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Durango Events Calendar

Kayakers compete in the canoe and kayak race during Animas River Days last year at the Durango Whitewater Park. This year’s Animas River Days will be held this weekend. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Friday, May 23-Sept. 27

Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 8080 County Road 250. Registration and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdhx5h6n.

Wednesday, May 28

The Powerhouse Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1333 Camino del Rio. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Great Garden Series: Deconstructing Soil Structure – What are your Plants Telling You? 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. David McMillan will provide guidance for how to improve your garden soil. No registration required. Details: Visit www.DurangoBotanicGardens.org/events.

Young Professionals of Durango Happy Hour, 5 p.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio.

Nourishing Nights, 6-7 p.m., Nourish, 2800 Main Ave. Free. Free mobility session from Derek Schell, free metabolic assessment, buy one get one free meals. Details: nourishdurango@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 29

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. $2. Guest speaker Amy from Durango Devo. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Thank you Durango, 4 p.m., Animas Trading Co., 742 Main Ave. A celebration of new beginnings. Music from local band Galavant from 6-9 p.m. Hair tinsel, good eats and lots of local love.

Center of Southwest Studies presents “From the Fringes: Diné Textiles that Disrupt,” an exhibition of historical and contemporary textiles that feature rare weaving techniques, guest curated by Diné weaver and educator Venancio Aragón, opening reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. On view May 29-Nov. 13.

Pete Giuliani Band, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing World Headquarters, 225 Girard St.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Presenting will be Wildfire Adapted Partnership, Durango Farmers Market and Visit Durango. Details: Call 769-2688 or visit https://www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Jeff Solon Jazz, 6 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.

Author Event: Craig Childs, “The Wild Dark,” 6-8 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. RSVP and details: https://tinyurl.com/3dd2runb.

Kirtan Chanting, 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 419 San Juan Drive. Free. Learn to chant/sing simple powerful Sanskrit mantras to quiet your mind and lift your spirits. Details: Contact Anna, 382-8182.

Friday, May 30

Jason Thies and Jeff Haspel, 5 p.m., Serious Texas Bar-B-Q South, 650 South Camino del Rio.

Saturday, May 31

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Animas River Days, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. Free. Durango’s whitewater festival: races, vendors, live music. Details: animasriverdays@gmail.com.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Single-Payer Day of Action, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Free. #HandsOffMedicaid! Protest cuts to programs. Protect Medicaid, Medicare and VA – promote universal health care. Details: www.cohccoalition.org.

Single Payer Day of Action #HandsOffMedicaid, noon, Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Free. Rally for Statewide Universal Healthcare SB25-045 and #HandsOffMedicaid. Speakers, sharing, action opportunities, march. Details: Text (540) 748-5124, email kirby.maclaurin@gmail.com or visit www.IndivisibleDurango.org.

Dungeons and Dragons Club, noon-3 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango. No previous experience or materials necessary. Open to beginners and experienced players.

History Revealed: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Cortez, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Learn about Civilian Conservation Corps Camp SCS-14C as part of this Historic Preservation Month presentation. Details: www.montezumamuseum.org.

Sound Underground: EDM Night with local DJs White Saeculum, Lootbegga, Teknique and Icite, 9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $10. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Sunday, June 1

Animas River Days, 9 a.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. Free. Durango’s whitewater festival: races, vendors, live music. Details: animasriverdays@gmail.com.

Southwest Colorado Cancer Survivor Day Celebration, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Three Spring Pavilion, 151 Heritage Lane. Free. Honoring survivors: live music, inspiring speakers, yoga, qigong, craft activities, lunch and connecting with others. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdd3ku2n.

Monday, June 2

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Tuesday, June 3

CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.

Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. State Rep. Katie Stewart will update on the recently completed legislative session. Visitors welcome. Contact Mtnman16@gmail.com.

Author Event: Mark Stevens, “No Lie Lasts Forever,” 6-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Details: https://tinyurl.com/25spez83.

