Christmas Eve Service, 1, 3, 5 or 7 p.m., Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Details: Visit https://www.summitdurango.org/christmas.
Boulevard Luminaria Display, 3 p.m., median along East Third Avenue (The Boulevard). Free. Invitation to help with traditional Christmas Eve luminaria display. Details: Contact Carol Grenoble at 946.1449 or info@bnadgo.org.
Christmas Eve at Grace, 3:30 or 5 p.m., Grace Church, 1440 Florida Road. Details: Visit https://gracechurchdurango.com.
Christmas Eve Services, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Durango, 332 E. 11th St.
St. Columba Christmas Eve Mass, Family Mass, 4 p.m. in the gym; Christmas Eve in the church, 7 and 10 p.m., St. Columba Catholic Church, 1800 East Second Ave.
A Celebration of Peace: Christmas Candlelight Service, 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The Rev. Jamie Boyce, Sheryl Guy, The Diversitones. Reflecting on Maya Angelou’s poem “Amazing Peace,” our traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight service will welcome the spirit of Christmas as a celebration of hope and peace in our world. Join us to light candles of hope and peace and bring our voices together in soulful song. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/25tff23m.
Christmas Eve Service, 4-5 p.m., Gospel Church, 639 East Second Ave.
Christmas Eve Services, 5 and 7 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road. Details: Visit https://www.ctkdurango.org.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, 2611 Junction St. Christmas Eve Worship Service with a bell choir and Christmas music, and ending with a candlelight vigil. The service will be followed by fellowship time with homemade baked goods and beverages. All are welcome. Details: Visit https://www.stpaulsdurango.org.
Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m., The River Church, 860 Plymouth Drive.
Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m. (Children’s Mass) and 9 p.m. (English), Sacred Heart Church, 254 East Fifth Ave. Details: Visit https://sacredheartdgo.com.
Christmas Morning Mass, 10 a.m., St. Columba Catholic Church, 1800 East Second Ave. Details: Visit https://sacredheartdgo.com.
Christmas Day Mass, 10 a.m. (bilingual), Sacred Heart Church, 254 East Fifth Ave.
Tom Ward’s Downfall & Irish jam, 6-8 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Live Irish Trad music most Friday nights with Tom Wards Downfall. 20% local discounts. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.
Jazz Church Open Jam Session, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave. Free. Hosted by a local band, welcoming all players and singers at any ability level. Playing mostly jazz, blues, swing and funk, Jazz Church is a fun and lively listening experience with plenty of improvisation. Listen or join in and play a standard with the band. Band mostly plays out of the Real Book, but feel free to bring a chart.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Ullr and Skadi Ski Burn – Pray for Snow Event, 5-6 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield. Ullr and Skadi, also known as the Scandinavian god and goddess of snow/winter sports, are often called upon at the beginning of winter (Dec. 21) for a good winter/snow. As we are not off to a great start, we will do this sooner than later in the season and play some music, burn some skis in our burn barrel and toast to the mythical legends of winter in hopes they will deliver us the precipitation much needed to snowmobile, cross country ski, snowshoe and dogsled. Pull our your best Norse winter attire (Viking horns/hats, fur and props) and we will award the top costume a prize.
Monster Energy Presents: SkiiTour with Spark Madden & Disco Dolly, 7 p.m. doors; Disco Dolly, 8-9 p.m.; Spark Madden, 9-10:15 p.m.; SkiiTour, 10:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $27/$30. 21 and older, no exceptions including minors with legal guardian. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/45mpscje.
NFL Game Day at the Durango VFW, 11 a.m.-close, VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Irish Jam, noon-3 p.m., Durango Beer and Ice Co., 3000 Main Ave. Free. Celtic music and modern Irish tunes. Enjoy special pricing on select pints.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Mercy Hospital Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1010 Three Springs Blvd. (Conference Room B). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday Trivia, 6-8:30 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Weekly prizes as well as a weekly giveaway for $25 and $50 gift cards to Ernie’s Bar or The Box. Also win drink tickets every week. Free to play, and there is no limit on the number of teams.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. Included in $9.50 admission. Balloon drop at noon and NYE activities. Details: Email kathleen@powsci.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/af96u4m7.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.
New Year’s Eve at the Nuche, 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield. Curated menu of appetizers, main course, special salads and desserts as well as drink specials with dancing and live music with Wild Country Band. Dress is casual or feel free to get all spiffed up for the evening, your choice! Party favors and host a special toast at the turn of the new year. Reservations are strongly suggested. Details: Visit https://weminuchegrill.com.
