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Durango Events Calendar

Ava Allen sings in 2024 during the Juneteenth festival in Buckley Park. This year’s celebration will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/mu6zuw5w. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Now-Sept. 27

Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 8080 County Road 250. Registration and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdhx5h6n.

Sunday, June 15- Wednesday, June 18

20th Annual Old Fashioned Tent Revival, 7 p.m. every evening, Pagosa Baptist Church, 10533 W. U.S. Highway 160, Pagosa Springs. This event is free to the community. Join our revival for four nights celebrating 20 years of faith, fellowship and powerful preaching. Details: Call 946-5166.

Wednesday, June 18

Board Leadership Bootcamp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. $100. One-day workshop designed to equip nonprofit boards with essential insights into responsibilities and effective governance. Details: https://coloradononprofits.org/events/8388.

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 785 Main Ave. (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Comic Book Workshop for Kids (ages 9-12), 2-3:30 p.m., The Reading Room, 145 E. College Drive. Free. Local artist Jared Reed will teach an action-packed comic book illustration workshop. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bd5yf2r.

Local First Member Celebration, 5-7 p.m., EsoTerra Arboretum, 270 County Road 303 (off County Road 172). $25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/ycy2sa8w.

Nina Sasaki and Dan Carlson, 5-7 p.m., Meadow Market, 688 Edgemont Meadows Road.

Six Dollar String Band benefiting Maria’s Literary Foundation, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. $10-$15 ticket. Live music sponsored by Sage Fresh Eats. Ticket proceeds benefit Maria’s Literary Foundation. Tickets and details: https://powsci.org.

Thursday, June 19

Durango Motor Co. Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1200 Carbon Junction (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Data Driven Business Coaching at The Center for Innovation, noon, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225. Expert insights, personalized coaching and actionable strategies. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3trvr2db.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. $2 donation. Marty Pool from the city of Durango will talk about water consumption and sustainability. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Heritage Apple Tree Sale, 5 p.m. to sell out, 3 West Montezuma Ave., Cortez. Free event/trees $60-$100 each. Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will sell heritage apple trees at Third Thursdays, Montezuma Park, Cortez. Details: https://montezumaorchard.org.

Juneteenth Celebration, 5-7 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Spend your holiday afternoon listening to music and meeting new people. Food from Chef Safari. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mu6zuw5w.

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Jeff Solon Jazz, 6 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 Highway 172, Durango. Join 4CBCH for their monthly meeting and become a member. Potluck. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

International Packraft Film Festival, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. $20. IPFF highlights adventure stories showing the sports vast potential. Tickets and details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Friday, June 20

The Wells Group's 40th Anniversary – Party in the Park, 4 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave.

Jason Thies and Jeff Haspel, 6 p.m., Durango Beer and Ice, 3000 Main Ave.

Emily Spencer, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Raven Narratives Live Story Slam, 7 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 South Main St., Mancos. $15. Bring your true stories (Theme: Mistakes) and join us. Tickets and details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Folk/Americana Concert – Sofia Talvik, 7 p.m., Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St., Cortez. $20. Sofia Talvik, an artist and avid storyteller with a voice comparable to Joni Mitchell. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2wrfr4bm.

Saturday, June 21

The summer solstice viewing of the wall spiral at the Center of Southwest Studies, doors open at 5:45 a.m. with the event about 6:10 a.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

DBG’s Annual Gardens on Tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Botanic Gardens, 1900 East Third Ave. $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers. Visit seven private gardens plus the Durango Hot Springs and our own Botanic Gardens. Register at www.GardensOnTour.org.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 2500 Main Ave. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5dc5k5bw.

Tarot in the White Rabbit Garden with Amanda Schulz, 11 a.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St., Ste C-2. Readings are $30 for 25 minutes. To book your appointment, contact Amanda by text at (719) 207-2064 or email willowspiritarts@gmail.com. Spaces are limited.

