Arts and Entertainment

Durango Events Calendar

Children easily filled their baskets with candy during the Easter Egg Scramble in 2021 at Santa Rita Park. This year’s Scramble will be held Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Wednesday, March 27

Meet Abigail Adams, 11 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Celebrate Women’s History Month with Jessica Downing Ford’s portrayal of Abigail Adams. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yj3677da.

Culture Club Book Club, noon-1 p.m., 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Discover “The Art of Gathering.”

Grief Service with Stillwater Cello Ensemble, 6:15 p.m., Durango Vineyard, 1440 Florida Road. Free. Join the Vineyard and Stillwater's cello ensemble on a journey of hardship and healing. Open to public. Details: info@stillwatermusic.org.

Thursday, March 28

Clearnetworx & FastTrack Partnership Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 12:15 p.m., FastTrack Communications, 779 Tech Center Drive. Details: www.clearnetworx.com.

Trans Day of Visibility, 6-8 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. A celebration in recognition of the national Transgender Day of Visibility. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3t8hn2hx.

Friday, March 29

Networking Event: Finance Fiesta, 9-10 a.m., 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall. Connect with local finance professionals, students and entrepreneurs.

Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony, noon, Iris Park. Ceremony and wreath laying at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Cool Water: A Toe Dip into Neo-Western, 5-8 p.m., Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. Free. Opening reception featuring neo-Western paintings by local artist Jared Reed. Details: https://fb.me/e/6wf01b6jd.

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Vietnam Veterans Dinner, 6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. Free, donations appreciated. All Welcome.

March Birthdays Party, 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth. Free. If it’s your birthday month get a hat, free cupcake and $2 off your drinks. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Piano Studio Recital, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.

Magic Beans & Desiderata, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdhps8x4. 21 and older.

Saturday, March 30

Alumni Breakfast at Hozhoni Days Powwow, 8-10 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $8 adult, $4 youth, age 2 and younger free. Gather with the Native American Alumni Chapter for breakfast and updates before the powwow. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2xajuznv.

Durango Record Show hosted by Four Corners Vinyl Record Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Inn & Suites, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 west.

Easter Egg Scramble, 9:45 a.m., Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. Free event for toddlers to age 8. Bring a basket. Leave pets at home. Accessible.

Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Family-friendly fun for everyone. Details: https://tinyurl.com/t4eyce9d.

Lettering with Pencils, noon, The ArtRoom, 1309 East Third Ave. $35. Celebrate Pencil Day. Get great swag and learn lettering! Ages 16 and older. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdf26kbm.

Raven House Gallery Re-opening Reception, 5-7 p.m., Raven House Gallery, 102 Grand Ave., Mancos. Free. Raven House artisans invite the community to celebrate at its new Mancos location. No RSVP required.

Tuesday, April 2

Club lunch, Broken System Affects Everyone, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom. Free. Guinn Unger of Colorado Healthcare Coalition: “Our Broken Healthcare System: How We Can Fix It.” Details: www.laplatadems.org/events.

Wednesday. April 3

Town Hall to Meet Police Chief Candidates, 5:30-7:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Moderated town hall and meet and greet with police chief candidates. Details: engage.durangoco.gov/police-chief-candidates.

Pacific Dub – Smell The Roses Tour With special guest: Dale and the Zdubs, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $18/$20. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xyd7v. 21 and older.

Thursday, April 4

SkyWords Author Reading & Book-Signing, 6-7:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for alumni/$20 general. Darcie Little Badger, will read from and discuss her book, “A Snake Falls to Earth.” Details: https://tinyurl.com/yuvxfmux.

Friday, April 5

Toddler Art Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $25/child + adult. Art class for 2- to 5-year-olds every Friday in April. Details: https://tinyurl.com/y9eb8znm.

First Friday at The Smiley, 4 p.m., 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Participate in Earth Day-related “Planet vs. Plastic” Community Art Mosaic. No registration required. Details: 759-4620.

