Featured Happenings
August 2017 Events
Free Guided Nature Walks with San Juan Mountains Association
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a FREE guided nature walk. The tours take place from 9:45 to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort...
National Night Out
5:00pm / Police Department
National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group Featuring Vocalist Alison Dance
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz On The Patio
Useless Knowledge Bowl
6:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
It's time to put your brain to work and use all of those movie quotes and other useless bits of knowledge you have stored to work! Grab your friends or...
The Lucky Hat Mine Book Event
6:30pm / Durango Public Library
Author J.V.L. Bell will present her new book, The Lucky Hat Mine at the Durango Public Library.
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
2017 Annual DAHRM Employment Law Update
8:00am / DoubleTree Hotel
Full-day Employment Law Seminar
Hosted by Durango Area Human Resource Managers
Presented by Bechtel & Santo
Session 1
2017...
Children's Storytime
10:00am / James Ranch
Learn about ranch etiquette, see if we can catch the last of our cows being milked, say 'hi' to the kid goats, and read farm/ranch books under the apricot...
Wee Walk Abouts with Durango Nature Studies (Pre-School Nature Walks)
10:00am / Meet at the Pavilion at Rotary Park
Instructor: Durango Nature Studies’ Program Staff
Cost: $5 per child, free for members (*group discounts apply)
Start your...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Dry Fork Trail
Crews should meet at the Dry Fork trailhead, located west of Durango off Highway 160 and Lightner Creek Road. No experience is necessary for trailwork,...
Lawn Chair Kings at Community Concerts in the Secret Garden
5:00pm / Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel
Community Concerts in the Secret Garden will benefit the nonprofit community and promote Durango’s talented music scene by featuring a different...
Ace Revel Live
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Enjoy Ave Revel every Wednesday at Eno! Their brash, au courant brand of soul with an eclectic jazz-folk origin. He with a bow & a she with a vocal arrow;...
Geeks Who Drink
6:30pm / BREW Pub & Kitchen
Think it's just trivia? Think again.
Geeks Who Drink hosts pub trivia quizzes at over 700 pubs and restaurants all over the US. Our quiz...
Open Studio Live Figure Drawing
6:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Figure drawing with a nude model. No pre-registration necessary, just drop-in! Bring your own drawing or painting supplies. Drawing boards, easels and...
Beginning 2-Step & Waltz Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Want to learn the basics? Here's your chance to get started... 30 min of basic 2-Step followed by a 30 min introduction to Waltz on the First Wednesday...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Open Mic Night
8:00pm / Balcony Backstage
Have a hidden talent up your sleeve? Want to show it off on the big stage? The Backstage hosts Open Mic Night every Wednesday! Come up. Entertain us. We'll...
Free Guided Nature Walks with San Juan Mountains Association
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a FREE guided nature walk. The tours take place from 9:45 to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort...
Acoustic Lunchtime Cafe
11:30am / Smiley Cafe
Stop in to the Smiley Cafe for some free, live music, great food, good vibes and lovely coffee.
Line Dancing
1:30pm / Durango Senior Center
Try the beginning line dancing class to learn the moves and integrate mind and body! Line dancing uses a repeated sequence of steps you are sure to love!...
Opening Reception: Bob Zahner
5:00pm / The Recess Gallery
New work from Bob Zahner in The Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery
August 1-31
Flirty Fitness at 5
5:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Come and join us, EVERY THURSDAY, for yoga in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, for only $10. Included with your class, is a yummy cocktail from the SKINNY...
Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from
5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
Burger & Band Night: Tim Sullivan
5:00pm / James Ranch
Thursday, August 3rd, James Ranch welcomes Tim Sullivan and his band, Narrow Gauge, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come enjoy a beautiful evening outside eating...
Ska-BQ! Live Music: Busters Ghost
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live ska music from Buster's Ghost on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
Three Springs Concerts in the Plaza: Lawn Chair Kings
5:30pm / Three Springs Plaza
Join us for an all-new Concerts in the Plaza series this summer!
Musical guest: Lawn Chair Kings
Invite your friends and...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
Open Mic Music Night
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
GOT MUSIC!?! Join our community and show your skills. Bring your instrument, your voice, and yourself! Encouragement and friends provided.
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Free Yoga
8:30am / Lively (a boutique)
Weekly complimentary yoga in store at lively boutique by local professional
Tour of the Library Demonstration Garden
9:30am / Demonstration Garden - Durango Public Library
Come and learn what will grow in your garden! A docent-led tour of the demonstration garden will highlight plants that thrive in our area, as well as...
Musical Theatre Camp Shows: Fun for Families & Kids!
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
EACH SHOW FEATURES 2 PRODUCTIONS! (1)
Bugsy Malone, Jr.
Performed by ages 11-15
Based on the hit film and featuring...
