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
April 2015 Events
National Poetry Month
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Maria's Bookshop!
Durango Regional Job Fair
1:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
About 50 employers will be on hand to speak with prospective employees in the area. Bring plenty of resumes, or let us help you write yours!
Mexican Logger Release Party
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
The party to kick-start the summer! The release of Mexican Logger. A Mexican-style lager coming in at 5.2% ABV. A local favorite! Live music by Diabolical...
FREE Art History Lecture: Innocent Wisdom
3:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Innocent Wisdom: The Influence of Children’s Art on 20th Century Artists
Lecture by Judith Reynolds
Thursday, April 2
3–4:30...
1st Annual Wear the Love Campaign
4:00pm / Taylor Raymond Gallery
Volunteers of America will be kicking off a unique campaign called "Wear the Love, " to raise support and awareness for the women and children served by...
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Participating Galleries
First Thursdays Art Walk celebrates Contemporary art and artists in galleries and alternative art spaces in downtown Durango.
Stephen Day – One Man Show
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Sorrel Sky Gallery showcases Stephen Day, one inspiring artist known for the big skies in his paintings and appreciates the embers of light that send a...
Loudon Wainwright III
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Loudon Wainwright III is a singer-songwriter who injects his music with wry humor and piercing insight. He has recorded more than 20 albums while frequently...
Pub Science
6:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
Got a thirst for science and a desire to drink a few Durango craft beers? You can always expect an interesting presentation and cold, all-local libations...
Duranglers Fly Fishing Festival
6:30pm / Double Tree Hotel, Animas Room
Join us and our industry friends for two days of fly fishing fun, education, clinics, deals, demos and food.
Friday night kicks of the festival...
Full Moon Hike Under the Pink Moon
6:30pm / Horse Gulch
Join DNS Staff on a dusky exploration of natural history, nocturnal animals,
local landforms, and cool moon facts and legends.
Instructor:...
Duranglers Fly Fishing Festival
8:30am / Durango
Join us and our industry friends for two days of fly fishing fun, education, clinics, deals, demos and food.
*The first 30 people...
Peanutsâ„¢ The Easter Beagle Express
9:00am / Durango & Siverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Passengers purchasing tickets to ride Peanutsâ„¢ The Easter Beagle Express will ride in premium-class seating in the rear half of our train. Enjoy...
Four Corners BackCountry Horsemen Tack Sale
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Eighty (80) volunteers connected with old friends and made new ones and supported our ranching and riding community at our annual Tack Sale.
Gaper Day at Purgatory - Season Celebration
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Spend time on the Beach at Purgatory with Ska Brewing for Gaper Day! Dress up and enjoy a day on the slopes then hang out for après ski live music,...
Wine & Cheese Gala & Fundraiser
7:00pm / Durango VFW Post 4031
Come enjoy!
Red, White and Blue Wine & Cheese Gala & Fundraiser
Easter Eggstravaganza at Purgatory
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Bring the kids ups for a free Egg Hunt at 10:30am, Kids’ Costume Contest and music on the Beach by DJ Aiko Aiko.
Pay What You Wish Day
1:00pm / Powerhouse Science Center
On the first Sunday of every month, you choose your museum admission price.
Pay-what-you-wish means you can pay $1, $5, $10, $100, or nothing at all.
It's...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
Gemstones and Leather Bracelet
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Focus on freeing your inner spirit and stepping out of your comfort zone. Mix the earthiness of leather with the softness of gemstones to create a show...
“Native Education at Fort Lewis: From the Early Days to Nowâ€
6:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
The Center of Southwest Studies hosts Yvonne Bilinski, Director of the Fort Lewis College Native American Center, who will give a presentation titled,...
Civic Education Series
12:00pm / Durango Public Library
The Durango Public Library continues its civic education series, "What Do We Do?" with a presentation by the police department, 12:10 -12:50 p.m., Department...
Natural Childbirth Education
6:00pm / Inhabit
This independent childbirth education course covers topics often neglected in traditional childbirth prep classes and many books in a supportive small...
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials! Top three teams win BEER!
Green Business Roundtable: Handmade Wealth
12:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
As many communities rely on global companies to grow their economy, Portland is relying on do-it-yourself artisan businesses to provide jobs for its growing...
Handmade Wealth: Lessons from Portland's Artisan Economy
6:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Something special is happening in Portland, Oregon these days. As many communities rely on global companies to grow their economy, Portland is relying...
Handmade in Durango
6:30pm / Durango Art Center
The artisan economy is active in southwest Colorado thanks to a growing handful of pioneers who have started businesses making beer and bicycles and baked...
