The Snowdown Follies return with the theme: “Magical Mystical Snowdown, We Put a Spell on You.”
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down just about everything last year – including Snowdown – and now it’s back, baby! This year’s events will kick off with the annual Snowdown Follies at 7 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. There will also be a second run of the Follies at 7 and 10 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29, also at the DAC theater.
For more information, visit snowdownfollies.org.
And if you were unable to get your hands on the coveted tickets, Animas City Theatre will be offering a simulcast of the Jan. 28 and 29 shows: Check out animascitytheatre.com for tickets and details.
Psychedelic Club of Durango, 5 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Pine River Library Board of Trustees meeting, 6:15 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: Habits – A Blessing and a Curse, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series. Registered dietitian and certified health and wellness coach Nicole Clark will explore the role of habits in our lives.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Practice Spanish in an informal setting.
6 Dollar String Band, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Earring making, stamping and soldering class with Emma Cooley, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, 2351 Main Ave. Class cost is $135 and includes all the materials needed to create two or three pairs of earrings. Registration: www.durangorocks.org.
Live music: Sounds True Duo, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Pop-up Performance with special guest Carter Sampson, 7 p.m., Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave.Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.durangoconcerts.com or by phone at 247-7657. Doors open one hour before showtime.
Snowdown Follies, 7 and 10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., $25. Details: snowdownfollies.org.
Live music: Bob Hemenger, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Chili and Soup Cook-off, 6:30 p.m., Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133 A, Marvel. Participants should bring a pot of red chili, green chili or soup. $10 entry fee. Desserts will be auctioned after the cook-off. Donations appreciated.
Lost Wax Casting and Metalsmithing class with Jaymus Perry, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, 2351 Main Ave. Two-day class cost is $225 and includes 1 oz. of silver and one-on-one instruction. Registration info at www.durangorocks.org.
Intentional Consciousness for the Future with Eiwah, 2 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Mountain Middle School virtual information meeting, 5-6 p.m., via Zoom. https://zoom.us/j/98869764058?pwd=VEJTaVIzZmdUOWZ5Z3YrTVBIbDhRdz09#success.
Presentation: “Assessment of Vascular Plant Biodiversity in the HD Mountains,” 6-7:30 p.m., via Zoom. Recent Fort Lewis College graduate Emma Cooley will explain her work documenting the plants of the HD Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Register for the event to receive communications and Zoom link at https://conps.org/event-calendar/#!calendar.
Instant Pot Basics, 6-7 p.m., virtual via Zoom. Learn how to cook with a pressure cooker. Email Darcy at darcy@prlibrary.org for more information.
Pub Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.
Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets and details: www.durangoconcerts.com.
43rd Annual Snowdown: “Magical Mystical Snowdown, We Put a Spell on You,” Durango, details and schedule: snowdown.org.
Snowdown Bartenders Contest, 4 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Psychedelic Club, 5 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
The Mysto Really Big Magic Show, 7:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3GJ6RH8.
Lip Sync Contest, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Snowdown Jokedown, 9 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 21 and older.
La Plata Open Space Conservancy Craft Spirits and Wine Tasting, 4:30 p.m., Outdoorsy, 934 Main Ave. Entry Cost: $70.
Snowdown Junior King and Queen Contest, 4:30 p.m., Best Western Rio Grande Inn, 400 East Second Ave.
Suicide Prevention Discussion, 5 p.m., Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Hosted by the Durango Fire and Rescue Department. To sign up, contact tosh.black@durangofire.org.
Magical Mystical Mocktail Tour, 5:30 p.m., beginning and ending at The Hive, 1150 Main Ave. Meet at The Hive at 5:30 p.m. to pay the $50 entry fee and receive drink tokens and map. Participating venues include 11th Street Station, El Moro, Durango Coffee Co. and The Lively Daikon. The event will return to the Hive for an after party with live music from Desert Child.
Live music: Chuck Hank Duo, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
HOGwarts Snowdown Open House, 6-9 p.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Food, giveaways, raffles, aerial artists and more. http://www.durangoharley.com/
Life-Long Learning Lecture: Today’s Life Saving Vaccines, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series.
Drag Race and Fashion Show, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Pine River Senior Center Outreach, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pine River Senior Center, 111 W. South St. Books and DVDs delivered to the seniors at the center with an extended loan period.
Mystic Coffee House Party, 5:30-8 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
(DJ)-Calvin, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Snowdown Light Parade, 6 p.m., Main Avenue from College Drive to 12th Street. Coordinator: Chip Lyle 749-1816 or Parade@snowdown.org. Entry forms available at https://snowdown.org/.
Snowdown Follies, 7 and 10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
Free Transit for Snowdown, all day, Durango trolley routes.
Community Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel. Pancakes, Eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice, and coffee will be served. Everyone welcome, donations appreciated.
Habitat for Humanity Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 825 and 826 Burnham Lane, Bayfield. Open to those accepted to the Home Ownership Program. For more information, visit https://www.habitatlaplata.org/homeowners/home-ownership-program/.
Live music, Tone Dog, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Snowdown Follies, 7 and 10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
Metal on Metal Inlay class with Jama Crawford, 10 a..m-4 p.m., Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, 2351 N. Main St. This is a one day class offered both days - choose either Saturday or Sunday. Class cost is $140 and includes silver, base metal and stones. Registration: www.durangorocks.org.
Bayfield High School Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Alamosa, 4 p.m., Bayfield High School.
Fort Lewis College Womens Basketball vs. CSU-Pueblo, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium. Cost: free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 adults; $5 senior citizens; $3 high school students. Tickets and information: goskyhawks.com.
Ignacio Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Telluride, 1 p.m., Ignacio High School.
Ignacio Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Dolores, 4:30 p.m., Ignacio High School.