Opening Reception: Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
KSUT Party in the Park
5:30pm / Buckley Park
KSUT's annual Party in the Park features two great bands on Friday, August 4, 2017 in Buckley Park: The Iguanas and Shinyribs. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.,...
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
Sundance Shorts tour 2017
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
The 2017 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from this year’s Festival, widely...
Musical Theatre Camp Shows: Fun for Families & Kids!
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
EACH SHOW FEATURES 2 PRODUCTIONS! (1)
Bugsy Malone, Jr.
Performed by ages 11-15
Based on the hit film and featuring...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Stillhouse Junkies
7:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
Enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass/Americana while sipping on cocktails created with locally distilled spirits.
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Three Springs Free Outdoor Movie Night
8:30pm / Three Springs Plaza
2017 Plaza Pics are underway at Three Springs!
Enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars at Three Springs Plaza.
Movie: The Lego Batman...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
14th Annual Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon
8:00am / Durango Community Recreation Center
The 14th Annual Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon gives you the opportunity to compete in a great sprint triathlon. We created a race for the beginner...
Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race
9:00am / Purgatory Resort
Get muddy and conquer the obstacles on this adventure race that is fun for the whole family. This is one of Purgatory’s most popular events of...
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Vallecito Day With Wolves
10:00am / Five Branches Campground
Five Branches Vallecito Day with the Wolves!
Five Branches welcomes Wolfwood Refuge. Lunch will be served at noon and an educational talk...
Free Music at James Ranch
12:00pm / James Ranch
James Ranch will have free live music on Saturday, August 5th, by Sweetwater Station. Come enjoy delicious farm to table food from The Harvest Grill and...
Musical Theatre Camp Shows: Fun for Families & Kids!
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
EACH SHOW FEATURES 2 PRODUCTIONS! (1)
Bugsy Malone, Jr.
Performed by ages 11-15
Based on the hit film and featuring...
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Laugh Therapy Showcase
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Top 3 acts from Open Mic paid $50/Feature & $100 for the Headliner!!!
Open Mic Comedy Night
8:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Think you are funny!?! Come show us your skills! Sign up by 7:30pm. The show starts at 8:00pm.
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Old 97's w/ Vandoliers
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
Old 97's:
http://old97s.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Old97sOfficial
Country rock
Alternative country
Free Books!
12:00pm / Downtown Security Storage
Durango Book Rescue is giving away thousands of FREE books! Thank you for reading!
Traditional Irish Music Jam
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!
Hello Dollface
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Featuring the core duo of Ashley Edwards and Jesse Ogle, Hello Dollface travels as a 2-10 piece live band, most often touring as a power quartet kicking...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Kat Wright w/ Hello Dollface
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
Kat Wright:
http://www.katwrightsoulband.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL88bTUu2Y4
Hello Dollface:
http://www.hellodollfacemusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/HelloDollfaceMusic
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
Peter Hay: 'Shroud' ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
The Friends of the Art Library are pleased to present a solo exhibit of artwork by DAC Exhibits Director, Peter Hay. Peter Hay is an arts administrator,...
Bob Zahner ALL WEEK
10:00am / The Recess Gallery
New work from Bob Zahner in The Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery
August 1-31
Looking beyond the image in the mirror ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
The Reading Room is devoting this summer's monthly themes to our children. We are offering a spiritual response to issues confronting our children in their...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
August Full Moon Hike with Durango Nature Studies
7:00pm / Falls Creek
Join our naturalist, Grace Gordon, as we hike and learn about the animals that are just waking up in and around Durango as the sun goes down. We will...
The Art of Seduction
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
14 Tantalizing Acts
1 night you won't forget!
After our first sold out show we are so excited to bring you another great night!...
Free Guided Nature Walks with San Juan Mountains Association
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a FREE guided nature walk. The tours take place from 9:45 to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort...
PWN Of Durango Monthly Event
5:00pm / Steaming Bean (below the Irish Embassy)
Our monthly meetings include networking, learning and getting inspired from a speaker, meet & greet after.
ALL EVENTS HAVE AN ENTRY FEE OF...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group Featuring Vocalist Alison Dance
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz On The Patio
Useless Knowledge Bowl
6:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
It's time to put your brain to work and use all of those movie quotes and other useless bits of knowledge you have stored to work! Grab your friends or...
We Are All Homeless Art Exhibit, Artist Reception
6:00pm / Durango Transit Center
Join us for the opening of an art exhibit that features signs collected during the travels of the artist, Willie Baronet. Mr. Baronet traveled the country...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
La Plata County Fair
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Featuring the sale of farm produce and the presentation of livestock in competitions and displays! More details to come!
Children's Storytime
10:00am / James Ranch
Learn about ranch etiquette, see if we can catch the last of our cows being milked, say 'hi' to the kid goats, and read farm/ranch books under the apricot...
