Tuesday, Jul 30, 2024 12:39 PMUpdated Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024 2:27 PM
Jeff Zimmerman judges contestants’ chili in 2023 during the Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili cook-off at the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. An open house will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Extension Building at the Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Residents can meet the design team and discuss the Master Plan of the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Jerry McBride
Jeff Zimmerman judges contestants’ chili in 2023 during the Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili cook-off at the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. An open house will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Extension Building at the Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Residents can meet the design team and discuss the Master Plan of the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Jerry McBride
Now-Sunday, Aug. 11
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18-$57. Old West cowboy music and chuckwagon supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Tuesday, July 30
Climb Handies, 6:30 a.m. Free. Hike with Seniors Outdoors from Grouse Gulch to Handies Peak. RSVP required. Details: https://seniorsoutdoors.org/printable-schedule/.
Durango Fire Protection District Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 142 Sheppard Drive. Vitalant and DFPD have teamed up to save lives. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.
LPEA’s Beneficial Electrification Open House, noon-1:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m., LPEA, 45 Stewart St. Free. Explore innovations and gain insights on Beneficial Electrification with interactive exhibits, refreshments and discussions. Details: www.lpea.coop.
SMART Recovery meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m., American Legion, 878 East Second Ave. (back door). Free. SMART Recovery is a science-based program helping people to manage their recovery from addiction. Details: call 880-2096, larrwco55@gmail.com, smartrecovery.org.
Locals at LePlatt’s, 5 p.m., LePlatt's Pond at L-J Ranch, 311A County Road 501, Bayfield. $10. Live music, food trucks and fishing. Family friendly, every Tuesday night 5-9 p.m. through September. Details: https://lbarjranch.com/events/.
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Hospice care nurse Lola Montano describes hospice care compared to palliative care and curative care. Visitors welcome. Details: Mtnman16@gmail.com.
Dan Carlson and Nina Sasaki, 6-8 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.
Concerts in the Plaza – Stillwater Music: The Stillwater All Stars and Seven Sharp 11, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. All concerts are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3x788u6d.
Sundaes on Tuesday with Music for Dessert!: Music in the Mountains Chamber Concert, 7 p.m., River Bend Ranch, 27846 U.S. Highway 550. $60. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mkhae768.
Wednesday, July 31
Reversing Peripheral Neuropathy, 1 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. David Konikowski, licensed acupuncturist, will discuss reversing peripheral neuropathy. Details: https://fb.me/e/6Q2kBlh2B.
Six Dollar String Band – Supporting Regional Housing Alliance, 5-7:30 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $12.50-$250. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/mnvpr2mb.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Durango Botanic Gardens’ Bulb Sale opens, 6 a.m., online only. Choose up to 55 varieties of bulbs directly from Holland for planting in the fall. Details: www.DBGBulbSale.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Open house, 5:30-7 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds, Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave. Meet the design team and discuss the Master Plan of the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Information Night: Foster Care Meet and Greet, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Department of Human Services, 10 Burnett Court. Free. A meet and greet with the La Plata County foster/adopt team. RSVP by email to abenton@lpcgov.org or call 382-6171.
The Jacob Jolliff Band: Music in the Mountains World Music Concert, 7 p.m., LePlatts Pond, 311 County Road 501, Bayfield. $50. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mvjptn7s.
Friday, Aug. 2-Monday, Aug. 5
William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday; 4 p.m., Sunday, The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. $25 advance/$30 day of show/$20 senior/$15 student. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdhpthve.
Friday, Aug. 2
Hike Stevens Creek, 7:30 a.m., meet in town. Free. Hike Stevens Creek with Seniors Outdoors. RSVP required. Details: https://seniorsoutdoors.org/.
San Juan Nature Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Andrews Lake. Free. Join San Juan Mountains Association for a nature walk to learn about wildflowers, wildlife, geology and history. Details: SJMA.org/events/.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (the Bloodmobile will be out front). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
First Friday, 4-8 p.m., throughout Durango. Details: local-first.org/first-friday.
