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Durango Events Calendar

The Durango Vinyl Record Show, hosted by Four Corners Vinyl Record Club, will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Admission is free. There will be a raffle for a chance to win a mystery bag of records. Vendor space is available. For more information, email Animasman@Hotmail.com.(Durango Herald file)
Wednesday, April 22

Durango Daybreak Rotary meeting, 6:45 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Jacob Branch-Boyle will speak about the High School Interdisciplinary Studies in Southwest Conservation course.

Durango Bird Club Bird Walks, 8-9:30 a.m., Durango Public Library Botanic Gardens, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Open to all, bring your own binoculars. Led by a member of the DBC. No registration necessary, just show up.

Electronics Recycling Event, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Suggested donations $20-$150. All proceeds support Durango Montessori School. Details: Visit https://www.durangomontessori.org/events.

Pueblo Community College Southwest Campus Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 33057 U.S. Highway 160, Mancos. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Great Garden Series, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.

Community Gathering Friendraiser to Support Our Agroforestry Project, 5:30-9 p.m., Wellness Retreat and Education Center, 12943 U.S. Highway 550. Donations welcome. Bring a dish to share. Beverages provided Details: Email wwrec2025@gmail.com.

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.

An Artist Talk with Rapheal Begay, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. How cultural landscape photography, Indigenous storytelling traditions and land-based knowledge informs creative practice. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Thursday, April 23

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Guest speaker Amy Huff, Colorado Water and Land Law. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

High Noon Rotary, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Free. Guest speaker from FLC AI Institute. Join us over lunch. Details: Visit https://durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Exhibition Closing Reception: Herpetofauna at the Center, noon-2 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Selection of objects from the museum collection that feature reptiles and amphibians as subject matter. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3anpbuyr.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. No glitter. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.

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 Power X: Regional Energy Forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $5 suggested donation to LPEA’s Round Up Foundation. LPEA and regional energy leaders will explore reliability, regional collaboration and the evolving power landscape. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4nsahp8v.

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. Beverages available for purchase. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.

Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing featuring Animas Chocolate Co. and Laws Whiskey House, 6 p.m., Animas Chocolate Co., 920 Main Ave. $50. Featuring curated pairings, a cocktail and take-home gift. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/537fe4pc.

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.

Kirtan Chanting, 7 p.m., Pause Yoga Studio, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 111. Free. Take your mind off your troubles with an evening of Sanskrit chanting. All are welcome. Details: Email anna@executivesavvyinc.com.

Friday, April 24-Sunday, May 10

Merely Players presents “Into The Woods,” 7 p.m. April 24, 25, 30, May 1-2, 7-9 and 2 p.m. April 26, May 3 and 10, Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $40-$42. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.

Friday, April 24

Animas Surgical Hospital Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 575 Rivergate Lane. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Adaptive Sports Association Summer Volunteer Orientation Session, noon-1 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, Suite 105. Free. Learn about summer volunteer opportunities. No commitment or RSVP required. Details: Email program@asadurango.com, call 259-0374 or visit www.asadurango.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.

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.

Librarians Film Screening Rocky Mountain PBS Community Conversations Series, 5:30-8 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Librarians defend democracy and our First Amendment right. Film screening and discussion. Meal provided. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3z7uw599.

Lively Boutique’s 8th Annual Spring Fashion Show Fashion Show – Garden Party Edition, 5:30-9 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 651 Main Ave. Doors at Lively Boutique (located inside the Henry Strater Theater building). Shopping and a complimentary glass of champagne before each show. Show 1: 5:30-7 p.m.; show 2: 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets: $50 general, $75 VIP. Lively Boutique and iAM MUSIC present an evening of fashion, music. All proceeds benefit iAM MUSIC’s youth music programs – supporting scholarships, internships and access to instruments. Tickets and details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/55ufbrfv.

Saturday, April 25

Durango Vinyl Record Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Free admission. Hosted by Four Corners Vinyl Record Club. Enter raffle for a chance to win a mystery bag of records. Vendor space available. Details: Email Animasman@Hotmail.com.

