How Your Website Can Boost Profits, noon-1 p.m., TBK Bank, SSB 259 W. Ninth St. $15. Most websites underperform. Your website can be a tool to help grow your profit. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3ktwepr9.
C&S Trivia, 6 p.m., Zia Cantina, 2977 Main Ave. Free. Play for fun and win prizes. This week’s theme: Russian history.
Donny Johnson, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Bloodmobile, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 785 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or online at vitalant.org.
Sip & Stitch – Thursday Craft Night, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and receive 25% off glasses of locally produced wine. Details: durangowinery.com.
FUN-Official Kickoff of Snowdown Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 501 Camino del Rio, $15. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/yw9mpuj4.
Tim Sullivan, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rob Webster, Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Snowdown 2025: The Board Game Edition: It’s Your Move, various times and venues. Details: snowdown.org.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, noon-2:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive. Bloodmobile. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or online at vitalant.org.
Black Velvet (Larry Carver and Nina Sasaki), 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Mike Testa, 6-9 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Twist and Shout Showdown, 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Entry cost: Free. Prizes. Be prepared to twist, bend and contort on our oversized Twister board as you twist and shout your way to stay alive on the board. Forty participants will play two games of single elimination. All ages welcome. Event coordinator: Carol Clark, (970) 759-4144.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or online at vitalant.org.
Adam Swanson, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Word Warriors, 5:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Entry fee: free. Prizes. A Scrabble competition where word enthusiasts and strategists come together to test their vocabulary, spelling skills and tactical thinking. Players compete in a series of timed rounds, aiming to score the highest points by creating words on a shared game board. Six tables of five players. There will be a winner per table. All ages welcome. Event coordinator: Carol Clark, (970) 759-4144.
Matt Rupnow, 6-9 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Nuages du Desert, 6-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, 878 East Second Ave. $15. Durango’s own hot jazz dance band. Playing music from Django to Ella Fitzgerald.
Know the Snow Rando Skimo Race, 8 a.m., Purgatory Ski Resort. $40. Sixth annual Skimo (Rando) Race, a benefit and fundraiser for Know the Snow Fund. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yf84zy4n.
Snowdown Euchre Tournament, 1 p.m., registration noon-12:45 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Double elimination partner’s event. Partners randomly drawn. Prizes for first-third place teams and best costume. Details: Call Joe Zuber, 259-1375.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ben Gibson, 6-9 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 495 Florida Road. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or online at vitalant.org.
Joel Racheff, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Great Decisions Durango discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Moderator Ruth Alminas will lead discussion “India: Between China, the West and the Global South.” No registration necessary. Details: Visit https://www.gddurango.org or email lylehancock54@gmail.com.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. Club welcome for District Gov. Whittney Smythe-Smith. Visitors welcome. Contact Mtnman16@gmail.com.
Pinball Board Game Olympics, 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Entry cost: $5. Prizes: Best costumes, highest scores for four groups of two. A pinball smorgasbord/game of events. There will be four or five mini events held for fun and prizes. There will be a small game of 2 v. 2 players, split flippers (1 team shares right and left flippers, 2 games of stall ball – a congo line of unlimited players lines up to "stall" the ball and then quickly get back in line) and high scores of the night. All ages welcome. Event coordinator: Jason Thomas, (970) 759-1158.
Ska Double Trouble Darts, 5:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Entry cost: free. Prizes. Bring a partner or connect with another solo soul to form a dynamic duo. The first 15 teams snag a spot and a waitlist welcomes extra teams. Top five teams dive into an “Around the World" tournament. Must be 21 and older. Event coordinator: Carol Clark, (970) 759-4144.
Spellebration, 5:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1295 Camino del Rio. Hosted by Durango Adult Education Center. To register a team, visit https://durangoadulted.org or email cmewmaw@durangoadulted.org.
Donny Johnson, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Sip & Stitch – Thursday Craft Night, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and receive 25% off glasses of locally produced wine. Details: durangowinery.com.
Infinite Horizons: Reflections on Indigenous Futurity, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. An exhibition curated by Malorie King exploring creative expression of Indigenous knowledge and intertribal values. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/5993m4vz.
S-P-O-O-N-S, 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Entry cost: free. Prizes. Calling all Midwestern revelers to the game of the region. A masterful night of rowdy spoons as participants battle for the coveted Spoon Crown. Fifteen tables will play elimination style for five rounds until the final round when we crown the master gamer! The game can be taught on the spot. All ages welcome. Event coordinator: Carol Clark, (970) 759-4144.
Tim Sullivan, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Andrew Schuhmann, 6-9 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motor Co. Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., 1200 Carbon Junction. Bloodmobile. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or online at vitalant.org.
Get Snowdown Parade-Ready at The ArtRoom Collective, 2-5 p.m., 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Make jewelry, T-shirts and there’s photo booth. Details: www.theartroomcollective.com.
Larry Carver and Ben Gibson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or online at vitalant.org.
King of the Deck, 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Entry cost: free. Prizes. Step up to the table and test your wits at our high-stakes Blackjack Tournament. Players with the lowest chip counts will be eliminated at the end of each game. Only the sharpest card sharks with the highest chip totals will advance to the final tables. Thirty minutes per game, six tables, five players per table. Must be 21 and older. Event coordinator: Carol Clark, (970) 759-4144.
Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $30-$60. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/59kbszkz.