Wednesday, June 4

Downtown’s Next Step Meeting for Downtown Business Owners, 8:30-10:30 a.m., FLC Center for Innovation in the Main Mall, 835 Main Ave., Ste. 225. Provide feedback at one of four meetings for the city’s Downtown's Next Step project design. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3emmfua4.

Summer Reading Program, 9 a.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Free. “Color Your World” Summer Reading kickoff. Fun and prizes for kids, teens and adults. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 1.

Summer Reading Program, 10 a.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. “Color Your World” Summer Reading kickoff. Fun and prizes for kids, teens and adults. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters, doors open at 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $65/$55/$45. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2wy8ajw4.

Thursday, June 5

Bike Rodeo, 9 a.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Free. Bike safety check, obstacle course, pro tips from Durango DEVO. All ages welcome. Details Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 1.

Data Driven Business Coaching at The Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225. Expert insights, personalized coaching and actionable strategies. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3trvr2db.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. $2 donation. Monthly business meeting. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Keys to Success: Piano Workshop, 12:30-1:50 p.m., Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. $125. Four-week Thursday workshop for aspiring adult/teen piano players. Learn note names, chords and familiar melodies. Details: https://tinyurl.com/ptxs5ewj.

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Friday, June 6

Golden Graduate Weekend, all day, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50. FLC alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago are invited to a special two-day celebration. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3r33dhe4.

Tabletop Game Society, 1 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. For youths grades six to 12. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 1.

Jesse The Juggler Musical Extravaganza, 5-6:45 p.m., The Tangled Horn, 275 East Eighth Ave. Unicycle, juggling, balancing acts, surprises and live tunes. Kids, families and adults. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/69dx2f83.

Continuum: Contemporary Native Perspectives through Glass, 5-7 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. First Friday opening featuring studio glass works by contemporary Native artists, Preston Singletary and more. Details: Visit www.blueraingallery.com/events, call (970) 232-2033 or email bekah@blueraingallery.com.

Friday Night Block Party at the ELHI Community Center, 5-7 p.m., ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Weekly market featuring handmade goods, homegrown produce, unique creations. Shop local, support local! Details: https://tinyurl.com/yw6t66de.

Ben Gibson, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Jesse The Juggler Musical Extravaganza, 7-8:45 p.m., The Tangled Horn, 275 East Eighth Ave. Unicycle, juggling, balancing acts, surprises and live tunes. Kids, families and adults. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/69dx2f83.

Saturday, June 7

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs, 9 a.m., Sky Ute/Ignacio Fairgrounds, 200 Colorado 151, Ignacio. $100 per dog. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/5x9cpuf2.

Heritage Apple Tree Sale, 10 a.m. to sell out, Joe Rowell Park, 145 Railroad Ave., Dolores. Festival $45/trees $60-$100 each. Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will offer heritage apple trees for sale at the Dolores RiverFest. Details: https://montezumaorchard.org.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tennyson Sculpture Garden, 475 Lewis St., Pagosa Springs. View artwork from 35 local and regional artists. Music, food, beverages. Details: Email twooldcrowsps@gmail.com.

National Trails Day Clean Up at Saul’s Creek, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saul’s Creek Trail. Join the Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen for a cleanup on foot; main entrance; bring gloves. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

Bug Club, 1-3 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. Free. Initial meeting of Animas Valley Grange “bug” club. Using nonlethal capture and observation techniques. Details: Call 317-8162 or email deborah.paulson@gmail.com.

Youth Pride: Dungeons and Drag, 1-4 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. A fundraiser Pride event for youths, with activities, food, resource tables, music and more. Details: Register on Rainbow Youth Center’s Facebook page, or at the door.

Screening of “FOXTROT: Operation Reunification,” an award-winning documentary film about a Marine Corps surgical hospital during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 6 p.m., American Legion, 828 East Second Ave.

