snowdown Super Bowl Extravaganza
12:00pm / Main Event Sports
Come and spend Super Bowl 2015 at the newest sports bar in town! Drink and food specials all day, with 15 TV screens and one of the largest flat-screens,...
Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament
12:30pm / Moe’s Lounge
Gamblers and card sharks alike welcome to play No limit Texas Hold-em tournament to decide the best poker player in Durango! Limited to 40 participants....
Super Bowl Slowdown Snowdown Party
2:00pm / Derailed Pour House
Slow down those gears, and relax by the fire with 8 HDTVs, 105†big screen, and a 20 foot Superscreen! You’ll never miss a play! Bloodys,...
Karaoke Contest
8:00pm / 8th Avenue Tavern
Warm up those vocal chords for this annual karaoke contest! Contestants can choose from any of the over 40,000 songs to sing. Winners will be picked...
Docent Information and Orientation
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Find out if being a Durango Botanical Society Docent is for you! Docents are special volunteers who lead tours of the Library Demonstration Garden, manage...
Allen Best Presentation on "Climate Change, and Mountain Towns"
4:00pm / Durango Public Library, Program Room #1
Allen is a regular contributor to the Durango Telegraph and writes his own e-zine, Mountain Town News.
In this 25- to 30-minute presentation, Allen draws...
Durango Nature Studies' Full Moon Snowshoe Hike
5:30pm / Haviland Lake/Chris Park
Instructor: John Duwe, Program Director
Time: 5:30-7:30
Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members
Snowshoes: Bring your own or rent them from...
Beginning Watercolor Painting
1:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Beginning Watercolor Painting with Peggy Lynch
February 4-March 4
1:30-3:30 p.m.
$120 DAC members / $140 general
Beginning Watercolor painting with...
Golden Dragon Acrobats - Cirque Ziva
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
New world-class cirque spectacular that has been thrilling audiences across the United States.
Mixed Media/Collage Art Class
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Mixed Media/Collage with Deborah Gorton
February 5-March 12 (6 weeks)
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$180 DAC members / $200 General
Each week a different...
Art Lecture Series
3:00pm / Durango Arts Center
A is for Art, B is for Bernini
Lecture series by Judith Reynolds
Thursdays, February 5-March 5
3–4:30 p.m.
$65 DAC members / $75 general
$15...
Jan Heyl Artist Reception
3:30pm / Pine River Valley Bank
The Community Artist Program at Pine River Valley Bank is pleased to welcome pastel artist Jan Heyl to the Durango location. Jan is a Mancos resident...
#TBT (Throwback Thursday)
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Throwback Thursday with specials from The Container Restaurant and Live Music by Sugar Creek.
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
First Thursdays Art Walk
February 5, 5-7 p.m.
Experience Durango’s art scene!
First Thursdays Art Walk is a monthly gallery walk celebrating...
Durango Nature Studies' Winter Social and Dine-Out
5:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
Carver's will be donating 15% of all the food and drink served during the Social
Winter is a great time to get together to celebrate. The staff and...
Aphrodisiacs: Botanicals for reproductive support
6:30pm / Dancing Willow Herbs
Taught by Marija Helt, PhD, Clinical Herbalist and Aromatherapist at Dancing Willow Herbs, Thursday January 5th, 630-8pm. $20 suggested donation. Learn...
Durango Nature Studies' Green Laser Constellation Snowshoe
6:30pm / Andrews Lake
Instructor: John Buting
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: free for members, $10 non-members, snowshoe rental $3
Come join DNS and astronomer John...
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
SJMA Winter Discovery Walk on Cherry Creek Rd.
10:00am / San Juan National Forest
Join a naturalist from San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) for a fun and educational snowshoe walk on Cherry Creek Rd in the San Juan National Forest...
Treasure Island
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
National Theatre Live Presents: Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation...
Northpoint Fair 2015
2:00pm / Northpoint Center
A celebration of Consciousness, Health, Music, and Fun for all ages. This holistic fair offers community education, organic food, wellness practices,...
Red Ball Express
4:00pm / Durango Mountain Resort
Red Ball Express is a local fundraising event organized by the Rotary Clubs of La Plata County. All proceeds from the event support Rotary projects in...
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
Tommy & Saundra O'Sullivan Live Celtic Concert
7:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Vocals and Guitar: Tommy O'Sullivan
Acclaimed as “one of the great contemporary folk voices of Irelandâ€. Tommy O’Sullivan, “stellar...
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
Random Acts of Kindness Week
12:00pm / Downtown Durango
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and Bank of Colorado (BOC) have teamed up for Random Acts of Kindness Week. From Monday February 9 to Friday...
Docent Information and Orientation
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Find out if being a Durango Botanical Society Docent is for you! Docents are special volunteers who lead tours of the Library Demonstration Garden, manage...
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
Random Acts of Kindness Week
12:00pm / Downtown Durango
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and Bank of Colorado (BOC) have teamed up for Random Acts of Kindness Week. From Monday February 9 to Friday...
