The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is returning this weekend for the 27th year. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 21, 22 and 23) will feature a variety of musical performances at local venues around Durango. Tickets are available online at durangomeltdown.com and at the Box Office in the Durango Art Center, 802 East Second Ave. Prices vary from $60-150 and children 12 years and under are free.
The Warm-Up for the Meltdown has become one of the festival’s more popular traditions. This free, two-hour concert is held on Friday, 5–7 p.m. at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave. The performances will be by Bluegrouse and the Colorado College Bluegrass Ensemble. Adult beverages will be available for purchase.
The Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave., will be hosting Durango Meltdown’s Second Annual Band Contest on Saturday, 3-5 p.m. The lodge will also be holding the Old-Time Barn Dance featuring Tall Poppy String Band and Six Dollar String Band. Doors open on Saturday at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, All day, Various venues Downtown, $60-150, For tickets and details: durangomeltdown.com.
Riverside Rendezvous, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. $50-$125. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3mlDshk.
Connections: An Art Show, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Moody’s, 15 E. Mill St., Bayfield.
Tapasya Yoga, 6 p.m., Smiley Building 1309 East Third Ave. Details: thrivingsage.com.
Pots and Pints Ceramic Happy Hour – Ceramic Plate, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $30. Details: bit.ly/41CtmaL.
Bluegrass Meltdown, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, All day, Various venues Downtown, $60-150, For tickets and details: durangomeltdown.com.
Introduction to Wire Arts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, 2351 Main Ave. $225. Details and registration: Call 903-5340 or email dnsglly@gmail.com.
Mind Body Spirit Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Details: inspirechangecj.com.
Earth Day Parade & Celebration, 10:10 a.m., Main Ave. Details: earthdaydurango.com.
Build-A-Bong with Mr. B, 2 and 5 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $50. Details and registration: bit.ly/41hSJPs.
MTG: Commander, 2 and 6 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $5.
Bluegrass Meltdown, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ben Gibson, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
San Juan Symphony presents “Poetry In Motion,” 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20-$58. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3mt71h9.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, All day, Various venues Downtown, $60-150, For tickets and details: durangomeltdown.com.
Not Your Average Barn Concert, 5 p.m., Steward Ranch (aka Destination Ranch), 368 Destination Ranch Road. $35 per person includes a variety of appetizers, iced tea, soft drinks, water, beer and wine. Tickets on sale online or at the door. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3A8LUDZ.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