Wild Roses Band, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Six Dollar String Band and The Robin Davis Duo, doors open at 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15, all ages, advance tickets online. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Sunday, June 8

Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tennyson Sculpture Garden, 475 Lewis St., Pagosa Springs. View artwork from 35 local and regional artists. Music, food, beverages. Details: Email twooldcrowsps@gmail.com.

Screening of “FOXTROT: Operation Reunification,” an award-winning documentary film about a Marine Corps surgical hospital during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 2 p.m. (after the VRC Breakfast at the VFW), American Legion, 828 East Second Ave.

11th Annual Durango Cowboy Gathering Barn Dance, 5 p.m. (gates open at 4 p.m.), Riverbend Ranch, 27846 U.S. Highway 550. Tickets now through June 7 $20 or $25 at the door. Children age 12 and younger free. Featured artists Tim Sullivan. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3ammccs8.

Monday, June 9

San Juan Symphony Presents a Chamber Music Festival: Three Concerts, Three Trios – Romantic Interludes, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Jones Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $25 adult/$5 student. Helen Goode, Andrew Picken and Cynthia Williams perform music by Schumann, Brahms and Bruch. Details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Tuesday, June 10

High Noon Rotary & B.P.O.E. #507 Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 901 East Second Ave. (Elks Lodge Banquet Hall). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Downtown’s Next Step Meeting for Downtown Employees, 2-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Provide feedback at one of four meetings for the city’s Downtown's Next Step project design. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3emmfua4.

Current Conversations with Chris, 5:30-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. Hear updates from LPEA’s CEO Chris Hansen and share your thoughts, ideas and questions. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/current-conversations-chris.

Backstage Pass Series presents The Young Fables, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $38. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yf73v2pa.

Wednesday, June 11

Florida Grange 306 Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 656 Highway 172 (In the Grange Room). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Fort Lewis Mesa Book Club, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Free. All are welcome. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 1.

San Juan Symphony Presents a Chamber Music Festival: Three Concerts, Three Trios – Music for Strings, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $25 adult/$5 student. Violinist Lauren Avery, violist Charlie Hebenstreit and cellist Sarah Graf play lush string music. Details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Thursday, June 12

Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. $2 donation. Learn about La Plata County history from our guests from Animas Museum. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Friday, June 13

Allen Theatres Blood Drive, noon-4 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Tabletop Game Society, 1 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Free. For youths grades six to 12. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 1.

Patrick Crossing, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

San Juan Symphony Presents a Chamber Music Festival: Three Concerts, Three Trios – Amity Trio: Between Us Now, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Jones Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $25 adult/$5 student. The Amity Trio presents women composed new music and American works for their chamber ensemble. Details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Music at the Museum featuring Zia Chicks and Black Velvet Duo, 7 p.m., Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N. Main Ave., Aztec (park in lot behind the Pioneer Village by Splash Pad), Free. Step back in time with this double-billing featuring popular songs 1950-contemporary hits we love. Details: Call (505) 334-9829.

Saturday, June 14

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Home Buyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/mw459592 or email info@homesfund.org.

Mandolin Orchestra Weekend Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. $125. All-ages, all-level mandolin workshop with instructor Theo Wecker. All mandolin family instruments welcome. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yck8a9n6.

Colorado’s First Beaver Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rotary Park, 1565 West Second Ave. Free. Fun, family-friendly celebration of nature’s most powerful water engineers, beavers! Live reggae music with Niceness. Details: Call 903-1790, email giveadambeaver@gmail.com or visit https://beavergiveadam.wixsite.com/beaver-festival.

Indivisible Durango March, Rally, Action Tables and Flag Day, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., rally from College Drive to Buckley Park. #NoKings March at 11 a.m. to Buckley for speakers and Action Tables. Bring flags and signs. Details: www.indivisibledurango.org.

