This year’s Snowdown festival is officially in full swing, and it’s only going to get more fun as the week continues.
One event not to be missed no matter how many Snowdowns you’ve been through, is the annual Snowdown Light Parade, which takes over Main Avenue in downtown Durango on Friday night. This year’s parade will kick off at 6 p.m. and makes its way up Main Avenue from College Drive to 12th Street.
Winners are chosen by judges for the “best of” in these categories: What the F? was that float?, Children’s float, Best in Parade float, Best Party float, Best Use of Theme float, Best use of Lights and Best Overall float.
For the complete Snowdown schedule and more information, visit snowdown.org.
Snowdown 2024: Peace, Love & Snowdown, various times and venues in Durango. For complete schedule, visit snowdown.org.
Calling all small business innovators, noon, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Free. 12th Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference is seeking presenters to share their insights. Deadline Feb. 1. Details: https://forms.office.com/r/67qZyZzYrW.
100 Women Who Care La Plata (100WWC), 5:15-7 p.m., Zia Taqueria, 2977 Main Ave. Free.
Steely Dead, doors 6 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $22. Tickets and details: http://tinyurl.com/yvw6vw96. Ages 21 and older.
Get Snowdown Parade ready at The ArtRoom Collective, 2-5 p.m., The Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/.1440531803172921
Lo Cash Ninjas with The Reztones and Heart Museum, 8 p.m., Anarchy Brewing, 225 East Eighth Ave. $10.
Coffee Connections: Why is Home Insurance so Difficult? 8-9 a.m., Wells Group Durango, 1130 Main Ave. Free. Learn the issues surrounding underwriting, tips for homeowners and time to ask questions. Details: http://tinyurl.com/5yhuaxrk.
American 250-Colorado 150, 4-5:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Free. The America 250-Colorado 150 Commission will host a meeting to discuss nation’s, state’s 2026 anniversaries. Details: a250c150@animasmuseum.org.
Musically Speaking, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1295 Camino del Rio. Free. A free educational talk with Symphony Music Director Thomas Heuser about the upcoming concert.Details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby film event: “Common Ground,” 6-8 p.m., Vallecito Room, Student Life Center, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Award-winning documentary about regenerative agriculture, followed by Q&A with Joe Wheeling of James Ranch.
Merely Players presents “Small Mouth Sounds,” Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $26-$30. Times, tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org, 749-8585.
Sun Bear Solar Project public consultation meeting, 5-8 p.m., Bingo Conference Rooms 3, 4 and 5, Ute Mountain Casino Hotel, 3 Weeminuche Drive, Towaoc. Free. A public meeting to introduce the Sun Bear Solar Project and invite public feedback. Details: www.sunbearproject.com.
Josh Teed with Starfox and Teknique, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Unify Mountain Soundz providing HSD Sound System Subs. Tickets on sale now at www.animascitytheatre.com.
2024 Vallecito Ice Fishing Tournament, registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Vallecito Reservoir Marina. $45 for adults, under 18 free with paying adult. Annual ice fishing tournament. Cash prizes for adults. Numerous non-cash prizes for youths. Rules and registration information: www.vcsa-co.org/forms-1.
Latin Dance Night with Live Band, 6:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $15 general admission, $5 with student ID. Dance lesson from Suzy DiSanto: 6:45 p.m., live music by Seven Sharp 11 at 7:30 p.m. Details: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/39454.
RR History & Art Unveiing Open House, 2-4:30 p.m., Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Free. Open house; presentations by train artist Jeff Ellingson and Aztec RR history with Carolyn Bowra. Details: Call (505) 334-9829 or email amuseum@aztecmuseum.org.
Smart Driver Course, 7:45 a.m.-noon, Durango-La Plata County Senior Center, 2414 Main Ave. Save money (check with your agent for insurance savings), refresh your skills. Classroom only with certified AARP trainer – no tests. $20 AARP members/$25 non-members.Register now: Wayne Peterson, (303) 668-1124.
Galentine’s, 5-7:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. All gals invited. Come watch the new “Barbie” movie. Catered by Loops Coffee House. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. The archaeology of gardens and gardeners at Colorado’s Japanese American Incarceration Camp. Details: chambrke@aol.com, 903-3929 or sjbas.org.
Theology Night at the Library, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Topic: God on Trial: The historical reliability of the New Testament proves the truth of Christianity. Wine and cheese will be served. All are welcome.
Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango featuring Justin Hubbard, saxophone, and Holly Quist, piano, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. $20 adults, $8 children and students. Details: Marilyn Garst, 385-8668; mmgarst1940@gmail.com.
Late Night Radio: Pocket Full of Dreams Tour with parkbreezy, Motifv plus opening set of Late Night Radio Vinyl Restoration, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive $22/$25. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
Parent's Night Out, 5:30 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $30/child, $15/additional sibling. Take the night off, drop your kid off for an evening of activities and pizza. Details: www.powsci.org, events@powsci.org.
The Surfrajettes with The Tailspins, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20/$25. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
DHS PTO Winter Wonderland Gala and Silent Auction, 6-9 p.m., Powerhouse, 1295 Camino del Rio. $60 before Feb. 4, $75 after. Entertainment, food and drinks, and a silent auction. Durango dressy/cocktail attire is encouraged. Details: durangohighpto@gmail.com.
Bird of Play, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $23 presale, $25 at the door. Tickets and details: http://tinyurl.com/yf58hvjs.
Durango Death Cafe, 4 p.m., 732 E. College Drive. Free. Discussion about death and dying. Details: https://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/18748/.
AJ Lee and Blue Summit with La La Bones, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20/$25. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
Lunch & Learn: AI Charm School: Prompts That Lead to Action, noon-1 p.m., 259 W. Ninth St. $20. Knowing how AI works will allow you to use it to find business solutions. details: http://tinyurl.com/399jephj.
Brett Dennen Seventh Annual Lift Series, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Drive. $35/$40. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
