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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6:00pm / Animas City Theatre
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8:30pm / Durango Arts Center
May 2015 Events
High School Art Show
9:00am / The Steaming Bean
As part of Durango Arts Center's Creativity Festivity, artwork from Durango High School students on display at the Steaming Bean for the month of May.
Gardenswartz Extravaganza
9:00am / La Plata County Fair Grounds
Join Gardenswartz at the La Plata County Fair Grounds May 8-10th. Doors open at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Gear up for Summer...
Narrow Gauge Day
11:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Come celebrate with the railroad as we get ready to head up the tracks for our Silverton train season! There will be live music and we will be serving...
Paintings from Navajo Trading Posts, 1970 - present
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
We have a unique collection of paintings that were collected by traders on the Navajo Reservation over the past 40 years. This will be a unique show!
The Art (& Science) of Tea Blending
6:00pm / Osadha Natural Health at Clear Water Farm
When & Where: Friday May 1, 6-8pm. Osadha Natural Health at Clear Water Farm. 21055 HWY 140, Hesperus.
Registration: $40. Bring a friend and get 5%...
Merely Players presents MARY POPPINS
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Durango with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Combining the talents of area youth and adult actors,...
Mulch Madness
8:00am / Three Springs
Did someone say FREE MULCH???
Saturday May 2, 8AM – Noon
Phoenix Recycling will give away free recycled mulch in Three...
Opening Day: Silverton Train Season
8:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The trains are going back to Silverton! Join us for opening day as we wind along the Animas River all the way up to Silverton to kick-off our summer train...
Independent Bookstore Day
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
A celebration of books, reading, and Indie Booksellers.
13 local authors will be in-store at various times from 10-5 talking to customers and recommending...
Open House and Plant Sale
9:00am / AJ's and DBS
Durango Botanical Society and AJ'S Nursery introduce new plant select plants for sale. AJ's the new growing partner for DBS will provide food and music....
Gardenswartz Extravaganza
9:00am / La Plata County Fair Grounds
Join Gardenswartz at the La Plata County Fair Grounds May 8-10th. Doors open at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Gear up for Summer...
Vegetable Container Gardening
10:00am / Durango Nursery and Supply
Find out how to plant and grow a successful vegetable garden in small spaces: containers!
FLC Commencement
10:00am / Fort Lewis College Whalen Gym
Congratulations seniors!
Have fun with your family and friends visiting and celebrating in our wonderful town!
Merely Players presents MARY POPPINS
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Durango with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Combining the talents of area youth and adult actors,...
DandeLion Festival
1:00pm / Rotary Park
The 7th annual celebration of a healthy Durango committed to seeing our city move towards organic land stewardship methods, away from dependence on toxic...
Trout Unlimited 5 Rivers Annual Benefit
5:30pm / Lost Dog Bar & Lounge
Please join 5 Rivers for an evening of fun & food! Once again we'll have fabulous items in our silent & live auction. Bid on float trips, gear, artwork...
Dancing with the Durango Stars!
6:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Experience the glitz and glamour of Dancing with the Stars right here in Durango. Over a dozen couples will Swing, Waltz, Salsa, Paso Doble, Merengue...
Merely Players presents MARY POPPINS
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Durango with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Combining the talents of area youth and adult actors,...
Alien Run Mountain Biking Competition
10:00am / Alien Run
The 15th Annual Alien Run Mountain Biking Competition takes place on Sunday, May 3rd. Categories include a 10 mile novice course, a 26 mile Sport/Expert...
Gardenswartz Extravaganza
10:00am / La Plata County Fair Grounds
Join Gardenswartz at the La Plata County Fair Grounds May 8-10th. Doors open at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Gear up for Summer...
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...
Knotted Gemstone Necklace
1:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn the basics of knotting with this two hour class. A simple strand of stones can be transformed with just a few knots and leather, lace, silk or cotton...
High School Art Show
9:00am / The Steaming Bean
As part of Durango Arts Center's Creativity Festivity, artwork from Durango High School students on display at the Steaming Bean for the month of May.
Saving Pets Challenge
12:00pm / La Plata County Humane Society
YOUR local humane society is competing in the Saving Pets Challenge that will change the lives of homeless pets everywhere! The La Plata County Humane...