Badass Burlesque Level 1 Beginners Burlesque Class, 12:30 p.m., MOVE Studio #15, The Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., Suite 20B. $400. Join Katya Peepin for beginner burlesque classes designed for every body. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/ypj3u88d.

Kirk James, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Sunday, June 15- Wednesday, June 18

20th Annual Old Fashioned Tent Revival, 7 p.m. every evening, Pagosa Baptist Church, 10533 W. U.S. Highway 160, Pagosa Springs. This event is free to the community. Join our revival for four nights celebrating 20 years of faith, fellowship and powerful preaching. Details: Call 946-5166.

Sunday, June 15

Mandolin Orchestra Weekend Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. $125. All-ages, all-level mandolin workshop with instructor Theo Wecker. All mandolin family instruments welcome. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yck8a9n6.

Monday, June 16

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Downtown’s Next Step Meeting for Residents, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Provide feedback at one of four meetings for the city’s Downtown’s Next Step project design. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3emmfua4.

Tuesday, June 17

Monthly Mindfulness Practice, 9 a.m., Myah Studio, Seventh Avenue and Eighth Street. $20. Practice mindfulness to build resources to respond to life challenges in a peaceful way. Details: Call Myah Lee at 946-5379 or email myahmindfulness@gmail.com.

Bank of the San Juans Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 144 E. Eighth St. (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Beyond Governance: Building a Thriving Board-Staff Relationship, 1-4 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. $50. Through guided exercises and collaborative discussions, nonprofit staff members will develop practical strategies for board relationships. Details: https://coloradononprofits.org/events/8387.

CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. Bring a portable handcraft you’re working on. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.

Wednesday, June 18

Board Leadership Bootcamp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. $100. One-day workshop designed to equip nonprofit boards with essential insights into responsibilities and effective governance. Details: https://coloradononprofits.org/events/8388.

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 785 Main Ave. (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Thursday, June 19

Durango Motor Co. Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1200 Carbon Junction (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Data Driven Business Coaching at The Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225. Expert insights, personalized coaching and actionable strategies. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3trvr2db.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. $2 donation. Marty Pool from the city of Durango will talk about water consumption and sustainability. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Heritage Apple Tree Sale, 5 p.m. to sell out, 3 West Montezuma Ave., Cortez. Free event/trees $60-$100 each. Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will sell heritage apple trees at Third Thursdays, Montezuma Park, Cortez. Details: https://montezumaorchard.org.

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Friday, June 20

Emily Spencer, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Saturday, June 21

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

DBG’s Annual Gardens on Tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Botanic Gardens, 1900 East Third Ave. $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers. Visit seven private gardens plus the Durango Hot Springs and our own Botanic Gardens. Register at www.GardensOnTour.org.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Reggae in the Park, 2-8 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. $10. Children under 18 free. VIP tickets $50. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yc6vjnz5.

Jaimie and the Dreamers, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Monday, June 23

Downtown’s Next Step Accessibility Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Provide feedback on the Downtown’s Next Step design at one of four community meetings. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3emmfua4.

Sunnyside Library Book Club, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. All are welcome. This month’s book is “Running With Sherman,” by Christopher McDougall. details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.

Wednesday, June 25

Author Event: Evanthia Bromiley, “Crown,” 6-8 p.m., The Rochester Hotel Garden, 726 East Second Ave. Free.

Thursday, June 26

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Donor Center, Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. $2 donation. La Plata Electric Association CEO Chris Hansen will be the guest speaker. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Presenting will be Mountain Studies Institute stewarding our mountains and Local First supporting local businesses Details: Call 769-2688 or visit https://www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Friday, June 27-Sunday, June 29

Balancing the Life, Myah Studio, Seventh Avenue and Eighth Street. $130. Three-day Mindful Living with Self-Compassion Workshop. Details: Call Myah Lee at 946-5379 or email: myahmindfulness@gmail.com.