Wee Walk Abouts with Durango Nature Studies (Pre-School Nature Walks)
10:00am / Meet at the Pavilion at Rotary Park
Instructor: Durango Nature Studies’ Program Staff
Cost: $5 per child, free for members (*group discounts apply)
Start your...
Free Summer Lecture Series
1:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College continues its summer lecture series based on the theme, “A Year in the Life of the West,â€...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Dry Fork Trail
Crews should meet at the Dry Fork trailhead, located west of Durango off Highway 160 and Lightner Creek Road. No experience is necessary for trailwork,...
Hello Dollface at Community Concerts in the Secret Garden
5:00pm / Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel
Community Concerts in the Secret Garden will benefit the nonprofit community and promote Durango’s talented music scene by featuring a different...
Riders In The Sky
5:30pm / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Riders In The Sky will be joining the Bar D Chuckwagon August 9 & 10! The show will include the supper, The Bar D Wranglers and The Riders In The Sky for...
Heartbeat of Durango
6:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
A group meeting for people who have lost someone to suicide. We meet every second Wednesday of the month.
Ace Revel Live
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Enjoy Ave Revel every Wednesday at Eno! Their brash, au courant brand of soul with an eclectic jazz-folk origin. He with a bow & a she with a vocal arrow;...
Pete Neds at Durango VFW Post 4031
6:00pm / Durango VFW Post 4031
Pete Neds, Glenn Keefe and guests playing country and blues. Come on out, have some vittles and Thank a Vet!!
Geeks Who Drink
6:30pm / BREW Pub & Kitchen
Think it's just trivia? Think again.
Geeks Who Drink hosts pub trivia quizzes at over 700 pubs and restaurants all over the US. Our quiz...
Beginning 2-Step & Swing Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Start off with your daily dose of 2-Step, and the 'chase' it with a 30 minute into to Swing.. This class meets the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY month! And...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Pottery Production, Learning, and Social Networks from the Central Mesa Verde Region to Galisteo Basin
7:00pm / Lyceum, Center of Southwest Studies
As part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, 'Pottery Production, Learning, and Social Networks from the Central Mesa Verde Region to Galisteo Basin', a...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Open Mic Night
8:00pm / Balcony Backstage
Have a hidden talent up your sleeve? Want to show it off on the big stage? The Backstage hosts Open Mic Night every Wednesday! Come up. Entertain us. We'll...
La Plata County Fair
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Featuring the sale of farm produce and the presentation of livestock in competitions and displays! More details to come!
Free Guided Nature Walks with San Juan Mountains Association
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a FREE guided nature walk. The tours take place from 9:45 to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort...
Acoustic Lunchtime Cafe
11:30am / Smiley Cafe
Stop in to the Smiley Cafe for some free, live music, great food, good vibes and lovely coffee.
Line Dancing
1:30pm / Durango Senior Center
Try the beginning line dancing class to learn the moves and integrate mind and body! Line dancing uses a repeated sequence of steps you are sure to love!...
Signs of Humanity - A Documentary About the Meaning of Home
3:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Signs of Humanity is a documentary film that explores the inter-related themes of home, homelessness, compassion and humanity. Artist and professor Willie...
Flirty Fitness at 5
5:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Come and join us, EVERY THURSDAY, for yoga in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, for only $10. Included with your class, is a yummy cocktail from the SKINNY...
Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from
5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
Ska-BQ! Live Music: Hello Dollface
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live music from Hello Dollface on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
Burger & Band Night: Pege Giuliani Band
5:00pm / James Ranch
Thursday, August 10th, James Ranch Burger & Band Night features the Pete Giuliani Band from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come enjoy a beautiful evening outside eating...
Three Springs Concerts in the Plaza: Million Dollar Highway Band
5:30pm / Three Springs Plaza
Join us for an all-new Concerts in the Plaza series this summer!
Musical guest: Million Dollar Highway Band
Invite your friends...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
Riders In The Sky
5:30pm / Bar D Chuckwagon
Riders In The Sky will be joining the Bar D Chuckwagon August 9 & 10! The show will include the supper, The Bar D Wranglers and The Riders In The Sky for...
Open Mic Music Night
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
GOT MUSIC!?! Join our community and show your skills. Bring your instrument, your voice, and yourself! Encouragement and friends provided.
Signs of Humanity - A Documentary About the Meaning of Home
6:30pm / Animas City Theatre
Signs of Humanity is a documentary film that explores the inter-related themes of home, homelessness, compassion and humanity. Artist and professor Willie...
Dweezil Zappa - 50 Years of Frank Tour
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Perhaps the only person suited to truly carry on the tradition of Frank Zappa’s unique music is his son, Dweezil Zappa. Dweezil now continues the...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
BID Coffee and Conversation
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...
