Featured Happenings

Advantage Physical Therapy is hosting our first annual Odds and Ends Drive to collect often forgotten items for the Durango Community Shelter. We will...

Rockn' in the Garden: Crevice Garden Along the Trail

9:00am / Durango Public Library; Garden

Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture Week. Join the rock garden and crevice garden...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Bach from the Baroque: A Musical Evolution and Journey

5:30pm / DurangoSpace

An introduction to the history of the evolution of Western music and modern instruments. This history-course for the â€œnon-historianâ€ will include...

Ukulele Open Mic Night!

6:00pm / The Steaming Bean

IT'S PERFORMANCE TIME! Bring your ukuleles and friends and join us for the first Ukulele Open Mic Night at The Steaming Bean located downstairs in The...

Tuesday, May 3^rd

Storytime

10:00am / Maria's Bookshop

Children's Storytime every Tuesday at 10:00 AM

Beginning Facebook: Just Getting Started

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

You probably have a Facebook account, but are you uncomfortable using it? Or maybe youâ€™re curious about the possibilities of the social network,...

Jeff Solon Jazz Duo

6:00pm / Dalton Ranch Golf Club "Swing" Restaurant

Live Jazz

Wednesday, May 4^th

Bike to School Day

7:00am / City of Durango Elementary Schools

Join the City of Durango in celebrating National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 4. The Multi Modal Division will be encouraging students to ride...

Person Centered Thinking Training

9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Everyone is invited to sign up for this FREE 2-day training May 4th & 6th. This is a great opportunity for care providers to learn more about Person Centered...

Trails 2000 Trailwork Day

4:00pm / Perins Gulch in Overend Mountain Park

Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on Wednesday, May 4, at Perins Gulch in Overend Mountain Park. No experience necessary.

"Fight Like a Girl" Documentary Screening

5:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Join the Women's Resource Center for a free screening of "Fight Like a Girl", an award-winning documentary by Jill Morley. Told from a first...

Pub Quiz

6:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

general knowledge trivia; nightly and monthly winners, teams of up to 6 people

Thursday, May 5^th

Durango Wine Experience

12:00pm / Downtown Durango

The premier wine tasting event in Durango! May 5 to 7, 2016

National Day of Prayer - La Plata County

12:00pm / Rotary Park

National Day of Prayer: Wake Up America Join us for prayer at Rotary Park in Durango on Thursday, May 5th from 12:00 - 12:45. Prayers for...

Opening Reception: Stephen Day & Peggy Immel: This Enchanted Landscape

5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery

Meet plein air painters Stephen Day and Peggy Immel at the opening reception for their two-person show that presents new paintings of the southwestern...

Cinco de Mayo Party!

5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ

Join us for fun and games and beer specials! Durango's Ska legend, Buster's Ghost is performing live!

The Thread - Opening Reception

5:00pm / The Durango Arts Center - Art Library

A Collection of Solar Plate Etchings by Santa Fe Artist Laurie Archer in the Art Library. Laurie Archer earned a BFA in Fine Arts from Colorado...

Photoshop Unmasked: For the Ultimate Beginner

5:30pm / DurangoSpace

Take your digital media, social media, and websites up a notch with a hands-on beginner course to the popular program Adobe Photoshop. Designed to help...

Double Your Business Profits - Now!

5:30pm / Himalayan Kitchen

Weekly educational networking get together of business owners (or people wanting to start a Durango business) hosted by Global Business Advisors and Turn...

Spring Fashion Show

6:00pm / Crow's Closet

A showcase of all the newest styles available for spring throughout the summer at Crow's Closet

Trivia

6:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center

How many facts are rolling around in that head of yours? Your knowledge may be worth a free drink or even a gift certificate!

Merely Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Merely Players present Everyone's Favorite Ogre in SHREK THE MUSICAL Tickets $25* * when purchasing your ticket inside the Durango...

Bands & Cocktails for Community Connections

7:00pm / The Wild Horse Saloon

Enjoy a fun night out with dancing and friends! Please come and join a local non-profit, Community Connections, and the High Rollers band, at The Wild...

2016 National Nurses Week & Awards Ceremony

7:00pm / The Strater Hotel, Pullman Room

Join us in celebrating Excellence in Human Caring and our regional nurses! All proceeds from this event will go toward the SW Colorado Community Nursing...

Friday, May 6^th

Small Business Appreciation Coffee

7:30am / Fort Lewis College

Come celebrate Small Business Week at a networking coffee with breakfast treats. Sponsored by Small Business Development Center.

Stephen Day & Peggy Immel: This Enchanted Landscape

9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery

This show presents plein air paintings of the southwestern landscape by two New Mexico artists, Stephen Day & Peggy Immel. For both artists, painting outdoors...

Person Centered Thinking Training

9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds

Everyone is invited to sign up for this FREE 2-day training May 4th & 6th. This is a great opportunity for care providers to learn more about Person Centered...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

The Thread

10:00am / The Durango Arts Center - Art Library

A Collection of Solar Plate Etchings by Santa Fe Artist Laurie Archer in the Art Library. Laurie Archer earned a BFA in Fine Arts from Colorado...