Moon Walker with Mom Rock & Acid Wrench, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $18/$20. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2sh3faty. 21 and older.

Saturday, April 6

4-H Tack and Equipment Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Bring items to sell from noon-6:30 p.m. Friday. Benefits 4-H groups. Details: Call Katie at 799-4644 or email thestablelife@gmail.com.

Homebuyer Education Class in Durango, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College. $15 workbook fee. Topics include: budget, credit, insurance, lending, down payment assistance programs, real estate, inspection, home maintenance. Details: https://homesfund.org/attend-a-class/.

Science Open House, 1 p.m., Chemistry Building, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Entertaining and educational scientific shows/demonstrations, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mspw8v52.

For Love & Babes Fundraising Gala, 5-9 p.m., The Lightbox, 1316 Main Ave., Ste. C. $65 per person. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mtk63zs4.

Sunday, April 7

Richard Silvers, violin; Katherine Jetter, cello; Solo and Duet Recital, 2 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15 adults (cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students free.

Tuesday, April 9

Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.

Wednesday, April 10

Wildfire and Homeowners Insurance Coverage, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Understanding homeowners insurance, how to prepare for an claim, be ready for wildfire season. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email at john.constan@durangofire.org, or by phone: 382-6014.

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Dr. Piyawit Moonkham presents “Anthropology of Space and Place in the Temples in Northern Thailand.” Details: chambrke@aol.com, 903-3929, sjbas.org.

Thursday, April 11

Career and Internship Expo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Employers in the area and beyond will attend this expo looking to hire graduates/students. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5enczk6a.

William Bridges, Trombone, Junior Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.

Friday, April 12

Forest Health Symposium, 5:30-7:30 p.m., CSU Extension Office, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Panel discussion with forestry, education and industry professionals. Details: Contact Heather.Houk@pueblocc.edu.

Mark Farina, Posh Josh, Spark Madden, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $38/$40. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/47wzpvds. 21 and older.

Saturday, April 13

Haydn’s “Creation,” FLC Choirs, Orchestra and guests, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20 for adults (cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.

Lawn Chair Kings – recorded live, 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/muvezwdy. 21 and older.

Sunday, April 14

Haydn’s “Creation,” FLC Choirs, Orchestra and guests, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20 for adults (pay cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.

In Time Quest, 3 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $15. Navigate through Tesla’s Power Plant and encounter puzzles and challenges with a team of four. Details: https://powsci.org/events/in-time-quest/.

Tuesday, April 16

EGGY, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$26 ($1 of each ticket donated to Backline.care). Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/5n6u78vh. 21 and older.

Wednesday, April 17

Wildfire Home Defensible Space, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Learn how to create wildfire-defensible space zones around your home and resources available. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.

Thursday, April 18

Unveiling Histories: Boarding Schools and the Southern Ute Tribe, 1-2 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: durangoco.gov/library.

KBong & Johnny Cosmic – Mountain High Spring Tour with Boostive, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $22/$25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/49ywmvwr. 21 and older (minors allowed with legal guardian).

Tuesday, April 23

Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.

Exploring Culture and Legacy: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.

Grieves with Mouse Powell, InFluSense & DJ Tones, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3ruzdr8b. 21 and older.

Wednesday, April 24

Wildfire Home Hardening, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Learn home hardening tips to protect your home against wildfire. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.

Thursday, April 25

Undergraduate Research Symposium and Gala, all day, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mt4zenxj.

Friday, April 26

FLC Jazz Ensemble and FLC Social Dance Club, 7 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. $10 (cash or check at the door) for adults, 18 and younger and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.

Wednesday, May 1

Preparing for Wildfire Evacuation, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Prepare for wildfire evacuations and learn the resources available during an evacuation. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.

To submit an event

Submit your calendar event to http://tinyurl.com/n5fdkrjf at least a week in advance.