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.
The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity
6:30pm / First United Methodist Church
Special Musical Guest Ace Revel! E.P.I.C. Magazine is proud to present Edwene Gaines, author of The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity. This workshop will...
Life Drawing Class
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Life Drawing with Ed Bolster
May 5–June 2 (5 sessions)
2–4 p.m.
$120 DAC members / $140 general +$35 model fee
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!
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli de Veracruz
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Founded in 1985, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli de Veracruz has crisscrossed the globe exciting audiences of all ages. The visual fiesta of culture and folklore...
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day
4:00pm / Sale Barn
Trails 2000 invites weekend warriors, trail blazers, wanderers and trail lovers alike to Public Trailwork Day on Wednesday, May 6, at Sale Barn.
Community Foundation Annual Meeting & Cocktail Party
5:30pm / Rochester Secret Garden
Please join us at our Annual Meeting at the Rochester Secret Garden for our annual community report. The venue and program have a new look and feel this...
Mancos Valley Chorus Concerts
7:00pm / Christ the King Lutheran Church
Rock with the 37-member Mancos Valley Chorus this May, as the chorus presents "We Will Rock You!" in Cortez, Mancos, and Durango. The program includes...
Ska-BQ!
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Ska-BQ returns with live music in the beer garden from Hello Dollface, food specials from the Container of Food and $3 pints or 2 for $5 cans. Ride Your...
Cynthia DeBolt & Phyllis Stapler: “Elements of Natureâ€
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Phyllis Stapler’s paintings are a clever and often whimsical pairing of the plant and animal kingdoms with a suggestion of Eastern art. Cynthia...
2015 MicroGrants Artist Reception
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
2015 MicroGrants Artist Reception
Thursday, May 7, 5–7 p.m.
A reception in honor of the ten artists selected to receive MicroGrants this year....
Thursdays Art Walk in May
5:00pm / Downtown Durango Galleries
Thursdays Art Walk in May
First Thursdays Art Walk takes place this Thursday, May 7, 5-7 p.m. at participating galleries and art spaces in Durango. Visit...
High School Art Show Reception
5:00pm / The Steaming Bean
As part of Durango Arts Center's Creativity Festivity, artwork from Durango High School students on display at the Steaming Bean for the month of May....
Garden and Wildlife: How to have both
5:00pm / Durango Nursery and Supply
Deer grazing your flower garden? Rabbits got your broccoli seedlings? Discover ways to prevent both during this one-hour walk through of Durango Nursery's...
Beginning Drawing Class
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Beginning Drawing with Ed Bolster
May 7–June 4 (5 sessions )
Thursdays, 6 –8 p.m.
$120 DAC members / $140 general
Merely Players presents MARY POPPINS
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Durango with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Combining the talents of area youth and adult actors,...
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...
The exhibit "Pivot Point"
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
The exhibit "Pivot Point"
a Group Exhibit Curated by Joan Russell featuring Shawn Lotze, Chandler Wigton, Stacey Sotosky, Minna Jain, and Shay Lopez
May...
“The Language of Gestureâ€
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Joyce Cutler-Shaw presents “The Language of Gestureâ€
Book arts
MAY 8-JUNE 27
Opening reception: May 8, 5-7 p.m.
An illustrated talk by...
Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament
5:00pm / Various Soccer Fields
Mothers Day weekend soccer tournament - Established in 1995 it has grown to become one of the largest tournaments in the Four Corners!
"Pivot Point" Opening Reception
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The exhibit "Pivot Point"
a Group Exhibit Curated by Joan Russell featuring Shawn Lotze, Chandler Wigton, Stacey Sotosky, Minna Jain, and Shay Lopez
May...
“The Language of Gesture†Opening Reception
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Joyce Cutler-Shaw presents “The Language of Gestureâ€
Book arts
MAY 8-JUNE 27
Opening reception: May 8, 5-7 p.m.
An illustrated talk by...
Annual Spring Gallery Walk
5:00pm / Downtown Durango Galleries
Annual Spring Gallery Walk
The Annual Durango Spring Gallery Walk will take place this Friday, May 8 from 5-9 p.m. at galleries and art spaces of throughout...