Narrow Gauge Day FREE Picnic

11:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR

Help celebrate the return of train service to Silverton on the following day! Join us for hot dogs & fixin's, live music with the Bar-D Wranglers, free...

Durango Wine Experience

12:00pm / Downtown Durango

The premier wine tasting event in Durango! May 5 to 7, 2016

Opening Reception: Carol Salomon & Laura Bruzzese: Earthly Presence

5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery

Meet artists Laura Bruzzese and Carol Salomon at the opening reception of their two-person show featuring unique works inspired by and made of basic natural...

Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament

6:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Fields

The Durango Shootout returns in 2016 to celebrate our 21st year! Teams will go head-to-head at an altitude of 6,500 feet while surrounded by Durango's...

Knotted Gemstone Necklace Class

6:30pm / Beads and Beyond

Learn the Art of Knotting in this two-hour class. Bring pearls from home or choose from our gemstone beads. you will leave with a finished necklace and...

Merely Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Merely Players present Everyone's Favorite Ogre in SHREK THE MUSICAL Tickets $25* * when purchasing your ticket inside the Durango...

Pour, Pour Me Some More Wine Sip & Painting Event

7:30pm / Cocktails & Creations

'Tipsy-Turvy' Diptych This wine-derful original is whimsical fun for couples, roommates, and friends to paint opposite each other, ultimately...

Saturday, May 7^th

Mulch Madness in May - Free Mulch!

8:00am / Three Springs

Phoenix Recycling will give away free recycled mulch! Bring your truck or trailer and the great folks at Phoenix Recycling will load it...

Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament

8:00am / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Fields

The Durango Shootout returns in 2016 to celebrate our 21st year! Teams will go head-to-head at an altitude of 6,500 feet while surrounded by Durango's...

Silverton Salutations!

8:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR

Join us in celebration as the first passenger train brings guests to Silverton since October 2015.

Carol Salomon & Laura Bruzzese: Earthly Presence

9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery

Earthly Presence features unique works by Laura Bruzzese and Carol Salomon that are inspired by and made of basic natural elements such as clay, stones...

2nd Bi-Annual Durango Record Swap Meet

9:00am / VFW

We had so much fun the first time that we decided to do it again. Come to the VFW to check out all sorts of analog media and the music nerds who keep it...

French Cooking with Julia

9:00am / Manna Soup Teaching Kitchen

Menu â€“ Sole meuniÃ¨re, salade nicoise and crepes with assorted fillings. This is a participatory class open to cooks of all levels. Learners will...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Open to the Public

10:00am / Durango Nature Center

Miles of hiking trails, river play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk. Fun for the whole family!!!! Check...

Bouquets from your Yard

10:00am / Durango Nursery and Supply

Durango Nursery and Supply is offering a free workshop entitled â€œBouquets from your Yardâ€. Join the owners of Passion Flower Farms...

Durango Nature Studies' Riparian Habitat Workshop

10:30am / Durango Nature Center

Join us for a day of study along the Florida River as we take a close look at the dynamic changes that occur over any landscape with flowing water. We'll...

Durango Wine Experience

12:00pm / Downtown Durango

The premier wine tasting event in Durango! May 5 to 7, 2016

Merely Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL

1:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Merely Players present Everyone's Favorite Ogre in SHREK THE MUSICAL Tickets $25* * when purchasing your ticket inside the Durango...

Dandelion Festival

1:00pm / Rotary Park

The 8th annual celebration of spring and organic land stewardship featuring music, dance, food, beer, vendors, healing dome, thrift store, maypole dance,...

Dancing with the Durango Stars

6:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre

Ten couples will each dance a different style of dance, competing before the judges to win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. Durango's version of the popular...

Mother's Day Weekend: Rain Reflections

6:30pm / Cocktails & Creations

A Mother's Day to remember: create memories with mom painting your very own acrylic masterpiece depicting a shimmering evening rainscape that beckons with...

A One Night Stand Gala & Auction

7:00pm / La Plata County Fair Grounds

Local artist that have submitted nightstands are to be judged and auctioned off at this one of a kind fundraising opportunity. Please join us for a night...

Merely Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL

7:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Merely Players present Everyone's Favorite Ogre in SHREK THE MUSICAL Tickets $25* * when purchasing your ticket inside the Durango...

Shattered Constellations

7:00pm / Durango High School

The current show at Durango High School, Shattered Constellations, deals with the issues that surround our everyday lives and the "Darkness" that looms...

Laugh Therapy Stand Up Showcase!

8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub - The Underground

This is our first official Laugh Therapy Showcase Show!!! Three of the top comics from April's open mic comedy show have been chosen to showcase their...

Sunday, May 8^th

Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament

8:00am / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Fields

The Durango Shootout returns in 2016 to celebrate our 21st year! Teams will go head-to-head at an altitude of 6,500 feet while surrounded by Durango's...

"Treat" Your Mother

9:00am / Animas Chocolate Company

Make a date to treat your mom to champagne and chocolateâ€¦ Each ticket buys two hot chocolates and access to you both for the chocolate fountain...

