State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with its annual performance of the Christmas classic “The Nutcracker.”
The ballet company is joined by the San Juan Symphony and young local dancers who perform as party-goers, mice, angels, soldiers and bon-bons.
“The Nutcracker” tells the story of a young girl whose godfather, a skilled clock and toy maker, presents her with a toy nutcracker during a holiday party. In her dream, the toy comes to life and escorts her on a journey to a magical land, where a cast of unusual characters entertains her through dance.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $26-$49 and are available online at durangoconcerts.com.
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The Smiley Cafe will host a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave.
Visitors can purchase paintings, glass designs, pottery, jewelry, furniture, photography, ukuleles and gift certificates to workshops, classes to wellness and style services.
The cafe will be open and serving throughout the day. Live music will be provided by Hideaway Ukulele & Piano Studio and Friends.
STEAM Lab, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Pop Up Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Animas Chocolate and Coffee Co., 920 Main Ave. Artist’s reception for Mariah Kaminsky’s two-day-only pop-up show.
Larry Carver with Jack Ellis, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Falling Together Presented by Dance Co-Motion, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Theatre, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets will be available for $5 in the FLC Student Union in advance or from any Dance Co-Motion member. Tickets will be available at the door for $7 for FLC students/staff and $10 for community members.
CYCLES w/Andy and the Gents, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15/$20, available at https://bit.ly/3leLQLV. 18 and older.
Durango Farmers Market Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
Mt. Allison Grange Community Christmas Breakfast, 9 a.m., Mt. Allison Grange, 2622 County Road 329, Ignacio.
Animas Museum Second Saturday Seminar Series, 1 p.m., virtual via Zoom. John Boyd will present his two-part talk “The Bankers of St Mark’s.” Registration required at http://animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Union Social House’s Winter Market, 2-7 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Veteran Benefit Holiday Dinner, 4 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 501, 901 East Second Ave. Cost: $15 a plate and free for veterans.
Kirk James Band, 6 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield.
Animas Museum Holiday Open House, 1-3 p.m., Joy Cabin and Peterson House, 3065 West Second Ave.
