Arts and Entertainment

Durango Events Calendar

Durango Independent Film Festival projectionists, Modestina Weeden, left, Hasti Soltani, center, and Fransisco (Paco) Aschwanden, technical director, show films on March, 02, 2024, at the Gaslight Theatre. This year’s festival kicks off Wednesday and runs to Sunday. For more information and complete schedule, visit durangofilm.org. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Now through Friday, March 6

“No Secret Police in Durango: petition drive. Details: Visit NoSecretPoliceInDurango.org.

Wednesday, March 4-Sunday, March 8

Durango Independent Film Festival, various times, venues and ticket prices. Details: Visit https://www.durangofilm.org.

Wednesday, March 4

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, 7 a.m., La PLata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. KenSAP helps Kenyan students get into high school. Details: Email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free – no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.

Welcome to the Nest: AHS Open House for Future Ospreys, 5 p.m., Animas High School, 22 Osprey Way. Free. For newly admitted and interested families. Meet faculty and learn more about AHS. Details: Email libby.cowles@animashighschool.com, visit animashighschool.com or call 247-2474.

Power Hour, 5-6 p.m., lobby of Durango Public Library, 1900 East Second Ave. Free. Office hour with regional energy coach to get guidance on energy efficiency and electrification. Details: Visit fourcore.org.

March Forth! “No Secret Police in Durango” petition signing party, 5-7 p.m., Gazpacho Restaurant, 431 East Second Ave. Buy your own food and drinks. Details: Contact Mick Souder, micksouder@yahoo.com, or visit NoSecretPoliceInDurango.org.

Thursday, March 5

Bloodmobile, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. 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. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Tai Chi, 1-2 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

AHS Ninth Grade Biology of Cancer Exhibition, 5-6:30 p.m., Animas High School, 22 Osprey Way. Free. AHS students share the future of cancer treatment in an interactive exhibition. All are welcome. Details: Email libby.cowles@animashighschool.com, visit animashighschool.com or call 247-2474.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, Managing the Environmental Legacy of Mining, Peter Butler, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Friday, March 6

Eighth Annual Powder Hounds Art Auction, 5 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. Free admission. An art auction benefiting La Plata County Humane Society. Details: Visit https://www.lpchumanesociety.org/powderhounds.

Erin Currier: Renderer Wanderer, 5-7 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. First Friday for Currier’s vibrant solo exhibition and artist reception. Details: Email bekah@blueraingallery.com.

Game Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

First Friday Artist Showcase, 5-8 p.m., The Subterrain and Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave., suites E and F. Meet local artist Andy Mathews, browse his work, explore the Subterrain, get 20% off drinks. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.

Envisioning a Changing DurangoScape, 5:30-8 p.m., DoubleTree Hilton, 501 Camino del Rio. $30 for Durango Botanic Garden members, $50 for nonmembers. Challenges facing our urban forest from climate change and rapid development. Tickets and details: Visit https://www.durangoscape.org.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $25 for one day, $40 for both. Two nights of adrenaline-pumping, inspiring outdoor films. Details: Visit https://www.sanjuancitizens.org/banff.

Saturday, March 7

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.

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Middle School Orchard, 450 West Second St., Cortez. Join Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project for a pruning workshop. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5n89tddr.

Wild Woolly Spinners of the West, 10 a.m.-noon, Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Free. Join us to spin, knit, crochet or any fiber art at the Animas Museum. Details: Text Paula: (970) 403-9095.

La Plata Dems Caucus and Assembly, 1:15-4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free, registration required. Registered Democrats, approve candidates for ballot, elect delegates, shape party platform. Details: Visit www.laplatadems.org.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $25 for one day, $40 for both. Two nights of adrenaline-pumping, inspiring outdoor films. Details: Visit https://www.sanjuancitizens.org/banff.

Big A$$ Variety Show, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). Seated in advance $20, standing room at door $15. Music, comedy, drag and more. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/p39zv892.

Sunday, March 8

Anxious Dog Webinar, 1 p.m., online. $25. Walking you through Support then Stretch Success Formula for Anxious Dogs and their People. Details and registration: https://www.pranadogs.org/wecanhelp.

Breathwork Ceremony, 4:30-6:30 p.m., The Durango Collective, 1315 Main Ave. $45, sliding scale available. Guided breathwork, movement and meditation experience for letting go. Also includes a tea ritual. Details: Visit https://www.movebreath.com/Durango-Breathwork.

