Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Joe Bodewes will talk about International work to help eradicate rabies. Details: Visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.
New to Dementia Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free – no RSVP needed. Second Wednesday of every month. Education, support and community for people with recent dementia diagnosis-licensed clinical social worker facilitates. Details: Contact Karen McManus: (301) 706-6636 or cajunmc@gmail.com.
De-Flock Durango Town Hall, 5:30-7 p.m., online. Free. Learn about Flock cameras in Durango. Virtual Town Hall via Zoom with speaker from the ACLU. Details: https://tinyurl.com/deflockdro.
Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. Details: Visit durangowinery.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.
Merely Players presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
The Bizarre Bazaar, 5 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Free. The holiday marketplace where you buy directly from local artists. Details: Visit www.anddurango.com.
Animas Chocolate Co. Parade of Gingerbread Homes, 5-7 p.m., Animas Chocolate Co., 920 Main Ave. Free. View all entries in annual Gingerbread House Competition and vote for your favorite. Details: info@animaschocolatecompany.com.
Open Mic, 6-8 p.m., Feat of Clay Art Co-op, 222 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Free. Share your writings, poetry and music, or just come to enjoy. Details: Call (505) 333-4312.
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.
Merely Players presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Home Buyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Learn homebuying basics with HomesFund and gain access to down payment assistance and CHFA programs. Details: Call 259-1418 or visit homesfund.org.
Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
Frosty’s Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bayfield High School, 800 County Road 501, Bayfield. Free admission. Art vendors, food, door prizes and a silent auction. Details: Contact Sharon Hunter, sharonkhunter1963@proton.me.
Photos with Santa, 10 a.m.-noon, Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
The Bizarre Bazaar, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Free. The holiday marketplace where you buy directly from local artists. Details: Visit www.anddurango.com.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 2 Hilltop Circle (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen Holiday Party, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sky Ute Downs & Event Center, 200 CO-151, Ignacio. Free. Member Holiday Party – join as a new member. Potluck and horse games. Details: Visit 4cbch.org.
Winter Market, 11 a.m., Durango Nursery, 271 Kay Cee Lane. Free. Sip cocoa and shop local at Durango Nursery & Supply’s first Winter Market. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4wkxfydr or call 259-8800.
Third Annual Odds-N-Ends Christmas Bazaar, 11 a.m..-4 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Explore Durango’s only “art bar” while shopping local vendors, also serving beer, wine and cocktails. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Christmas Disco Brunch, noon-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Details: Call (970) 422-8482, email events@eleventhstreetstation.com or visit https://11thstreetstation.com.
Winter Wonderbands Student Music Showcase, noon-6:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. Free. Come hear 14 unique youth bands perform in the winter concert of the season. Details: https://stillwatermusic.org/events.
Yesterday and Today – A Walk Up Main Ave., 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. and on Zoom. Free. Details: Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Veterans Holiday Dinner, 3-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. $15 donation, free for veterans. A holiday dinner to support local veterans and their families for the holiday season. Details: Email durangovet1@gmail.com.
Merely Players presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
La La Bones, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St., Dolores. $10. La La Bones performs original bluegrass music. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/ypsb786a.
The Bizarre Bazaar, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Free. The holiday marketplace where you buy directly from local artists. Details: Visit www.anddurango.com.
NFL Game Day at the Durango VFW, 11 a. m.-close, VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Merely Players presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Atmos Energy Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 107 Jameson Drive. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
ASL Learners Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. Learn and practice American Sign Language. All levels of ability welcome.
Four Corners AI Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Discover how AI can benefit rural communities. Keynotes, workshops and community-driven innovation. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4hcmb2nz.
CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango.
Trout Tales: A gathering of Anglers, 5:30 p.m., Animas Brewing Co., 920 Main Ave. Free. Gather, swap fishing stories and make plans for 2026. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/2p2s85cf.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Naughty vs. Nice: A Holiday Stand-Up Comedy Showdown, 7-9 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $25. A festive face-off pits clean comics against edgy ones in a comedic battle for holiday honors. Details: www.durangocomedy.com.
Adult Ukulele Concert, 7:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. Free. Details: https://stillwatermusic.org/events.
Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Barb Morgan, Karen Preston and Charlotte Pirnat. Donation of quilts to adoptees, hospice, vets, etc. Details: Visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.
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 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.
Keller Williams Durango Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 700 Main Ave. (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Sound Healing Experience, 4:30-6 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Sound healing for those affected by cancer and their caregivers. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. Details: Visit durangowinery.com.
Open Mic Night, 5:30 p.m. doors and signups, 6-9 p.m. music, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. No cover. Ages 21 and older, no exceptions including minors with legal guardians. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yc53uz85.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 12:30-3 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
The Majesty of Christmas presented by the San Juan Symphony, 4 and 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $30 adult, $10 student. Share in the spirit of Christmas with the SJS Chamber Singers and chamber ensembles. Tickets and details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.
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.
Treasure Hunt, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). Must sign up online in advance. It’s like an escape room only you don’t escape, and we have drinks! Most Fridays. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.
The Poppletons and Listening to the Sky, 9 p.m., Black Heron Lounge, 736 Main Ave., Ste. 100. $10. The Poppletons are a high-energy all-original extended-jam psychedelic rock band. Details: https://thepoppletons.net/home.
Fourth Annual Gingerbread Lodge, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Black Diamond Lodge, 48475 U.S. Highway 550. Free. Gingerbread contest, music, photos, ponies, tours and treats. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yxhzesd9.
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.
Holiday Open House at the Animas Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3065 West Second Ave. Free. Drop by to enjoy seasonal decorations, some treats and learn about Christmas in the 1930s. Details: Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Durango contradance series, 7:30-10 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center ballroom, 2424 Mian Ave. Donation $10-$20 sliding scale. Deb Comly calling, live music by Tom Wards Downfall. Details: Call (802) 345-2902.
Film showing, 11 a.m., Durango Friends meetinghouse, 803 Country Road 233. Free. Durango Friends (Quakers) will show “The Boys Who Said No,” about the draft resistance movement. Details: Call 317-4294
NFL Game Day at the Durango VFW, 11 a. m.-close, VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 515 Sower Drive, Bayfield (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Breast Cancer Networking Group, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Connect with others on the same journey. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Festivus show, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15, all ages. Rock out, air some grievances and bring something silly for a white elephant gift exchange. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
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.
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.
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.
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 egal 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.
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.
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 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.
Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Barb Morgan, Karen Preston and Charlotte Pirnat. Donation of quilts to adoptees, hospice, vets, etc. Details: Visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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