Durango Dance Church

9:30am / The Smiley Building, Rm #15

Conscious Dance Sundays facilitated by either Isa Vasanti, Julie Gentry or Evonne Tocco.

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Jeff Solon Jazz Duo

10:00am / Double Tree By Hilton

Live Jazz For Mothers Day Brunch

Mother's Day: Kissed by the Breeze

12:00pm / Cocktails & Creations

Mother's Day to Remember: Create memories with mom on a very special Mother's Day painting your very own acrylic masterpiece of a fantastical walk in a...

Traditional Irish Music Jam

12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!

Merely Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL

1:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Merely Players present Everyone's Favorite Ogre in SHREK THE MUSICAL Tickets $25* * when purchasing your ticket inside the Durango...

Rockn' in the Garden: A Review of Common Wasps and Bees in Colorado

4:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Dr. Whitney Cranshaw â€“ $10.00 (USD) â€œ Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture...

Monday, May 9^th

Odds and End Drive

8:00am / Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness P.C

Advantage Physical Therapy is hosting our first annual Odds and Ends Drive to collect often forgotten items for the Durango Community Shelter. We will...

Rockn' in the Garden: Crevice Garden Along the Trail

9:00am / Durango Public Library; Garden

Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture Week. Join the rock garden and crevice garden...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Resin Pendants

6:30pm / Beads and Beyond

Fashion a beautiful, personalized pendant using the techniques in this class. Bring your own photos, mementos, trinkets and charms to truly create a one-of-a-kind...

Rockn' in the Garden: Creating Landscapes for Insects..or Not

7:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Dr. Whitney Cranshaw â€“ $10.00 (USD) â€œ Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture...

Classic Movie: Some Like It Hot (1959)

7:00pm / Pine River Library

Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Joe E. Brown in perhaps the best comedy ever! Six Academy Award nominatins, including Best Actor, Best Director...

Tuesday, May 10^th

Storytime

10:00am / Maria's Bookshop

Children's Storytime every Tuesday at 10:00 AM

Live Q&A Audio Chat - Spiritual Discipline

12:00pm / Christian Science Reading Room

Responding to questions from an online audience, Joshua Niles - a Christian Science healer - provides uplifting thoughts and examples. What is spiritual...

PWN May Event

5:00pm / The Irish Embassy

Join us to hear Lori Smith Schell, Ph.D., ERP, discuss her 30 years of experience in the energy industry, being a woman in the energy sector, and how and...

How to Get the Most Out of Your WordPress Site

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

What business owners will learn in this Workshop: What do I need to know to maintain my own WordPress site Image editing: tips on how to...

Facebook for Business: Taking it to the Next Level

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

Do you feel like youâ€™re not using Facebook properly for your business? In this workshop, weâ€™ll talk about best practices for professional...

Girls On The Run Informational Session

6:30pm / Durango Public Library

You are invited to a GOTR Informational Session! Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit organization that envisions a world where every...

Rockn' in the Garden: Grass is legal in Durango but is it good for your landscape?

7:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Mike Smedley â€“ Free Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture Week. Join...

Wednesday, May 11^th

Rochester Hotel Secret Garden Music

4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Secret Garden

Pop-up music gig from Black Velvet in the Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel. Signature cocktails from the Rochester Hotel!

Love on the Run

5:30pm / Four Leaves Winery

5 minute speed dating Brought to you by Four Corners Expos. $20 to enter which gets you 1 glass of wine appetizers and the chance of meeting your next...

Managing Human Resources 101

5:30pm / DurangoSpace

This course provides an overview of the human resource functions all managers need to know to do their jobs effectively. The class covers employment law,...

Square Foot Gardening

5:30pm / Ohana Kuleana Community Garden

Join Mercy Nutrition Therapy and The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado for "Square Foot Gardening," a FREE educational workshop to help prepare, plant,...

Pub Quiz

6:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

general knowledge trivia; nightly and monthly winners, teams of up to 6 people

Rockn' in the Garden: Colorado is Old Orchard Country

7:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Jude Shuenemeyer â€“ Free Orchard restorer, historian and apple guru Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS...

Thursday, May 12^th

Starting Your Business Workshop

8:00am / Durango Public Library

5 hour seminar on various aspect of starting a business including: registration issues, legal structure, business planning process, financing your business,...

Live Music: Baracutanga

5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ

Non-stop dance with incomparable South American flavor

Summer Music Series

5:30pm / The Kennebec

The Kennebec is hosting a music series starting May 12 on Thursdays all summer long! Come and join us for drinks, food and music in the heart of the La...

Double Your Business Profits - Now!

5:30pm / Himalayan Kitchen

Weekly educational networking get together of business owners (or people wanting to start a Durango business) hosted by Global Business Advisors and Turn...

La Plata Quilters Guild meeting

5:30pm / First United Methodist Church

Maika Christensen will present a program titled "A Quilted Marvel" on home machine free motion quilting.

Artist talk with Nine Francois

6:00pm / Open Shutter Gallery

Join us for a sneak peak and free artist talk with internationally exhibited photographer Nine Francois. Get the artist perspective and hear the stories...