Reggae in the Park, 2-8 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. $10. Children under 18 free. VIP tickets $50. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yc6vjnz5.

Fill Your Plate 2025, 4-6 p.m., Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts, 465 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. Adult tickets are $35 and include a handmade pottery plate, children 9 and younger are $15, but do not include a plate. Barbecue, music and art. Tickets and details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5n87sth2 or in the gallery.

Durango Trails 35th Anniversary Party, 4-8:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. $35. Live bluegrass music, beer and fun. Tickets and details: Durangotrails.org.

Jaimie and the Dreamers, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Raven Narratives Story Slam, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. $15. Note: Bring your own lawn chair and be aware that the event will take place outside so dress accordingly. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5xxsv5cc.

Raven Narratives Live Story Slam, 7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard Street. $15. Bring your true stories (Theme: Mistakes), a lawn chair and join us. Tickets and details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Sunday, June 22

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 2500 Main Ave.

Move Feel Awaken: A Womens+ Dance Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. $50 (scholarships available). A transformative dance workshop dedicated to exploring the power of natural movement. Registration and details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Veterans Eighth Annual River Raft Trip & Picnic, 10:30 a.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Details: Info@DurangoRafting.com.

Ridgewood Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ridgewood Event Center, 16000 CO-140, Hesperus. Local farmers market. Details: Call 385-4537, email ridgewoodgardens@gmail.com or visit www.ridgewoodevents.com.

Monday, June 23

Downtown’s Next Step Accessibility Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Provide feedback on the Downtown’s Next Step design at one of four community meetings. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3emmfua4.

Aikido Crash Course, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Durango Shin Budo Kai Aikido, 121 W. 32nd St., Unit D. $8. Details: Call 426-5257 or visit https://www.durangoaikido.com.

Sunnyside Library Book Club, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. All are welcome. This month’s book is “Running With Sherman,” by Christopher McDougall. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.

Mountain Lions: Our Allies in the Wild, 6-7 p.m., Room 1, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free, donations accepted. Mountain Lion Presentation, Alexander Santos, Cats Aren't Trophies; Margaret Mayer, Southwest Colorado Sierra Club. No registration. Details: (505) 728-2957; mmayer4823@gmail com.

Tuesday, June 24

Vallecito Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Vallecito Community Church, 17576 County Road 501. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Speaking will be freight transportation market expert Larry Gross on supply chain management.. Details: rodmanstuff16@gmail.com.

Jackson Emmer Backyard Concert, 6-9 p.m., Downtown Durango backyard – address given upon RSVP. $23.18. Folk and country songwriter Jackson Emmer plays live in an intimate backyard setting. Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/yewc6ffr and jacksonemmer.com.

Pride Comedy Showcase, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $25. Featuring six queer local comics, hosted by Durango’s Aria Pettyone. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4vt6mtfh.

Free Outdoor Movie Nights at Three Springs Plaza, Dusk, Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Join us for the movie “IF,” Rated PG. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.

Wednesday, June 25

Clean Commute Day 2025, 7 a.m., city of Durango, 949 East Second Ave. Details TBD.

Great Garden Series: Permaculture: A total Approach to Home Gardening, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Featuring Heather Houk, specialist with La Plata County Extension. No registration required. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yphzm9t5.

YPOD Happy Hour, 5 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. Free. Wine and networking with the Young Professionals of Durango. Details: DurangoBusiness.org.

Nourishing Nights, 6 p.m., Nourish, 2800 Main Ave. $5. Learn how chiropractic care can change your life. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5xsk9tm7.

Author Event: Evanthia Bromiley, “Crown,” 6-8 p.m., The Rochester Hotel Garden, 726 East Second Ave. Free.

Thursday, June 26

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. $2 donation. La Plata Electric Association CEO Chris Hansen will be the guest speaker. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

HOTWORX Durango Grand Opening, 3 p.m., HOTWORX Durango, 2607 Main Ave.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Presenting will be Mountain Studies Institute stewarding our mountains and Local First supporting local businesses Details: Call 769-2688 or visit https://www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Jeff Solon Jazz, 6 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.