Durango Devo Bike Swap, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Chapman Hill Ice Rink, 800 Florida Road. Buy, sell, donate, volunteer. Details: Visit www.durangodevo.com/bikeswap.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

DEA National Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Police Station alley, 990 East Second Ave, and DPD Substation, 545 Wilson Gulch Drive. Bring those old, expired or “what even is this?” medications to either drop-off site. Also collecting food and hygiene donations for Manna soup kitchen.

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

Public Lands Patriotism, 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., and on Zoom. Free. Dr. Andrew Gulliford on “Public Lands Patriotism: 150 Years of Colorado’s Federal Public Lands.” Register for Zoom link at animasmuseum.org/events.html. Details: Call 259-2402 or email info@animasmuseum.org.

The Sh*tshow! 2-7 p.m., The Subterrain & Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave., Suites E and F. Some of everything: flea market, music, crafts, bakery, clothing exchange, hair tinsel, chair massage, etc. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.

What’s Happening in Gaza? Presentation by Dr. Mohamed Kuziez, 3-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Aurora-based pediatrician Dr. Mohamed Kuziez presents about his medical missions to Gaza. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4arw2ash.

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.

Sunday, April 26

The Really Really Free Market, 1:30-4 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Free. Give what you want, take what you want. Everything is free, all are welcome. Details: Email US0608@proton.me.

Monday, April 27

Sunnyside Book Club, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. This month’s selection is “Sandwich,” by Catherine Newman. All are welcome.

Tuesday, April 28

Adaptive Sports Association Summer Volunteer Orientation Session, noon-1 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, Suite 105. Free. Learn about summer volunteer opportunities. No commitment or RSVP required. Details: Email program@asadurango.com, call 259-0374 or visit www.asadurango.com.

Engage Durango Forum – Recycling, Composting and Water Conservation, 5-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Learn about recycling, composting and water conservation efforts followed by casual conversations with city leadership. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/2r3da6re.

Thursday, April 30

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. District 59 candidate Naomi Reiss will be the guest speaker. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

High Noon Rotary, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Free. Guest speaker: 5 Rivers Trout Unlimited. Details: Visit https://durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Adaptive Sports Association Summer Volunteer Orientation Session, noon-1 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, Suite 105. Free. Learn about summer volunteer opportunities. No commitment or RSVP required. Details: Email program@asadurango.com, call 259-0374 or visit www.asadurango.com.

Allen Theatres Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), noon-3 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. No glitter. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. The presenting nonprofit organizations are Turtle Lake Refuge, Manna soup kitchen and Durango Farmers Market. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Friday, May 1

Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Puppy Adoption Event at Durango Motor Co., noon-2 p.m., 1200 Carbon Junction. Free admission, adoption fees apply. Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Details: Email cassidy@lpchumanesociety.org.

Arc Of Time – Opening Night Reception, 4 p.m., Sundog Gallery, 107 W. Grand Ave., Mancos. Free. Artist Randall LaGro will share a new body of work. All are welcome. Details: Visit sundoggallery.com.

Artist Showcase – Zyon Frauen, 5-8 p.m., The Subterrain & Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave., Suites E and F. Explore Durango’s only art bar, meet an artist and receive 20% off beverages and snacks. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.

Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale, 5:30 p.m., 1309 East Third Ave. Local jewelry event at The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Building. Details: Email cartwheelstudio@yahoo.com.

Saturday, May 2

Wild Woolly Spinners of the West, 10 a.m.-noon, Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Free. First Saturday each month. Spin, knit, crochet or any fiber-related art. Learn how it’s done. Details: Text: (970) 403-9095.

Christ the King Lutheran Church of Durango Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., 495 Florida Road. All are welcome. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

17th Annual Dandelion Festival, 1-7 p.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Free admission. Music, food, arts and fun. Details: Visit www.dandelionfestivaldurango.org.

Carute Roma, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3063 Main Ave.

