Grab some popcorn: The Durango Independent Film Festival starts Wednesday (March 1) and runs through Sunday with a packed schedule of films, panels, parties and workshops.
The opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative and diverse films by independent filmmakers will be held at various times at three different theaters and venues in Durango.
The festival kicks off with Free Movie Night at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Animas City Theatre, Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Theatre. Seating is first come, first served.
To attend the festival, either a pass or a ticket is needed. Individual tickets to films are available, but buying a pass is more affordable. A printed copy of the program schedule can be picked up from the Festival Headquarters at Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave., or online at durangofilm.org. It is recommended that all participants arrive to each showing early for the best seating.
There are also VIP parties for First Tier pass holders. Special programs will also be held that don’t require a pass, including panels and a Coffee Talk with Filmmakers.
For passes and details, visit durangofilm.org.
Durango Independent Film Festival, various venues and times. Tickets and details: durangofilm.org/2023-festival.
Helluva Weekend, Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. Tickets and details: purgatory.ski/helluva-weekend.
Envisioning a Changing DurangoScape, virtual event, $50-$75. bit.ly/3IB4UQD.
Donny Johnson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Improv Drop-In Workout, 6:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Free. Details: bit.ly/3xUJ6Jw.
Ben Wendel Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $40.50-$55. Tickets and details: durangoconcerts.com.
Karaoke Roulette, 8 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink, 8 p.m., The Roost, 128 E. College Drive.
Art For All: Youth Art Month Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m., Main Mall, 835 Main Ave., Suite 108. Details: Call 749-1781 or visit durangoschools.org.
Tim Sullivan, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
José Villarreal, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
MTG: Commander, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $5.
Life-Long Learning presents Water-Wise Landscapes, 7 p.m., Room 130 Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Landscape designer and founding board member of Durango Botanic Gardens, Lisa Bourey, will discuss the concept of water-wise landscapes and their potential to reduce water consumption in our increasingly dry area. She will explain the importance of native plants as they relate to water and the environment and show examples of Waterwise landscapes in our area. Details: https://bit.ly/3Kvh52U.
First Thursdays Songwriter Series, 7 p.m., The iNDIGO ROOM, 1315 Main Ave. No. 207.
Trivia Night with Aria PettyOne, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Pots and Pints Ceramic Happy Hour – Ceramic Goblet, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $30. Details: bit.ly/3YJ80Yz.
A Conversation with Alexandera Houchin, 6-7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
MTG: Modern, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $7.
An evening with Alex Paul, 6:30 p.m., The iNDIGO ROOM, 1315 Main Ave. $20 presale/$22 day of show.
20MOONS presents “When to Hold On,” 7 p.m., Stillwater, 1316 Main Ave. $25. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Recital, 7-9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. $20 adults, $8 students and children.
Four Corners Vinyl Record Club presents Record Show Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Inn & Suites, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 west. Free admission. Vendor space available: email animasman@hotmail.com.
League of Women Voters Colorado Legislative Update, 10-11:30 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Livestream available on Facebook @lwvcolorado.
MTG: Commander, 2 and 6 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $5.
Adam Swanson, 5 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Matt Rupnow, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Steve Labowskie & Friends, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
20MOONS presents “When to Hold On,” 7 p.m., Stillwater, 1316 Main Ave. $25. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.
Silent Disco: DJ Squeeze, 9-11:30 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
City Council Q&A, 2-4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1159 East Third Ave.
Walter Dear Student Honors Recital, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Leah Orlikowski, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Register: prostategroupdro@gmail.com.
Coffee Connections with Durango Police Department, 8-9 a.m., Durango City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Free. Details: web.durangobusiness.org.
Midday Music – Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.
Career & Finance with Alpine Bank, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave. Free. Details: bit.ly/3EHDvKq.
Slow Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Free.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Andrew Schuhmnann, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Creating Color in the Chaco World, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Lyceum Room, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: SJBAS.ORG.
Holocaust Awareness: A Unique Perspective from a Son of Holocaust Survivors, 5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Neighbors in Need Alliance, 6 p.m., Zoom, register in advance at bit.ly/ninadebate.
Donny Johnson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Karaoke Roulette, 8 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink, 8 p.m., The Roost, 128 E. College Drive.
Durango Rocks Awards Ceremony, 5-7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Details and tickets: bit.ly/3SzhZx3.
Tim Sullivan, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
José Villarreal, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
MTG: Commander, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $5.
Trivia Night with Aria PettyOne, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Merely Players presents “The Lifespan of a Fact,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $30. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Symphonic Band, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Adults $10, K-12 and FLC students free.
Basilaris, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
20MOONS presents “When to Hold On,” 7 p.m., Stillwater, 1316 Main Ave. $25. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.
Pots and Pints Ceramic Happy Hour – Ceramic Tea Cup, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center 802 East Second Ave. $30. Details: bit.ly/3mcmRfC.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
MTG: Modern, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $7.
Homebuyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 workbook fee. Details: homesfund.org.
20MOONS presents “When to Hold On,” 7 p.m., Stillwater, 1316 Main Ave. $25. Tickets and details: 20moons.com.
MTG: Commander, 2 and 6 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $5.
Adam Swanson, 5 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ben Gibson, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Merely Players presents “The Lifespan of a Fact,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $30. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
