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September 2017 Events

 Friday, September 1st
Sidewalk Sale
9:00am / Participating merchants
Enjoy fantastic sales all weekend. Parking meters and city parking lots are free on Saturday & Sunday.    Visit www.downtowndurango.org/sidewalksales...
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Tour of the Library Demonstration Garden
9:30am / Demonstration Garden - Durango Public Library
Come and learn what will grow in your garden! A docent-led tour of the demonstration garden will highlight plants that thrive in our area, as well as...
Zumba Gold
9:30am / LaPlata Community Senior Center
Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed...
Poker Chip Run to Worlds Highest Harley-Davidson
11:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Here's how it will work:   1.Check in at Durango H-D for your punch card!  2. Take a ride up to Silverton Harley-Davidson, (the worlds...
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Durango Labor Day Party
5:00pm / Main Avenue and 10th Street
Join us at Main Avenue and 10th Street Saturday for live music from the Pete Guilaini Band, food and beer available for purchase, and more! All proceeds...
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The Clods
5:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill
Set your holiday weekend in motion with a dnce session on The Balcony hoted by Durango's own Clods!
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Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
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Six Dollar String Band
9:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
We're kicking off the Holiday Weekend with a pair of string bands! The Six Dollar String Band takes The Backstage Fri, Spet 1st!   Six Dollar...
 Saturday, September 2nd
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Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Sidewalk Sale
9:00am / Participating merchants
Enjoy fantastic sales all weekend. Parking meters and city parking lots are free on Saturday & Sunday.    Visit www.downtownDurango.org/sidewalksales...
Dealer Demo Days!
9:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Are you ready to be one of the FIRST to take a ride on the all new 2018 Harley-Davison lineup? Hang out with us at Durango H-D and enjoy free test rides...
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Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Brew Train
10:00am / The Durango & Siverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Take a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Durango's local brewers! Taste craft beer on the way to Cascade Canyon where you will...
Beard Day Portraits
10:00am / Thru The Lens Photography
September 2nd is International BEARD DAY and we are celebrating!   OLD TYME BEARDS: portraits are only $20 on this day for your bearded bandits...
Poker Chip Run to Worlds Highest Harley-Davidson
11:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Here's how it will work:   1.Check in at Durango H-D for your punch card!  2. Take a ride up to Silverton Harley-Davidson, (the worlds...
Gurhan Trunk Show
12:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
An exclusive event during Labor Day weekend featuring works from GURHAN, internationally recognized jewelry designer and goldsmith. This show presents...
Fort Lewis Football
12:00pm / FLC Ray Dennison Memorial Field
Skyhawks home game against Chad.ron State
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Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
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Durango Labor Day Party
5:00pm / Main Avenue and 10th Street
Join us at Main Avenue and 10th Street Saturday for live music from the Pete Guilaini Band, food and beer available for purchase, and more! All proceeds...
New Face Productions presents Love Letters
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
New Face Productions is pleased to present LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney starring Hollywood actors, Wendie Malick and Dan Lauria.    Experience...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Laugh Therapy Showcase
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Top 3 acts from Open Mic paid $50/Feature & $100 for the Headliner!!!
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
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Tyller Gummersall Band
8:00pm / Sky Ute Casino and Resort (Rolling Thunder Parking Lot Stage)
Tyller Gummersall and his Big Band are playing a Hometown show this Labor Day Weekend! The event is Free and will be held in the Rolling Thunder parking...
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Live Music with Bacon
10:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
We will be playing at the Balcony Backstage starting a little after ten! It's free to get in so get ready to get funked up with us!
 Sunday, September 3rd
Durango Flea Market
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
La Plata County Fairgrounds parking lot!
Sidewalk Sale
9:00am / Participating merchants
Enjoy fantastic sales all weekend. Parking meters and city parking lots are free on Saturday & Sunday.    Visit www.downtownDurango.org/sidewalksales...
Dealer Demo Days!
9:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Are you ready to be one of the FIRST to take a ride on the all new 2018 Harley-Davison lineup? Hang out with us at Durango H-D and enjoy free test rides...
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Veterans Breakfast
9:00am / Durango Elks Lodge
Please join us for our Veterans Breakfast! Great food at a great price! Only $7 for non-Vets and $6 for Vets, All proceeds stay right here n our community...
Wine & Rails
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Visit our wine tasting room- onboard a historic steam train! Enjoy a train ride with a select group of Colorado vintners on board to introduce you to...
Poker Chip Run to Worlds Highest Harley-Davidson
11:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Here's how it will work:   1.Check in at Durango H-D for your punch card!  2. Take a ride up to Silverton Harley-Davidson, (the worlds...
Free Books!
12:00pm / Downtown Security Storage
Durango Book Rescue is giving away thousands of FREE books! Thank you for reading! :)
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Live Music with Bacon
1:00pm / Purgy's
Another sunny day playing music on the mountain! We will play outside from 1-4 if the weather holds up! Hope to see you there.