Jewelry making techniques; Bronze sculptures
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Santa Domingo jewelry artists: Harvey Abeita and Priscella Naranjo will demonstrate their jewelry making techniques. Kevin McCarthy, Durango resident and...
Cooking with Medicinal Herbs
6:00pm / Osadha Natural Health at Clear Water Farm
What can you do with that Calendula in your garden? Or the Hawthorn and Juniper berries that faithfully show up on our local
trees? Or maybe you have...
Merely Players presents MARY POPPINS
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Durango with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Combining the talents of area youth and adult actors,...
2014-15 Recital Series
7:00pm / Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Final presentation in recital series at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will feature Marc Reed, trumpet, assisted by Marilyn Garst, piano, M. Brent Williams,...
Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament
8:00am / Various Soccer Fields
Mothers Day weekend soccer tournament - Established in 1995 it has grown to become one of the largest tournaments in the Four Corners!
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank Parking Lot
Local Farm Fresh Food, Artisan Goods, Hot and Cold Beverages and Meals, Value-Added Goods, Live Music, and GREAT PEOPLE!
Merely Players presents MARY POPPINS
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Durango with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Combining the talents of area youth and adult actors,...
Garden Party Celebration
1:30pm / Durango Botanical Society's Library Demonstration Garden
Join the Durango Botanical Society in the Library Demonstration Garden for a SPRING PARTY! Garden Tool Sharpening by John. Spring hard to find bulbs for...
Gemstone & Leather Bracelet
5:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Mix the earthiness of leather with the softness of gemstones to create an eye-catching piece. Basic wire wrapping and finishing techniques will be covered.
Cheers for Children
5:30pm / The Glacier Club
Wine Tasting, Live Music and Silent Auction Fundraiser!
Merely Players presents MARY POPPINS
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Everyone’s favorite nanny flies into Durango with one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Combining the talents of area youth and adult actors,...
Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament
8:00am / Various Soccer Fields
Mothers Day weekend soccer tournament - Established in 1995 it has grown to become one of the largest tournaments in the Four Corners!
Memorable Mother's Day With Monet
12:00pm / Cocktails & Creations
Spend some fun time making memories with mom, and all those special ladies who nurtured us. Enjoy a glass of wine and music while painting alongside an...
Live Music: Matt Kavan
1:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Ska Brewing is now open on Sundays! This Sunday, enjoy live music in the Beer Garden by Matt Kavan!
High School Art Show
9:00am / The Steaming Bean
As part of Durango Arts Center's Creativity Festivity, artwork from Durango High School students on display at the Steaming Bean for the month of May.
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.
Taste of Color Bracelet
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn the basics behind wire wrapped loops and designing with multiple colors. Mix stones, metal and charms with chain for a fun, new twist on charm bracelets....
"Supplying Light: The Western Colorado Power Company in the San Juan Mountains"
7:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
This rescheduled event is a lecture by the Center's doctoral fellow, Sara Porterfield.
The Western Colorado Power Company collection held in the archives...
iOS Basics
10:00am / The Mac Ranch
Join us as Cristina explains the in's and out's of Apple's newest iOS
ReClaiming your Health
5:30pm / Shambhala Chiropractic Center
Receive a Wellness Gift Certificate for yourself or family or friends by attending a free 1 hour talk on understanding the different programs of chiropractic...
DIAVOLO "Architecture in Motion" Jacques Heim, Artistic Director
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Diavolo Dance Theater reinvents dance, re-imagines theater, and redefines thrills.
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day
4:00pm / Sale Barn Trail
Trails 2000 invites weekend warriors, trail blazers, wanderers and trail lovers alike to Public Trailwork Day on Wednesday, May 13, at Sale Barn. No experience...
Ska-BQ!
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Ska-BQ with food specials from The Container of Food. Live Music from Running Out of Road. $3 pints or 2 for $5 cans. In the beer garden, weather permitting.
Sean Prentiss Book Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop, in partnership with Backcountry Experience, will host Sean Prentiss and his new book Finding Abbey: The Search for Edward Abbey and...
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society monthly meeting
7:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies
The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society at 7:00 PM Thursday, May 14th at the Center of Southwest...
Visions from Cape Breton and Beyond
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
A Celtic Family Celebration with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.
