The Garden Club of Durango will host Fort Lewis College professor Andrew Gulliford, who will talk about his book, “Bears Ears: Landscape of Refuge and Resistance,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave. Suite 225 (on second floor of Main Mall).
“Bears Ears National Monument: Landscape of Refuge and Resistance,” was the winner of the Best History Book of the Year by the Utah Historical Society for 2022. Admission is free and an RSVP is not required.
Merely Players presents “Small Mouth Sounds,” Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $26-$30. Times, tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org, 749-8585.
Andrew Gulliford presents Bears Ears National Monument hosted by Garden Club of Durango, 1-3 p.m., Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave. Suite 225 (on second floor of Main Mall). FLC professor Andrew Gulliford will present his book, “Bears Ears National Monument: Landscape of Refuge and Resistance,” winner of the Best History Book of the Year by the Utah Historical Society for 2022. Free. RSVP not required.
Valentine’s Date Night at Horse Empower, 5:30 p.m., 616 Cole Ranch Road. $225 per couple. Details: Kim@HorseEmpower.com.
Pete Giuliani Band, 6 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield. Pete plays acoustic covers and originals for a special Valentine’s Day dinner.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. The archaeology of gardens and gardeners at Colorado’s Japanese American Incarceration Camp. Details: chambrke@aol.com, 903-3929 or sjbas.org.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Theology Night at the Library, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Topic: God on Trial: The historical reliability of the New Testament proves the truth of Christianity. Wine and cheese will be served. All are welcome.
Addiction Family Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., virtual. Free. Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). Free online 10-week family sobriety group/course. Details: Call (303) 351-2889 email help@sobrietyfamilytraining.com or visit SobrietyFamilyTraining.com.
Pete Giuliani, 5:30 p.m., Public House 701, 701 East Second Ave.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango featuring Justin Hubbard, saxophone, and Holly Quist, piano, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. $20 adults, $8 children and students. Details: Marilyn Garst, 385-8668; mmgarst1940@gmail.com.
Late Night Radio: Pocket Full of Dreams Tour with parkbreezy, Motifv plus opening set of Late Night Radio Vinyl Restoration, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive $22/$25. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
Indivisible Durango General Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Meet local candidates, learn about Neighborhood Organizing and Initiative 89. Details: www.indivisibledurango.co.
Japanese Kokedama Workshop with Janine Collins, 3-5 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave. $65. Learn out how to create this method of growing plants, by Janine of Botanical Concepts. Details: https://www.durangosustainablegoods.com/events.
Parent's Night Out, 5:30 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $30/child, $15/additional sibling. Take the night off, drop your kid off for an evening of activities and pizza. Details: www.powsci.org, events@powsci.org.
The Surfrajettes with The Tailspins, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20/$25. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
Painting & Mocktails Workshop, 2-4 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave. $55. Details: https://www.durangosustainablegoods.com/events.
Bethany Haverly, Violin, Junior Recital, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Sean Kinard, Horn Recital, 5 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair, 9 a.m., Student Union BallroomFort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Registration information: https://powsci.org/science-fair/. Details: Email fair director at lucy@powsci.org, or call 259-9234, ext. 107.
Bayfield Death Cafe, 1-2 p.m., Pine River Library Community Room, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Free. Come discuss death and dying over cake. Details: Lola Montano, lola.death.doula@gmail.com, http://tinyurl.com/bdpxhnw5.
MOMOrango, 4 p.m., 3062 Main Ave., behind Union Social House. Show us your ski pass, get 20% off on all your favorite Momos. Details: Call 799-6393, email: sherpamomos@gmail.com or visit https://sherpamomoghar.com/.
Headshot Mini Session Event, noon-5 p.m., Kelly Miranda Photography, 194 Bodo Drive, Suite G. $95. Headshot event for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Get a professional headshot in just 15 minutes. Details: http://tinyurl.com/5n773n38.
Paint and Sip, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. $50, all supplies provided. Teacher Kayleigh Weir is an artist and art educator. She teaches art full time at Durango High School. Registration and details: unionsocialhouse.com.
Media Literacy in the Age of Information, Misinformation and Disinformation, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Experts will provide tips for gaining media literacy. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. No registration is required; seating is limited. Details: Visit www.lwvlaplata.org or email LWVLaPlata@gmail.com.
Poetry Open Mic Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave. $5. Sustainable Goods will host the High Desert Garden Open Mic Night. Details: https://www.durangosustainablegoods.com/events.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby film event: “Common Ground,” 6-8 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Free. Award-winning documentary about regenerative agriculture: “Saving the planet, one acre at a time.” Details: susan131@aol.com.
DHS PTO Winter Wonderland Gala and Silent Auction, 6-9 p.m., Powerhouse, 1295 Camino del Rio. $60 before Feb. 4, $75 after. Entertainment, food and drinks, and a silent auction. Durango dressy/cocktail attire is encouraged. Details: durangohighpto@gmail.com.
Bird of Play, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $23 presale, $25 at the door. Tickets and details: http://tinyurl.com/yf58hvjs.
Customer Education Workshop, 9 a.m., Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Free.
Joe Nibley, Trumpet Recital, “A Hero’s Tale,” 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Adults, $15 cash or check at the door. 18 and younger free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Headshot Mini Session Event, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kelly Miranda Photography, 194 Bodo Drive, Suite G. $95. Headshot event for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Get a professional headshot in 15 minutes. Details: http://tinyurl.com/5n773n38.
Meet and Greet with Jason Eley, 6th Judicial District Attorney Candidate, 4-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
La Plata County NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Single $70, couple $100. Banquet to support the NWTF and its mission of conservation and preserving hunting heritage. Details: http://tinyurl.com/968kxhab.
Pine River Museum Pie Auction, all proceeds go to the free Pine River Valley Heritage Museum, 5:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 2011 East Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield. Pine River Valley’s best bakers will auction off their creations. A free chili or soup dinner will provided along with music from Donny Johnson. Slices will be sold for $5 and live bids will be taken on whole pies.
Vander Nilsen, Bass, Senior Voice Recital, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Durango Death Cafe, 4 p.m., 732 E. College Drive. Free. Discussion about death and dying. Details: https://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/18748/.
Midday Music Student Recital, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Fort Lewis College students perform a variety of music. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
New Police Department and City Hall Public Forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Come learn about the new police department and City Hall building. Child care, interpretation and food provided. Details: http://tinyurl.com/2czpebf5.
AJ Lee and Blue Summit with La La Bones, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20/$25. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
Lunch & Learn: AI Charm School: Prompts That Lead to Action, noon-1 p.m., 259 W. Ninth St. $20. Knowing how AI works will allow you to use it to find business solutions. details: http://tinyurl.com/399jephj.
Brett Dennen Seventh Annual Lift Series, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Drive. $35/$40. Tickets and details: www.animascitytheatre.com. 21 and older.
Culture Club Book Club, noon, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Free. Come join our book club where we are reading “Nudge.” Details: Call 903-2289.
Classic Brown Mixology Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. $75. Taught by Mixologist William French. Make three different whiskey cocktails and enjoy light snacks or your choice of food selections from the three different food trucks. Cocktails range from the classics to technical cocktails for advanced mixologist. Registration and details: http://tinyurl.com/2vurzhvn.