Slow Moving Pilates Class

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

It is commonly thought that exercising makes the body strong and healthy. This is true if your joints and spine are correctly aligned. If they are not...

Photography 101

6:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Move beyond the point-and-shoot and learn the basics of digital photography. If you have one, bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera to the class.

Troubadour: Song of the Lark Book Event

6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop

Dick Grossman will present the historical fiction novel Troubadour: Song of the Lark. The book was written by his late sister Clara Pierre. Dick will talk...

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society monthly meeting

6:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum

The public is invited to the next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College....

Rockn' in the Garden: Why we Garden: A Lesson in Vegetable Stupidity

7:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Darrin Parmenter â€“ Free Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture Week. Rock Garden...

Shattered Constellations

7:00pm / Durango High School

The current show at Durango High School, Shattered Constellations, deals with the issues that surround our everyday lives and the "Darkness" that looms...

Friday, May 13^th

Mercy to offer free education fair

8:00am / Mercy Regional Medical Center

Mercy Regional Medical Center invites the community to attend a FREE Education Fair, which is open to individuals interested in exploring opportunities...

BID Coffee and Conversation Meeting

8:30am / First National Bank of Durango

BID hosts a monthly meeting for anyone interested in Downtown and North Main Ave. activities. BIDâ€™s Coffee and Conversation meeting is always held...

Rockn' in the Garden: Crevice Garden Along the Trail

9:00am / Durango Botanical Soceity

Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture Week. Join the rock garden and crevice garden...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Spring gallery walk & artist reception

5:00pm / Open Shutter Gallery

Join us Friday May 13th from 5-9pm for the annual spring Gallery Walk and artist reception of "Animalia", works by Nine Francois in the main room. Also...

Spring Gallery Walk

5:00pm / Downtown Durango

The Spring Gallery Walk is your chance to see and buy unique, hand-crafted art in Downtown Durango!

Homage to El Rio De Las Animas Perdidas

5:00pm / Karyn Gabaldon Arts

Karyn Gabaldon Arts will present a river show by artist Karyn Gabaldon

How to Write Your Own Prescription for Health

5:30pm / Atlas Specific

This is a 3 day Life Changing Course 1. Learn 6 things you are doing that keep you in the doctor's office. 2. 10 Ways to improve...

Erin Camarca Book & Art Event

6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop

Artist and Illustrator Erin Camarca, the illustrator of the new Children's book Rattlestiltskin, will be here to talk about the book and sign copies. Erin's...

#lovelightlegacy Cancer Benefit

6:30pm / Durango Arts Center

#lovelightlegacy cancer benefit encompasses everything that we in humanity wish to embody in supporting the human spirit. We often see charity benefits...

Rockn' in the Garden: Herb Gardens Rock

7:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Mountain Thyme Herb Society â€“ Free Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join DBS and CSU in celebrating Horticulture Week....

Shattered Constellations

7:00pm / Durango High School

The current show at Durango High School, Shattered Constellations, deals with the issues that surround our everyday lives and the "Darkness" that looms...

Croce: Two Generations of American Music

7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

The son of legendary singer/songwriter Jim Croce, A.J. Croce brings to the stage a new show featuring a complete set of classics by his father including...

Saturday, May 14^th

Durango Farmers Market kicks off

8:00am / First National Bank parking lot

Open-air market featuring locally produced groceries, meals, music, beverages, artisan goods, t-shirts, mementos, and more!

How to Write Your Own Prescription for Health

9:00am / Atlas Specific

This is a 3 day Life Changing Course 1. Learn 6 things you are doing that keep you in the doctor's office. 2. 10 Ways to improve...

3rd Annual Historic Driving Tour

9:00am / Historic Driving Tour

In celebration of May as historic preservation month, the La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission presents the 3rd Annual La Plata County...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Open to the Public

10:00am / Durango Nature Center

Miles of hiking trails, river play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk. Fun for the whole family!!!! Check...

Taste of Spring

1:00pm / Fox Fire Farms

Fox Fire Farms annual â€Taste of Spring.â€ A two day family event featuring; baby farm animals, live music, local artisans, tours...

Durango Choral Society Presents: Cabaret

5:30pm / Durango Arts Center

A Choral Society Cabaret! The Durango Choral Society continues our romp through the season with great music and elegant cuisine, and the...

Rockn' in the Garden: A Rock Garden Presentation

7:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Kenton Seth our Crevice garden Designer and National Crevice Garden Guru $15.00 (USD) Lecture Series and Workshops National speakers join...

Shattered Constellations

7:00pm / Durango High School

The current show at Durango High School, Shattered Constellations, deals with the issues that surround our everyday lives and the "Darkness" that looms...

Sunday, May 15^th

How to Write Your Own Prescription for Health

9:00am / Atlas Specific

This is a 3 day Life Changing Course 1. Learn 6 things you are doing that keep you in the doctor's office. 2. 10 Ways to improve...

Durango Dance Church

9:30am / The Smiley Building, Rm #15

Conscious Dance Sundays facilitated by either Isa Vasanti, Julie Gentry or Evonne Tocco.

