Featured Happenings

Step into the spotlight at the 21st Annual Durango Independent Film Festival - where bold stories, unforgettable voices, and every genre of indie cinema...

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel...

2nd Annual Disability Awareness Art Show

12:00pm / Durango Arts Center

Our Own Lives presents the Second Annual Disability Art Show. More than 30 artists will have multiple works of art on exhibit and for sale. Our Own Lives...

Durango First Friday

4:00pm / Downtown Durango

Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Hosted by the Durango Creative District, explore this evening of music, original performances, featured artist showcases...

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with lively Music and Equine art

4:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Join us for a fun 1st Friday evening of live music, jewelry, paintings, and Navajo weavings, with an equine focus. Featuring Navajo Weaver,...

The Diamond Belle Saloon Belle Girls Room Dedication

4:00pm / Strater Hotel

History Never Looked This Good! Grab your hat and mind your manners – you’re invited to raise a glass, bend the rules (just a little), and tip your...

1st Friday at Toh-Atin Gallery: Live Music with Jason Thies and Jeff Haspel

4:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Popular duo Jason Thies and Jeff Haspel will entertain during our 1st Friday event. Food and refreshments will be served. Navajo artist, Bilson Kee, and...

Sandpainting art demonstrations by Navajo artist Bilson Kee. Live music, food and friendships

4:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery

Navajo artist, Bilson Kee, and his 6 year old granddaughter, Bailey, will be in the gallery demonstrating creation of their sandpainting art. Live music...

12th Annual Unchain My HeART Fundraiser and Youth Art Showcase

4:00pm / FLC Center for Innovation (2nd floor Durang Main Mall)

La Plata Youth Services is proud to present the 12th Annual Unchain My HeART Youth Art Showcase - a celebration of the incredible creativity and resilience...

8th Annual Powder Hounds Art Auction

5:00pm / The Powerhouse

A celebration of creativity, community, and compassion, benefiting the La Plata County Humane Society. Powder Hounds kicks off with an in-person...

First Friday Artist Showcase - Andy Mathews

5:00pm / The Subterrain & Durango Winery

New! The Subterrain & Durango Winery will be joining in on First Fridays this year- each month we will showcase a local artist, kicking it off with...

Opening Artist Reception with Erin Currier: Renderer Wanderer

5:00pm / Blue Rain Gallery

Join us for a special First Friday opening and artist reception with mixed media artist Erin Currier. This is her first solo exhibition with Blue Rain...

Game Night

5:30pm / Sunnyside Library

Play from our selection of board games. For adults, teens, and tweens accompanied by an adult.

Envisioning a Changing DurangoScape 2026

5:30pm / DoubleTree Hilton

Speakers consider the challenges facing our urban forest from changing climate conditions and rapid development. Durango is home to over 12,000 trees,...

First Friday ArtRoom

5:30pm / ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley

All are welcome to talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired. Hope to see you there! The...

Black Balloon Day

5:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Ballroom

Black Balloon Day is a day of remembrance for those we've lost to opioid use disorder. This year Fort Lewis College in partnership with local organizations...

Larry Carver & Friends

6:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon

Local talent Larry Carver’s melodic and passionate electric lead guitar work covers a wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country!

Dustin Burley

6:00pm / The Office Spiritorium

Dustin’s music is a blend of Outlaw Country/Blues/Classic Rock/Folk. He puts his own twist on old classics and blends his original songs through his...

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

6:30pm / Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall

Join us for a night (or two!) of some of the most inspiring and exhilarating films from around the world. This year’s screening will feature a thoughtful...

Marvel Years with Louie Letdown (more TBA)

8:00pm / Animas City Theatre

Doors 7:00pm - Show 8:00pm $30 / $35 / 21+ No Exceptions Including minors with legal guardian marvelyearsmusic.com Since...

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