Monday, March 9

Durango Bach Festival Noon Lunch Concert presented by the San Juan Symphony, noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $35 adult (with lunch), $25 adult (no lunch), $15 student (with lunch), $5 student (no lunch). Enjoy this “Mostly Mozart” concert: a flute quartet, violin sonata and St. Paul’s Handbell Choir. Details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Welcome AHS' Next Head of School Dreher Robertson, 6-7 p.m., Animas High School, 22 Osprey Way. Free. All are welcome. Details: Email libby.cowles@animashighschool.com, visit animashighschool.com or call 247-2474.

Tuesday, March 10

Economic Alliance Meeting, 8-9 a.m., FLC Center of Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225. Free. Monthly meeting sharing information about economic and community developments in the region. All are welcome. Details: Visit yeslpc.com.

Farmington High School Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2200 Sunset Ave., Farmington. Check-in through the office. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Durango Bach Festival Noon Lunch Concert presented by the San Juan Symphony, noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $35 adult (with lunch), $25 adult (no lunch), $15 student (with lunch), $5 student (no lunch). Enjoy a Four Hand Piano Sonata featuring Marilyn Garst and the Kegelstatt Trio. Details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Free Square Foot Gardening Workshop, 5-6:30 p.m., SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab, Riverview Elementary School, 2900 Mesa Ave. Free. Learn about square foot gardening with Heather Houk of the local CSU Extension. Details: Visit soillab.org/soilevents.

State of the Animas and other Local Rivers, 5:30 p.m., Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4bt3fvuc.

Animas High School Campus Tour, 5:30 p.m., AHS, 22 Osprey Way. Free. Weekly tours for prospective families. Fall enrollment open now, Enrollment Lottery March 2. Details: Visit animashighschool.com, email libby.cowles@animashighschool.com or call 247-2474.

Community Table Tuesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Individual tab. Community Table open seating to mix and mingle with fellow tablemates.

Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. Club member Natambu Obleton will discuss “Everyday Uses for AI.” Details: Email Mtnman16@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 11

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Susan Jones and Charles DiFerdinando will speak about 250 years of American history, and Colorado. Details: Email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.

Farmington High School Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2200 Sunset Ave., Farmington. Check-in through the office. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Durango Bach Festival Noon Lunch Concert presented by the San Juan Symphony, noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. Adults: $35 with lunch, $25 no lunch; students $15 with lunch, $5 no lunch. Hear the “Dissonance” String Quartet and “Sonata for Two Flutes” by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. Details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Book Club, 3-4 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Reliance’s HOA Board Education Series – Reserve Studies and Maintenance Excellence, 4 p.m., virtual. Free. Educate local board members in managing quality community associations; topic: Reserve Studies and Maintenance Excellence. Details: Contact Alex Whittow, 501-5092 or alex@reliancemanagement.co.

Foster Care Meet & Greet, 5-6:30 p.m., 10 Burnett Court. Free. Light snacks, drinks and a Q&A session with the La Plata County foster care team. RSVP to ABenton@lpcgov.org.

Mini-Film Fest – Durango, Everyday Democracy Series, 5:30-8 p.m., Vallecito Room, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Three short films and conversation from the award-winning documentary series POV (www.pbs.org/pov). Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3scby3u6.

Thursday, March 12

Bloodmobile, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave. 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. Free. Fire Chief Randy Black will be the guest speaker. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Durango Bach Festival Noon Lunch Concert presented by the San Juan Symphony, noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. Adults: $35 with lunch, $25 no lunch; students $15 with lunch, $5 no lunch. Program features strings, flutes and the operatic solo voice, featuring Drea Pressley. Details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Connect with others living with and beyond cancer for shared support in a compassionate space. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/bdhp5x5r.

Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

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.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, Take a Closer Look at the Aurora Borealis, Gary Rottman, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Friday, March 13

Fourth Annual Farmington Cannabis Crawl, 9 a.m., Gradys Cannabis, 111 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Free, no registration needed. Crawlers have passport stamped at every location receive a chance to win a special prize. Details: Visit https://dgomag.com/farmington-dgo-crawl.

Friends of the Durango Public Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Books $1, paperbacks two for $1. For membership and early entrance,: Visit www.folbookstore.com.

Durango Bach Festival Noon Lunch Concert presented by the San Juan Symphony, noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. Adults: $35 with lunch, $25 no lunch; students $15 with lunch, $5 no lunch. The whimsical Clarinet Quintet of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart rounds out the 2026 Durango Bach Festival. Details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Bloodmobile, 1-3:30 p.m., Allen Theatre, 900 Trans-Lux Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Live Irish Music by Tom Ward’s Downfall, 7 p.m., Mancos Brewery, 484 E. Frontage Road, Mancos. $15. Tickets at the door.

