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Durango Events Calendar

Residents gather last year in the North Main District to celebrate the first Animas City Night Bazaar street party of the season. ACNB’s theme for today’s (June 29) evening is “Living Art Night.” (Katie Chicklinski-Cahill/Durango Herald file)
Highlight of the Week

From 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (June 29), swing up to the North Main District for Animas City Night Bazaar’s “Living Art.” The monthly Night Bazaars are held the last Wednesdays of the month through September between 29th and 31st streets, and feature music and performers, vendors, contests and activities for adults and children. For this month’s event, be sure to check out the Secret Circus Society Pocket Show from 6 to 7 p.m. in the former Bird’s parking lot (2957 Main Ave.), color-in murals with The Hive in 81301’s parking lot (3101 Main Ave.), and a Living Art costume contest from 7:45 to 8 p.m. at Union Social House (3062 Main Ave.). For more information, visit www.animascitynightbazaar.com.

Wednesday, June 29

Animas City Night Bazaar’s “Living Art Night,” 5-8 p.m., Animas City Neighborhood, www.animascitynightbazaar.com.

Outstanding Waters Presentation, 6:30 p.m., James Ranch Grill, https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Outstanding-Waters-Presentation-64216.

Matthew Marcus McDaniel, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.

Thursday, June 30

USAF Academy Band: The Falconaires, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 6-8 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.

J-Calvin, 6-9 p.m., Durango Hot Springs, 6475 County Road 203.

Blue Honey, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.

Thursday-Sunday, June 30-July 10

Much Ado About Nothing,” 7:30 p.m., Busby Amphitheater, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.

Friday-Saturday, July 1-2

Second Hand Rose Band, 8 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave.

Friday, July 1

“Nature Stories” Art Reception, 5-7 p.m., Create Art & Tea, 1015 Main Ave. Artists Patrice DeLorenzo and Bradley Kachnowicz team up to exhibit nature stories on canvas.

Reeder and Spencer, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

You Knew Me When, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio.

Stillwater Youth Bands, 7 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

Movies in the Park, 15 minutes after sunset, Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

Saturday, July 2

X-Rock Adopt A Crag, 9 a.m., 4000 Main Ave. Details: https://bit.ly/3u5nBEu.

Red, White & Burn Outs, 2 p.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio.

Street Dance and Drone Light Show, 6-10:15 p.m., Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St. Live music will be provided by McCurry Trio and Desert Child. There will be Ska beer, food and kids activities. Drone show begins at 10 p.m.

Rob Webster, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

Sunday, July 3

Rockin’ on the River Summer Music Series – Dana Ariel & Coming Up Roses, 4-7 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

Monday, July 4

All American Gourmet Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. $12 for adults, $6 for children. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy and more.

Freedom 5K, 9 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Run, walk or stroll Animas River Trail. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.

Patriotic Music in the Park, 9:15-10:30 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave.

Annual Fourth of July Picnic, 12-4:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Benefits Building Homes for Heroes.

Stars and Stripes Parade, 5 p.m., Main Avenue. Starts at College Drive, ends at Buckley Park.

100 Year Flood, 6-10 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.

An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, 7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Visit www.durangoconcerts.com for tickets and information.

Wednesday, July 6

Dave Mensch, 5 p.m., Anarchy Brewing, 225 East Eighth Ave.

Thursday-Sunday, July 7-10

Rocky Mountain UkeFest, various times and venues in Durango. Tickets and details: rockymountainukefest.com.

Thursday, July 7

Mobile Stage Concert, 2 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 E. Third Ave. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/free-mobile-stage-concert-durango-july-7/.

Jack & the Vox and company, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

Mobile Stage Concert, 6:30 p.m., Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/free-mobile-stage-concert-bayfield-2/.

Friday, July 8

Mobile Stage Concert, 2 p.m., Durango Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/free-mobile-stage-concert-durango-july-8-2/.

Out on Work Release, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms Winery, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio.

Kirk James, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

Mobile Stage Concert, 6:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/free-mobile-stage-concert-durango-july-8-3/.

Jazz Jam, 7-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. $25 per person. Hosted by iAM Music.

Saturday, July 9

Homebuyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, $15.

Mobile Stage Concert, Shoshone Park, 400 Shoshone Ave., Ignacio. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/free-mobile-stage-concert-ignacio-july-9/.

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 6-9 p.m., Fur Trapper’s Steakhouse, 701 East Second Ave.

Oblee, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

Mobile Stage Concert, 6:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/free-mobile-stage-concert-durango-july-9/.

Wednesday, July 13

Storytime with Melanie Schliebe-Milburn, 11 a.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St., Unit C.

Nuages du Desert Jazz and Swing, 5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. $10 cover charge supports participating nonprofits.

Friday, July 15

Vallecito Slash Depot/Bring Your Limbs, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., across from Station #2 below the dam.

Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. $1 per pound, cash or check only.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver, 6 p.m., Derailed Pourhouse, 725 Main Ave.

Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

Barefoot Movement: World Music Concert, 7 p.m., LePlatt’s Pond Event Center, 311 County Road 501. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/barefoot-movement-world-music-concert/.

Saturday, July 16

iAM Music Fest & Late Show, 5-9 p.m. & 9-11 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Main show: Magic Beans, Shamarr Allen, Noodle, Gracie Jay and Secret Circus Society. Late show: Joseph Lamar.

Birds of Play, 6 p.m., 726 East Second Ave, $20.

Black Velvet Duo, 6-8 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.

Dustin Barley, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

Bach and Burritos: Festival Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/bach-burritos-festival-orchestra-concert/

Sunday, July 17

Treehouse Treasure: Festival Orchestra Concert, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. https://musicinthemountains.com/events/treehouse-treasure-festival-orchestra-concert/