Out On Work Release, 6 p.m., Fox Fire Farms, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio.
Pete Giuliani Band, 6 p.m., The Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield.
Reeder & Spencer, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Classical Hit Parade: Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Details: https://tinyurl.com/74ssj543.
Saturday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 4
Carve Wars, all day Saturday and Sunday, Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. Free. Live chain saw carving competition, where the pieces made are up for grabs in live auctions. Free to spectate. Watch chain saw carvers create works of art. Details: https://www.purgatory.ski/event/carve-wars-2/.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Climb Mount Moss and Mount Lavender, 8 a.m., meet in town. Free. Climb Moss and Lavender with Seniors Outdoors. RSVP required. Details https://seniorsoutdoors.org/.
Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.
Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, 9 a.m., 4 Corners Yoga Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., Room #32 (on the third floor). $20 prepaid, $25 at the door. Details: Visit www.k-lea.com or call (303) 819-9076.
4th Annual Buckley Arts & Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1250 Main Ave. Over 50 local vendors with a variety of unique and creative arts and crafts. Details: Email missmargiesfestivals@gmail.com.
Too Broke for Sturgis, noon-4 p.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Get ready with a night of biker games, food, a live band and drinks. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5yxvr632.
Wild Roses, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Pete & Joan Wernick Concert, 6:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $20. Details: info@stillwatermusic.org. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/27h9yyeb.
Pops Night!: Star Wars vs. Star Trek, Music in the Mountains Benefit Dinner and Concert, 6:30 p.m., Sky Ute Event Center, 14324 Highway 172 north, Ignacio. $200-$250. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2xdrub37.
Live music with Jennifer Hill and Family Reunion, doors open at 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth St. $15. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Sunday, Aug. 4
San Juan Mountains Association’s Nature Center Hike, 9-11 a.m., SJMA’s Durango Nature Center, 63 County Road 310. Join SJMA Nature Center Specialist Julie Campbell for an interpretive walk through SJMA’s nature center. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yc2dxehn.
Artisan Market at Edgemont, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 688 Edgemont Meadows Road. Artisan Market by Revival Goods at Edgemont's Meadow Market. Local vendors showcasing handmade goods. Details: www.shoprevivalgoods.com.
Bluegrass Jam Class with Pete Wernick, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $120. Learn bluegrass jamming with Pete and Joan Wernick and Joel Denman. No jam experience necessary. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yykr5p9j.
WolfWood Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Kennebec Cafe, 4 County Road 124, Hesperus. $25. Ambassador wolves, music by Tom Ward's Downfall, food by Kennebec Cafe. Silent auction. $5 wine. Details: wolfwood1995@hotmail.com.
Pinnacle Performance: Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Acclaimed cellist Paul Watkins joins the orchestra for the final concert of the 2024 Festival. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4j2nt2md.
Raft for Hope, 5-7 p.m., Mild to Wild, 50 Animas View Drive. $50 donation. Fundraiser for suicide awareness and prevention. Proceeds go to the Grief Center and counseling scholarships. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3dhhw8v2.
Monday, Aug. 5
Hike Minnie Gulch, 7:30 a.m., meet in town. Free. Hike Minnie Gulch to Pt 13,069 with Seniors Outdoors. RSVP required. Details: https://seniorsoutdoors.org/.
Adaptive Sports Association Community Cruise, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Animas River Trail, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Join us as we cruise the river trail. Everyone is welcome. Bikes available upon request. Details: Call 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit asadurango.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Mornings at El Moro, 7:45 a.m., El Moro, 945 Main Ave. August topic: Durango Mesa Park Updates! Come network and hear from Durango Mesa Park. Details: https://tinyurl.com/47337v4a.
LPEA Candidate Forum, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom. La Plata Dems holds virtual candidate forum for LPEA elections in Districts 1 and 4. Register for zoom link: www.laplatadems.org/events.