The Orchestra Pit Seating will be available for this production!
Understanding SEO
11:30am / Durango Community Recreation Center
The third in a series of Digital Media Seminars delivered by Ballantine Communications experts. Learn best practices for building an SEO strategy while...
Seed Studio Open House
3:00pm / Seed Studio room 114 in Smiley Bldg
Seed Studio Enrichment Progams for kids invites you to join them at their Open House to clelbrate their new space! There will be great door prizes, a craft...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank Parking Lot
Local Farm Fresh Food, Artisan Goods, Hot and Cold Beverages and Meals, Value-Added Goods, Live Music, and GREAT PEOPLE!
BCEXP's Spring Sale & Flea Market
9:00am / Backcountry Experience
Don't miss our annual spring sale, with massive discounts on apparel, camping gear, footwear, and more. Or check out a plethora of used goods in the Flea...
Durango Nature Studies Offers Fly Tying/Casting Workshop
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
Durango Nature Studies is offering a unique opportunity in the world of fly fishing! Join us for a three-part workshop covering fly tying, entomology,...
Fox Fire Farms Taste of Spring
1:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Fox Fire Farms annual “Taste of Springâ€
New Wines, Food, Baby Animals, Live Music and Local Artisans. Bring the whole family for...
"RARE II: Imperiled Plants of Colorado" Exhibit Opening Reception
1:00pm / The Museum at the Center of Southwest Studies
The forty botanical illustrations were selected from the hundred and twenty one globally imperiled plants on the Colorado Master Plant List developed by...
Celebrity Wine & Nine
1:30pm / Glacier Club
POSTPONED until June 6, 2015. Mother Nature has decided to plan for some snow on Saturday, May 16th - our scheduled Glacier Club Celebrity Wine & 9 Golf...
Library Garden Party
1:30pm / Durango Public Library
Rescheduled due to weather- join Durango Botanical Society for a party in the garden! We will have a bulb/plant sale, tea and cookies, yoga and tai chi,...
Benefit Party & Silent Auction...Animas River Days
4:00pm / Ska Brewery
Benefit Party & Silent Auction for Animas River Days!
Where: Ska Brewery
When: 4-7 pm, May 16th
Live music by Farmington Hill
Silent auction...
Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan
7:00pm / Inhabit
Please join us for improvisational chanting. $10 at the door.
Durango Nature Studies' Night Sky Astro-Tour
8:30pm / Durango Nature Center
Join Durango Nature Studies and astronomer John Buting for a tour of the night sky. Here's a bit of information about the first of four Astro-Tours John...
Taste Of Durango
11:00am / Downtown Durango
Durango, Colorado’s premier festival showcasing the fabulous fare of our fine restaurants and Craft Beer from our Four Breweries.
Food and festivities...
Filipino Martial Tactics & Concepts Seminar
12:00pm / Smiley Building, Room 15
Join us as we will have Brian Williams from Freestyle Defensive Arts (sponsored by the Animas Budo Center) showing, teaching, demonstrating, and instructing...
Resin Pendants
1:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Use resin, photos, charms, trinkets and more to create your own personalized pendant. Learn the techniques behind creating these one of a kind pieces.
High School Art Show
9:00am / The Steaming Bean
As part of Durango Arts Center's Creativity Festivity, artwork from Durango High School students on display at the Steaming Bean for the month of May.
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.
Womenade
5:30pm / Rochester Hotel
Womenade, a grassroots organization of La Plata County, provides financial assistance to individuals through one-time grants. The purpose of the grant...
iPhone Basics
10:00am / The Mac Ranch
Learn to make the most of your iPhone! Cristina, our expert trainer will explain the best features of our amazing iPhones in this fun and informative class
Trails 2000 Build Day
4:30pm / Medicine Trail
Do you like to dig? Then come get your ‘medicine.’ Trails 2000 invites trail enthusiasts to Build Day for a new, progressive-style trail maintenance...
Basic Beading
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
This class is designed for the beginning beader enthusiasts! You will learn the basic techniques: crimping, wire wrapped loops, basic design and more....