Free Yoga
8:30am / Lively (a boutique)
Weekly complimentary yoga in store at lively boutique by local professional
La Plata County Fair
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Featuring the sale of farm produce and the presentation of livestock in competitions and displays! More details to come!
Tour of the Library Demonstration Garden
9:30am / Demonstration Garden - Durango Public Library
Come and learn what will grow in your garden! A docent-led tour of the demonstration garden will highlight plants that thrive in our area, as well as...
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
Kyle Park in Concert
6:30pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
STARTING A NEW TRADITION!!!
Join us for the First Annual La Plata County Fair Concert featuring KYLE PARK with opening act Shotgun Lullaby.
Gates...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Stillhouse Junkies
7:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
Enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass/Americana while sipping on cocktails created with locally distilled spirits.
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
La Plata County Fair
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Featuring the sale of farm produce and the presentation of livestock in competitions and displays! More details to come!
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Desert Geology Workshop
10:30am / Durango Nature Center
From mesas to hoodoos to dunes, the desert is home to mysterious landscapes that beg for scientific explanation, as the softer sedimentary rock and dry...
Durango Rockfest
12:00pm / Buckley Park
All day Music Festival showcasing both local and national touring bands of the Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal Genre
4-H Community BBQ
12:00pm / La Plata County Senior Center
Come support the local 4-H program and eat AMAZING BBQ!!
All proceeds go directly to the La Plata County 4-H program.
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Open Mic Comedy Night
8:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Think you are funny!?! Come show us your skills! Sign up by 7:30pm. The show starts at 8:00pm.
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
La Plata County Fair
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Featuring the sale of farm produce and the presentation of livestock in competitions and displays! More details to come!
Traditional Irish Music Jam
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!
Hello Dollface
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Featuring the core duo of Ashley Edwards and Jesse Ogle, Hello Dollface travels as a 2-10 piece live band, most often touring as a power quartet kicking...
La Plata Progressive/Socialist Organizing Kickoff Dinner
6:00pm / Himalayan Kitchen
Join budding local chapters of the Democratic Socialists of America, Our Revolution, and the Working Families Party for a night of political action at...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
Peter Hay: 'Shroud' ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
The Friends of the Art Library are pleased to present a solo exhibit of artwork by DAC Exhibits Director, Peter Hay. Peter Hay is an arts administrator,...
Bob Zahner ALL WEEK
10:00am / The Recess Gallery
New work from Bob Zahner in The Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery
August 1-31
Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
Looking beyond the image in the mirror ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
The Reading Room is devoting this summer's monthly themes to our children. We are offering a spiritual response to issues confronting our children in their...
Hello Dollface
5:00pm / The Balcony
Featuring the core duo of Ashley Edwards and Jesse Ogle, Hello Dollface travels as a 2-10 piece live band, most often touring as a power quartet kicking...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Thrive! Living Wage Coalition Meeting & Steering Committee Meeting
5:30pm / Commons Building
The Thrive! Living Wage Coalition invites the public to their monthly meeting and potluck.
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Free Guided Nature Walks with San Juan Mountains Association
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a FREE guided nature walk. The tours take place from 9:45 to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort...
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Zumba
1:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting MORE!
* Class runs...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group Featuring Vocalist Alison Dance
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz On The Patio
Useless Knowledge Bowl
6:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
It's time to put your brain to work and use all of those movie quotes and other useless bits of knowledge you have stored to work! Grab your friends or...
Commissioners 'ON the Road' community meeting
7:00pm / Vallecito Lake Community Center
The Board of County Commissioners will continue a series of “On the Road†meetings and invites the public to join them in a conversation about...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Children's Storytime
10:00am / James Ranch
Learn about ranch etiquette, see if we can catch the last of our cows being milked, say 'hi' to the kid goats, and read farm/ranch books under the apricot...
Wee Walk Abouts with Durango Nature Studies (Pre-School Nature Walks)
10:00am / Meet at the Pavilion at Rotary Park
Instructor: Durango Nature Studies’ Program Staff
Cost: $5 per child, free for members (*group discounts apply)
Start your...
Zumba Gold
3:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Horse Gulch Trails
You're invited to join Trails 2000 for Trailwork on Horse Gulch Trails on Wednesday, August 16 and 23, from 4-7pm. Meet at Horse Gulch Trailhead. No experience...
Black Velvet at Community Concerts in the Secret Garden
5:00pm / Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel
Community Concerts in the Secret Garden will benefit the nonprofit community and promote Durango’s talented music scene by featuring a different...
Ace Revel Live
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Enjoy Ave Revel every Wednesday at Eno! Their brash, au courant brand of soul with an eclectic jazz-folk origin. He with a bow & a she with a vocal arrow;...
