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Durango Events Calendar

Jules Bruff and Lexi Simonsen star in “Good Side of Bad,” playing this week during the Durango Independent Film Festival. (Courtesy of IMDB)

Starting Wednesday and running through Sunday, Durango Independent Film kicks off its 19th annual festival, with films being shown at Durango Arts Center and the Gaslight.

Along with films, the fest includes parties, panels and coffees with filmmakers.

For tickets and more information, visit durangofilm.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 3

The 19th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival, various times and venues. Tickets and details: durangofilm.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

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.

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. at the bar), EsoTerra Ciderworks, 556 Main Ave.

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.

Thursday, Feb. 29

New Police Department and City Hall Virtual Public Forum, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., virtual. Free. Learn about the exterior design for the new police department and City Hall building. For meeting link, email klancy.nixon@durangoco.gov.

Culture Club Book Club, noon, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Free. Come join our book club where we are reading “Nudge.” Details: Call 903-2289.

Classic Brown Mixology Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. $75. Taught by Mixologist William French. Make three different whiskey cocktails and enjoy light snacks or your choice of food selections from the three different food trucks. Cocktails range from the classics to technical cocktails for advanced mixologist. Registration and details: http://tinyurl.com/2vurzhvn.

Friday, March 1

First Friday Celebration of Vibrant Cows & These Places Untold, 4 p.m., 1135 Main Ave. Free. First Friday Celebration at Gallery 1135.

First Friday @ The Smiley, 4 p.m., The Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Details: www.theartroomcollective.com.

Hot Mike Art Party, 5 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave.

Let’s Love Lettering, 5:30 p.m., The ArtRoom, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Come play with the largest brush nib marker in the world. Take home a marker. Details: Heather@letslettertogether.com.

Monster Energy Presents: SkiiTour with BåbÿDėl, 9 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $30/$35. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.

Saturday, March 2

Intro to Kitchen Herbalism, 1-3 p.m., 1800 East Third Ave., #108. $25. Tickets and details: http://tinyurl.com/23c37d89.

Powder Hounds Art Auction Kickoff, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

20MOONS dance theater presents “Facets: A Life Reflected,” 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $25. San Juan Symphony musicians and 20MOONS dancers explore being human through the music of Bach. Tickets and details: https://www.20moons.com/facets.html.

Hawaiian Luau & Ukulele open mic, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth. $10. Ukulele open mic, group hula dance lesson, drink specials and a photo booth. details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Sunday, March 3

Dominik MorningDove, Tenor, Senior Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.

Monday, March 4

Reel Rock 18, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $12-$22. Tickets and details: http://tinyurl.com/5e4wyeez.

Tuesday, March 5

The Club Lunch Discussion, 1-2:30 p.m., over Zoom. Free. Hear from CD3 Candidate Adam Frisch and our CU Regent candidates. Register at laplatadems.org/events. Details: www.laplatadems.org.

Big Something: Headspace Tour with The Ries Brothers, 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.

Thursday, March 7

Jazz Festival Concert, 7:30 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Local Jazz Bands and FLC Jazz Band perform with eight-time Grammy Award-winning musician Christian McBride.

Friday, March 8

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $18-$31. Tickets and details: sanjuancitizens.org/banff.

Saturday, March 9

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $18-$31. Tickets and details: sanjuancitizens.org/banff.

Road to Tico Time Bluegrass Ft. Liver Down the River & Banshee Tree, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.

Sunday, March 10

Walter Dear Student Honors Recital, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.

20MOONS dance theater presents “Facets: A Life Reflected,” 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $25. San Juan Symphony musicians and 20MOONS dancers explore being human through the music of Bach. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.

Wednesday, March 13

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum, Center for Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. David Valentine and Park Ranger GB Cornucopia will discuss “Archeoastronomy at Chaco Canyon.” Details: sjbas.org.

Thursday, March 14

State of the Animas, 5:30 p.m., Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. Free. Learn about the health of our rivers and trout. Details: http://tinyurl.com/48ayp5fb.

Friday, March 15

20MOONS dance theater presents “Facets: A Life Reflected,” 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $25. San Juan Symphony musicians and 20MOONS dancers explore being human through the music of Bach. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.

Saturday, March 16

Learn from the Pros – Spring Streamer Fishing & Tying, 11 a.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. Free. Join Andy and Brad from Duranglers for spring fishing and tying tips. Details: http://tinyurl.com/54zk5dnm.

20MOONS dance theater presents “Facets: A Life Reflected,” 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $25. San Juan Symphony musicians and 20MOONS dancers explore being human through the music of Bach. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.

Here Come the Mummies, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $40/$45. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.

Sunday, March 17

Kitchen Jam Band, 5 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. Free. Live Irish music.

20MOONS dance theater presents “Facets: A Life Reflected,” 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $25. San Juan Symphony musicians and 20MOONS dancers explore being human through the music of Bach. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.

To submit an event

Submit your calendar event to http://tinyurl.com/n5fdkrjf at least a week in advance.