Narrow Gauge Day will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Depot at 479 Main Ave. in Durango. The picnic is free and the Galloping Goose trips to Event Park are $30. Two departure times are available, 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For details or to book trips on the Galloping Goose visit: durangotrain.com.
Narrow Gauge Day celebrates another season of continuous train operations between Durango and Silverton since 1882. The picnic and celebration will have grilled hot dogs, chips, cookies and soda for members of the community. Bar-D Wranglers will be performing on the lawn in front of the depot.
Railroad equipment will be on display including the Galloping Goose and select cars from the Presidential Train. Representatives from Durango Cowboy Gathering, Tracks Across Borders, Four Corners Bee Association, Bayfield Belles and Operation Lifesaver will be on hand to share information about their organizations.
Narrow Gauge Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., D&SNG Durango Depot, 479 Main Ave., For details: durangotrain.com.
MMIR opening reception, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. Ignaciocreativedistrict.org.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Cinco de Mayo dinner and show, 6 to 10 p.m., Locke Street lot, 112 N. Locke Ave. in Farmington.
Merely Players presents “Bight Star,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $25-$35. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Tortillas in Space, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., San Juan College Planetarium in Farmington.
Dandelion Festival, 1-9 p.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. dandelionfestivaldurango.org.
Eighth annual Cinco de Mayo car show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Northern Edge Casino 2752 Indian Service Road 36, Farmington.
Dogster’s Spay and Neuter Program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., J-J Ranch, 3320 County Road 203. Details: d-snip.org.
Latin Jazz and salsa dance music, 3 p.m., Turano-Chrisman Performing Arts Center, 5700 College Blvd. in Farmington, www.southwestcivicwinds.org.
Partnering for Stewardship: Opportunities for Landowners, 5:30 p.m., Durango Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. lposc.org/events.
MTG: Commander, 2 and 6 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $5.
Adam Swanson, 5 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Music for Masada, 5:30 p.m., Lions Wilderness Amphitheater in Farmington, 5800 College Boulevard, $25, Purchase tickets online masadahouse.com or at the gate.
Matt Rupnow, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Merely Players presents “Bright Star,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $25-$35. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Merely Players presents “Bright Star,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $25-$35. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
San Juan Symphony Spring Social, 4 p.m., The Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. $25. Details: sanjuansymphony.org.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Devin Scott, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