Shakespeare in the Park, 6 p.m., Anesi Park, 1239 Blair St., Silverton. Free. Silverton invites everyone. A free outdoor performance of “As You Like It.” Details: https://tinyurl.com/yc8uha7t.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
GGS – Build Your Own Seed Bombs, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Tool Library, 248 Sawyer Drive, Unit 4A. Free. Learn how to make your own wildflowers seed bombs, then scatter and watch them grow. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2bh6yywt.
Dan Carlson and Nina Sasaki, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Meadow Market, 688 Edgemont Meadows Road.
The Badly Bent – Supporting Stillwater Music, 5-7:30 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $12.50-$250. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/mnvpr2mb.
Shakespeare in the Park, 6 p.m., Anesi Park, 1239 Blair St., Silverton. Free. Silverton invites everyone. A free outdoor performance of “As You Like It.” Details: https://tinyurl.com/yc8uha7t.
Pete Giuliani, 6 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Thursday, Aug. 8
Call for Artists – Durango Open Studio Tour, all day, every day leading up to Aug. 8, 1309 East Third Ave. Artist registration $110-$195. Open your studio doors, mingle with art enthusiasts, discover the joy of sharing your craft. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/bdzx5kwv.
TBK Bank Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 259 W. Ninth St. (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Concerts in the Plaza – Andrew Schuhmann, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3x788u6d.
An Evening with Ray Wylie Hubbard, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $40. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4dxyec4e. 21 and older.
Friday, Aug. 9
Maggie Gulch Meander, 7 a.m., meet in town. Free. Hike from Maggie Gulch with Seniors Outdoors. RSVP required. Details: https://seniorsoutdoors.org/.
San Juan Nature Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Andrews Lake. Free. Join San Juan Mountains Association for a nature walk to learn about wildflowers, wildlife, geology and history. Details: SJMA.org/events/.
Devo Days Bike Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. Free to spectate. Details: https://www.purgatory.ski/event/devo-days-bike-festival-2/.
Rob Webster, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
The Badly Bent Free Summer Concert, 7 p.m., Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N. Main Ave., Aztec. Details: (505) 334-9829.
Durango Star Party with SJMA and Durango Astronomical Society, 8-11 p.m., SJMA’s Durango Nature Center, 63 County Road 310. All are welcome for a family friendly event observing our night skies. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ab2ny.
Saturday, Aug. 10
Joy Cabin, 1-2 p.m., 3065 West Second Ave. and Zoom. Free. Learn about the oldest standing structure in Durango, the Joy Cabin. Details: Email info@animasmuseum.org, call 259-2402 or visit https://tinyurl.com/mpy9wwsm.
Ian Lennox, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Tuesday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 18
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18-$57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Start- up Support Meeting #4, noon, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (on the second floor of the Main Mall). Free. Fourth workshop for small start-up businesses to get free counseling. Details: innovation@fortlewis.edu.
Seniors Outdoors Meeting, 6 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. General meeting. There will be a talk about edible mushrooms. Details: https://seniorsoutdoors.org/.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Unlock Legal Insights: Annual Employment Law Update with Atty. Michael Santo, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Union, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $108. Annual Employment Law Update with Bechtel & Santo. Details: https://tinyurl.com/443tc5a5.
The San Juanderers, 5-7:30 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $12.50-$250. Ticket proceeds from this show support La Plata County Youth Services. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3jjujhrr.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presents “Chacoan Monumental Architecture in Cognitive and Cross-Cultural Perspective,” 7 p.m., Lyceum, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: Email chambrke@aol.com, call 903-3929 or visit sjbas.org.
John R Miller with Joe’s Truck Stop, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25/$30. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Business After Hours, 4-6 p.m., Manna soup kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. $15. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mtknamwa.
Friday, Aug. 16
San Juan Nature Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Andrews Lake. Free. Join San Juan Mountains Association for a nature walk to learn about wildflowers, wildlife, geology and history. Details: SJMA.org/events/.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) .25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Ben Gibson, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Carter Sampson and Amelia White, 7:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $20. Details and tickets: stillwatermusic.org or info@stillwatermusic.org.
