Thursday, April 12

Marc Reed, brass ensemble, 3-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3387, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.

“Win, Place, Show,” artwork of Nicole Finger, opening reception 5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave., 247-1242.

Chili Night with The Porchlights, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., 247-5792, www.skabrewing.com.

Robin Davis, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.

“Traditions,” Fort Lewis College Choirs, 7 p.m., $5/$1, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 247-7657, www.durangoconcerts.com.

“A Journey Across Afghanistan” by Marilee Jantzer-White, Life-Long Learning Series, 7 p.m., free, 130 Noble Hall at FLC, 247-7401, www2.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

Tyller Gummersall, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., 375-7260.

Black Velvet, 7 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., 247-5440, www.derailedsaloon.com.

Karaoke hosted by Johnny Horton Jr., 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 878 East Second Ave., 247-1590.

“The Imaginary Invalid,” Fort Lewis College Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $7-$12, Main Stage Theatre, 247-7657, www.durangoconcerts.com.

Fort Lewis College Music Department Choirs Concert, 7:30 p.m., $1-$5, Community Concert Hall at FLC, 247-7657, www.durangoconcerts.com.

Comedy Night with Durango DOT Comedy, 8 p.m.,

Karaoke, 8 p.m., 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 East Eighth Ave., 259-8801.

Karaoke Dance Party hosted by Steve Kahler, 8 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., 382-8554.

MTHDS with Air Dubai, 8:30 p.m., $10-$12, Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, 385-1711, www.abbeytheatre.com.

Thirsty Thursday with the Dirty Bourbon River Show, 10 p.m., no cover, The Summit, 600 Main Ave., 247-2324, www.durangosummit.com.

Friday, April 13

Roni Turner, vocal recital, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3387, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.

Black Velvet (Nina Sasaki/Larry Carver/Ben Simpson), 5 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave., 259-8111.

Stax & Sun, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.

Katrina & Cook, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, 385-5533.

Happy Hour with Chaz McFlash, 6 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave., www.durangosummit.com.

Kirk James, solo blues, 6 p.m., Nello’s Bistro and Espresso Bar, 135 Country Center Drive, Pagosa Springs, 731-9899.

JP Duo, jazz/classical, 6:30 p.m., Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave., 247-7700.

Marilyn Mangold Garst, piano, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Recital Series, 7 p.m., $7-$15, 419 San Juan Drive, 385-8668, email mmgarst@durango.net.

Barry Lopez: “The Writer and Social Responsibility,” 7 p.m., $30, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 564-4396/(800) 422-8975, ext. 136, e-mail bstrickland@crowcanyon.org.

Durango Civic Symphonic Winds with the FLC College Symphonic Band, 7 p.m., $5/$1, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 247-7657, www.durangoconcerts.com.

Michael McCalister, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., 375-7260.

“The Imaginary Invalid,” Fort Lewis College Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $7-$12, Main Stage Theatre, 247-7657, www.durangoconcerts.com.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 East Eighth Ave., 259-8801.

Wild Country, 8 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, 39848 U.S. Highway 160, Gem Village, 884-9155.

DJ CK, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., 382-8554.

Bump the System presents DJs Distinct, Wise & Treazon, 10 p.m., $5, The Summit, 600 Main Ave., www.durangosummit.com.

Ongoing

“Windows and Reflections of Durango,” oils by Marie McCallum, through April, Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., 247-9018, www.karyngabaldon.com.

“Holy Men,” photography by Joey L, through June 7, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., 382-8355, www.openshuttergallery.com.

Lost Dog Art Spectacle presents Britt Gordon, through April 19, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., 259-0430.

Calico Collective group art show with Sarah Steppelman-Mason, Jeffry Haas, Joshua C. Williams, Chris Haas and Lou Martinelli, through April, Your Flesh Tattoo, 965 Main Ave., 259-2836.

“Flow,” works by Joyce Majiski, through April 21, Art Library, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606, www.durangoarts.org.

Joaquin Salazar, Fifth Corner Photo Gallery, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 903-8267, www.thefifthcornerphotogallery.com.

Mike Brieger, ikebana vases and vessels, through April, White Dragon Tea Room & Gallery, 820 Main Ave., 769-1022.

“Win, Place, Show,” artwork of Nicole Finger, through May 15, Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave., 247-1242.

“Local Color,” photography of Kit Frost, online exhibit, through May, www.durangoarts.org.

Autumn Cameron, whimsical art, ongoing, The Tuning Fork, 25 W. Mill St., Bayfield, 259-1831.

Far Out

Steampunk Stomp, Saturday, $100, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, 259-9234, www.durangodiscovery.org.

Carlos Mencia,Saturday, $40-$55, Sky Ute Casino Resort, 563-7777, www.skyutecasino.com.

Good Lovelies, April 18, $18-$25, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 247-7657, www.durangoconcerts.com.

Submissions

Submit events at www.durangoherald.com/section/eventsubmit, or fax, mail or deliver a listing for your event to the Herald no later than noon Wednesday for the coming week.

Ted Holteen is compiling the calendar: Email him at ted@durangoherald.com.