Scott Graham Book Launch Celebration
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop, San Juan Citizen's Alliance, and Torrey House Press will host a Book Launch Celebration for local author Scott Graham and his new book...
iPad Basics
10:00am / The Mac Ranch
Learn from our Apple Pros how to get the most from your iPad. 1 hour of instruction and 30 minutes Q&A.
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day
4:00pm / Dalla Mountain Park
Trails 2000 invites weekend warriors, trail blazers, wanderers and trail lovers alike to Public Trailwork Day on Wednesday, May 20, at Dalla Mountain Park....
Animas River Trail Medicinal Plant Walk
6:00pm / Memorial Park
When & Where: Wednesday May 20th, 6-730 pm.  Meet at the Memorial Park parking lot (East 3rd at 29th Street, a few blocks south of 32nd Street ).
Registration:...
Understanding the iCloud
10:00am / The Mac Ranch
Get the most from your iCloud experience and learn best-in-class uses of this great Apple product. 1 hour instruction & 30 minutes Q&A.
Trails 2000 Build Day
4:30pm / Medicine Trail
Do you like to dig? Then come get your ‘medicine.’ Trails 2000 invites trail enthusiasts to Build Day for a new, progressive-style trail maintenance...
Ska-BQ!
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Ska-BQ with food specials from The Container of Food. Live music from Jack n Jill - alternative from Grand Junction.
Kirk James live music
6:00pm / 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge
Live music in the lounge of 6512' in downtown Durango.
Downtown Clean Up Day
8:30am / Keller Williams Parking lot
Volunteer to help clean up Downtown so it shines just in time for the start of our busy summer tourist season. Free coffee provided by Carver Brewing Company,...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
5:00pm / Various Locations
In 41 years the Iron Horse has become one of the classic bicycle events in the West. Durango is centrally located between Denver, Albuquerque, Phoenix,...
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / The Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Jazz on the river patio!
Kirk James Band
7:00pm / Hideaway Grill
Live music in the bar of the Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Greater Tuna - Presented by Durango LIVEly Arts
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
7:30am / Various Locations
In 41 years the Iron Horse has become one of the classic bicycle events in the West. Durango is centrally located between Denver, Albuquerque, Phoenix,...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank Parking Lot
Local Farm Fresh Food, Artisan Goods, Hot and Cold Beverages and Meals, Value-Added Goods, Live Music, and GREAT PEOPLE!
Quarter Horse to Purgatory Citizens Bicycle Tour
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Part of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic event, experience a 25 mile ride from the town of Durango to Purgatory Resort. Climb 2,300 vertical feet and finish...
Crow's Closet Grand Opening
9:00am / Crow's Closet
The Crows are moving to Main Ave.! Join us for the Grand Opening of Crow's Closet, Durango's newest mountain casual shopping destination. Help us celebrate...
Black Velvet
5:00pm / The Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
A Light Pop/Rock/ Blues Duet on the river patio!
Kirk James Band
7:00pm / Hideaway Grill
Live music at the bar of the Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Greater Tuna - Presented by Durango LIVEly Arts
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
7:30am / Various Locations
In 41 years the Iron Horse has become one of the classic bicycle events in the West. Durango is centrally located between Denver, Albuquerque, Phoenix,...
Narrow Gauge 10 Mile & 4 Mile Run
8:00am / Santa Rita Park
A true Durango Memorial Day tradition, come run the 38th annual Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run!
Free Form Pendants
1:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Let your creativity run wild with this free-form wire and bead pendant. Learn wire work and design skills while making a unique wire frame. These techniques...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
8:00am / Various Locations
In 41 years the Iron Horse has become one of the classic bicycle events in the West. Durango is centrally located between Denver, Albuquerque, Phoenix,...
High School Art Show
9:00am / The Steaming Bean
As part of Durango Arts Center's Creativity Festivity, artwork from Durango High School students on display at the Steaming Bean for the month of May.
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.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group Featuring Vocalist Alison Dance
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz On The Patio
Bhotia Foundation Premier of Good Karma Movie
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
On the evening of May 27, 2015, 5-10pm, at the Durango Arts Center, the Karma & Jyamu Bhotia Foundation will be hosting the premier of Good Karma. This...
Kirk James live music
6:00pm / 6512' Restaurant and Lounge
Live music in the lounge at 6512' in downtown Durango.