New Face Productions presents Love Letters
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
New Face Productions is pleased to present LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney starring Hollywood actors, Wendie Malick and Dan Lauria.    Experience...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
 Monday, September 4th
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
12:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
Sidewalk Sale
9:00am / Participating merchants
Enjoy fantastic sales all weekend. Parking meters and city parking lots are free on Saturday & Sunday.    Visit www.downtownDurango.org/sidewalksales...
Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
Poker Chip Run to Worlds Highest Harley-Davidson
11:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Here's how it will work:   1.Check in at Durango H-D for your punch card!  2. Take a ride up to Silverton Harley-Davidson, (the worlds...
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Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!  One pint of beer (yoga first!)  $10, bring your mat!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
The Art of Seduction
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
14 Tantalizing Acts  1 night you won't forget!  After two fantastic shows the fun continues... VIP $50.00 includes Champagne, Chocolates,...
 Tuesday, September 5th
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
An Evening with General Black Jack Pershing
6:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR Grange
Dr. Ron Edgerton, retired history professor, from the University of Northern Colorado will present a Chautauqua-style first person performance as General...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
 Wednesday, September 6th
Trailwork on Twin Buttes
4:00pm / Twin Buttes Trails
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork at Twin Buttes Trails on Wednesday, September 6, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Crews should meet at the water tank...
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Fall Volunteer Naturalist Training with Durango Nature Studies
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Do you love working with children or being outside? Want to gain experience teaching environmental science?    Join Durango Nature Studies...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
Full Moon Ghost Crawl: Haunted Durango Train Museum Experience
8:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Join Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad museum curator Jeff Ellingson as he guides you on a fascinating walking tour focused on paranormal activities...
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The Main Squeeze & Soul Atomic
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
BIOGRAPHY   The Main Squeeze, with deep musical roots sprouted in the Midwest, have scored their lives at each twist and curve. While starting out...
 Thursday, September 7th
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James Coleman’s 50th Birthday Party!
4:00pm / Purgatory Resort
Come join our celebration of Purgatory Resort owner James Coleman’s 50th birthday! Enjoy free food, Ska beer, cake, plaza summer activities and...
Opening Reception: Rosie Carter
5:00pm / The Recess Gallery
New works from Rosie Carter in the Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery September 1-30
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Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from 5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
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Ska-BQ! Live Music: The Assortment
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live music from The Assortment on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
Wine for the Wolves
5:00pm / Four Leaves Winery
Four Leaves Winery kicks off Wolfwood’s annual fundraising month. Select vintages have been chosen featuring our special wolves on the labels along...
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
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Four Corners First Lego League kick-off party
5:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center
The Powerhouse Science Center, US FIRST, and Alpine Bank will host the 2017 season of the Four Corners FIRST LEGO League. An introductory kick-off BBQ...
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Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
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Full Moon Hike with Durango Nature Studies
7:30pm / Animas Overlook Trail
September is a time of change in both the human and natural worlds. Join DNS naturalist Mike Bienkowski for a hike under the full moon along the Animas...
 Friday, September 8th
United Way Radiothon
8:00am / Ska Brewery
The 21st annual Radiothon is United Way of Southwest Colorado's best annual fundraiser. As usual, the Radiothon will be broadcast from 8 am to 6 pm on...
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Fall Volunteer Naturalist Training with Durango Nature Studies
8:00am / Durango Nature Center
Do you love working with children or being outside? Want to gain experience teaching environmental science?    Join Durango Nature Studies...
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BID Coffee and Conversation
8:30am / First National Bank of Durango
You are invited to attend the BID Coffee and Conversation meeting This monthly meeting is your opportunity to learn about what is coming up and to offer...
Cancer Coalition to Host Jewelry Art Fundraiser
11:00am / Home of Dana Wilson
The Cancer Coalition of SW Colorado, a nonprofit that provides services to patients in active cancer treatment, will host a fundraiser.    The...
Fort Lewis Women's Soccer
1:00pm / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. Angelo State
Fort Lewis Men's Soccer
3:30pm / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. St. Mary's
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1st Annual Bash at the Buttes
4:00pm / Twin Buttes Historic Tram Park
Celebrate Twin Buttes' dedication of the Historic Tram Park to the City of Durango!    Live music by The Badly Bent, FREE food and drinks,...
Opening Reception: Pat Hickman in the Art Library
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Friends of the Art Library are pleased to present Here, Still a solo exhibit of artwork by visiting artist, Pat Hickman.   Pat Hickman...