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Taste of Durango

11:00am / Downtown Durango

The premier food tasting event of the year and the unofficial kickoff to summer in Downtown Durango!

Traditional Irish Music Jam

12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!

Taste of Spring

1:00pm / Fox Fire Farms

Fox Fire Farms annual â€Taste of Spring.â€ A two day family event featuring; baby farm animals, live music, local artisans, tours...

Rockn' in the Garden: Audubon Society

3:00pm / Durango Recreation Center

Audubon Society â€“ Free Jaime Weiss the Audubon Society Rocky Mountain Chapter Habitat Hero Coordinator and the Durango Bird Club will have...

Monday, May 16^th

Odds and End Drive

8:00am / Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness P.C

Advantage Physical Therapy is hosting our first annual Odds and Ends Drive to collect often forgotten items for the Durango Community Shelter. We will...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Durango Uke Circle: Rockin' the Uke!

6:00pm / The Steaming Bean

YOU ASK FOR IT...so let's ROCK OUT with our ukes! Join us at The Steaming Bean for a fun night of rock music on the uke...and how do we define ROCK MUSIC...everything...

Let's Talk Interior Design/Decorating

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

This class will be great fun â€“ the opportunity to learn how to use the Architectural Scale and other design tools to read and understand â€˜floor...

Free Classic Movie: 711 Ocean Drive (1950)

7:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Gambling, technology and greed get working stiff Edmond O'Brien caught up in shady dealings in this fast paced drama. Memorable scenes shot at Hoover Dam.

Tuesday, May 17^th

Storytime

10:00am / Maria's Bookshop

Children's Storytime every Tuesday at 10:00 AM

Facebook for Business - Taking It to the Next Level

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

Do you feel like youâ€™re not using Facebook properly for your business? In this workshop, weâ€™ll talk about best practices for professional...

Amazing Authors Series Presents Kevin Fedarko

6:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Kevin Fedarko lives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. His 2014 book, The Emerald Mile tells the...

Paolo Bacigalupi

6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop

Acclaimed Sci-Fi author Paolo Bacigalupi will be here to talk about his latest book, The Water Knife and sign copies. Paolo is the author of the award-winning...

Dyslexia Informal Talk With Yvonna Graham

6:30pm / Durango Academic Coaching Center

With experience in public, private, cooperative, and home education, Yvonna Grahamâ€™s extensive background in teaching amplifies her passion for...

Law Enforcement Memorial River Walk

7:30pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds

May 15th-21st is National Police Week and the La Plata County and City of Durango will be memorializing our fallen peace officers on Tuesday, May 17th...

Wednesday, May 18^th

Trails 2000 Trailwork Day

4:00pm / Perins Gulch in Overend Mountain Park

Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on Wednesday, May 18, at Perins Gulch in Overend Mountain Park. No experience necessary.

Guilt-Free Sweet Treats with Tess Challis

6:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Learn how to make healthy desserts with author, vegan chef, and wellness coach Tess Challis. And of course there will be delicious samples! Tess will be...

DC's, MT's, PT's & More - Free Demo of SRA / SRT & Laser Treatment Protocols for Better Outcomes & Increased Income

6:00pm / Spinal Reflex Institute, Intl

Free Presentation & Demonstration! "Spondylogenic Reflex Syndromes Their Impact on Case Outcomes & Practice Income" Spondylogenic...

Pub Quiz

6:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

general knowledge trivia; nightly and monthly winners, teams of up to 6 people

Thursday, May 19^th

Ska-BQ! with Gary Gorence

5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ

Solo Americana

TABOR Explained

5:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Does TABOR, Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights, have you confused? Have no fear! Carol Hedges, Executive Director of the Colorado Fiscal Institute will...

Chamber Business After Hours

5:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

$7 per person Chamber Members and Guests Come through the depot and follow the balloons to the Museum and Grange building.

Double Your Business Profits - Now!

5:30pm / Himalayan Kitchen

Weekly educational networking get together of business owners (or people wanting to start a Durango business) hosted by Global Business Advisors and Turn...

Gluten Free Baking Class

6:00pm / DurangoSpace

Amber Davis of New Hat Baking will be teaching a two part gluten free living class in May. Part 1 will be a lecture style education class with Q & A at...

Gluten Free Education Class

6:00pm / Durango Space

Amber Davis of New Hat Baking has partnered with Durango Learns and will be teaching a two part gluten free living class in May. Part 1 will be a lecture...

Trivia

6:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center

How many facts are rolling around in that head of yours? Your knowledge may be worth a free drink or even a gift certificate!

Laugh Therapy Open Mic

8:00pm / Irish Embassy Lounge aka The Bean

Special Guest Chad Peyer takes the helm of Laugh Therapy's Stand Up Comedy open mic for the first time this Thursday March 19th! Who knows what will happen...

Friday, May 20^th

Spring Sale & Flea Market

9:00am / Backcountry Experience

It's here at last! Backcountry Experience's Annual Spring Sale & Flea Market. Everything - even sale items - receive an additional 20% off! There will...