Saturday, March 14

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Author Talk with Midge Kirk, noon-2 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

Architects of Preservation: The Women Behind Mesa Verde and the Antiquities Act, 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., and on Zoom. Free. Talk for Women’s History Month and the 120th anniversary of Mesa Verde National Park. Details: Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html, call 259-2402 or email info@animasmuseum.org.

Durango Bach Festival “Mostly Mozart” Finale Concert, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $30 adult, $10 student. Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” “Lacrimosa” and his last work, “Ave Verum Corpus.” Details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Live Irish Music by Tom Ward’s Downfall, 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $15-$20. Details: Visit https://www.thesubterraindurango.com.

Monday, March 16

ASL Learners Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

Wednesday, March 18

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Kelsie Borland will speak about a youth-centered community hub that fosters inclusivity. Details: Email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free – no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.

Colorado Department of Transportation Blood Drive (bloodmobile), 1-4 p.m., 3803 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Thursday, March 19

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. County Commissioner Matt Salka will be the guest speaker. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

What Does a Quality HOA Look Like? 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, Room 1, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Empower and educate local homeowners on what defines a quality community association. All are welcome. Details: Contact Alex Whittow, 501-5092 or alex@reliancemanagement.co.

Beyond Basic Manners, 6 p.m., Three Springs. $150 for six weeks. Build your dog’s confidence and abilities with Out & About Class, different location each week. Details: Visit https://www.pranadogs.org/wecanhelp.

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30-8 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 CO-172. Potluck/free. 4CBCH hosts special guest speaker Jen Gersbach-Venzara, executive director, Durango Trails. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

Saturday, March 21

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

Growing Spaces – Spring Open House and Seed Swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Growing Spaces, 1860 Majestic Drive, Pagosa Springs. Community Seed Swap, greenhouse tours and seed starting tips for spring. Details: Call 731-2120 or visit https://tinyurl.com/46mc7dwc.

Indivisible Durango General Meeting, 3-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Reverend Jamie Boyce of UU Fellowship presents a workshop by Deepa Iyer, “Social Change Now.” Details: Visit www.indivisibledurango.org.

Durango contradance series, 7:30 p.m., Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Donation sliding scale $10 to $20. Deb Comly calling, live music by the Fractal string band. Open to all ages, no partner required. Details: Call (802) 345-2902.

Sunday, March 22

Reactive Dog Clinic, 1 p.m., La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 South Camino del Rio. $75. Human-only session covering proven strategies, problem-solving and real solutions on-leash or behind a fence, Details: Visit https://www.pranadogs.org.

Tuesday, March 24

Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room, No. 103, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Wednesday, March 25

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Erika Brown, regional energy coach, 4CORE. Beneficial electrification, heat pumps, energy rebates, energy audits, etc.

Aztec High School Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 403 E. Zia St., Aztec. In the Auxiliary Gym. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Thursday, March 26

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Ann Marie from Adaptive Sports will be the guest speaker. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. Presenters are 4Corners Office of Resource Efficiency, Wildfire Adapted Partnership and SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Monthly Poetry Open Mic, 5:30-8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). Free. Hosted by Larry from Durango. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, The Met to the Mesa: Where Textiles Meet Technology, Cory Pillen and Amy Cao, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Saturday, March 28

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

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Dungeons & Dragons Club, noon-3 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

#NoKings 3.0 Rally and March, 2-3:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Gather at Buckley for speakers at 2 p.m., then march south to disperse at Fifth Street. Details: Visit www.indivisibledurango.org.

Sunday, March 29

Reactive Dog Clinic Part 2, 1 p.m., Creature Comforts, Centennial Center, 305 South Camino del Rio. $75. Small, hands-on practice session with dogs to help you hone your skills and reactions. Details: Visit https://www.pranadogs.org/wecanhelp.

Tuesday, March 31

Bayfield High School Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 800 County Road 501, Bayfield. Community is invited in the gymnasium. Check-in through the office. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Wednesday, April 1

Durango Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Thursday, April 2

Town of Bayfield Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 134 W. Mill St., Bayfield. 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. Monthly business meeting. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, Microbiological Tools for Endangered Amphibian Conservation, Tim Korpita, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Wednesday, April 8

Rebate and Energy Help Session, 8-9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart St. Free. Drop in during LPEA’s Energy Help Sessions for personalized advice or to learn more. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yc7wthss.

Thursday, April 9

Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Connect with others living with and beyond cancer for shared support in a compassionate space. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/2nnv3dss.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, Polite Botany for the Amusement of Ladies, Amy Wendland, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Friday, April 10

30th Annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, 4 p.m., Box Office: Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Multiple Venues. Starting at $60 for single day advance. Three days of bluegrass music across five venues. Tickets and details: https://durangomeltdown.com.