Saturday, Aug. 17
The Fast and The Curious 5K/10K Fun Run, 8:30 a.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. $35 for the 5k, $45 for the 10k. Fundraiser benefits the Durango Adult Education Center. Details and registration: durangoadulted.org/fun-run-event/. Registration deadline is Aug. 7.
Homebuyer Education Class in Cortez, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Cortez Chamber of Commerce, 928 E. Main St., Cortez. $15 workbook fee. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.
Mushroom Hunt, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. $45. Details: https://www.purgatory.ski/event/mushroom-hunt/.
Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2 Hilltop Circle (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Smelter Mountain String Band, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Tuesday, Aug. 20-Saturday, Aug. 24
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Blood Drive – Colorado Department of Transportation, 1:30-5 p.m., 3803 Main Ave. (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
GGS – Birdscapes: How to Attract Birds to Your Yard, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. No registration required. Details: www.DurangoBotanicGardens.org/Events.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Concerts in the Plaza – Black Velvet, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3x788u6d.
Friday, Aug. 23
San Juan Nature Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Andrews Lake. Free. Join San Juan Mountains Association for a nature walk to learn about wildflowers, wildlife, geology and history. Details: SJMA.org/events/.
San Juan Brewfest Day One, 5-8 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $40. 40+ breweries, unlimited tastings, live music from the Magic Beans. No waiting in long lines! Tickets and details: sanjuanbrewfest.com.
Saturday, Aug. 24
San Juan Brewfest Day Two, 1-5 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $50/$100. 40+ breweries, unlimited tastings, music from Dragondeer and Little Wilderness. $50/VIP $100. Tickets and details: www.sanjuanbrewfest.com.
Terri Rickard, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Cat’s Pajamas Party, doors open at 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave,, Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $20. Fundraiser for the La Plata County Humane Society kitties. Pajama contest, door prizes and live music with puss* Foot. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Monday, Aug. 26
Stillwater Music: First Day of Fall Classes and Bands, throughout the day, Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. Tuition varies depending on class. Details: visit stillwatermusic.org, email info@stillwatermusic.org, or call 247-5095.
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Kirk James, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Start- up Support Meeting #5, noon, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (on the second floor of the Main Mall). Free. Fifth and final small business start-up support workshop. Details: innovation@fortlewis.edu.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Wild Food & Cuisine Workshop, 8 a.m., Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K, Cortez. $200. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2arxbz9k.
Lunch & Learn: Connecting Accountability to Leadership, noon-1 p.m., 259 W. Ninth St. $15. Workshop with Suzanne Phare of Real Ideal Coaching. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4khmxm44.
Thursday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Sep. 1
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Join us for the 31st Anniversary Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. Details: fourcornersmotorcyclerally.com.
Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Friday, Aug. 30
First Friday @ The Smiley, 4-7 p.m., 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Live demonstration by Brad Polt-Jones Photography – Digital Illustration Demo. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5bpsry5f or www.theartroomcollective.com.
Sean O’Brien, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Mushroom & Wine Dinner, 6:30-9 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. $169. Details: https://www.purgatory.ski/event/mushroom-wine-dinner/.
Daniel Rodriguez, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $22/$25. For fans of Elephant Revival. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
High Altitude Blues, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Durango Derby, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1600 Ewing Mesa Rd., $132-$400, Durango Derby is a four-stage MTB race. Details: info@durangoderby.com or https://durangoderby.com.
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Motorcycle Hill Climb, noon-3 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. Free to spectate. Details: https://www.purgatory.ski/event/motorcycle-hill-climb-2/.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Mercy Regional Medical Center, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1010 Three Springs Blvd., Conference Room B. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 15
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Friday, Sept. 6
Durango Community Blood Drive, noon-3:30 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Matt Rupnow, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.
