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.
DuranGO Forward Kickoff, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Bookcase & Barber, 601 East Second Ave. Unit B. Free. Raising Wages, Raising Durango! Working with community, business and youths to raise the minimum wage. Details: DuranGOforward@gmail.com.
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.
Poetry Reading, 6 p.m., Create Art and Tea, 1015 Main Ave. $5 donation. Details: Createartandtea.com.
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.
April Birthdays Party, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth. Get a free birthday hat, cupcake and $2 off each drink for your birthday month. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
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.
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.
The Yellow Carrot’s Filming Party for “America’s Best Restaurants,” 10 a.m., 3206 Main Ave. Unit 1. Free. Lot party, samples, live broadcast from radio. Details: Call 749-9975.
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.
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.
2024 iAM MUSIC Fest!, various times and venues. $15-$60. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.
Bear Spray Demonstration, 11 a.m.-noon, Manna –The Durango Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. Free. Bear spray demonstration with training cans and camping information in Manna Pavilion. No registration needed. Details: gardeneducation@mannasoupkitchen.com.
New Police Department and City Hall virtual Public Forum, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., virtual. Free. Learn and provide feedback about the new Police Department and City Hall interior plans. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3skhz8wc.
100 Women Who Care La Plata, 5:15-7 p.m., Zia North, 2977 Main Ave. Free. Details: 100womenwhocarelaplata@gmail.com.
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.
Adaptive Sports Association Volunteer Open House, 4-6 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, #105. Learn more about volunteering with ASA. Free snacks/beverages. details: Call 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit asadurango.com.
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.
Star Wars Day – May The Fourth Be With You, 9 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $9.50 museum admission. Dress up in your best themed costume and celebrate Star Wars Day. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email info@powsci.org or call 259-9234.
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.
Dandelion Festival, 1-9 p.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Celebrate spring and organic land stewardship. Music, dance, food, vendors, beer garden and kids activities. Details: www.dandelionfestivaldurango.org.
Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
May the 4th be with us! 100 Year Flood, doors open at 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth. $10. The Flood strikes back! Live music, costume contest and drink special. Advance tickets available online: thesubterraindurango.com.
iAM MUSIC Fest! Late Night, 9:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $15. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a2b24.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Manna Garden Annual Plant Sale, 3-6 p.m., 1100 Avenida del Sol. Free admission. Vegetable, flower and herb plant starts for sale. Plants grown using organic and biodynamic methods. Details: garden@mannasoupkitchen.com.
Adaptive Sports Association Participant Open House, 4-6 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, #105. Learn more about participating with ASA. Free snacks/beverages. Details: Call 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit asadurango.com.
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.
2024 Archuleta Food Summit, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Pagosa Springs High School, 800 S. Eighth St., Pagosa Springs. $5. Learn about local food production, connect with the community and share a delicious lunch. Details: https://tinyurl.com/47veak42. To register: https://tinyurl.com/55k34zw8.
Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 workbook fee. Topics include: budget, credit, insurance, lending, down payment assistance programs, real estate, inspection and home maintenance. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3jd32naj.
Manna Garden Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1100 Avenida del Sol. Free admission. Vegetable, flower and herb plant starts for sale. Plants grown using organic and biodynamic methods. Details: garden@mannasoupkitchen.com or visit www.mannasoupkitchen.org.
Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Manna Garden Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, 1100 Avenida del Sol. Free admission. Vegetable, flower and herb plant starts for sale. Plants grown using organic and biodynamic methods. Details: garden@mannasoupkitchen.com or visit www.mannasoupkitchen.org.
Learn from the Pros – How to take your kid fly fishing, 9 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Free. Brought to you by 5 Rivers TU. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yfawf6c4.
Mother’s Day Wine Experience Soiree, 3-5 p.m., Primi Pasta & Wine Bar, 1201 Main Ave. #102. $45 per person. Primi partners with For Love & Babes to host wine tasting, food and activities. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2bzt63am.
Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
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).
Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Adaptive Sports Association Open House, 4-6 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, #105. Learn more about volunteering, participating and interning with ASA. Free snacks/beverages. Details: Call 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit asadurango.com.
Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Lone Piñon – Music at the Museum Free Concert, 7 p.m., Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Free. New Mexican “orquesta tipica” playing fiddles, upright bass, guitars and accordion with bilingual vocals. Details: Call (505) 334-9829 or visit amuseum@aztecmuseum.org.
Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Merely Players presents “Chicago,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $35-$38. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
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).
The Polish Ambassador with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E, College Drive. $40/$45. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/y9f6p36c. 21 and older.
The Polish Ambassador with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E, College Drive. $40/$45. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/y9f6p36c. 21 and older.
The Sadies, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25/$30. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3abjpayk. 21 and older.
GED Graduation Ceremony, 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: Email info@durangoadulted.org or visit https://durangoadulted.org/.
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).
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.
Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 workbook fee. Topics include: budget, credit, insurance, lending, down payment assistance programs, real estate, inspection and home maintenance. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3jd32naj.
Camp Creative, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center @ The ELHI, 115 Ute St., Ignacio. $165. Weeklong kids art camp for ages 5-12. Scholarships available. Details: Call 563-4600 or register online at www.dscac.org or email assistant.dancingspiritgallery@gmail.com.
GA-20, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $30/$35. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4jun7v45. 21 and older.
4th of July River Parade, 8 a.m., Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Drive. Half Day Raft trips start at $79. Details: Call 247-4789, email info@mild2wildrafting.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/yc5mwjhu.
Christmas in July, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 2500 Main Ave. $5. Details: Email info@bci-events.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/39stvmdx.
The Fast and The Curious 5K/10K Fun Run, 8:30 a.m., Santa Rita Park - 149 South Camino del Rio. $40 for the 5K, $50 for the 10K. Fundraiser benefits the Durango Adult Education Center. Details and registration: durangoadulted.org/fun-run-event/. Registration deadline is Aug. 7.
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