Tuesday, May 5

Great Decisions Durango discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Facilitator Mike Todt will lead discussion, “U.S.-China Relations in the New Trump Era.” Details: Visit https://www.gddurango.org.

Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. Former U.S. Rep. Mary Bono to speak about public service and preventing drug abuse. Details: Email Mtnman16@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 7

Ignacio High School Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 315 Becker St., Ignacio. Check in through the office. We will be in the Gym. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

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.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Regular Business meeting and election of officers for the upcoming year. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

High Noon Rotary, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Free. Guest speakers: Exchange students from France and Uganda share their experience. Details: Visit https://durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. No glitter. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.

100 Women Who Care La Plata, 5:15-7 p.m., Zia North, 2977 Main Ave. Free. A group of women making a positive impact on the community through collective giving. Details: Visit https://www.100womenwhocarelaplata.com.

Bear Film Festival, 6-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave $25. Join Bear Smart Durango for the informative and entertaining inaugural Bear Film Festival. Details: Visit bearsmartdurango.org.

Friday, May 8

Fourth Annual Manna Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Manna Garden Pavilion, 1100 Avenida Ddl Sol. The Four Corners Worm Farm will be there for part of the day. Details: Email garden@mannasoupkitchen.com.

Allen Theatres Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 12:30-3:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Sneak Peek: Tour Big Picture’s New Building, 5-6 p.m., 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 300. Free. Big Picture High School invites prospective families to get a sneak peek of new building in Bodo. Details: Visit https://shorturl.at/fmagV or call 259-0203.

Saturday, May 9-Saturday, Oct. 31

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. Details: Visit www.durangofarmersmarket.com.

Saturday, May 9

Durango Farmers Market 2nd Saturdays on Main, 8 a.m.-noon, 900-1100 blocks of Main Avenue.

Come to Your Senses Weekend Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Durango Collective, 1315 Main Ave. $130-$299. Experiential retreat exploring your senses to help you feel alive and present in your body. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mtemthnr.

Fourth Annual Manna Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Manna Garden Pavilion, 1100 Avenida del Sol. The Garden Guys will be there from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to answer your gardening questions. Details: Email garden@mannasoupkitchen.com.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Durango High School Boys Tennis FUNdraiser, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., DHS Tennis Courts, 2390 Main Ave. Suggested donation $10-$50. Rally, serve up fun, win prizes and support DHS Boys Tennis Team. Open to all. Details: Visit Instagram @Durangohsboystennis or email durangoboystennis@durangomcmillans.com.

The Bank Robbery That Wasn’t, 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., and on Zoom. Free. Learn about the 1883 attempted robbery of Bank of Durango and death of Bruce Hunt. Register for Zoom link at animasmuseum.org/events.html. Details: Call 259-2402 or email info@animasmuseum.org.

Big A$$ Variety Show, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $20. 18 and older. Comedy, drag, burlesque, live DJ, artisan cocktails and art. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/2hk8jr5s.

Sunday, May 10

Breathwork Ceremony, 4:30-6:30 p.m., The Durango Collective, 1315 Main Ave. $45, sliding scale available. Conscious connected breathwork, gentle movement and meditation to help you drop into your body. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4nd62mhh.

Wednesday, May 13

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies – Lyceum room, Fort lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. “How today’s African fauna came to be: Continental collisions, climate change, and dispersals and extinctions.” Details: Email chambrke@aol.com, call 903-3929 or visit sjbas.org.

Thursday, May 14

Baird Gives Back Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1099 Main Ave. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Heather Erb of the Durango Association of Realtors will be the guest speaker. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

High Noon Rotary, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Free. Trooper of the year! Help us celebrate! Detaikls: Visit https://durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Spring Fling – Sip Social at CSC, 4 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Sip, mingle, meet our new program director, Anja. Enjoy healthy hydrating beverages and connection. Details: Visit https://cancersupportswco.org/calendar, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or call 403-3711.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. No glitter. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.

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.