Library Demonstration Garden Tour

9:30am / Durango Public Library

Free 45-minute tours of the Garden, located between the Library and the River Trail, are offered on Fridays at 9:30 am from May 20 through Sept. 30. Trained...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Jacob's Ladder Necklace

3:00pm / Beads and Beyond

Jacob's Ladder is the colloquial name for a connection between heaven and earth that is referenced in a dream in the bible, so this piece will be a "dreamy"...

Bean to Bar Chocolate Making

5:00pm / Animas Chocolate Company

Chocolate is a Fruit! Thatâ€™s right. Learn how this amazing fruit is transformed into chocolate and take part in the process. A hands on demonstration...

Estival Cream Stout Release Party

5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ

Brewed with orange blossom honey and aged on orange peels. It's a summer stout that's as easy-going as summer itself. It's a grown-up version of one of...

Saturday, May 21^st

Durango Farmers Market

8:00am / First National Bank

Open 8 to noon every Saturday through October 29th. (9am to noon in October)

Free labyrinth workshop

8:30am / Mercy Regional Medical Center

The public is invited to a free workshop, "Meet the Labyrinth: A Walk for Mind, Body, and Spirit," on May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in conference room...

Spring Sale & Flea Market

9:00am / Backcountry Experience

It's here at last! Backcountry Experience's Annual Spring Sale & Flea Market. Everything - even sale items - receive an additional 20% off! There will...

Heart & Soul Day - Holistic, Spiritual Family Event

10:00am / Marriott Hotel

Men, Women, and Teens -- When you attend "Heart & Soul Day", you will find a large assortment of services available such as Reiki, Dream Analysis, Handwriting...

Under Pressure Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print This exhibit explores various fine art printmaking methods, from the oldest known technique of relief printing,...

Open to the Public

10:00am / Durango Nature Center

Miles of hiking trails, river play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk. Fun for the whole family!!!! Check...

Stillwater Music's 6th Annual Party in the Park

12:00pm / Buckley Park

Join Stillwater Music's family-friendly kickoff to summer at the 6th annual 'Party In the Park'. Live music all day by regional youth performers,...

DAC Applause! Spring Showcase

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

The spring showcase for DAC APPLAUSE! Youth performing arts classes will take place on May 21 at Stillwater Musicâ€™s 6th Annual Party in the Park....

Gluten Free Baking Part II - Baking Muffins

1:00pm / Manna Soup Teaching kitchen

Part 2 of this course will be a baking class at Manna's professional teaching kitchen on May 21st from 1 pm - 3 pm. We will all participate in making delicious...

Gluten Free Baking Class

1:00pm / Manna Professional Test Kitchen

Amber Davis of New Hat Baking has partnered with Durango Learns and will be teaching a two part gluten free living class in May. Part 1 will be a lecture...

Fiber and Craft Guild

2:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Open fiber arts and crafting hours at the library. Bring your latest project and join other local crafters as they create!

38 Special

7:00pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort Events Center

Come get your Southern Rock On! Doors open 7PM; Concert starts 8PM $35 VIP/$25 Reserved/$20 GA

Full Moon Fireside Chat

7:30pm / Durango Nature Center

Spend the evening with Durango Nature Studies exploring the history and importance of storytelling. Many cultures throughout time have relied on oral traditions...

Sunday, May 22^nd

Spring Sale & Flea Market

9:00am / Backcountry Experience

It's here at last! Backcountry Experience's Annual Spring Sale & Flea Market. Everything - even sale items - receive an additional 20% off! There will...

Durango Dance Church

9:30am / The Smiley Building, Rm #15

Conscious Dance Sundays facilitated by either Isa Vasanti, Julie Gentry or Evonne Tocco.

Trails 2000 Trailwork Day

10:00am / Cuchillo Trail in Horse Gulch

Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on Cuchillo Trail in Horse Gulch on Sunday, May 22. No experience necessary.

Traditional Irish Music Jam

12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!

Caterpillar Bracelet Class

2:00pm / Beads and Beyond

This is a great class for all ages, the bracelet design is easy to learn, versatile and the perfect accessory for any occasion. Play with color schemes...

Premiere Durango Screening

4:30pm / Animas City Theatre

THE LOOK OF SILENCE In this 2016 Academy Award Nominee for best documentary, a survivor of the 1965 Indonesian genocide confronts his brother's killer....

Monday, May 23^rd

Odds and End Drive

8:00am / Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness P.C

Advantage Physical Therapy is hosting our first annual Odds and Ends Drive to collect often forgotten items for the Durango Community Shelter. We will...

Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan Update Public Meeting

5:00pm / Durango Public Library

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Join us at this public meeting, part of this year's public process to update the Cityâ€™s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan....

Free Classic Movie: Niagara (1953)

7:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Marilyn Monroe's first starring role. She drives her husband (Joel Cotton) to the point of madness with chilling consequences. Much shot on location at...

Tuesday, May 24^th

Storytime

10:00am / Maria's Bookshop

Children's Storytime every Tuesday at 10:00 AM

Call for Artist Submissions : 40th Annual Juried Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

This annual competition is open to all artists working in any traditional or contemporary 2D and 3D media except film. For full submission...

