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Durango Events Calendar

The Timberline Cowboys, J. Michael Mullins and Geary Parsons, are featured in Nacho Average Barn Concert, which will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Destination Ranch Road, Durango. (Courtesy of Durango Cowboy Gathering)
Wednesday, April 17

Heroes Hiring Heroes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., National Guard Armory, 218 N. Auburn Ave., Farmington. Free. A place where people with jobs can help veterans in need. Details: www.americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.

Them Apples: Marketing and Chill, noon-1 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Free. Marketing Q&A for small businesses and entrepreneurs. This month’s topic is a Marketing Strategy Checklist. Details: https://psychedigital.com/them-apples-registration.

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.

Musically Speaking, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1295 Camino del Rio. Free. A free educational talk to hear the stories behind the music from Maestro Thomas Heuser. Details: sanjuansymphony.org.

Thursday, April 18

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.

Theology Night at the Library, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Details: Geoff@craiglawdurango.com.

Durango Film Monthly Movie, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $10. “The Big Lebowski,” sponsored by Alpine Bank and The Durango Herald. Tickets and details: www.durangofilm.org.

FLC Symphonic Band Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10 for adults/18 and younger and FLC students free. This concert is composed by people who are part of the LGBTQ community.

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).

Friday, April 19

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.

Saturday, April 20

Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Noble and Jones Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Watch high school, college students and FLC alumni present their business ideas for cash prizes. Details: https://tinyurl.com/343a5sa3.

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.

Learn From the Pros Fly Fishing Event, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lemon Reservoir-North Shore, 1685 County Road 243. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/nheruh5a or contact Greg Furda at grefurda@gmail.com.

Legend Suspension Workshop, noon, Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. Learn about how to upgrade your shocks.

A Conscious and Loving Approach to Death and Dying, 2-3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Local end-of-life doulas will lead a community conversation about planning for a peaceful death. Details: email mmm@bresnan.net.

Sunday, April 21

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.

Nacho Average Barn Concert, 5 p.m., Destination Ranch Road, Durango. $40. Presented by the Durango Cowboy Gathering at the Destination Ranch just north of Durango. Tickets and details: Durangocowboygathering.org.

Monday, April 22

FLC Chamber Ensembles Concert, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.

Tuesday, April 23

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 and moderator Mearl Webb will discuss “U.S.-China Trade Rivalry.” No registration required. Details: Call 764-4531or email lylehancock99@gmail.com.

Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.

MOMOrango Cyclists Discount, 4-8 p.m., Sherpa Momo Ghar food truck, 3062 Main Ave., behind Union Social House. Ride over your bike to us and get 20% discount on all MOMO (House made authentic Himalayan dumplings).

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.

Wednesday, April 24

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.

Thursday, April 25

Undergraduate Research Symposium and Gala, all day, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mt4zenxj.

Friday, April 26

Home & Ranch Show, noon-5 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 main Ave. $5. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3zznymz7.

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

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.

Saturday, April 27

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.

DEA National Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Police Substation, 545 Wilson Gulch Drive. Free. Dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely. Details: https://tinyurl.com/dknfs3j9.

Home & Ranch Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 main Ave. $5. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3zznymz7.

Adventure Touring Workshop, 11 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. Offers riders the opportunity to test ride a variety of top-of-the-line adventure touring bikes.

“Stories from the Bears Ears Area,” 1-2 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Free. Stories from your public lands from Andrew Gulliford. Details: Call 259-2402, email info@animasmuseum.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/mpy9wwsm.

The Black Velvet duo, with Nina Sasaki and Larry Carver, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Monday, April 29

Museum on Main Street: Crossroads: “Change in Rural America,” 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. Smithsonian’s free and interactive exhibit, events and programs for all ages. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdet6muh.

Tuesday, April 30

MOMOrango Cyclists Discount, 4-8 p.m., Sherpa Momo Ghar food truck, 3062 Main Ave., behind Union Social House. Ride over your bike to us and get 20% discount on all MOMO (House made authentic Himalayan dumplings).

New Police Department and City Hall Public Forum (Interior Conceptual Design), 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Learn and provide feedback about the new Police Department and City Hall interior plans. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mw7ndfwz.

Wednesday, May 1

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.

Thursday, May 2-Friday, May 5

2024 iAM MUSIC Fest!, various times and venues. $15-$60. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.

Thursday, May 2

iAM MUSIC Fest! Pre-Party, 8-10 p.m., The iNDIGO Room, 1315 Main Ave. #207. $10-$15. House concert kickoff party featuring six musical groups. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.

Friday, May 3

2024 iAM MUSIC Fest, 5 p.m., $15-$60. Four days, six stages, 25+ bands. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

iAM MUSIC Fest! Late Night, 9:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $15. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.

Saturday, May 4

Benefit For A Badass, noon, Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. $20 Per rider. Benefit run for Jim Meyer, who was injured during fire training. Details: https://gofund.me/ae8489df.

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

iAM MUSIC Fest! Late Night, 9:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $15. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.

Sunday, May 5

iAM MUSIC Fest! Artist Brunch, 11 a.m., Lola's Place, 725 East Second Ave. Free. Watch various iAM MUSIC FEST! artists perform together while you enjoy brunch. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Tuesday, May 7

MOMOrango Cyclists Discount, 4-8 p.m., Sherpa Momo Ghar food truck, 3062 Main Ave., behind Union Social House. Ride over your bike to us and get 20% discount on all MOMO (House made authentic Himalayan dumplings).

Wednesday, May 8

12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172 N., Ignacio.

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. SJBAS public meeting. Evidence of humans in North America 20,000 years ago, White Sands. Details: SJBAS.ORG.

Thursday, May 9

Author Event & Book-signing with Anne Hillerman, 6 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Bestselling mystery author and daughter of Tony Hillerman is back with her newest, “Lost Birds.” Details: kira@mariasbookshop.com.

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

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.

Friday, May 10

Spring Gallery Walk, 5-8 p.m., Earthen Vessel Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit A. Free. Artist Opening Reception: Kathleen Steventon, oil painter, “All Things Wild.” Details: Call 247-1281 or visit earthenvessel.com.

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Saturday, May 11

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Sunday, May 12

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Tuesday, May 14

MOMOrango Cyclists Discount, 4-8 p.m., Sherpa Momo Ghar food truck, 3062 Main Ave., behind Union Social House. Ride over your bike to us and get 20% discount on all MOMO (House made authentic Himalayan dumplings).

Thursday, May 16

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Friday, May 17

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Saturday, May 18

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Sunday, May 19

Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.

Tuesday, May 21

MOMOrango Cyclists Discount, 4-8 p.m., Sherpa Momo Ghar food truck, 3062 Main Ave., behind Union Social House. Ride over your bike to us and get 20% discount on all MOMO (House made authentic Himalayan dumplings).

Thursday, May 30

GED Graduation Ceremony, 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: Email info@durangoadulted.org or visit https://durangoadulted.org/.

Tuesday, June 4

MOMOrango Cyclists Discount, 4-8 p.m., Sherpa Momo Ghar food truck, 3062 Main Ave., behind Union Social House. Ride over your bike to us and get 20% discount on all MOMO (House made authentic Himalayan dumplings).

Friday, June 7

Golden Graduate Weekend, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Lewis College 1000 Rim Drive. $50. Alumni who graduated 50-plus years ago are invited to spend two days doing various activities. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2kc5eecm.

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