Friday, June 27

Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

3 Way Street, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Saturday, June 28

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Touch A Truck and Meet a Hero at the ELHI Community Center, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Free. Climb and explore cool trucks, meet real heroes, enjoy bounce house, games and vendor market. Vendor spots available, email admin@theelhiignacio.org for an application. For information about registering your vehicle, call 946-7211.

D&D Club, noon-3 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.

Terri Rickard, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Badass Burlesque Student Showcase, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $20. Follow-up performance to Badass Burlesque’s Level 1: Essentials Intensive beginners burlesque class. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Monday, June 30

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Friday, July 4

4th of July Parade in Durango, 8 a.m., Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Drive. 4th of July Rafting Parade floats through Durango on the Lower Animas River. Details: Call 247-4789, visit https://mild2wildrafting.com or email info@mild2wildrafting.com.

Pagosa Springs Summer Concert Series – Independence Day, 5-10 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7h834a.

Bluegrass Superpac, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Saturday, July 5

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Gailen Clark Duo, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

Monday, July 7

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Saturday, July 12

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Vitality Walk with Parkinson’s Fighters of Durango, 9-11 a.m., Memorial Park, 2901 East Third Ave. Donation. Help fund the free exercise and educational programs. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4932w4ab or call 749-6679.

Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show, 10 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. To register a car or bike $15 advance/$20 day of. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3eawmk4c.

Quilted Stories; Past & Present, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Quilt expert Patricia Joy will explore the importance of quilts and quilting past and present. Details: www.montezumamuseum.org.

Painting with PettyOne, 6-9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $35, 21 and older, price includes all supplies and one beverage, seats are limited. Durango’s dearest, Aria PettyOne, will pose and entertain for a painting party like no other details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Friday, July 18

Matthew Sievers: The Memories of Moments, 5-8 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Art opening with renowned landscape painter Matthew Sievers, artist in attendance. Celebrate regional talent. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4btws783, call (970) 232-2033 or email bekah@blueraingallery.com.

Saturday, July 19

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Matthew Sievers: Live Painting Demonstration, 2-4 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Live artist demo with painter Matthew Sievers. Watch his creative process and ask questions. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4fzh4m87, call (970) 232-2033 or email bekah@blueraingallery.com.

Monday, July 21

Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.

Saturday, July 26

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Thursday, July 31

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Presenting will be Housing Solutions of the Southwest, Citizens Climate Lobby and 4CORE. Details: Call 769-2688 or visit https://www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Friday, Aug. 8

Kiwanis Club of Durango Bill Mashaw Golf Tournament, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Hillcrest Golf Course, 2300 Rim Drive. $600 for a team of four. Funds raised are used to support children’s causes in La Plata County. Details: https://kiwanisclubofdurango.org/.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 16

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 30

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Pagosa Springs Summer Concert Series – Labor Day Weekend, 5-9 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. $10/children under 18 free. VIP tickets $50. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3f5zm276.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Kiwanis Club of Durango Annual Pancake Day, 7 a.m. -2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. $12/adults, kids 8 and under free. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Penitente Shepherds & the Signs They Left Behind, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Pete Montaño will share his family’s and the region’s shepherding history. Details: www.montezumamuseum.org.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Peak Week: Fall Foliage Jeep Tour, 12:30 p.m., Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Drive. Jeep Tours Sept. 25-Oct. 2. Details: Call 247-47879, visit https://mild2wildrafting.com or email info@mild2wildrafting.com.

Saturday, Sept. 27

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.

Thursday, Oct. 2

Horizons Fall Photograph Conference, 4 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort and Hotel, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. $797. Four-day photography conference with world renown photographers. Details: www.horizonsphoto.com.

Saturday, Oct. 4

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Animas Palooza “When Pigs Fly,” 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Animas Air Park, 163 Flight Line Road, Durango. Free. Details: Call (970) 236-8919, email blodiorne@hotmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/37c5mvjc.

Saturday, Oct. 11

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Recurring events
Thursdays

Weekly Dart Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

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