Friday, June 27-Sunday, June 29

Balancing the Life, Myah Studio, Seventh Avenue and Eighth Street. $130. Three-day Mindful Living with Self-Compassion Workshop. Details: Call Myah Lee at 946-5379 or email: myahmindfulness@gmail.com.

Friday, June 27

MSI PikaNet Volunteer Training, 9 a.m., Velocity Basin, Silverton. Free. Volunteer Training for MSI’s Pika Monitoring Citizen Science Program. Become a PikaNet volunteer. Details: Call 387-5161, email Jewell@mountainstudies.org or visit www.mountainstudies.org/pikanet.

Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Sacred Song and Rhythm, 3-4 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Free. Workshop focused on connection, nature, gratitude, leaving each participant feeling connected, uplifted, refreshed. Details: Email hroe@cortezco.gov.

Southwest Safehouse 40th Anniversary Celebration, 5 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. $20-$40. Proceeds provide safe shelter, advocacy and support for the most vulnerable in our community. Tickets and details: https://givebutter.com/SWSH40.

Rural Healthcare Public Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: Email info@cohccoalition.org.

3 Way Street, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Saturday, June 28

Native Lens Symposium, 8 a.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Brings film professionals to present sessions on topics for professional, aspiring and hobby filmmakers. Details: www.NativeLens.org/native-lens-symposium.

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

MMIP Legal Day, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., San Juan College, 5105 College Blvd., Farmington. Free. MMIP families invited to connect with legal professionals: learn how legal system empowers. Refreshments served. Registration: www.bit.ly/42grmIJ. Hosted by 4 Corners K-9 Search & Rescuse: (505) 947-7414, @4CK9SAR.org or Hope@4CK9SAR.org.

La Plata Quilters Guild Festival of Color 2025 Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. $5 adult/children 12 and younger free. Quilts for sale, silent auction, Raffle baskets, boutique and vendors. Details: Call 259-1079.

Touch A Truck and Meet a Hero at the ELHI Community Center, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Free. Climb and explore cool trucks, meet real heroes, enjoy bounce house, games and vendor market. Vendor spots available, email admin@theelhiignacio.org for an application. For information about registering your vehicle, call 946-7211.

D&D Club, noon-3 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.

Live Clay Painting with Eunika Rogers, noon-6 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr5d2x.

Terri Rickard, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Native Hope Benefit Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. By donation. Chicken, pulled pork, bratwurst, mac and cheese, sides, desserts. Details: Email: info.nativehopedurango@gmail.com.

Dance Fusion Lesson, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. $10. Lesson in dance fusion style partner connection (no partner necessary to come). Registration and details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Dance Fusion Night, 7:30-10 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. $10. Tickets and details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Badass Burlesque Student Showcase, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $20. Follow-up performance to Badass Burlesque’s Level 1: Essentials Intensive beginners burlesque class. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Sunday, June 29

La Plata Quilters Guild Festival of Color 2025 Quilt Show, 10 a.m. -2:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. $5 adult/children 12 and younger free. Quilts for sale, silent auction, raffle baskets, boutique and vendors. Details: Call 259-1079.

Monday, June 30

From The Met’s Lab: Where Art Meets Science, 8:45-10 a.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Lyceum, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. With Dr. Elena Carrara, associate research curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Scientific Research. Details: Call 247-7359 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3hmcvuys.

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Wednesday, July 2

The Friends of History of the New Mexico History Museum hosts “Who Are the Pueblos? The History and Legacy of the Ancient-to-Contemporary Puebloans,” presented by Pueblo Cultural Educator Jon Ghahate, noon-1 p.m., via Zoom. Link: https://bit.ly/4kvKfhu.

Thursday, July 3

Jeff Solon Jazz, 6 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.