Pete Neds at Durango VFW Post 4031
6:00pm / Durango VFW Post 4031
Pete Neds and Glenn Keefe (& guests?) a-pickin'! Vittles! Thank a Vet!!
Geeks Who Drink
6:30pm / BREW Pub & Kitchen
Think it's just trivia? Think again.
Geeks Who Drink hosts pub trivia quizzes at over 700 pubs and restaurants all over the US. Our quiz...
Open Studio Live Portrait Drawing
6:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Live figure/portrait drawing with a clothed model. No pre-registration necessary, just drop-in! Bring your own drawing or painting supplies. Drawing boards,...
Beginning 2-Step & Cha-Cha Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
This class meets the 3rd Wednesday of EVERY month... You start with some 2-Step and end with a 30 minute intro to Cha-Cha.... Come check it out and have...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Daphne Willis - Singer/Song Writer
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College
Collaborating across multiple genres ranging from Soul-Rock and Pop to Hip Hop and Electronic Dance Music, classifying Daphne Willis in musical terms is...
Open Mic Night
8:00pm / Balcony Backstage
Have a hidden talent up your sleeve? Want to show it off on the big stage? The Backstage hosts Open Mic Night every Wednesday! Come up. Entertain us. We'll...
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Free Guided Nature Walks with San Juan Mountains Association
9:30am / Purgatory Resort
Get outside and enjoy the mountains on a FREE guided nature walk. The tours take place from 9:45 to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort...
Acoustic Lunchtime Cafe
11:30am / Smiley Cafe
Stop in to the Smiley Cafe for some free, live music, great food, good vibes and lovely coffee.
Zumba
1:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting MORE!
* Class runs...
Line Dancing
1:30pm / Durango Senior Center
Try the beginning line dancing class to learn the moves and integrate mind and body! Line dancing uses a repeated sequence of steps you are sure to love!...
Flirty Fitness at 5
5:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Come and join us, EVERY THURSDAY, for yoga in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, for only $10. Included with your class, is a yummy cocktail from the SKINNY...
Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from
5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
Ska-BQ! Live Music: Pete Giuliani
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live music from Pete Giuliani on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
Burger & Band Night: Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / James Ranch
Thursday, August 17th, James Ranch Burger & Band Night features the Jeff Solon Jazz Trio from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come enjoy a beautiful evening outside eating...
Three Springs Concerts in the Plaza: Elder Grown
5:30pm / Three Springs Plaza
Join us for an all-new Concerts in the Plaza series this summer!
Musical guest: Elder Grown
Invite your friends and family,...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
Open Mic Music Night
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
GOT MUSIC!?! Join our community and show your skills. Bring your instrument, your voice, and yourself! Encouragement and friends provided.
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring ROCK...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Laugh Therapy
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Open Mic Comedy, 3-5 minutes, anyone can sign-up before 7:30pm. Each comic receives two drink tickets.
Free Yoga
8:30am / Lively (a boutique)
Weekly complimentary yoga in store at lively boutique by local professional
Tour of the Library Demonstration Garden
9:30am / Demonstration Garden - Durango Public Library
Come and learn what will grow in your garden! A docent-led tour of the demonstration garden will highlight plants that thrive in our area, as well as...
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Opening Reception - Rural Electric Underground: Rosie Carter & David Butler
5:00pm / Studio & Gallery
New work from Rural Electric Underground: Rosie Carter & David Butler
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
Durango Blues Train
7:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The Durango Blues Train is an exciting 3.5 hour moving musical experience providing two consecutive evenings of live blues. You will travel on the Historic...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Stillhouse Junkies
7:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
Enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass/Americana while sipping on cocktails created with locally distilled spirits.
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring ROCK...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
11th Annual Tour de Farms
8:00am / Ska Brewing
The Tour de Farms is a bicycle tour of local farms & gardens highlighting what is unique, healthy, and homegrown about our agricultural and gardening community....
8th Annual Family 5k Walk & Run
8:00am / Durango Rec Center Ampitheater
Come join us for family fun. Serious Delights brunch, bounce house, games and much more fun!
Benefiting Durango Pregnancy Center.
Proceeds...
Homebuyer Education Class
8:30am / Fort Lewis College
Tired of renting? Join us for Homebuyer Education Class and learn what it takes to become a homeowner. Topics covered include: Budget, Credit, Insurance,...
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
The Great Migration: The Journey of the Monarch Butterfly
10:30am / Durango Nature Center
The annual migration of North America’s monarch butterfly is a unique and amazing phenomenon. The monarch is the only butterfly known to make a...
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
12th Annual Alternative Horizons Wine and Music Summerfest
4:00pm / Smiley Building Grounds
Adult event. Music provided by Actual Proof Jazz and The Cannondolls. Light appetizers by Norton's Catering, wine and beer provided by Put A Cork In...
