Special Event and Event Liquor Forum, 10-11:30 a.m., DurangoGov.org/Zoom.
“Biden’s Agenda” Discussion, 11:45 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Hosted by Great Decisions Durango.
Extraordinary Woman Award Dinner, 5:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. Hosted by the Women’s Resource Center. Vaccination is required. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at http://wrcdurango.org/.
Rural Physician Burnout and Healing Discussion, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room, Student Union.
FLC Performing Arts’ “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” 7:30 p.m. (also 2 p.m. Sunday), Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. For tickets, visit https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/durangoconcerts/260/event/1259264.
Lost Boys String Band, 4-6 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Downtown Design Open House, 5-7 p.m., Main Mall, 853 Main Ave., Suite 225. Join the city of Durango for its open house to hear updates about Downtown Main Avenue design concepts.
James Ranch Grill Gather Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., James Ranch Grill, 33846 U.S. Highway 550. A four-course plated prix fixe menu. Limited seating available. Prepaid reservations only.
Chado – The Art of the Tea, 6-8 p.m., Create Art and Tea, 1015 Main Ave., $65. Experience the art, history, and basics of Japanese tea ceremonies. Details: www.createartandtea.com.
State of the Animas River and Hermosa Creek Health, 6:30 p.m., Outdoorsy, 934 Main Ave. Details: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/State-Of-The-Animas-And-Hermosa-Rivers-60870.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: Partisan Gridlock and American Democracy, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series. FLC assistant professor of political science Paul deBell will examine the origins of our current partisan gridlock and look at political innovations like open primaries and ranked choice voting.
Mike Dillon Band featuring Brian Haas and Nikki Glaspie, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $18-$20, tickets available at Animas Trading Co. or online at www.animascitytheatre.com.
Southwestern Water Conservation District’s 38th Southwest Water Seminar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swcds-38th-southwest-water-seminar-navigating-shortage-registration-240549418787.
First Friday at Create Art and Tea, 5 p.m., 1015 Main Ave. Free monthly art openings for a cause. Join for art, charity, live music and refreshments. For more information, visit createartandtea.com.
Larry Carver and Jack Ellis, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Live Music: Blue Grouse, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Nathan Kalish Pop Up Performance, 7 p.m., Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. Americana, rockabilly and outlaw country.
Friday Night Laughs with Rick Izquieta and Zhivago Blea, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $15. Tickets are available at http://durangoarts.org/.
Gangstagrass with People We Know, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25 tickets available online at www.animascitytheatre.com and at Animas Trading Co.
Tack and Consignment Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Hosted by Four Corners Back Country Horsemen.Details: Call 884-2355 or email jksherer1@outlook.com.
Ladies Intro to Motorcycles, 3-6 p.m., Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio.
Open Mic, 6-8 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Live Music: Haro in the Dark, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Brother Ali with MaLLy and DJ Last Word, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $32-$35 tickets available online at www.animascitytheatre.com and Animas Trading Co.
Success for Native America Panel Discussion, 5-6:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room, 1000 Rim Drive, or online at https://fswb.bank/news/march-2022/2022-success-for-native-america/.
Figure Drawing for Kids, 5-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Draw a live model wearing exciting costumes, using great props and poses. For ages 10 and older. For tickets, visit www.durangoarts.org.
Book Discussion of the Pulitzer Prize winning Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Preface to author visit on April 12.
Rotary Club of Durango Meeting, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Ryan McGee will speak about the regional politics, cultural factors and economic elements that are driving the ongoing war and what the possible long-term impacts might be for the global community.
The Art of Painting for Kids, 5-6:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. For kids ages 8 and older. For tickets, visit www.durangoarts.org.
High Step Society with Nu Bass Theory, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20-$25. Tickets available online at www.animascitytheatre.com and Animas Trading Co.
“Creativity Festivity” Grand Opening and Art Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.
Mud-Madness, 6-7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Learn about the historical evolution of pottery the various methods to create shapes and forms in clay. For kids middle/high school aged. For tickets, visit durangoarts.org.
Live Music: Ben Gibson Duo, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: The Science and Politics of Abortion, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series. Warren Hern, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., opened his private medical practice in Boulder in 1975 and will speak about the science and politics of abortion since then.
Youth Shakespeare: “The Story of TEMPEST,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Visit www.durangoarts.org for tickets.
Pots and Tots, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Create a unique and functional ceramic piece. For tickets, visit www.durangoarts.org.
Fish Fry, 5 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. $10 a plate. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Relief Committee.
Youth Night, 5:30-9 p.m.,The River Church, 860 Plymouth Drive. Details: https://god-first-life.org/youth-night-2022.
Steak Dinner and Live Music Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Durango Cowboy Church, 1867 Colorado Highway 172. $25 for adults, $15 for kids. Fundraiser benefits Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. durangocowboypoetrygathering.org/.
Live Music: Pete Giuliani Duo, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Elder Grown with Ben Brock, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15-$20. Tickets available at www.animascitytheatre.com or Animas Trading Co.
Couple’s Day Out, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The River Church, 860 Plymouth Drive. For more information, visit https://god-first-life.org/couplesday.
Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio.
Cattlemen’s Banquet and Dance, 6 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Event Center, 14324 Colorado Highway 172.
Live Music: Bilateral Stimulation, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Rodeo: Battle of the Bull Hands Tour, 1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Adult tickets are $15, kids are $10, and military and kids younger than 4 are free.
Pond Skim Competition, 1-2:30 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. Prizes will be awarded for the best skim (male and female), best wipeout and best costumes. There will be live music and Ska Brewing will be pouring beer in the base area.
Yoga, 7-8:15 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
