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Durango Events Calendar

Trick-or-treaters at the Downtown Business Improvement District annual Halloween event receive candy from local first responders in 2021. This year’s event will take place on Thursday afternoon. (Durango Herald file)
Wednesday, Oct. 30

Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile at La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart Drive. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.

Downtown Children's Halloween, 4-6 p.m., downtown Durango. Free. Details: www.downtowndurango.org/childrens-Halloween.

Skalloween with High Country Hustle, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

Nightmare on Elk Street, 6-10 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. $10. Haunted House. All proceeds go to charity. Details: Call 247-2296.

Halloween Dance Party, 7 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave.

Haunted Corn Maze, 8-9:45 p.m., 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $20/person. Not recommended for children under 12. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8mhhdrzx.

BåbÿDėl & RED – Planet Halloween, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20/$25. Tickets at www.animascitytheatre.com and Animas Trading Co., 742 Main Ave. Space-theme party.

Friday, Nov. 1

Early Giving Starts for Colorado Gives, donation. Support local nonprofits and causes. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mts7cu58.

First Friday at The Smiley with Artist Cindy Atchison, 5-7 p.m., The Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. This art exhibit will features paintings influenced by a residency at Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve. Details: theartroomcollective@gmail.com.

Low Light Conditions: Opening Reception featuring Nathan Bennett, 5-7 p.m., 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Experience Nathan Bennett’s patina art, blending chemicals and heat to create stunning metal landscapes. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yvmc2wep.

Nightmare on Elk Street, 6-10 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. $10. Haunted House. All proceeds go to charity. Details: Call 247-2296.

Fort Lewis College Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. $10/adult, K-12 and FLC students free. Details: music@fortlewis.edu.

High Step Society & Banshee Tree, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $28/$30. Tickets available at www.animascitytheatre.com and Animas Trading Co., 742 Main Ave. Gypsy jazz from New Orleans.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite #107. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.

Women’s Rally, 10:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Rally for “Our Bodies, Our Future!” Speakers, songs, poems, a march afterward. Bring signs! Details: https://tinyurl.com/mryzykze.

Girls on the Run Durango Fall Celebratory 5K, 11 a.m., 175 Mercado St. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3w483ubx.

November Turkey Breasts Pinball Tournament, 11 a.m., The Garage, 128 W. Eighth St. $5 buy in but all machines are on freeplay. Your $1 IFPA fee will be covered by SilverBalls Amusements, LLC. All entry fees returned to the top three winners as cash prizes. This is a women’s pinball tournament. It’s for girls of all ages and skill levels. There is no preregistration date and the event will not be capped. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yzaufc3v.

Broadway in the Rockies, 7:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. $100. Proceeds support area youths and their pursuit of the arts. Details: Visit jesullivanfoundation.com, email jesullivanfoundation@gmail.com or call 749-5531.

Sunday, Nov. 3

VFW Art Show, 9-11 a.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Free art show by students of the Landscape Oil Painting Workshop held at the VFW. details: Call 903-4763.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Mornings at El Moro! Networking & Learning Series with Tony Vicari, 7:45-9 a.m., El Moro Spirits & Tavern, 945 Main Ave. Free for members. Aviation Director Tony Vicari will update on airport renovations and enplanements at Durango/La Plata Airport. Register to reserve your spot and order a burrito: https://bit.ly/4bZbKuJ.

Fort Lewis College Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Students perform a variety of music. Details: music@fortlewis.edu

Friday, Nov. 8

Navajo Solar Sunrise: Film Screening and Panel, 4:30-6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. A documentary following the Navajo Nation’s transition to renewable energy through a community solar project. Details: Call 247-7333, email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Around the World in 80 Minutes, students of the Christensen String Studio in recital, 5:30-7 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road. Free and open to the public. Violin students of Brandon Christensen present a recital that goes “around the world.”

Fly Fishing Film Tour, 6 p.m., Durango DoubleTree, 501 Camino del Rio. $20. Join 5 Rivers TU for a night of fun and films. Details: https://tinyurl.com/53mdazew.

Live Podcast Performance, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Native Braids Storytelling in conversation with professional skier, Ross Anderson (Cheyenne, Arapaho and Mescalero-Chiricahua Apache). Registration and information: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Battle of the Bands, 6:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Stillwater’s youth bands rock the house for a cause at this fun, free, family-friendly fundraiser. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/mrx3xspr.

Lusine/Arms and Sleepers/Yppah, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25/$30. Electronic music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Open House for New PD/City Hall Building, 9-11 a.m., 201 E. 12th St. Coffee and snacks provided. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mw7ndfwz.

Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, 9 a.m., 4 Corners Yoga Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., Room #32 (on the third floor). $20 prepaid, $25 at the door. Details: Visit www.k-lea.com or call (303) 819-9076.

Durango Record Show at La Plata County Fairgrounds, hosted by Four Corners Vinyl Record Club, 9 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Buy, sell, trade vinyl records. Everyone welcome. Serving Ska beer. Details: Email animasman@hotmail.com.

Gary Allegretto Concert/Harmonica/Workshop, 7 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 W. Grand Ave., Mancos. Concert $20, workshop $20. Grammy nominated Gary Allegretto performs his brand of Western, roots and blues. Details: Call (970) 739-8408 or 882-1413 or email barb@cowtrails.com.

Monday, Nov. 11

VFW Open House Art Show, noon-3 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Free art show by students of the Landscape Oil Painting Workhop held at the VFW. Details: Call 903-4763.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Oral Health and Cancer Workshop, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Focusing on oral health challenges faced by people who have had head and neck cancer. Details: Visit https://cancersupportswco.org/calendar, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or call 403-3711.

Business After Hours at Hutton Broadcasting, 5-7 p.m., 99X FM 92.9FM The Point, 1911 Main Ave., STE. 100. $15 includes two drinks and appetizers. Register online for discounted pricing or $20 at the door. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/437n5xu7.

Friday, Nov. 15

Cancer Support Community Open House, 3-6 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Food and drinks, raffle prizes, connect with others and meet CSC staff members. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4bafwkzy.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 workbook fee. Learn to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.

San Juan Symphony presents Tim Fain and Beethoven Five, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $21-$64. Tickets and details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Sunday, Nov. 17

San Juan Symphony presents Tim Fain and Beethoven Five, 3 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Center, San Juan College, Farmington. $10 student/$32 adult/$25 senior. Tickets and details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Monday, Nov. 18

Artist Reception, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Students of the VFW Landscape Oil Painting Workshop will share their paintings and stories. Details: Call 903-4763.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Lunch & Learn Workshop on Creating Engaging Instagram Reels, noon-1 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. $15 for Chamber members/$20 for nonmembers. Lunch not included in price. With lunch included: $25 for Chamber members/$30 for nonmembers (lunch & workshop included in price). Details: https://tinyurl.com/mu8x3svk.

Thursday, Nov. 21

Navajo Wool Dye Demo, 1-5 p.m., Art Hall Room #156, Art & Design Building, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Drop-in to see Diné weaver Venancio Aragon share traditional plant dye techniques. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Saturday, Nov. 23

50th Annual Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Summit Church Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive. Local vendors, handmade crafts and unique items, baked goods.

Friday, Nov. 29

Black Light Friday, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $10. Glow in the dark dance party with DJ Wise Man, all ages. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Mornings at El Moro, 7:45-9 a.m., El Moro, 945 Main Ave. Free for members. Join us for Mornings at El Moro – the Chamber’s morning networking and learning series. Register to reserve your spot and order a burrito: https://tinyurl.com/d5ur23dd.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Springboard Community Networking Event, 6:30-8 p.m., Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2s3futbj.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Tune & Brews, 6-8 p.m., Durango Tool Library, 278 Sawyer Drive, Unit 4A. $15. A night of ski and snowboard tuning led by graduate Josh Kling. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yc8h3z5v.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 workbook fee. Learn to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.

Cork Wreath Workshop, 4-8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $20/wreath. Make and decorate your own cork wreath – price includes all supplies and instruction. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Friday, Dec. 6

Bryce Pettit During Noel Night, 5-9 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Free. Details: https://sorrelsky.com/pages/gallery-events.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Local Cookie Decorating Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Mountain Dough Baking Co., 1537 Florida Road, Suite 101. $35. Cookie decorating and catered brunch event at alumni-owned business. Details: https://tinyurl.com/54bm9w66.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

HR Workshop: Employee Handbook Review with Attorney Michael Santo, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Center For Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). $20 for members/$30 for nonmembers. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mwrpp8rv.

Thursday, Dec. 12

Nerds Night Out Trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Free. Think you know Durango? Second Thursday of every month, teams of five, prizes. Details: https://tinyurl.com/32h36vjw.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Odds -N- Ends Christmas Bazaar, 2-6 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street, and Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave.) Free. Unique and last-minute gifts – local artists, crafters, jewelers, body workers, hair tinsel and more. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Thursday, Dec. 19

Holiday Business After Hours at Alpine Bank, 5-7 p.m., Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave. $15 includes two drinks and appetizer, or $20 at the door. Preregister and save. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2yv7prrp.

To submit an event

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