Local art collective The Art Squirrels will celebrate the opening of its new exhibit, “Emergence,” 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Smiley Cafe Gallery, 1309 East Third Ave.
The show features colorful and diverse works in paint, chalk, fabric, glass, upcycled materials, and mixed media by Bethany Bachmann, Cindy Coleman, Janet Kenna, Amanda Preston Araujo, Jenny Treanor and Amy Vaclav. The exhibit will be on display through mid-May.
For more information, visit www.quiltedglass.net.
Town Hall to Meet Police Chief Candidates, 5:30-7:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Moderated town hall and meet and greet with police chief candidates. Details: engage.durangoco.gov/police-chief-candidates.
“Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10-$25. Tickets and details: https://www.durangoconcerts.com/.
Pacific Dub – Smell The Roses Tour With special guest: Dale and the Zdubs, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $18/$20. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xyd7v. 21 and older.
Get to Know the CEO with Dave Thibodeau of Ska Brewing, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Center For Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Free for members. Details: https://tinyurl.com/22uwryk4.
Cinematic Creations, noon-1 p.m., 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Explore social media and video basics at the Center for Innovation. Details: innovation@fortlewis.edu.
SkyWords Author Reading & Book-Signing, 6-7:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for alumni/$20 general. Darcie Little Badger, will read from and discuss her book, “A Snake Falls to Earth.” Details: https://tinyurl.com/yuvxfmux.
“Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10-$25. Tickets and details: durangoconcerts.com.
Toddler Art Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $25/child + adult. Art class for 2- to 5-year-olds every Friday in April. Details: https://tinyurl.com/y9eb8znm.
First Friday, 4-7 p.m., throughout downtown Durango. Free. Details: Visit https://local-first.org/first-friday/, info@local-first.org, 970-799-6618
First Friday at The Smiley, 4 p.m., 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Participate in Earth Day-related “Planet vs. Plastic” Community Art Mosaic. No registration required. Details: 759-4620.
“Emergence,” exhibit opening by The Art Squirrels, a local art collective, 5-7 p.m., Smiley Cafe Gallery, 1309 East Third Ave. Features colorful and diverse works in paint, chalk, fabric, glass, upcycled materials, and mixed media by Bethany Bachmann, Cindy Coleman, Janet Kenna, Amanda Preston Araujo, Jenny Treanor and Amy Vaclav. Exhibit will be on display through mid-May. Details: www.quiltedglass.net.
Planet vs. Plastic Art Exhibition Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave.
“Ancient Future” by Cristen Alexandria, Opening Reception, 5-8 p.m., The Recess Gallery, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave.
“Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10-$25. Tickets and details: durangoconcerts.com.
Moon Walker with Mom Rock & Acid Wrench, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $18/$20. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2sh3faty. 21 and older.
4-H Tack and Equipment Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Bring items to sell from noon-6:30 p.m. Friday. Benefits 4-H groups. Details: Call Katie at 799-4644 or email thestablelife@gmail.com.
Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College. $15 workbook fee. Topics include: budget, credit, insurance, lending, down payment assistance programs, real estate, inspection, home maintenance. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.
Galactic Grinder gravel race, 8:30 a.m., Aztec. $35-$75. Gravel cycling event with 9-, 35- and 50-mile distance options. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yhwu7wp2.
12th Annual SASSY Tortoise and Hare Run, 9 a.m., Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave., Farmington. $25/$35/$45. 5K and 10K Fun Runs, 1 Mile Stroller Roll. Details: (505) 325-2805, https://tinyurl.com/4mfnu4tr.
Hot Rods and Harleys, 10 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. All-day event full of music, food, bikes and classic cars. Details: marketing@durangoharley.com.
Science Open House, 1 p.m., Chemistry Building, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Entertaining and educational scientific shows/demonstrations, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mspw8v52.
“Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” 2 and 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10-$25. Tickets and details: durangoconcerts.com.
For Love & Babes Fundraising Gala, 5-9 p.m., The Lightbox, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $65 per person. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mtk63zs4.
Richard Silvers, violin; Katherine Jetter, cello; Solo and Duet Recital, 2 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 adults (cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students free.
“Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” 5 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10-$25. Tickets and details: durangoconcerts.com.
Great Decisions Durango discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Great Decisions discussion group will discuss “NATO’s Future.” Moderator Ruth Alminas will lead the discussion.
Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Valkyrie Relay Info and Team Forming Social, 6-8 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Free. Information and team building for Sept. 14 heptathlon relay. Party games, contest, discounts on registration. Details: Visit www.valkyrierelay.com, email erinmerkleyhughes@gmail.com or call 759-4779.
Poetry Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N Park St., Cortez. Free. Award-winning poet Lisa C Taylor is teaching a free poetry class.
Author Talk, 5-6 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Free. Author Stacie Denetsosie will present her book, “The Missing MorningStar.” Details: 568-5380, hroe@cortezco.gov.