Live Q&A Audio Chat - Expectation of Spiritual Good

12:00pm / Reading Room

Responding to questions from an online audience, Janet Hegarty - a Christian Science healer - provides uplifting thoughts and examples about the â€˜Expectation...

Local Medicinal Plants: Yarrow

6:00pm / Durango School of Herbal Studies

Herbalist Marija Helt, PhD, is teaching a class entitled "Local Medicinal Plants: Yarrow" on Tuesday May 24th from 6-7pm in Durango. Learn about which...

Dyslexia Tool Kit: How to Help a Struggling Reader

6:30pm / Durango Academic Coaching Center

This course explains and demonstrates the first seven tools in Dyslexia Tool Kit for Tutors and Parents: What to do when phonics isnâ€™t enough....

Wednesday, May 25^th

Giving Garden Kickoff

10:00am / First United Methodist Church

Have you ever explored gardens and nature through your childâ€™s eyes? First United Methodist Church will be having a garden tour...

Trails 2000 Trailwork Day

4:00pm / Cuchillo Trail in Horse Gulch

Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on Cuchillo Trail in Horse Gulch on Wednesday, May 25. No experience necessary.

Fashion Fusion deConstructed

5:30pm / Fort Lewis College Ballroom

Fashion Fusion is an exciting, fast-paced high-end runway show featuring clothing made from materials sourced by local businesses. This event raises funds...

Pub Quiz

6:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

general knowledge trivia; nightly and monthly winners, teams of up to 6 people

Scott Graham Book Release Celebration

6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop

Maria's Bookshop & Bear Smart are partnering to host local author Scott Graham. Scott will be here to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new...

Thursday, May 26^th

Multi Modal Plan Update Lunch & Learn #2

11:00am / Senior Center

The Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan (MMTMP) is a community-based, implementation-focused plan that examines our communityâ€™s needs for accessibility,...

Mercy bone healthy lunch

11:00am / Mercy Regional Medical Center's Garden Terrace Cafe

Mercy Regional Medical Center and Mercy Orthopedic Associates invite the community to celebrate National Osteoporosis Awareness Month this May by enjoying...

Ska-BQ! Live Music by Little Wilderness

5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ

Live music by Little Wilderness. Durango's Indie Rock favorites!

Double Your Business Profits - Now!

5:30pm / Himalayan Kitchen

Weekly educational networking get together of business owners (or people wanting to start a Durango business) hosted by Global Business Advisors and Turn...

Basic Beading Class

6:00pm / Beads and Beyond

Learn how to make a necklace and matching earrings. Wire wrapped loops, crimping, and basic design skills will be covered in this two-hour class.

The KKK in 1920's Bayfield

6:00pm / Pine River Public Library

Come hear Fort Lewis History student Jessica Thulson present the research she complied for her paper about the role of the Ku Klux Klan in 1920's era Bayfield....

Kirk James at Dalton Ranch

6:00pm / Dalton Ranch

Solo blues on the patio at Dalton Ranch.

Friday, May 27^th

13th Annual Downtown Clean Day

9:00am / Chamber tent in the parking log next to Keller Williams

Gather your co-workers, friends and neighbors and meet at the Chamber tent next to Keller Williams (7th and Main). We will work as a team and clean up...

Library Demonstration Garden Tour

9:30am / Durango Public Garden

Free 45-minute tours of the Garden, located between the Library and the River Trail, are offered on Fridays at 9:30 am from May 20 through Sept. 30. Trained...

Scenic Aperture First Anniversary Weekend

10:00am / Scenic Aperture

Celebration of Scenic Aperture's first anniversary. Join us for the unveiling of our first anniversary commemorative fine-art photography print, food,...

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

3:00pm / Downtown Durango

Packet pick up Friday at Buckley Park. Race the Train all the way to Silverton Saturday, and join in the fun in Downtown Durango all day Sunday!

Iron Horse kick off party

3:00pm / Buckley Park

Unofficial bike rally & "3-card" pedal poker run. Live music. Joint effort beer garden.

New Patio Grand Opening

4:00pm / Derailed Pour House

Come check out our brand new patio and celebrate its grand opening with live music by Andy Sickler starting at 4pm. Great food & drink specials and best...

40th Annual Juried Exhibit Opening Reception

5:00pm / Durango Arts Center

â€¨This annual competition is open to all artists working in any traditional or contemporary 2- & 3-D media except film. Confirming juror: Holly Roberts,...

IRON BMX

5:00pm / BMX Track

FIRST ANNUAL IRON BMX 2016 In conjunction with the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. We want to see who has the 'steam' for our first ever Multi...

Until Tuesday

6:30pm / Holiday Inn

Former Army Captain & Bestselling Author Luis Carlos MontalvÃ¡n & his Service Dog Tuesday will talk about their experiences

Kirk James Band at Moe's

7:00pm / Moe's Starlite Lounge

Live Blues Band at Moe's in downtown Durango.