Friday, July 4

4th of July Parade in Durango, 8 a.m., Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Drive. 4th of July Rafting Parade floats through Durango on the Lower Animas River. Details: Call 247-4789, visit https://mild2wildrafting.com or email info@mild2wildrafting.com.

Allen Theatre Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Pagosa Springs Summer Concert Series – Independence Day, 5-10 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7h834a.

Bluegrass Superpac, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Saturday, July 5

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Vitalant Durango Blood Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Animus on the Animas Durango Boxing Classic, noon-6 p.m., 10th Street between Main and Narrow Gauge avenues. $25 or 5 for $100. Second annual Animus on the Animas: USA Boxing certified amateur bouts. Details: Call (806) 786-8849, email thegoodfightdurango@gmail.com or visit www.thegoodfightdurango.com.

Gailen Clark Duo, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Monday, July 7

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Tuesday, July 8

Durango Fire Protection District Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 142 Sheppard Drive. Community welcome. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, noon-3 p.m., Vitalant Durango Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Friday, July 11

Friends of the Durango Public Library Summer Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thousands of books on every subject, most $1. All proceeds benefit the library. Details: Call 375-3380.

Saturday, July 12

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Vitality Walk with Parkinson’s Fighters of Durango, 9-11 a.m., Memorial Park, 2901 East Third Ave. Donation. Help fund the free exercise and educational programs. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4932w4ab or call 749-6679.

Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show, 10 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. To register a car or bike $15 advance/$20 day of. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3eawmk4c.

Quilted Stories; Past & Present, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Quilt expert Patricia Joy will explore the importance of quilts and quilting past and present. Details: www.montezumamuseum.org.

Painting with PettyOne, 6-9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $35, 21 and older, price includes all supplies and one beverage, seats are limited. Durango’s dearest, Aria PettyOne, will pose and entertain for a painting party like no other details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Tuesday, July 15

Beneficial Electrification Open House, noon-2 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m., La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart St. Free. Presentation about electrification and the future of the grid and chat with experts. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4x8r8trh.

Wednesday, July 16

Candlelight Concert: Music in the Mountains Chamber Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $40-$55. An unforgettable evening of music as the glow of 2,000 candles illuminates this chamber concert. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdzbfbva.

Thursday, July 17

Allen Theatre Blood Drive, noon-4 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Friday, July 18

KSUT’s 20th Annual Party in the Park, 5 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $35 adults, children 12 and under free. Featuring Grammy Award-winning artists, Los Lobos. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4em7kcuu.

Matthew Sievers: The Memories of Moments, 5-8 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Art opening with renowned landscape painter Matthew Sievers, artist in attendance. Celebrate regional talent. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4btws783, call (970) 232-2033 or email bekah@blueraingallery.com.

Candlelight Concert: Music in the Mountains Chamber Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $40-$55. Be transported to Prague by candlelight in this compelling program of Bohemian-centered music. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/54epb9at.

Saturday, July 19

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Vitalant Office, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Matthew Sievers: Live Painting Demonstration, 2-4 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Live artist demo with painter Matthew Sievers. Watch his creative process and ask questions. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4fzh4m87, call (970) 232-2033 or email bekah@blueraingallery.com.

Damn Tall Buildings: Music in the Mountains World Music Concert, 7 p.m., LePlatts Pond, 311 County Road 501, Bayfield. $50. Blends traditional string music with a mix of swing, ragtime and jazz. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/35c476z7.

Sunday, July 20

Gluzman Plays the Four Seasons: Music in the Mountains Chamber Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Concert culminates in Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3sr64rxx.

Monday, July 21- Friday, July 25

Kids Comedy Improv Summer Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. $125. Anita Burleson will teach improv fundamentals with final showcase. Registration and details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Monday, July 21

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Tuesday, July 22

Sundaes on Tuesday with Music for Dessert: Music in the Mountains World Concert, 7 p.m., River Bend Ranch, 27846 U.S. Highway 550. $60. A Cream Bean Berry sundae, followed by a performance by Diego Figueiredo. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/383ru48t.

