The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., offers a double feature of sorts Friday.
At 5 p.m., a free opening reception will be held for “That’s So Durango,” which features submissions from community artists.
At 7 p.m., Mary Quinn and Cindy Laudadio-Hill will showcase their comedic improvisation. Tickets for their show are $15 and available at https://bit.ly/3bIv5qV.
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A chuck wagon dinner to benefit Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will kick off at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Simmons Ranch, 39036 U.S. Highway 160, 2 miles west of Mancos.
Dinner includes London broil, salad, beans, cowboy biscuits and a dessert. The evening features entertainment from Timberline Cowboys, Kitchen Jam Band, Lynne Belle Lewis and Lindy Simmons.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. Tickets are limited and available through advance sales only at www.durangocowboygathering.org.
Durango Botanic Gardens and Friends of the Library Bake Sale/Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., on the north patio of Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Back to School Pet Photos, hosted by Creature Comforts and La Plata County Humane Society, 4 p.m., Creature Comforts, 305 South Camino del Rio.
“That’s So Durango” opening reception, 5 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
70 Years of Ballantine Open House, 5 p.m., The Durango Herald, 1275 Main Ave.
Group Run, 5:30 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Author in the Parklet: Ken Helfer “The Saving of Verano,” 5:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 6 p.m. Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Cindy & Mary present a Night of Improv, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $15. Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3bIv5qV.
Earl Nelson & Company, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Comedown Late Night Breakfast, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
hoodfoot, 1-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Author in the Parklet: Ann O’Brien “Everyone is Psychic,” 4 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
iAM Music Fest and Late Show, 5-9 p.m. and 9-11 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Main show: Jerusafunk, J-Calvin, Connor Terrones and Secret Circus Society. Late show: Tyler Adams Trio.
Chuck Wagon Dinner, 5 p.m., 39036 U.S. Highway 160, Mancos. $20 adults/$10 children younger than 12. Benefits Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Dinner and entertainment by local cowboy performers. Advance ticket sales only at www.durangocowboygathering.org.
Author in the Parklet: Ron Sherman “Logan Afire,” 5:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 6-9 p.m., Fur Trapper’s Steakhouse, 701 East Second Ave.
Variety Express, 7 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave.
Garrett Young Collective, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Comedown Late Night Breakfast, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
DJ Vale, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Chad MacCluskey, 1-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Open Mic, 5:30 p.m. sign-up, Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