Wildfire and Homeowners Insurance Coverage, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Understanding homeowners insurance, how to prepare for an claim, be ready for wildfire season. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email at john.constan@durangofire.org, or by phone: 382-6014.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Dr. Piyawit Moonkham presents “Anthropology of Space and Place in the Temples in Northern Thailand.” Details: chambrke@aol.com, 903-3929, sjbas.org.
Career and Internship Expo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Employers in the area and beyond will attend this expo looking to hire graduates/students. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5enczk6a.
Start Up Support, noon-1 p.m., 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Details: innovation@fortlewis.edu.
William Bridges, Trombone, Junior Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Exhibition Opening – “Coloradans and our Shared Environment in Times of Challenge and Change,” 4:30-6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Can We Live Without Plastics? 5:30 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave. $5. Learn about the innovations and trends in material innovation.
Forest Health Symposium, 5:30-7:30 p.m., CSU Extension Office, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Panel discussion with forestry, education and industry professionals. Details: Contact Heather.Houk@pueblocc.edu.
“Fashion Reimagined” (movie), 7 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave.
Mark Farina, Posh Josh, Spark Madden, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $38/$40. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/47wzpvds. 21 and older.
The History of El Moro, 1-2 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. and Zoom. Free. Details: Call 259-2402, email info@animasmuseum.org or visit www.animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Ladies Only Night, 6-9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave, Suite F, entrance on Ninth. Free. Clothing swap, vendors and wine. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Haydn’s “Creation,” FLC Choirs, Orchestra and guests, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20 for adults (cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Lawn Chair Kings – recorded live, 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/muvezwdy. 21 and older.
Haydn’s “Creation,” FLC Choirs, Orchestra and guests, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20 for adults (pay cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
In Time Quest, 3 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $15. Navigate through Tesla’s Power Plant and encounter puzzles and challenges with a team of four. Details: https://powsci.org/events/in-time-quest/.
Plant-based Instant Pot Cooking Class, 4:30-6 p.m., Held at Luv Tempeh, 128 W. 14th St., Unit C. $5. Learn how to cook healthy, delicious plant-based meals in an Instant Pot. Details: info@luvboxfoods.com.
Purging Plastic with Progression, not Perfection, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, Conference Room #2, 1900 East Third Ave. Tips on plastic reduction and alternatives to single-use plastics. Details: 375-3380.
Reece Kelly Distinguished History Lecture: Sam Bass will speak on slavery in China: “The Bound Steppe: Emancipation with Abolition in the Qing Empire (1644-1912),” 6-7:30 p.m., Noble Hall 125, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. No registration necessary. Details: Contact Douglas Ober, dober@fortlewis.edu or call 247-7411.
EGGY, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$26 ($1 of each ticket donated to Backline.care). Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/5n6u78vh. 21 and older.
Building Soil: The Foundation of a Flourishing and Sustainable Garden, 5 p.m., SOIL Community Garden, 2900 Mesa Ave. Workshop provides all materials and guidance for attendees to create high-quality soil in containers. Details: soillab.org.
Young Professionals Happy Hour, 5 p.m., Public House 701, 701 East Second Ave. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/74vu6ffn.
Wildfire Home Defensible Space, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Learn how to create wildfire-defensible space zones around your home and resources available. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.
Unveiling Histories: Boarding Schools and the Southern Ute Tribe, 1-2 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: durangoco.gov/library.
Business After Hours at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 5-7 p.m., Sorrell Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. $15. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2c5j7xnj.
KBong & Johnny Cosmic – Mountain High Spring Tour with Boostive, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $22/$25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/49ywmvwr. 21 and older (minors allowed with legal guardian).
Family Game Night, 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth. Free. Third Friday of every month – bring games, or play ours. Popcorn and root beer floats. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Earth Day EV Ride and Drive/ Ponte Las Pilas – Plug It In, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., and Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Details: www.fourcore.org.
Repair Café at Durango Tool Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Tool Library, 278 Sawyer Drive, Unit 4A. Volunteers fix broken items, connect repairers with those in need, promoting sustainability. Refreshments available. Details: librarian@durangotoollibrary.com.
Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Exploring Culture and Legacy: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Grieves with Mouse Powell, InFluSense & DJ Tones, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3ruzdr8b. 21 and older.
Lunch & Learn: How Small Business & Startups Can Use Data: Real World Tips of How To Compete When You’re the Underdog (11967), noon-1 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. $15. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5ekp9je7.
Wildfire Home Hardening, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Learn home hardening tips to protect your home against wildfire. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.
Undergraduate Research Symposium and Gala, all day, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mt4zenxj.
FLC Jazz Ensemble and FLC Social Dance Club, 7 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. $10 (cash or check at the door) for adults, 18 and younger and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Durango Devo Bike Swap, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Chapman Hill, 500 Florida Road. $1. Huge selection of used and new bikes, gear, accessories. Benefits youth cycling with Durango Devo. Details: www.durangodevo.com/bike-swap.
Preparing for Wildfire Evacuation, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Prepare for wildfire evacuations and learn the resources available during an evacuation. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.
MarchFourth with High Step Society, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $38/$40. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yc8z4a2b. 21 and older.
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