2015 Southwest Tourism Summit
9:30am / Downtown Durango
Collaborate: Building Relationships & Partnerships
Attend the largest annual gathering of state, local, and regional tourism leaders and...
Stand Up for Transportation
10:00am / Transit Center
The current transportation funding bill is expiring on May 31. Local transit agencies across the country are joining to raise awareness and convince the...
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society monthly meeting
7:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum
The next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will be at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 9th at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College....
Recycled Percussion
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Get ready for high-energy music made with pots, pans, power tools, jumbo aluminum ladders and more. Recycled Percussion, a four-man team composed of Justin...
2015 Southwest Tourism Summit
7:30am / Downtown Durango
Collaborate: Building Relationships & Partnerships
Attend the largest annual gathering of state, local, and regional tourism leaders and...
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...
Artist Workshop with Linda St. Clair
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Sorrel Sky Gallery will host a workshop with artist, Linda St. Clair on Painting Animals with Emotion in Durango, CO on Friday, April 10 through Sunday,...
21st Annual Creativity Festivity 2015: Everyday Magic
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
The 21st Annual Creativity Festivity 2015: Everyday Magic
April 10-May 2
Creativity Festivity Special Events:
• The exhibit...
Lipbone Redding
6:30pm / Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center
Lipbone Redding, Friday April 10th
He weaves funky rhythms, catchy original songs, humor, soulful singing and inventive guitar playing with exotic vocal...
Xanadu, Jr.
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
DAC Applause! presents the production of Xanadu, Jr. at DAC on Friday April 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday April 11 at 3 p.m. Cost is $8. per ticket. Xanadu...
Trails 2000 Trailwork Season Kick Off Tree Planting
10:00am / Vallecito’s Pine Point Campground
Trails 2000 invites you to Trailwork Season Kick Off Party: Tree Planting, April 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (each day), at Vallecito’s Pine Point...
Tile Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop
1:00pm / Artesanos Design Collection
Saturday April 11th 1-5 and Sunday April 12th 1-3
Mosaics are an ancient art form that inspire unique and long lasting creative designs. Instruction...
La Plata Democrats Book Signing with Craig Childs
2:00pm / Rochester Hotel
Q & A and book signing with renown Colorado author, Craig Childs
Xanadu Jr.
3:00pm / Durango Arts Center
DAC Applause! presents the production of Xanadu, Jr. at DAC on Friday April 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday April 11 at 3 p.m. Cost is $8. per ticket. Xanadu...
Durango Early Learning Center's Spring Art Show
4:00pm / The Lost Dog Bar and Lounge
Come enjoy a beverage and appetizers while browsing through a unique collection of original art created by the kids at Durango Early Learning Center. ...
La Plata Democrats Annual JJ Dinner
5:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
dinner and auction, keynote by renown Colorado author, Craig Childs
Trails 2000 Trailwork Season Kick Off Tree Planting
10:00am / Vallecito’s Pine Point Campground
Trails 2000 invites you to Trailwork Season Kick Off Party: Tree Planting, April 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (each day), at Vallecito’s Pine Point...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
David Roberts Book Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
David Roberts will read and sign copies of his new book "The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest"
Are We Crazy About Our Kids? - PBS Documentary Community Screening
5:00pm / Miller Middle School
Investing in high-quality early care and education pays for itself in many ways and many times over. This episode brings to life the classic economic studies...
Natural Childbirth Education
6:00pm / Inhabit
This independent childbirth education course covers topics often neglected in traditional childbirth prep classes and many books in a supportive small...
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials! Top three teams win BEER!
The Ben & Jerry’s Story: 35 year struggle to maintain its soul
4:00pm / Fort Lewis College
Ben & Jerry's has paid a living wage for 3 decades. Jeff Furman, Co-Founder and Chairman of Ben & Jerry's Board of Trustees, will tell the story of how...
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day
4:00pm / Overend Mountain Park
Trails 2000 invites you to first Wednesday Public Trailwork Day of the 2015 season, Wednesday, April 15, at 4 p.m., at Overend Mountain Park. No experience...
Meet the Doulas & Midwives Night
6:00pm / Osadha Natural Health at Clear Water Farm
A monthly gathering of expectant (or wanting to be expectant) families, doulas, midwives, childbirth educators, postpartum care providers, fertility specialists...
The Ben & Jerry's Story: How paying a living wage helped them succeed
7:00pm / Durango Public Library
Ben & Jerry's has paid a living wage for 3 decades.Jeff Furman, Co-Founder and Chairman of Ben & Jerry's Board of Trustees, will tell the story of how...
Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus Live
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical!
Join our favorite Martian and discover how to get a little “pieceâ€...
Taste of Music : Session 1
9:00am / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Taste of Music
This free event is offered to more than 1,200 third and fourth grade students from...
Taste of Music : Session 2
10:30am / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Taste of Music
This free event is offered to more than 1,200 third and fourth grade students from...
Medicaid Feedback Forum
11:00am / Southwest Center for Independence
The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities to live well in our community has teamed up with Colorado...
Desert Sun Coffee Workshop | Milk 101
2:00pm / Desert Sun Coffee
FREE workshop on basic milk techniques with coffee. From frothing and steaming to microfoam.
Hands on class sessions from 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm....
Annual Strater Open House
4:00pm / Strater Hotel
ANNUAL STRATER OPEN HOUSE
Join us for our 2015 room dedications, hotel tours, hors d’oeuvers and live entertainment.
Drawn from the Garden Party
5:30pm / Durango Recreation Center
Join the Durango Botanical Society for an evening of live music, food, drink, and a silent auction of art and objects inspired by or for the garden!
Durango Botanical Society Annual Membership Party
5:30pm / Durango Recreation Cneter
Join us for wine, suds, hors d'oeuvres, BBQ and live music with "Bob's Yr Uncle". There will be a silent auction with all thing botanical: jewelry, art,...
"A Bite of Jazz" - Dinner & Jazz Series presented by Music in the Mountains
6:00pm / St. Mark's Episcopal Church
A BITE OF JAZZ - Jazz Chamber Concert
Tickets $25 - includes dinner and concert
Chad MacCluskey, guitar
...
Herbs for athletes
6:00pm / Dancing Willow Herbs
For those of you who train seriously and seriously train, injuries, aches and pains can range from the annoying to putting you laying you up completely....
Story Time for Pre-Schoolers
10:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop Staff will read to pre-schoolers in our Children's Area
Wearing Through
5:30pm / McPherson Chapel at Ft. Lewis College
Our fourth original evening-length performance project weaves together stories of the lives and deaths of the six wives of Henry VIII with the living/lived...
Southwest Sound Record Store Day
8:00am / Southwest Sound
Celebration of Record Stores around the world. Tons of free records and food. Hundreds of one of a kind records.
Record Store Day was conceived...
Random Records Record Store Day
8:00am / Random Records
This is a day to celebrate the unique culture surrounding independent record stores and the special role these independently owned stores play in their...
Store Wide Sale-a-Thon!
9:00am / LPC Humane Society Thrift Store
Get 50% OFF on everything in the La Plata County Thrift Store! Clothes, furniture, crafts, toys, sports gear and much more! All purchases will benefit...
Durango Nature Center Docent Training
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
Do you love being outside and also helping others learn and appreciate nature? If you are looking for a way to volunteer for Durango Nature Studies that...
Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan
7:00pm / Inhabit
Please join us for improvisational chanting. $10 at the door.
Western Herbalism & Body Systems Series - Urinary System
11:00am / Osadha Natural Health at Clear Water Farm
Dealing with UTIs or kidney issues? Did you know that our kidneys significantly influence control blood pressure? Learn how to care for yourself and your...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
Lecture: “All Friars Are Not Equal: Understanding Franciscan Missionaries in the Early Southwestâ€
6:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Drawing on his research over the past decade, the Center's director, Dr. Jay Harrison, will address the many approaches and backgrounds of the Franciscans...
Natural Childbirth Education
6:00pm / Inhabit
Childbirth Education courses taught through hospitals can be incredibly valuable for all expectant families. However, because of time restraints and hospital...
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials! Top three teams win BEER!
Tragedy at El Moro Documentary
6:00pm / El Moro Spirits & Tavern
A local film premiere will bring Durango history to life at a one night screening on April 21st at El Moro Spirits & Tavern. The documentary Tragedy at...
Pam Uschuk Book Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Local poet Pam Uschuk will read from her new book of poetry Blood Flower. Pam will be accompanied by some of her FLC poetry students who will read some...
Trail 2000 Join & Renew Party
4:30pm / Carver Brewing Company
Join Trails 2000 for food, beer and trail talk fun at our Join and Renew Membership Party at Carver Brewing Company on Wed. April 22 from 4:30 to 7pm....
High School Poetry Slam
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Annual High School Poetry Slam is Wednesday, April 22 in the DAC Theater.
Sign up for reading starts at 7 p.m.