Friday, May 15

Mercy Hospital Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1010 Three Springs Blvd. Conference room B, just down from the cafeteria. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Saturday, May 16

San Juan Symphony presents a concert for the entire family: “The Harmony Games,” 4 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. All tickets $5. This one-hour concert is designed to educate and entertain our youngest audience members. Tickets and details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

KSUT’s 50th Anniversary Round Dance Celebration, 5 p.m., Sky Ute Casino, 14324 Highway 172, Ignacio. Free Community Event. Featuring singers Marlon Deschamps, Wayne Silas Jr., Jeremy Dearly and Spazzin’ Dewitt.

https://www.ksut.org/ksut-presents

Sunday, May 17

KitTea Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave $25 for children 12 and younger, $50 for adults. KitTea Party with kittens, tea, pastries, mimosas, crafts and family fun supporting local shelter animals. Details: Visit lpchs.org/events.

San Juan Symphony presents a concert for the entire family: “The Harmony Games,” 2 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Center at San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd. Farmington. All tickets $5. This one-hour concert is designed to educate and entertain our youngest audience members. Tickets and details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Monday, May 18

Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse Awards Reception, 5-7 p.m., Perbacco Italiana Cucina, 505 Main Ave. $75 per person. Drug abuse prevention event recognizing Bob Brammer and Randy Black. Keynote by Pastor Jeff Huber. Details: Email events@mapda.ngo or visit https://givebutter.com/8sPuUv.

Thursday, May 21

Ignacio Community Library Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Guest speaker is Angie Beach, executive director of Music in the Mountains. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

High Noon Rotary, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Free. Guest speaker: Durango Fire chief. Details: Visit https://durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. No glitter. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.

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

Allen Theatres Blood Drive (Bloodmobile), 12:30-3:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

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.

Durango Healing Fields Opening Ceremony, 8:30 p.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. Free. Large scale community flag display to honor our fallen veterans and first responders. Details: bluestarmomsofdurango.org.

Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24

Durango Healing Fields, all day, Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. Free. A large scale community flag display in tribute to fallen veterans and first responders. Details: bluestarmomsofdurango.org.

Saturday, May 23

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

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.

Monday, May 25

Durango Healing Fields Closing Ceremony, 4 p.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. Free. A large-scale community flag display in tribute to fallen veterans and first responders. Details: Visit bluestarmomsofdurango.org.

Wednesday, May 27

The Powerhouse Blood Drive, 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., 1333 Camino del Rio. Community is invited. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Thursday, May 28

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. No glitter. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. The nonprofit organizations presenting are San Juan Mountains Association, American Rivers and Winter Wildlands Alliance. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.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.

Saturday, May 30

DHS Footbal Golf Classic, 8 a.m., Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. $100 per person. Sign up online at Hillcrest Golf. Prizes, raffles, lunch, to support DHS Football Fundraiser. Details: Visit golfhillcrest.com or call 247-1499.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Tuesday, June 2

Durango Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Thursday, June 4

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. No glitter. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.

Friday, June 5

2026 Pagosa Springs Festival of the Arts, 5-8 p.m., Tennyson Sculpture Garden, 475 Lewis St., Pagosa Springs. Free admission. Juried artists, live music, food, drinks, shopping. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yy3hytn9.

Saturday, June 6

Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. For an appointment: Visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825.

Thursday, June 11

Office Hours – Rebate and Energy Help Session, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. Free. Stop by for one-on-one guidance from LPEA staff members on all things energy use and rebates. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5x5hmsuw.

Homeowners Association and Community Manager HOA Education, 3 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. $5 per person. HOA board member and manager education with vendor networking opportunities. To register: https://tinyurl.com/2p9tpjzm. Details: Contact Sommer Sims of Altitude Community Law at (303) 991-2076 or ssims@altitude.law.

Friday, June 12

KSUT 50th Anniversary Celebration at Ska Brewing feat. Shinyribs, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing World Headquarters, 225 Girard St. Free community event. Release of the KSUT 50th Anniversary beer, Lady Liberty Lager, followed by music by Shinyribs. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yfy2j768.