Wednesday, July 23

Beethoven Lives Upstairs: Music in the Mountains Dinner and Family Concert, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10. Featuring pre-concert picnic and the full orchestra. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/y6jbeupm.

Thursday, July 24

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Vitalant Office, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Friday, July 25

Durango Fiesta Days Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Vitalant Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

DHS Class of 1995 Reunion, 5 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Food and drinks on your own. Meet fellow Class of 95 alumni for an evening of fun. Details: jamiekooser@gmail.com.

Mostly Mozart: Music in the Mountains Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/46a9yd8f.

Saturday, July 26

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Purgatory Resort Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1 Skier Place. All are welcome. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

A Special Tribute to the Music of Walt Disney and Other Hollywood Fantasies: Music in the Mountains Pops Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $60-$85. Step into the world of Hollywood’s iconic film scores, performed live by the Festival Orchestra. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/37ft2ktb.

Sunday, July 27

Raiskin Conducts Shostakovich: Music in the Mountains Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Demarre McGill, flute, will join our full Festival Orchestra, led by Conductor-in-Residence Daniel Raiskin. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2s44wxeb.

Tuesday, July 29

Taste What You Hear: Music in the Mountains Special Benefit Event, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, Pullman Room, 699 Main Ave. $225. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/b48naz73.

Thursday, July 31

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Presenting will be Housing Solutions of the Southwest, Citizens Climate Lobby and 4CORE. Details: Call 769-2688 or visit https://www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Friday, Aug. 1

Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Place (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Brahms and Friends: Music in the Mountains Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. 2025 Conductor-in-Residence Daniel Raiskin leads orchestra. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/y454s5h3.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Vitalant Center, 1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Pops Night: Hollywood Rodeo, Music in the Mountains Benefit Dinner and Concert, 6:30 p.m., Sky Ute Event Center, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. $200-$250. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/9xu89d6x.

Sunday, Aug. 3

Grand Finale – Tchaikovsky Spectaculaire: Music in the Mountains Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/mwnm6tf7.

Friday, Aug. 8

Kiwanis Club of Durango Bill Mashaw Golf Tournament, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Hillcrest Golf Course, 2300 Rim Drive. $600 for a team of four. Funds raised are used to support children’s causes in La Plata County. Details: https://kiwanisclubofdurango.org/.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 16

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 30

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Pagosa Springs Summer Concert Series – Labor Day Weekend, 5-9 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. $10/children under 18 free. VIP tickets $50. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3f5zm276.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Kiwanis Club of Durango Annual Pancake Day, 7 a.m. -2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. $12/adults, kids 8 and under free. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Penitente Shepherds & the Signs They Left Behind, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Pete Montaño will share his family’s and the region’s shepherding history. Details: www.montezumamuseum.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Chasing Ghosts: A Ride with the American West’s Most Notorious Outlaw, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Brett Davis, Andrew Gulliford present on modern-day adventurers seeking the ghosts of Butch Cassidy. Details: Call 247-7333, email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/ywfnd3fu.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Peak Week: Fall Foliage Jeep Tour, 12:30 p.m., Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Drive. Jeep Tours Sept. 25-Oct. 2. Details: Call 247-47879, visit https://mild2wildrafting.com or email info@mild2wildrafting.com.

Saturday, Sept. 27

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Thursday, Oct. 2

Horizons Fall Photograph Conference, 4 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort and Hotel, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. $797. Four-day photography conference with world renown photographers. Details: www.horizonsphoto.com.

Saturday, Oct. 4

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Animas Palooza “When Pigs Fly,” 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Animas Air Park, 163 Flight Line Road, Durango. Free. Details: Call (970) 236-8919, email blodiorne@hotmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/37c5mvjc.

Saturday, Oct. 11

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Recurring events
Thursdays

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

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