Lake Nighthorse Triathlons, 8:30 a.m., Lake Nighthorse swim beach, County Road 210 and County Road 141. $95 Sprint triathlon, $125 Olympic distance triathlon. Sprint: 750 m swim, 20K road bike and 5K run; Olympic: 1500 m swim, 40K bike and 10K run. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bd24jw69.
Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, 9 a.m., 4 Corners Yoga Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., Room #32 (on the third floor). $20 prepaid, $25 at the door. Details: Visit www.k-lea.com or call (303) 819-9076.
Andrew Schuhmann, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Monday, Sept. 9
Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., FLC Student Union Building, Vallecito Room, #103, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Lindsay Lou with special guest TBA, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23 advance. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/382w8yfr. 21 and older.
Thursday, Sept. 12
The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $35/$40. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/yff45397. 21 and older.
Friday, Sept. 13
Reeder and Spencer, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road, Fellowship Hall. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
2024 Durango Fall Pride Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Free. Put on by The Alliance. Procession & Festival. Details: www.thealliance.gay.
Private Party, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Sunday, Sept. 15
Purgatory Oktoberfest, noon- 4:30 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. $15. Details: https://www.purgatory.ski/event/purgatory-oktoberfest/.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 22
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Friday, Sept. 20
Durango Community Blood Drive, noon-3:30 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
Kirk James, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Mountain Marmot Trail Run, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. $70-$95. Details: https://www.purgatory.ski/event/mountain-marmot-trail-run-2/.
Ben Gibson, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Tuesday, Sept. 24-Wednesday, Sept. 25
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Mike Love & The Full Circle, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $32/$35. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/53rk5f7b. 21 and older.
Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 6:30 p.m. supper is served, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 8080 County Road 250. $18- $57. Old West Cowboy Music & Chuckwagon Supper. Reservations required. Details and to register: Call 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com.
Friday, Sept. 27
Allen Theatre’s Blood Drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive, (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 25-VITAL or online at vitalant.org.
We The People, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Bayfield Heritage Day and Sheep Trailing, 8 a.m., Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St., Bayfield. Free. Bayfield’s annual Sheep Trailing with a full day of family fun activities and live music. Details: bayfieldcoheritageday.org.
Maria’s Bookshop 40th Anniversary Party, 4 p.m., Maria'’ Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Family friendly, giveaways, drinks, dancing. Live music by People We Know. Details: Call 247-1438, email mary@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.
TBD, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Elder Grown with Special Guest, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20/$25. Funk rock. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Thursday, Oct. 3
Ezra Bell with special guest, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $18/$20. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4c94pnf8. 21 and older.
Friday, Oct. 4
Dead Floyd Night One 15 Year Anniversary, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25/$30. Tribute Band. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, 9 a.m., 4 Corners Yoga Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., Room #32 (on the third floor). $20 prepaid, $25 at the door. Visit www.k-lea.com or call (303) 819-9076.
Dead Floyd Night Two 15 Year Anniversary, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25/$30. Tribute band. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Friday, Oct. 11
Desiderata with Special Guest, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $18/$20. Local band. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Ott. with Bloomurian & DJ I-Gene, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $42/$45. Electronic Music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
BoomBox Night One, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $35/$40. Electronic music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Thursday, Oct. 17
BoomBox Night One, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $35/$40. Electronic music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Friday, Oct. 18
Come Back to Earth – Live band tribute to Mac Miller, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Hip-hop. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Friday, Oct. 25
Stillhouse Junkies w/Pretend Friend – Night One, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25. Bluegrass. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Stillhouse Junkies w/ Mamma’s Marmalade – Night Two, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25. Bluegrass. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Friday, Nov. 8
Lusine/Arms and Sleepers/Yppah, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25/$30. Electronic music. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, 9 a.m., 4 Corners Yoga Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., Room #32 (on the third floor). $20 prepaid, $25 at the door. Details: Visit www.k-lea.com or call (303) 819-9076.
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