Highlight of the Week
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is getting ready to kick off its summer season, which begins Saturday, with its annual Narrow Gauge Day on Friday – and everyone’s invited. The party will include a complimentary lunch of hots dogs, chips and cookies, and soda, and live music by the Bar D Wranglers. You are also invited to check out the Presidential Train and visit the free museum. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the train station, 479 Main Ave. For more information, visit www.durangotrain.com.
100 Women Who Care La Plata, 5:15 p.m., Zia’s North, 2977 Main Ave. www.100womenwhocarelaplata.com.
Wellness Wednesday: What Can Acupuncture Do for You?, 5:45 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.
Author Anne Hillerman, 6 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Workshop, 5:30-7 p.m., Studio 10 Collective, Room 10, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Details: https://bit.ly/3OQcBDJ.
Dreem Machine, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Star Wars Trivia with Geeks Who Drink, 8:15 p.m., The Roost, 128 E. College Drive.
Narrow Gauge Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave.
Maggie Bernet, 1-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Battle of the Bullhands Finals, 4 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Adults $15, children $10, military and younger than 4 free.
Uncle Kelsey with special guest Conner Jans, 6 p.m., EsoTerra Branch Outpost, 934 Main Ave., Unit B.
“The Claw,” 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Bayfield, 1680 Bayfield Pkwy. Bayfield’s Acting Club will perform the new Beat by Beat production.
Durango Arts Centers presents Friday Night Laughs, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., $15. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3KKnuUa.
Six Dollar String Band, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Brice Beaird Pop-up Performance, 7:30 p.m., Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. $20, tickets available at durangoconcerts.com.
Ignacio 9Health Fair, 7-11 a.m., Ignacio High School, 315 Ignacio St. Register online at https://9health365.org/health-fairs/spring/595/index.
Scott Michael Bennett Concert, 11 a.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1775 Florida Road.
Battle of the Bullhands Finals, 12 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Adults $15, kids $10, military and kids under 4 Free.
“The Claw,” 2 p.m., First Baptist Church Bayfield, 1680 Bayfield Pkwy. Bayfield’s Acting Club will perform the new Beat by Beat production.
Kentucky Derby Ladies Bourbon Tasting, 3-5 p.m., The Bookcase & Barber, 601 East Second Ave., Ste. B.
VIP Gathering to Benefit La Plata Open Space Conservancy, 4-7 p.m., Haynie Site. Admission available by donation. To register, visit https://www.lposc.org/spirit-of-the-southwest-gathering/.
Bilateral Stimulation, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
“Matilda” performed by Merely Players, 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m., Sunday, Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive, $25-$35, merelyplayers.org.
Chuck Hank, 1-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Chamber Music on Mother’s Day, 3 p.m., Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, $25. Presented by San Juan Symphony. Music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Florence Price and Felix Mendelssohn. www.sanjuansymphony.org.
iAM Jam Session, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Participant Open House, 10 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m., Adaptive Sports Association Headquarters, 463 Turner Drive No. 105. Details: Call 259-0374, visit asadurango.com, or email program@asadurango.com.
Wellness Wednesday: Not Sleeping? Explore Yoga Nidra, 5:45 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.
Croce Plays Croce, 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets and details: www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Matilda” performed by Merely Players, 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m., Sunday, Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive, $25-$35, https://merelyplayers.org/.
Tico Time Bluegrass Festival, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3w1FFj4.
Volunteer Open House, 4-6 p.m., Adaptive Sports Association Headquarters, 463 Turner Drive #105, No RSVP is required. Interested participants can call 259-0374, visit asadurango.com, or email program@asadurango.com for more information.
Pin-Ups on Tour, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave., $0-$50, free for veterans and active duty service members. Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3yaVruo.
Derek Dames Ohl, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Durango Tool Library Launch and Open House, 4 p.m., 278 Sawyer Drive. Details: https://bit.ly/3vSs0KZ.
Larry Carver and Jack Ellis, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Jazz Jam, 7-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. $25 per person. Hosted by iAM Music.
Spaghetti Western, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Bayfield High School Girls Soccer vs. Ignacio, 7 p.m., BHS.
Durango High School Boys Lacrosse vs. Grand Junction, 4 p.m., DHS.
Durango High School Girls Soccer vs. Fruita, 6 p.m., DHS.
Durango High School Boys Baseball vs. Roaring Fork, 1:30 p.m., DHS.