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

Durango Farmers Market 2nd Saturdays on Main, 8 a.m.-noon, 900-1100 blocks of Main Avenue.

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.

Chasing Ghosts: A Bike Ride with Butch Cassidy & His Wild Bunch, 2 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 W. Grand Ave., Mancos. Free. Historian Andrew Gulliford and Brett Davis explore Butch Cassidy’s legacy and bikepacking the outlaw trail. Details: Email execdirector@montezumamuseum.org.

Sunday, June 21

Summer Solstice Window Viewing, 5:45-7:30 a.m., Center of Southwest Studies Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. View the spiral cast by the solstice window and make a cyanotype sun print. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or call 247-7333.

Thursday, June 25

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local environmental NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. The nonprofit organizations presenting are Mountain Studies Institute, Grand Canyon Trust and Southwest Conservation Corps. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Saturday, June 27

DBG’s Annual Gardens on Tour, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. DBG members $30, non-DBG members $40 through April 30. Gardens on Tour Early Bird Discount offered in April only. Details: Visit www.GardensOnTour.org or call 880-4841.

Saturday, July 11

Durango Farmers Market 2nd Saturdays on Main, 8 a.m.-noon, 900-1100 blocks of Main Avenue.

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.

Saturday, July 25

KSUT’s 21st Annual Party in the Park, 5 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $25 adults, children 12 and younger free. Featuring MarchFourth Marching Band and New Orleans funk superstars Cha Wa. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2s4d8zfv.

Thursday, July 30

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local environmental NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. The presenting nonprofit organizations are Durango Trails, Sierra Club SW Colorado Chapter, Bear Smart Durango. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Friday, Aug. 7

Bill Mashaw Charity Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. $600 for a team of four. Kiwanis Club of Durango’s annual golf tournament fundraiser. Sign up in advance: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Saturday, Aug. 8

Durango Farmers Market 2nd Saturdays on Main, 8 a.m.-noon, 900-1100 blocks of Main Avenue.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

Following your Passion: A Woman’s Fly-fishing Journey, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Retired librarian and author Shelley Walchak presents about her path to fly-fishing. Details: Call 247-7333 or email cmscott@fortlewis.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 27

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. The presenting nonprofit organizations are Colorado Water Trust, The Hive and Bike Durango. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Deadly Fun Learning: Mysteries that Champion Our National Parks, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Author Scott Graham will share about his successful National Park Mystery Series. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or call 247-7333.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Durango Farmers Market 2nd Saturdays on Main, 8 a.m.-noon, 900-1100 blocks of Main Avenue.

Saturday, Sept. 19

Kiwanis Club of Durango Pancake Day, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $12 in advance/$15 at the door. Kiwanis annual fundraiser. Tickets available online or from any Kiwanian. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local environmental NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. Presenting are Environmental Center of Fort Lewis College, The Wilderness Society, San Juan Citizens Alliance. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Woven Landscapes, 6-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. An artist talk with award-winning Diné artist Darby Raymond-Overstreet. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3anpbuyr.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Weaving a Partnership: The Cedar Mesa Perishables Project, 6-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies – Lyceum, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. With Zuni fiber artist Christopher Lewis and anthropologist and textile consultant Dr. Laurie Webster. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/yej7t2e9.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Durango Farmers Market 2nd Saturdays on Main, 8 a.m.-noon, 900-1100 blocks of Main Avenue.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Imagined Futures, 6-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies – Lyceum, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. An Artist Talk with innovative Diné textile artist Tyrrell Tapaha. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/yej7t2e9.

Thursday, Oct. 29

Artist Talk: Herstory Printmaking Collective, 4:30-6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies – Lyceum, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Portrait murals of influential women who have impacted how we see and understand the world. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/yej7t2e9.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. The presenting nonprofit organizations are Visit Durango, Citizens Climate Lobby and Onward! A Legacy Foundation. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Artist Talk & Short Film Screenings, 6-7:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies – Lyceum, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Community-based practice with Tewa filmmaker Charine Pilar Gonzales (San Ildefonso Pueblo). Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

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