Durango Roller Derby
6:00pm / Chapman Hill Ice Arena
Come cheer on your Durango Roller Girls as we take on the Albuquerque Unicorns Saturday August 19! Enjoy a fun, energetic, and family friendly atmosphere...
Durango Blues Train
7:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The Durango Blues Train is an exciting 3.5 hour moving musical experience providing two consecutive evenings of live blues. You will travel on the Historic...
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring ROCK...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Open Mic Comedy Night
8:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Think you are funny!?! Come show us your skills! Sign up by 7:30pm. The show starts at 8:00pm.
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Robert Randolph and the Family Band w/ Special Guests
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
Many musicians claim that they 'grew up in the church,' but for Robert Randolph that is literally the case. The renowned pedal steel guitarist, vocalist...
Traditional Irish Music Jam
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!
Rock Of Ages
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Peter Hay: 'Shroud' ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
The Friends of the Art Library are pleased to present a solo exhibit of artwork by DAC Exhibits Director, Peter Hay. Peter Hay is an arts administrator,...
Bob Zahner ALL WEEK
10:00am / The Recess Gallery
New work from Bob Zahner in The Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery
August 1-31
Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
Rural Electric Underground: Rosie Carter & David Butler ALL WEEK
10:00am / Studio & Gallery
New work from Rural Electric Underground: Rosie Carter & David Butler
Show runs Aug 18-27
Looking beyond the image in the mirror ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
The Reading Room is devoting this summer's monthly themes to our children. We are offering a spiritual response to issues confronting our children in their...
Solar Eclipse Party
11:00am / Powerhouse Science Center
On August 21st a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States, from sea to sea, for the first time in 100 years. Join us at the Powerhouse...
DanceFit
5:00pm / Durango Sports Club
Move to the music in this fitness dance class fueled by International and pop music. High energy but low impact! Your instructor will cue throughout this...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group Featuring Vocalist Alison Dance
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz On The Patio
Useless Knowledge Bowl
6:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
It's time to put your brain to work and use all of those movie quotes and other useless bits of knowledge you have stored to work! Grab your friends or...
Garden Troubleshooting Workshop
6:00pm / Ohana Kuleana Community Garden
It seems that for all the times that something goes so right in your garden, every season there is something that goes wrong- whether it is the powdery...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Wee Walk Abouts with Durango Nature Studies (Pre-School Nature Walks)
10:00am / Meet at the Pavilion at Rotary Park
Instructor: Durango Nature Studies’ Program Staff
Cost: $5 per child, free for members (*group discounts apply)
Start your...
Final free lecture in 'Year in the Life of the West' series
1:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College concludes its summer lecture series based on the theme, “A Year in the Life of the West,â€...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Horse Gulch Trails
You're invited to join Trails 2000 for Trailwork on Horse Gulch Trails on Wednesday, August 16 and 23, from 4-7pm. Meet at Horse Gulch Trailhead. No experience...
The Pete Giuliani Band at Community Concerts in the Secret Garden
5:00pm / Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel
Community Concerts in the Secret Garden will benefit the nonprofit community and promote Durango’s talented music scene by featuring a different...
Ace Revel Live
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Enjoy Ave Revel every Wednesday at Eno! Their brash, au courant brand of soul with an eclectic jazz-folk origin. He with a bow & a she with a vocal arrow;...
Pete Neds at Durango VFW Post 4031
6:00pm / Durango VFW Post 4031
Pete Neds and Glenn Keefe playing some country and blues! Pot luck and 'Thank a Vet'!!
Geeks Who Drink
6:30pm / BREW Pub & Kitchen
Think it's just trivia? Think again.
Geeks Who Drink hosts pub trivia quizzes at over 700 pubs and restaurants all over the US. Our quiz...
Beginning 2-Step Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Enjoy a whole hour learning the 2-Step basics, EVERY 4th Wednesday of the Month... So get to the Wild Horse and get to movin'!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Open Mic Night
8:00pm / Balcony Backstage
Have a hidden talent up your sleeve? Want to show it off on the big stage? The Backstage hosts Open Mic Night every Wednesday! Come up. Entertain us. We'll...
Starting Your Business Workshop
8:00am / Durango Public Library
Learn to plan, finance, structure and grow your business from experts in these fields. Learn about finance options, market research and marketing.
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Theme Day Thursday - Steampunk
10:00am / Thru The Lens
'the essence of steampunk is homage to vintage fashion with a modern, sassy twist'
The last Thursday of every month is Theme Day Thursday...
Acoustic Lunchtime Cafe
11:30am / Smiley Cafe
Stop in to the Smiley Cafe for some free, live music, great food, good vibes and lovely coffee.
Line Dancing
1:30pm / Durango Senior Center
Try the beginning line dancing class to learn the moves and integrate mind and body! Line dancing uses a repeated sequence of steps you are sure to love!...