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
Digital Media Seminar Series
11:30am / Durango Recreation Center
Lunchtime seminar on how to build your website to work for your business.
Random Acts of Kindness Week
12:00pm / Downtown Durango
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and Bank of Colorado (BOC) have teamed up for Random Acts of Kindness Week. From Monday February 9 to Friday...
Business Management & Planning
6:00pm / Fort Lewis College
Business Management and Planning Course offered by Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College. Excellent for beginning and experienced business...
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
Random Acts of Kindness Week
12:00pm / Downtown Durango
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and Bank of Colorado (BOC) have teamed up for Random Acts of Kindness Week. From Monday February 9 to Friday...
#TBT (Throwback Thursday)
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Throwback Thursday with specials from The Container Restaurant and Live Music by You Knew Me When.
Tough Men in Hard Places: Exhibit Opening Reception
5:00pm / The Museum at the Center of Southwest Studies
This exhibit features large-scale photographs from the Center of Southwest Studies' Western Colorado Power Company collection, documenting the electrification...
BID Coffee and Conversation Meeting
8:30am / First National Bank of Durango
You are invited to attend the BID Coffee and Conversation meeting.
This monthly meeting is your opportunity to learn about what is coming up and to offer...
Book Blind Date
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Don't be lonely this weekend - go on a Blind Date with a Book!! We have specially selected books wrapped in plain paper with a dating profile on each one....
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
Random Acts of Kindness Week
12:00pm / Downtown Durango
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and Bank of Colorado (BOC) have teamed up for Random Acts of Kindness Week. From Monday February 9 to Friday...
The Toasters in Concert
9:00pm / Animas City Theatre
DURANGO MASSIVE & SKA BREWING PRESENTS
THE TOASTERS:NYC SKA WORLD TOUR 2015
OATIE PASTE & DJ I-GENE
$15/21+
TICKETS ONSALE NOW ONLINE AT WWW.DURANGOMASSIVE.COM...
Romance on the Rails
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a trip reminiscent of turn-of-the-century travel, celebrate Valetine's Day onboard the D&SNG steam-powered train. Premium-class passengers will enjoy...
Winter Warrior 10K
9:00am / Durango Nordic Center
5th Annual Winter Warrior 10 K Race, USSSA (United Snowshoe Assn sanctioned Race Course, the snow shoe course must meet national class terrain course prep,...
I <3 Purgatory for Valentine's Day
9:00am / Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Whether you have a significant other or not, there are fun events all weekend long at Purgatory! Saturday's activities include a Valentine's Lunch at...
BURTON Demo Days by Inferno at DMR/Purgatory
9:00am / DMR/Purgatory
Burton will be at DMR/Purgatory thru Inferno Board Shop this Sat 2/14, Sun 2/15 & Mon 2/16 to let you demo next season's gear on the mountain.
Be Mine ValenSwine
10:00am / Cocktails & Creations
Join us for an imaginative and silly Valentine's Day where an artist demonstrates step by step how to create your very own porcine Valentine masterpiece...
Sweethearts of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts
February 7–14
DAC’s annual fundraising soiree honoring those who have devoted their lives to the arts and the...
Mountain Mystery Art Show & Sale
12:00pm / The Lost Dog and online
Have you always wanted to buy art but didn’t know where to start? Do you love discovering new talent? Whatever your passion, you will have...
Ska/Venture Snowboard Giveaway
2:00pm / Purgy's
Join us up at Purgatory for your chance to win a ska/Venture 10 Year Anniversary Limited Edition Snowboard! No purchase necessary an must be present to...
7th Annual Sweethearts of the Arts
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
7th Annual Sweetheart of the Arts
A signature fundraising event honoring outstanding individuals
who contribute greatly to our arts & culture!
Saturday,...
Venice At Sunset
6:30pm / Cocktails & Creations
Ah, Venice at Sunset. The soft night air, a romantic gondola ride for two, and a shared bottle of wine. If latitude and longitude 45° 26' 19" N / 12°...
Heartbeat Ball 2015
8:00pm / Pagosa Center for the Arts
Heartbeat Ball
a benefit for Pagosa Springs Medical Center
live Salsa and Tango Band
desserts + drinks
Feb 14, 2014, 8pm
at Pagosa Center for...
Winter Photographer's Train
7:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
This is a rare opportunity to see and photograph a train in the beautiful winter landscape! You can also reserve space to join us for a night shoot in...
Teacher Appreciation Day at Purgatory
8:30am / Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Join us at Purgatory on Monday, Feb. 16 for La Plata County Teacher Appreciation Day with a fundraiser for local schools. Teachers, administrators and...
ACTING for Kids
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
ACTING for Kids
February 16–April 15 (8 WEEK SESSION)
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4–5:30 p.m.
6th – 9th grade
$200 for DAC...
Mardi Gras Dance
7:30pm / Groove U Studio
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Zydeco dance workshop and open dancing with various music styles.
Introduction to QuickBooks
9:00am / First National Bank of Durango
Learn how QuickBooks, the most popular small business accounting software can help you understand cash flow, pay bills easier and get paid faster. Accounting...