A celebration part of the 21st Annual...
RAVE ON! The Buddy Holly Experience
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Electrifying, high-energy, rock n’ roll extravaganza featuring America’s premiere Buddy Holly interpreter.
The Dance Floor is open for...
9th Annual Durango Wine Experience
10:00am / Downtown Durango
Experience three days of educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings. Hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers.
Live Music
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Gary Gorence - Solo Acoustic artist.
Specials from the Container of Food.
Peter Decker Book Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Peter Decker will be in-store reading and signing copies of his new book "Red, White & Army Blue"
9th Annual Durango Wine Experience
10:00am / Downtown Durango
Experience three days of educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings. Hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers.
Artist Workshop with Edward Aldrich
12:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Sorrel Sky Gallery will host a workshop with artist, Edward Aldrich, Aldrich is known worldwide for his captivating images of wildlife in their natural...
Tickets On Sale Now for Always...Patsy Cline
12:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Get your tickets today before they're gone!
Always Patsy Cline
Written by Ted Swindley
June 18-20, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
June 20-21, 27-28...
Cocktails & Creations Durango Wine Experience
4:00pm / Cocktails & Creations
A Perfect Pairing! Stop by during the Durango Wine Experience Walk About Wine Tasting and then stay for the "Wine Pour" painting event that begins at...
Exploring Monotypes
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Working In Full Color – Exploring Monotypes Workshop
with visiting Boulder, Colorado artist Melanie Yazzie
$ 225 DAC members / $250 general
April...
Arbor Day Celebration & Workday
9:00am / Ohana Kuleana Community Garden
We will be celebrating the importance of trees and the benefits of community gardens by planting trees in the Ohana Kuleana Community Garden Food Forest...
Durango Nature Studies' Wildflower Identification Workshop
9:00am / Meet at Smiley Building
Place: We'll take the DNS van to various locations to compare wildflowers at different elevations

Instructor: Rob Else, Program Manager
Time:...
9th Annual Durango Wine Experience
10:00am / Downtown Durango
Experience three days of educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings. Hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers.
Durango Home & Ranch Show
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
See the latest in Home and Ranch décor, equipment, and building materials at this 120+ vendor expo!
Food by Hot Tomatoes, live entertainment, and door...
April Comedy Night
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Headlining: Gretchan Hess
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Gretchen developed a sense of humor just to survive the verbal sparring of blue collar workers....
Durango Home & Ranch Show
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
See the latest in Home and Ranch décor, equipment, and building materials at this 120+ vendor expo! Food by Hot Tomatoes, live entertainment, and door...
Durango Nature Studies' Annual Earth Day 5k and Family Fun Run
11:00am / Rotary Park
Cost: $15 advance, $20 race day (includes backpack for first 60 registrants), $10 per family for 1 mile fun run
Apre's-Race: Music, Free beer and pizza,...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
Natural Childbirth Education
6:00pm / Inhabit
Childbirth Education courses taught through hospitals can be incredibly valuable for all expectant families. However, because of time restraints and hospital...
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials! Top three teams win BEER!
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day
4:00pm / Ella Vita Trail
Trails 2000 invites weekend warriors, trail blazers, wanderers and trail lovers alike to Public Trailwork Day on Wednesday, April 29, at Ella Vita Trail....
2nd Annual Spring Fling!
5:00pm / Signature Salon.Spa.Med Spa
Join us for a night of complimentary mini-services, great specials, fun prizes, live music, and more at Signature's 2nd Annual Spring Fling!
Meet our local medicinal weeds
6:00pm / Osadha Natural Health at Clear Water Farm
When & Where: Wednesday April 29, 6-730 pm. Clear Water Farm.
Registration: $15 suggested donation. Call 970.779.3111 or visit www.osadha.com and click...
An Evening of Solo Piano with Robin Spielberg
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
One of America’s most beloved pianist/composers, Robin Spielberg wins the hearts of listeners with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique....
More Joy, Better Results. DAHRM Meeting
12:00pm / LPEA
Facilitated by Ginger Jenks, sponsored by Durango Area Human Resource Managers. Learning how to build a strong Happiness Platform, comprised of 5 Pillars,...
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...
Live Music
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Nathan Payne and the Wild Bores. Rockabilly from AZ. And food specials from the Container of Food.
Menopause
6:00pm / Dancing Willow Herbs
Marija Helt, PhD, is teaching a class on natural support for menopause Thursday April 30th from 6-8pm at Dancing Willow herbs. Though seemingly considered...