Flirty Fitness at 5
5:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Come and join us, EVERY THURSDAY, for yoga in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, for only $10. Included with your class, is a yummy cocktail from the SKINNY...
Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from
5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
Burger & Band Night: Blue Moon Ramblers
5:00pm / James Ranch
Thursday, August 24, James Ranch Burger & Band Night features the Blue Moon Ramblers from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come enjoy a beautiful evening outside eating...
Ska-BQ! Live Music: Tony Poer
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live music from Tony Poer on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
Three Springs Concerts in the Plaza: Pearl and Wood
5:30pm / Three Springs Plaza
Join us for an all-new Concerts in the Plaza series this summer!
Musical guest: Pearl and Wood
Invite your friends and family,...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
First...
Open Mic Music Night
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
GOT MUSIC!?! Join our community and show your skills. Bring your instrument, your voice, and yourself! Encouragement and friends provided.
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Float to Work Day
7:00am / Memorial Park
Float to Work Day encourages commuting on the Animas River for all river users -- kayakers, rafters, paddle boarders and other floating crafts. To celebrate...
Free Yoga
8:30am / Lively (a boutique)
Weekly complimentary yoga in store at lively boutique by local professional
Tour of the Library Demonstration Garden
9:30am / Demonstration Garden - Durango Public Library
Come and learn what will grow in your garden! A docent-led tour of the demonstration garden will highlight plants that thrive in our area, as well as...
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
26th Annual Chile Roast & Anniversary Party
11:30am / Gazpacho New Mexican Cooking y Cantina
Attention Chiliheads! We're roasting fresh hatch green chilie! Come on down for green chile rellenos & chile cheesburgers in the restaurant!
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Stillhouse Junkies
7:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
Enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass/Americana while sipping on cocktails created with locally distilled spirits.
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK OF AGES to Durango. Set in Los Angeles’ infamous Sunset...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Liver Down The River w/ Pherkad and The Outskirts
9:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Liver Down the River (2 Nights)
w/ Pherkad (Friday) & The Outskirts (Saturday)
at The Animas City Theatre - Music
Live Down The River:
http://liverdowntheriver.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwV2nRqkvGdTF69AHAMCU3w
Liver...
Swingin' 4 CASH Dance Contest
9:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
So you think you can dance???? Well prove it! Come show us your moves at the Wild Horse's signature dance contest series...
No pre-registration....
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Thirsty 13 Marathon
8:00am / Ska Brewery
Imagine a race with a beautiful course, lots of downhill, and an amazing Brewfest as your post-race party.
That's the First National Bank of Durango...
Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Dog Day Portraits
10:00am / Thru The Lens Photography
August 26th is International DOG DAY and we are celebrating!
OLD TYME DOG: portraits are only $20 on this day for your doggy friends and...
26th Annual Chile Roast & Anniversary Party
11:30am / Gazpacho New Mexican Cooking y Cantina
Attention Chiliheads! We're roasting fresh hatch green chilie! Come on down for green chile rellenos & chile cheesburgers in the restaurant!
San Juan Brewfest
1:00pm / Buckley Park
The 19th annual San Juan Brewfest will be held Saturday August 26, 2017. The Brewfest continues to be the BIGGEST and BEST beer tasting festival in the...
Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
Cover Crops plus Alternatives to Honey Bees
3:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
La Plata Conservation District and The Garden Project will be hosting a workshop about native bees and pollination, as well as cover crops. This workshop...
Luminate 2017
4:00pm / Three Springs Neighborhood Park
For the first time ever, the cancer fighting forces of Southwest Colorado are joining together for an event to build awareness and fundraise for the Cancer...
Live Music: Sea to Shining Sea
7:00pm / Durango Craft Spirits
Sea to Shining Sea will play from 7-9pm on the Patio.
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Open Mic Comedy Night
8:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Think you are funny!?! Come show us your skills! Sign up by 7:30pm. The show starts at 8:00pm.
Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Liver Down The River w/ Pherkad and The Outskirts
9:00pm / Animas City Theatre
Liver Down the River (2 Nights)
w/ Pherkad (Friday) & The Outskirts (Saturday)
at The Animas City Theatre - Music
Live Down The River:
http://liverdowntheriver.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwV2nRqkvGdTF69AHAMCU3w
Liver...
Mountain Bike Fest
10:00am / Purgatory Resort
Come celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Divinity Flow Trail! To celebrate the anniversary, we’re throwing a party and offering FREE mountain...
Traditional Irish Music Jam
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Bring your instrument and join in or watch the live entertainment!
Rock Of Ages
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Peter Hay: 'shroud' ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
The Friends of the Art Library are pleased to present a solo exhibit of artwork by DAC Exhibits Director, Peter Hay. Peter Hay is an arts administrator,...