“What the Hell Happened in San Francisco,” 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $30 adults/$20 students and children. A dance performance wrestling with idealism, dreams and disillusionment by Malinda LaVelle and Emmaly Wiederholt. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mvtuhtmr.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Euchre night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Whether you're a seasoned euchre pro or just love a good game, this tournament is for you. Bring a partner or come solo – we’ll pair you up for a night of fun, prizes and bragging rights. Sign up 30 minutes before games starts.
“What the Hell Happened in San Francisco,” 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $30 adults/$20 students and children. A dance performance wrestling with idealism, dreams and disillusionment by Malinda LaVelle and Emmaly Wiederholt. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mvtuhtmr.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Live Stand-Up Comedy: Abby Govindan in “How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents,” 7-9 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $25 presale/$30 door. Acclaimed comic Abby Govindan brings her biting, irreverent off-Broadway show about family dynamics to Durango. Tickets and details: www.durangocomedy.com.
Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango, 2-3:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Retreat Center, 848 East Third Ave. Free. Raise your spiritual IQ. Open discussion with like-minded seekers; “Soul Travel.” Details: Call (970) 426-9272 or visit Eckankar-colorado.org.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Extended hours Vaccine Clinic, 4-5:30 p.m., 281 Sawyer Drive, Ste. 300. Free. COVID-19 and flu vaccines for uninsured, underinsured or people with insurance. Details: Email sclaussen@lpcgov.org.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Free. Live acoustic rock/country/blues. Details: Visit www.reverbnation.com/jasonthies.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. “The Keepers of Tradition: Clown Societies in the Casas Grandes and Puebloan Worlds.” Details: Call (970) 903-3929, email chambrke@aol.com or visit sjbas.org.
Sip & Stitch – Thursday Craft Night, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and receive 25% off glasses of locally produced wine. Details: durangowinery.com.
Solas, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $25-$45. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jjnzc.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Kurdish Storytelling Through Song, 1:25 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. A collaborative event between the Borders and Languages, Music and Theatre department at FLC. Details: music@fortlewis.edu.
Secret Circus Society Presents “Seduction of the Senses,” 5 and 8 p.m., 2500 Main Ave. $37-$105. Multisensory, immersive burlesque circus experience exploring the seven senses. Benefits nonprofits iAmMusic and SASO. Details: Visit https://secretcircussociety.com or email thesecretcircussociety@gmail.com.
Cupid’s Cabaret, doors open at 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Ste. F, entrance on Ninth Street. From $33.85. San Juan Circus welcomes you to Cupid's Cabaret, for a night of love and seduction. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/5en7k55e.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Ouray Winter Wine Festival, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. $50. Upscale offerings from Western Colorado’s vineyards and local purveyors within the culinary and retail markets. Details: Visit https://ouraywinterwinefestival.com, email info@thewrightoperahouse.org or call 325-4399.
Indivisible Durango General Meeting, 3-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Meet to plan future events around housing, immigration, health care, neighborhood organizing and more. Details: www.indivisibledurango.co.
Paint Your Partner, 5-7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $50 per pair. Bring anyone with you and paint each other’s portraits, register online in advance. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Merely Players presents “Swing State,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Durango Chamber of Commerce – Durango Rocks Awards Celebration, 5 p.m. (reception), 6 p.m., program begins. Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $45. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yc7x7srs.
Treasure Hunt, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Must register online. It’s like an escape room, only you don’t escape ... and we have drinks! Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Fort Lewis College Theatre – “The Servant of Two Masters,” 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rom Drive. $15-$28 (free for FLC students/$15 non-FLC students and FLC staff members). Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3fdm4amd.
Alumni Ski Day & Après-Ski Party, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Purgatory Mountain Resort. Limited discounted lift tickets for Fort Lewis College alumni $70, Après Ski Party is free. Ski Purg with FLC alumni. Enjoy a fun après-ski event with pizza, beverages and giveaways. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/em43s8k3.
Euchre night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Whether you're a seasoned euchre pro or just love a good game, this tournament is for you. Bring a partner or come solo – we’ll pair you up for a night of fun, prizes and bragging rights. Sign up 30 minutes before games starts.
Fort Lewis College Theatre – “The Servant of Two Masters,” 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rom Drive. $15-$28 (free for FLC students and alumni/$15 non-FLC students and FLC staff members). Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/msyf79et.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Free. Live acoustic rock/country/blues. Details: Visit www.reverbnation.com/jasonthies.
Treasure Hunt, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Must register online. It’s like an escape room, only you don’t escape ... and we have drinks! Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Watercolor Whimsy Volunteer Award and Retreat, 4 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. $150. A vibrant gala celebrating volunteers through art, community and global impact, fostering inspiration and connection. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/msyf79et.
A Legacy of Gifts – Opening Reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. An exhibition celebrating six decades of the Center of Southwest Studies. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/5993m4vz.
Euchre night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Whether you're a seasoned euchre pro or just love a good game, this tournament is for you. Bring a partner or come solo – we’ll pair you up for a night of fun, prizes and bragging rights. Sign up 30 minutes before games starts.
Euchre night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Whether you're a seasoned euchre pro or just love a good game, this tournament is for you. Bring a partner or come solo – we’ll pair you up for a night of fun, prizes and bragging rights. Sign up 30 minutes before games starts.
Euchre night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Whether you're a seasoned euchre pro or just love a good game, this tournament is for you. Bring a partner or come solo – we’ll pair you up for a night of fun, prizes and bragging rights. Sign up 30 minutes before games starts.
Euchre night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Whether you're a seasoned euchre pro or just love a good game, this tournament is for you. Bring a partner or come solo – we’ll pair you up for a night of fun, prizes and bragging rights. Sign up 30 minutes before games starts.
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