INTERCONNECTED NET.OF.LIGHT by Heidi Chowen, The Recess Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Details: www.anddurango.com.
Durango Fire Protection District Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 142 Sheppard Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
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.
Four Corners Carolers, 5-8 p.m., Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa, 6475 County Road 203. Entry to pools varies. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2x26exct.
Not a Silent Night Uke Jam, 7:30 p.m., The Light Box at Sillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. Hosted by Denise Leslie and friends. Grab your uke, a music stand if you have one, download the song sheets and your favorite beverage. All instruments welcome. Song sheets: https://tinyurl.com/fzf3xfvy.
High Noon Rotary and B.P.O.E. #507 Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 901 East Second Ave., Durango Elks Lodge, Banquet Hall. Entrance is off 9th St. by the alley. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Atmos Energy Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., 107 Jameson Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Lunch & Learn: Canva 2.0, noon-1 p.m., TBK Bank, SSB 259 W. Ninth St. $15. Details and registration: Visit https://tinyurl.com/w3s3n5fe.
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.
Animas Chocolate Co. Parade of Gingerbread Homes, 5-7 p.m., Animas Chocolate Co., 920 Main Ave. Free. View all the entries in annual Gingerbread House Competition and vote for your favorite. Details: Email info@animaschocolatecompany.com or call 317-5761.
The Bizarre Bazaar, 5-9 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Details: www.anddurango.com.
San Juan Mountain Boys, 6-9 p.m., The Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “Nutcracker” featuring the San Juan Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $22.50-$65.00. Tickets and details: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Brain Spiders with I Cite, RED and Mtn. Menace, 9 p.m., Black Heron Lounge, 726 Main Ave.
The Gingerbread Lodge, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Black Diamond Lodge, 48475 U.S. Highway 550. Free contests, cocoa, kids crafts and activities, live music, miniature ponies and more. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4z25vcz6.
Wreaths Across America, 10 a.m., Greenmount Cemetery, 900 Cemetery Road. Free. The Blue Star Moms of Durango are placing wreaths at veterans’ graves. Details: Bluestarmomsofdurango.org.
The Bizarre Bazaar, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Details: www.anddurango.com.
Friends of the La Plata Mountains – Community Discussion, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Community discussion about the proposed mining operation in La Plata Mountains. Details: Email dannythek@gmail.com or call (402) 802-7228.
Christmas 1944, 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Free. Second Saturday Seminar, La Plata County and Christmas 1944. On Zoom and at the museum. Details: Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Winter Wonderbands: Youth Music Showcase, 1 p.m., Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. $20 adults, children under 18 free. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdena4rk.
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.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “Nutcracker” featuring the San Juan Symphony, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $22.50-$65.00. Tickets and details: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Indivisible Durango General Meeting, 3-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Indivisible Durango meets every month at the library through April. Details: www.indivisibledurango.co.
Celtic Christmas, 4-6 p.m., Meadow Market, 688 Edgemont Meadows Road.
Saturday Night Karaoke, 6-9 p.m., Durango Beer and Ice Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, 6-9 p.m., The Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Swingin’ Holiday Cheer with the Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra and special guests Women’s Prerogative, 7 p.m., Totah Theater, 315 W. Main St., Farmington. $20. Jazz big band renditions of holiday classics. Tickets and details: www.southwestcivicwinds.org/concerts.
Leigh Mikell, 8 p.m., 49 Lounge, Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio.
Planet Petty: Babes in Toyland, doors 8 p.m., show 8:30 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
The Bizarre Bazaar, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. details: www.anddurango.com.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “Nutcracker” featuring the San Juan Symphony, 2 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $37.50-$65.00. Tickets and details: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Rosie Carter Community Memorial Gathering, 2-4 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave., Mancos.
Durango Community Blood Drive, noon- 3 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Them Apples: Marketing and Chill, noon-1 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Free. A final toast to Them Apples: celebrating community, growth and marketing success in 2025. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/59y737xn.
Four Corners Carolers, 5-8 p.m., Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa, 6475 County Road 203. Entry to pools varies. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2x26exct.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15-$40. Tickets and details: www.durangoconcerts.com.
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.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive. Bloodmobile. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
San Juan Symphony Beyond the Concert Hall Presents Majesty of Christmas, 4 and 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $25 adult/$5 child. Tickets and details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Pete Giuliani, 5 p.m., Public House 701, 701 East Second Ave.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Quirky Christmas with The Quarks, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15 all ages. Willy Wonka’s Ugly Sweater Christmas party hosted by The Quarks. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m., 2 Hilltop Circle (in the Gym/Cultural Hall). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Stand Up Comedy Night, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15, 18 and older. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Mercy Regional Medical Center Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1010 Three Springs Blvd. (Conference Room B). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Glitter & Glam New Years Eve party, 9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15, 21 and older only. Sparkle into the New Year with 100 Year Flood. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
How-To: Exploring Digital Newspapers for Research 2025, noon, Zoom. $3-$5. Colorado History will take participants on a virtual tour through the landscape of newspaper collection. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2hx4y9ee.
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