Bob Zahner ALL WEEK
10:00am / The Recess Gallery
New work from Bob Zahner in The Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery
August 1-31
Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
Looking beyond the image in the mirror ALL WEEK
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
The Reading Room is devoting this summer's monthly themes to our children. We are offering a spiritual response to issues confronting our children in their...
DanceFit
5:00pm / Durango Sports Club
Move to the music in this fitness dance class fueled by International and pop music. High energy but low impact! Your instructor will cue throughout this...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!
One pint of beer (yoga first!)
$10, bring your mat!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Free Transit Day
6:00am / Durango Transit
Ride Durango Transit for free all day long, all routes!
Durango Transit Free Day Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to give...
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Zumba
1:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting MORE!
* Class runs...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Group Featuring Vocalist Alison Dance
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz On The Patio
Useless Knowledge Bowl
6:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
It's time to put your brain to work and use all of those movie quotes and other useless bits of knowledge you have stored to work! Grab your friends or...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Wee Walk Abouts with Durango Nature Studies (Pre-School Nature Walks)
10:00am / Meet at the Pavilion at Rotary Park
Instructor: Durango Nature Studies’ Program Staff
Cost: $5 per child, free for members (*group discounts apply)
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Zumba Gold
3:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Horse Gulch Trails
Trails 2000 is pleased to invite volunteers to trailwork on Horse Gulch Trails on Wednesday, August 30, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Meet at intersection of Horse...
Books, Brews, and BBQ Kickoff Party!
4:30pm / Durango Public Library
Help us kick off Library Card Discount Month! Show us your Durango Public Library card and get a bratwurst, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and a free book...
Six Dollar String Band
5:00pm / Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel
Community Concerts in the Secret Garden will benefit the nonprofit community and promote Durango’s talented music scene by featuring a different...
Bhotia Foundation Fundraiser, Slideshow & Dinner
5:00pm / Himalayan Kitchen
The non-profit Bhotia Foundation will hold a fundraiser to benefit charitable projects in Nepal.
Ace Revel Live
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
Enjoy Ave Revel every Wednesday at Eno! Their brash, au courant brand of soul with an eclectic jazz-folk origin. He with a bow & a she with a vocal arrow;...
Pete Neds at Durango VFW Post 4031
6:00pm / Durango VFW Post 4031
Pete Neds and Glenn Keefe playing country and blues! Pot luck and 'Thank a Vet'!!!
Geeks Who Drink
6:30pm / BREW Pub & Kitchen
Think it's just trivia? Think again.
Geeks Who Drink hosts pub trivia quizzes at over 700 pubs and restaurants all over the US. Our quiz...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Open Mic Night
8:00pm / Balcony Backstage
Have a hidden talent up your sleeve? Want to show it off on the big stage? The Backstage hosts Open Mic Night every Wednesday! Come up. Entertain us. We'll...
Cardio / Strength Interval Class
9:00am / Edgemont Highlands Community Lodge
A different workout every time, this energizing class consists of aerobic intervals to improve cardiovascular endurance combined with strength training...
Acoustic Lunchtime Cafe
11:30am / Smiley Cafe
Stop in to the Smiley Cafe for some free, live music, great food, good vibes and lovely coffee.
Zumba
1:00pm / Durango Community Recreation Center
Zumba® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting MORE!
* Class runs...
Line Dancing
1:30pm / Durango Senior Center
Try the beginning line dancing class to learn the moves and integrate mind and body! Line dancing uses a repeated sequence of steps you are sure to love!...
Flirty Fitness at 5
5:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Come and join us, EVERY THURSDAY, for yoga in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, for only $10. Included with your class, is a yummy cocktail from the SKINNY...
Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from
5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
Ska-BQ! Live Music: Salem
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live music from Salem on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
Burger and Band Night: The Badly Bent Band
5:00pm / James Ranch
Join us for our final Burger and Band Night, Thursday, August 31st, on the James Ranch Terraces. From 5:00-8:00 pm, enjoy the beautiful scenery outdoors,...
Three Springs Concerts in the Plaza: The Cannondolls
5:30pm / Three Springs Plaza
Join us for an all-new Concerts in the Plaza series this summer!
Musical guest: The Cannondolls
Invite your friends and family,...
Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.
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Cornhole Tournament
6:00pm / Durango Brewing Taproom
Come up to the DBC Taproom and play some CORNHOLE! Starting Every Last Thursday of each month, we will have a professional grade tournament with Beer...
Open Mic Music Night
6:00pm / Eno Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
GOT MUSIC!?! Join our community and show your skills. Bring your instrument, your voice, and yourself! Encouragement and friends provided.
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Free Comedy Show with Joe Coffee
8:30pm / El Rancho Tavern
Joe Coffee is one of the best comics to come through Durango. He's coming back at the end of the month and we're rolling out the red carpet! Don't miss...