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...
Ska-BQ!
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Ska-BQ with food specials from The Container of Food. Live Music by Casual Fridays - Ska from Las Cruces, NM.
Kirk James live music
5:00pm / Dalton Ranch Patio
Kirk James plays solo blues at the Dalton Ranch patio.
Movie Night & ARD Kickoff Party
6:30pm / Smiley Building Theater
Movie Night & Kick Off Party for Animas River Days, May 28, 6:30 pm at Smiley Building Theater. Animas River Days kicks off with a party celebrating the...
Library Demonstration Garden Tour
9:30am / Durango Library Garden
Free 45-minute tours of the Garden, located between the Library and the River Trail, are offered on Fridays at 0930 starting May 29. Trained Durango Botanical...
Basic Site Surveying Techniques course
12:00pm / Lyceum, Center of Southwest Studies,
Assistant State Archaeologist Kevin Black will be teaching a class on “Basic Site Surveying Techniques†from May 29-June 1 at the Center of...
Animas River Days
4:00pm / Santa Rita Park
4:00 - 5:30 Surf Competition Prelims
6:00 - 7:30 Kayak Freestyle Competition Prelims
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / The Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Jazz on the river patio!
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms: live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night, beginning May 29th through...
Durango Blues Train
6:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Presented by the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival and SBG Productions, this unique live music event takes place aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge...
10-Minute Play Contest Staged Readings
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
10-Minute Play Contest Staged Readings
May 29, 7 pm
FREE!
The top five selected 10-Minute Plays will be read from the DAC Theater stage. Judges will...
Stoner Blues
7:00pm / Moe's Starlite Lounge
Stoner Blues will be performing at Moe's on May 29th Friday in Durango Colorado ... Come and get an earful of blues, funk, rock, jams, and originals, and...
Greater Tuna - Presented by Durango LIVEly Arts
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank Parking Lot
Local Farm Fresh Food, Artisan Goods, Hot and Cold Beverages and Meals, Value-Added Goods, Live Music, and GREAT PEOPLE!
Colorado Bike Month
8:00am / Farmers Market
Pledge your commitment to sustainable transportation for Colorado Bike Month and Clean Commute Week during the month of June at the Farmer’s Market...
Animas River Days
8:30am / Santa Rita Park
Animas River Days is May 30th, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, at Santa Rita Park. Events include: boatercross, surf competition, kayak and SUP slalom, Smelter Smackdown...
Southwest Colorado Outdoor Expo
9:00am / Sky Ute Fairgrounds
Do you own a Four Corners business that sells outdoor products and/or services? The Southwest Colorado Outdoor Expo is the perfect place to exhibit your...
Bead Embroidery
10:00am / Beads and beyond
Join one of the best bead embroiderers in the four corners for this special workshop. Students will learn all about the inner working of this beautiful...
Family Backpacking Trip with San Juan Mountains Association
10:00am / San Juan National Forest
Are you looking for a good way to get your family involved in backpacking? Sign up for a free overnight trip with other families on May 30th and 31st,...
Music, Music, Music!
11:00am / Santa Rita Park
Music, Music, Music! May 30, 11 am to 6:30 pm, Santa Rita Park, Animas River Days offers free music for all festival go-ers: Americana de Animas, Stillwater...
Greater Tuna - Presented by Durango LIVEly Arts
2:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals...
Jenny Winegardner with Gary Watkins
5:00pm / The Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
A Light Rock/Folk Duet on the river patio!
Durango Blues Train
6:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Presented by the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival and SBG Productions, this unique live music event takes place aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge...
Anne Hillerman Book Event
6:30pm / Smiley Theater
Maria's Bookshop welcomes National Bestselling author Anne Hillerman. Anne will read and sign copies of her new book Rock With Wings - book #20 in the...
Shake, Shimmy and Roll
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Get ready to Shake, Shimmy and Roll with belly dancers from across the Four Corners and Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan band. The 2015 show will be May 30th, 7...
Greater Tuna - Presented by Durango LIVEly Arts
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals...
ARD Late Night Dance Party
10:00pm / The Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
It's not over! Continue the Animas River Days celebration with the Late Night Dance Party at The Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage (formerly The Summit),...