Wednesday, April 15

REMS Bone Density & Quality Scans – 2 days only, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Community Wellness Center, 160 E. 12th St., Unit 1. $250 REMS SW returns April 14-15. Comprehensive bone health scans. Immediate results. Book online. Details: Visit www.remssw.com, email hello@remssw.com or call (505) 588-6790.

Thursday, April 16

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30-8 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 CO-172. Free potluck. 4CBCH hosts special guest Moira Compton, who will discuss the Durango Mesa Park Foundation. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series, The Struggle for Bears Ears – with Updates, Andrew Gulliford, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, FLC, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yw4bdsyf.

Saturday, April 18

Submissions due for Juried Recycled Art Show, by 5 p.m., Feat of Clay Art Co-op Gallery, 222 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Show April 24. Details: Visit featofclayaztec.com.

Wednesday, April 22

Miera Y Pacheco: Dominguez & Escalante’s Unruly Cartographer, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Talk by John Kessell for 250th anniversary of the Dominguez & Escalante Expedition. Details: Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html, call 259-2402 or email info@animasmuseum.org.

Thursday, April 23

Lymphedema 101, 4:30-6 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Interactive workshop on lymphedema awareness, risk reduction, pre-hab benefits, symptoms, treatment and post-cancer mobility. Details: Visit https://cancersupportswco.org/calendar, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or call 403-3711.

Community Game Night, 6-8 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio, and Noble Hall Room 130, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Durango High School students will host a fun, family-friendly, interactive game night about drought resilience. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5324pwtw.

Friday, April 24

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.

Juried Recycle Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Feat of Clay Art Gallery, 222 N. Main Ave., Aztec. April 18 is the deadline for the Juried Recycle Art Show. Details: Call (505) 333-4312 or visit featofclayaztec.com.

Saturday, April 25

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.

Thursday, May 7

Rebate and Energy Help Session, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart St. Free. Drop in at LPEA’s Energy Help Sessions for personalized advice or just to learn more. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4rd9yhyd.

Friday, May 15-Sunday, May 17

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival, all day, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. $200 three-day admission. Also yoga, swimming, camping, rafting, family-friendly activities and more. Details: Email zoeyriseandvibes@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/2s4n2kjd.

Thursday, May 21

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30-8 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 CO-172. Free potluck. 4CBCH hosts Naomi Riess, land-use consultant and candidate for HD-59. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.

Friday, May 22

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Race Packet Pick Up Party and Bike Festival, 2-7 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Live music, vendors and food to kick off the Iron Horse. Details: Visit https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Faceplant Ale Kick Off Parade (costumes encouraged), 4:20 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. Free. Bike Parade leaving Ska Brewing at 5 p.m., finish at Buckley Park. Details: https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Saturday, May 23

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Race and Tour, 7 p.m., Animas City Park, 33rd Street and East Second Ave. Details: https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Sunday, May 24

Alpine Bank La Strada La Plata Gravel Race, 8 a.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 East Second Ave. Details: Visit https://ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Iron Horse Subaru Mountain Bike Race, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. The Iron Horse MTB will start and finish at Buckley Park with food and music. Details: Visit https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Sprite Kids Race, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Clock Tower, 1000 Rim Drive. Kids races for ages 2-12. Helmets mandatory. Registration on IHBC website. Details: Visit https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

Friday, May 29-Sunday, May 31

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.

Friday, June 12

17th Annual Pagosa Springs Car Show, 5-8 p.m., 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. Free. Two-day car show featuring classics, hot rods, customs and a Pin-Up Contest. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/59ustfaf.

Saturday, June 13

17th Annual Pagosa Springs Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 684 S. Fifth St, Pagosa Springs. Free. Two-day car show featuring classics, hot rods, customs and a Pin-Up Contest. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/59ustfaf.

Saturday, June 20

Mancos BurroFest Birthday Bash 2026, 10 a.m., 150 Grand Ave., Mancos. Free. BurroFest 2026 in Mancos celebrates Colorado’s 150th anniversary with costumed burros, obstacle course and art. Details: Visit events@mancoscreativedistrict.com.

Thursday, July 2-Sunday, July 5

Park 2 Park Artisan and Food Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (10 a.m.-4 p. m July 5), Town Park, Pagosa Springs. Artisan & Food Market. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4hz94xd5.

Monday, Oct. 5-Friday, Oct. 9

West Slope Startup Week, times vary, downtown Durango. Free. Weeklong event for rural entrepreneurs and community leaders. Details: https://westslopestartupweek.com.

To submit an event

Submit your calendar event to http://tinyurl.com/n5fdkrjf at least a week in advance. Include time, date, cost (if any) and specific address, along with any contact information.