Saturday, May 28^th

Bang your Bell!

7:00am / Animas Chocolate Company

Cheer on the Iron Horse peloton as they leave Durango. Hot chocolate and coffee for $1.00-All proceeds benefit Durango DEVO. Tent will be set up in case...

Durango Farmers Market

8:00am / First National Bank

Open 8 to noon every Saturday through October 29th. (9am to noon in October)

First Annual Craft Market

8:00am / The River Church

Please join us and enjoy live music, lamb roast, homemade goods and children's activities.

Tuesday Tucks Me In

9:30am / Holiday Inn

Former Army Captain & Bestselling Author Luis Carlos MontalvÃ¡n & Service Dog Tuesday will talk about their experiences

Open to the Public

10:00am / Durango Nature Center

Miles of hiking trails, river play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk. Fun for the whole family!!!! Check...

Scenic Aperture First Anniversary Weekend

10:00am / Scenic Aperture

Celebration of Scenic Aperture's first anniversary. Join us for the unveiling of our first anniversary commemorative fine-art photography print, food,...

Invasive Plant Workshop

10:30am / Durango Nature Center

Discover the invasive plant species commonly found in Southwest Colorado and what is being done to control them. Volunteer your time and spend the afternoon...

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

3:00pm / Downtown Durango

Packet pick up Friday at Buckley Park. Race the Train all the way to Silverton Saturday, and join in the fun in Downtown Durango all day Sunday!

New Patio Grand Opening

4:00pm / Derailed Pour House

Come check out our brand new patio and celebrate its grand opening with live music by Andy Sickler starting at 4pm. Great food & drink specials and best...

Kirk James Band at Balcony Bar

5:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill

Live Blues Band at the Balcony Bar in downtown Durango.

Scenic Aperture Anniversary Reception

6:00pm / Scenic Aperture

Reception to celebrate Scenic Aperture's first anniversary in Durango. Join us for the unveiling of our anniversary commemorative fine-art photography...

The Rider & The Wolf

6:00pm / Animas City Theater

Grit & Thistle Film will screen their award-winning mountain bike documentary during Ironhorse Bicycle Classic weekend. The Rider & The Wolf is a feature...

The Rider & The Wolf

8:00pm / Animas City Theater

Grit & Thistle Film will screen their award-winning mountain bike documentary during Ironhorse Bicycle Classic weekend. The Rider & The Wolf is a feature...

Niceness Live Reggae Band

9:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill

Hailing from Telluride, Colorado, Niceness is a 7 piece positively grounded roots reggae band blending a mix of soulful reggae, dancehall, latin, hip hop...

Sunday, May 29^th

Narrow Gauge 10 Mile

8:00am / Santa Rita Park

Since 1978 the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durangoâ€™s oldest Memorial Day traditions. The 10-mile course showcases the Fort Lewis College...

Durango Dance Church

9:30am / The Smiley Building, Rm #15

Conscious Dance Sundays facilitated by either Isa Vasanti, Julie Gentry or Evonne Tocco.

40th Annual Juried Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

â€¨This annual competition is open to all artists working in any traditional or contemporary 2- & 3-D media except film. Confirming juror: Holly Roberts,...

Scenic Aperture First Anniversary Weekend

10:00am / Scenic Aperture

Celebration of Scenic Aperture's first anniversary. Join us for the unveiling of our first anniversary commemorative fine-art photography print, food,...

SKA/Steamworks Joint Effort Beer Garden

12:00pm / Steamworks Brewing Co.

With live music!

Traditional Irish Music Jam

12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub

Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!

Pro-Class Mountain Bike Race through Steamw

2:00pm / Steamworks Brewing Co.

Come watch the fun!

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

3:00pm / Downtown Durango

Packet pick up Friday at Buckley Park. Race the Train all the way to Silverton Saturday, and join in the fun in Downtown Durango all day Sunday!

The Rider & The Wolf

6:00pm / Animas City Theater

Grit & Thistle Film will screen their award-winning mountain bike documentary during Ironhorse Bicycle Classic weekend. The Rider & The Wolf is a feature...

The Rider & The Wolf

8:00pm / Animas City Theater

Grit & Thistle Film will screen their award-winning mountain bike documentary during Ironhorse Bicycle Classic weekend. The Rider & The Wolf is a feature...

Monday, May 30^th

Odds and End Drive

8:00am / Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness P.C

Advantage Physical Therapy is hosting our first annual Odds and Ends Drive to collect often forgotten items for the Durango Community Shelter. We will...

40th Annual Juried Exhibit

10:00am / Durango Arts Center

â€¨This annual competition is open to all artists working in any traditional or contemporary 2- & 3-D media except film. Confirming juror: Holly Roberts,...

Scenic Aperture First Anniversary Weekend

10:00am / Scenic Aperture

Celebration of Scenic Aperture's first anniversary. Join us for the unveiling of our first anniversary commemorative fine-art photography print, food,...

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

3:00pm / Downtown Durango

Packet pick up Friday at Buckley Park. Race the Train all the way to Silverton Saturday, and join in the fun in Downtown Durango all day Sunday!

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