New Year’s Eve High Rollers & Hideaways Celebration, 6 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. Ring in the New Year with an elevated speakeasy-style celebration. Champagne toast at midnight, live entertainment, balloon drop at midnight, speakeasy-inspired, costume-encouraged attire. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/nz9mh4yj.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Torchlight Parade, 6-7 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. Evening begins with a torchlit skiing parade as ski instructors and mountain patrol descend to the base area carrying torches. A fireworks show follows to close out the celebration. Guests are invited to gather at Ski Beach to watch the parade and fireworks as the resort marks its 60th anniversary.
New Year’s Eve African Dance Party with Blessing Bled Chimanga Share, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Tickets: $50 presale; $55 day of show; $75 VIP – tickets include: front row seating, one bottle of champagne per table for two (two tickets/seats), an authentic African souvenir. Lineup: Blessing Bled Chimanga (headliner), Eli Emmitt Band, DJ Panacea. Tickets and details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/46rk92ka.
New Year’s Eve with High Country Hustle & The Pickpockets, 8 p.m. doors; The Pickpockets, 9 p.m.; High Country Hustle, 10:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $30/$35. Standing room only – limited seating in balcony. 21 and older, no exceptions including minors with legal guardians. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/bddddp5t.
New Year’s Eve at 11th Street Station, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. $30. Featuring caviar, beats and bubbles. Live music. Details: Call 422-8482, email events@eleventhstreetstation.com or visit https://11thstreetstation.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Hygge: A Group Exhibition, 5-7 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Details: Email bekah@blueraingallery.com.
Veterans Benefit Breakfast (Open to Public), 9-11 a.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. $9 nonveterans, free for veterans, $6 children 12 and younger. Menu includes sausage links, cheesy scrambled eggs, O’Brien potatoes, PJs smoked bacon, veterans signature sausage gravy and biscuits, Durango Diner green chili, blueberry waffles, fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee and juice.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Walt Duhaime, a longtime member, will speak about the recent Tri-City conference. Details: Call 799-7341 or email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.
Coffee with Chris, 8-9 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. LPEA leadership invites the community to discuss energy storage over a warm drink. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/h92x3hre.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.
Bloodmobile, 1-3:30 p.m., Allen Theatres, 900 Trans Lux Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room 103, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Beth Lamberson Warren, executive director of Durango Arts Center will speak. Details: Call 799-7341 or email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Mario Borrero of FLC presents “The Ancient Maya from a Frontier Perspective: Southern Belize.” Details: Email chambrke@aol.com, call 903-3929 or visit sjbas.org.
Gallery Reception, “Constellations of Place,” 4:30-6:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Featuring more than 60 pieces from the CSWS collections and 13 Native American, Indigenous and Latinx artists. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3anpbuyr
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Celiac Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Monthly meet up for people with celiac disease. Third Sunday of every month. Details: Email kylene@nationalceliac.org or call 749-8784.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Dan Parkinson, volunteer observer and advocate, Southwest Colorado BHA will talk about domestic sheep impact on bighorns. Details: Call 799-7341 or email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.
Durango Dementia Coalition Office Hours, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Durango Dementia Coalition will staff a table the fourth Thursday of every month providing information/resources regarding dementia. No registration – drop in during the hours. Details: Contact Kim: (505) 634-8638, durangodementiacoalition@gmail.com or durangodementiacoalition.org.
Bloodmobile, 12:30-3 p.m., Allen Theatres, 900 Trans-Lux Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Snowdown Murder Mystery Event “Shadows Over Statehood,” 4 p.m., The Gable House Bed & Breakfast, 805 East Fifth Ave. Details: Call 247-4982, emails gablehousebnb@gmail.com or visit https://www.durangobedandbreakfast.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Bloodmobile, 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, 785 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
10th Harry Harwick Course on Healthcare Administration, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., online. Registration: $75. Discussion: Navigating Transformation – Sustaining culture. Details and registration: https://go.evvnt.com/3381980-0?pid=4975.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Durango Wine Experience, 4-6:30 p.m., downtown Durango. $85 for single ticket. Explore hundreds of wines featured with light appetizers at multiple downtown Durango locations. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.
Durango Wine Experience, 3-6 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $120 for single ticket. Features hundreds of wines and spirits along with Durango restaurants showcasing their cuisine. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.
Rise and Vibes, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. Day pass is $50, weekend entry pass is $200. Live reggae music. Details: Call 903-0681 or visit https://riseandvibes.com.
West Slope Startup Week, times vary, downtown Durango. Free. Weeklong event for rural entrepreneurs and community leaders. Details: https://westslopestartupweek.com.
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