Chloe Harris Fundraiser
9:00am / Thrive Chiropractic Studio
Chloe Harris, 7 years old, daughter of Stehpanie & Craig Harris was diagnosed with Leukemia in January.
In order to support her family with their living...
Barista Coffee Training!
2:00pm / Desert Sun Coffee
Don't miss our [free] Barista Coffee Training on February 19! Everyone is welcome and we'll be launching our new ambassador program at the event! RSVP...
#TBT (Throwback Thursday)
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Throwback Thursday with specials from The Container Restaurant and Live Music by Little Wilderness.
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Purity and tradition of flamenco while pushing the boundaries of the art form
through innovative music, resounding cante jondo vocals and exotic movements....
39th Annual Juried Exhibition
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
39th Annual Juried Exhibition
February 20 – March 21
An annual juried exhibition open to new work in all mediums except film exhibiting creativity...
39th Annual Juried Exhibition Reception
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
39th Annual Juried Exhibition
February 20 – March 21
An annual juried exhibition open to new work in all mediums except film exhibiting creativity...
The play "Other Desert Cities"
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
"Other Desert Cities"
By Jon Robin Baitz
February 20-21, 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 at 2 p.m.
$22 general / $19 DAC members
Pulitzer Prize nominee...
Concert Brunch Train
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Our First Class passengers receive a delicious hot brunch buffet and scrumptious desserts while traveling through the pristine winter wonderland along...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Sale
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Great deals on delicious Chocolate and more!
Early bird gets the best chocolate!
Encaustics Art Class
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Encaustics with Michael Billie
$195 Members / $225 Non-Members
February 21-22, 2015 (2 sessions)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Encaustic painting is a technique...
Durango Nature Studies' Predicting Winter Weather Snowshoe Workshop
10:00am / Haviland Lake
Place: Haviland Lake/Chris Park
Dates: Saturday, February 21
Instructor: John Duwe, Program Director
Time: 10:00-noon
Cost:...
Treasure Island
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
National Theatre Live Presents: Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation...
Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan
7:00pm / Inhabit
Please join us for Improvisational Chanting. $10 at the door.
The play "Other Desert Cities"
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
"Other Desert Cities"
By Jon Robin Baitz
February 20-21, 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 at 2 p.m.
$22 general / $19 DAC members
Pulitzer Prize nominee...
Comedy Night
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Based out of Denver’s world famous Comedy Works, Jeff Wozer’s clean and clever material makes him a regular on the national club and corporate...
Live Music!
5:30pm / Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen
Join us for the soulful sounds of guitarist Robbie Overfield in the Chimayo Lounge.
Klackers Tournament
1:00pm / Southwest Center for Independence
The Southwest Center for Independence, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in the community is having a KLACKERS TOURNAMENT.
To...
Backcountry Film Festival Hosted by Durango Nature Studies
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Cost: $10 in advance at Maria’s Bookshop or Backcountry Experience, $12 at the door
Kids 12 and under are free.
This...
#TBT (Throwback Thursday)
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Throwback Thursday with specials from The Container Restaurant and Live Music by Sneaky Pete.
Green Drinks
5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company - back room
Durango Green Drinks offers a place for anyone in the area to come, mingle, meet others and chat about local sustainability issues. This informal get-together...
Alan Doyle. So Let’s Go Tour.
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Actor, producer, newly-minted best-selling author (Where I Belong), Alan Doyle is likely best known as lead singer for Newfoundland’s beloved band,...
The play "Other Desert Cities"
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
"Other Desert Cities"
By Jon Robin Baitz
February 20-21, 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 at 2 p.m.
$22 general / $19 DAC members
Pulitzer Prize nominee...
Winter Bike to Work Day
7:00am / Meet on Main Ave
Meet on Main Ave. in front of Durango Coffee Company to celebrate sustainable transportation in our community: breakfast snacks from Bread, coffee and...
The play "Other Desert Cities"
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
"Other Desert Cities"
By Jon Robin Baitz
February 20-21, 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 at 2 p.m.
$22 general / $19 DAC members
Pulitzer Prize nominee...
Winter Brunch Train
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Our First Class passengers receive a delicious hot brunch buffet, live music and scrumptious desserts while traveling through the pristine winter wonderland...
Auditions for RENT
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Auditions for RENT
Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.,
Monday, March 2 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Calling all performing artists and...
Mountain Mystery Art Show Whodunit Party
6:00pm / The Lost Dog
Join the fun and excitement at The Lost Dog on Saturday, February 28th from 6-9pm as we unveil the artists who donated to the Mountain Mystery Art Show...
The play "Other Desert Cities"
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
"Other Desert Cities"
By Jon Robin Baitz
February 20-21, 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 at 2 p.m.
$22 general / $19 DAC members
Pulitzer Prize nominee...
The play "Other Desert Cities"
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
"Other Desert Cities"
By Jon Robin Baitz
February 20-21, 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 at 2 p.m.
$22 general / $19 DAC members
Pulitzer Prize nominee...