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Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
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Live Music with Patrick Crossing
6:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Happy hour music with local Celtic band Patrick Crossing
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
NTLive's Angels in America Part 1 Millennium Approaches
7:30pm / Animas City Theatre
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex,...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
 Saturday, September 9th
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Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Picture of Fall Volunteer Naturalist Training with Durango Nature Studies
Fall Volunteer Naturalist Training with Durango Nature Studies
8:00am / Durango Nature Center
Do you love working with children or being outside? Want to gain experience teaching environmental science?    Join Durango Nature Studies...
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Homebuyer Education Class
8:30am / Fort Lewis Campus
Tired of renting? Learn what it takes to become a Homeowner. The HomesFund (a local non-profit) offers monthly Homebuyer Education Classes. Class will...
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Visual Art Workshop: Netting and Looping
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
$250 members / $275 Non-Member (payment can be made in two installments) + est. $35 materials fee payable to DAC on first day of class  Limited...
Stan The Marathon Man 10K and 5K
9:30am / Durango Community Recreation Center
10K Run on part dirt, up Chapman Hill. 5K Walk/Run out-and-back on Animas River Trail. Kids Fun Run for 10 and under. Silent Auction, Mini Sports Expo...
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Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
22nd Annual WholeExpo Durango
10:00am / La Plata Fairgrounds
22nd Annual WholeExpo Durango The Four Corners Showcase of Holistic and Ecological Products, Services and Seminars.    Over 80 Exhibitors, 15...
The Annual Animas School Reunion
10:00am / The Animas Museum
A get-together for all alumni of the Animas City School. Free admission for alumni plus there will be refreshments available
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Indivisible Durango General Membership meeting
10:00am / Durango Public Library
Indivisible Durango – 700+ member grassroots non-violent resistance movement, progressive mission to safeguard democracy now and future. Our Focus...
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Durango Friends of the Arts Fundraiser, Hawaiian Hula Dance Workshop with Ananda Foley
1:00pm / Smiley Building
In this workshop, you'll learn to Hula, considered meditation-in-motion. No experience necessary but experienced Hula dancers are welcome too. $35. per...
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Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
Ska's 22nd Anniversary Party!
4:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. Stay tuned for further details. Ska Brewing 22nd Anniversary and Brewer's Invitational! Featuring Less Than Jake. Other musical...
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Second Annual Harvest Dinner
5:00pm / Smiley Building Lawn
The meal will benefit Local First and community agricultural producers, with locally sourced fine dining prepared by chefs from Cyprus Cafe, El Moro Tavern,...
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You Are Enough: A Walk for Mental Illness & Suicide Awareness
5:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Ray Dennison Memorial Field
This walk is for anyone who has been touched by mental illness or suicide. Organizations who work with these issues will be there to talk with you, speeches...
Rock Of Ages
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK OF AGES to Durango. Set in Los Angeles’ infamous Sunset...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
NTLive's Angels in America Part 2 Perestroika
7:30pm / Animas City Theatre
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex,...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
 Sunday, September 10th
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Visual Art Workshop: Netting and Looping
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
$250 members / $275 Non-Member (payment can be made in two installments) + est. $35 materials fee payable to DAC on first day of class  Limited...
WholeExpo
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
WholeExpo is the Four Corners 22nd annual showcase of holistic and ecological products, services and seminars that support health, harmony and spiritual...
Fort Lewis Men's Soccer
10:00am / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. St. Edward's
22nd Annual WholeExpo Durango
10:00am / La Plata Fairgrounds
22nd Annual WholeExpo Durango The Four Corners Showcase of Holistic and Ecological Products, Services and Seminars.    Over 80 Exhibitors, 15...
Grandparents Day Portraits
10:00am / Thru The Lens Photography
September 10th is International GRANDPARENTS DAY and we are celebrating!   OLD TYME GRANDPARENTS: portraits are only $20 on this day for your...
Rock Of Ages
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
By Chris D’Arienzo / Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp Presented by Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center is thrilled to bring the production,ROCK...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
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Talking Dreads w/ Special Guests
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
Talking Dreads:  http://www.talkingdreads.com/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0FnjYQDS2PbCO-cYUS_2w
 Monday, September 11th
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
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Back to School Inspiration
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
The Reading Room has been devoting this summer's monthly themes to our children and offering a spiritual response to issues confronting our children in...
Rosie Carter ALL WEEK
5:00pm / The Recess Gallery
New works from Rosie Carter in the Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery September 1-30
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Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!  One pint of beer (yoga first!)  $10, bring your mat!
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Thrive! Living Wage Coalition Meeting
5:30pm / Commons Building
The Thrive! Living Wage Coalition invites the public to their monthly meeting and potluck.
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Live Music with Sue Keller
5:30pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
piano music
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Live Music with Matt Rupnow
6:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
Live Music with Matt Rupnow
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Picture of Grieves 'Running Wild' Tour w/ Reason The Citizen
Grieves 'Running Wild' Tour w/ Reason The Citizen
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
Grieves:  http://grievesmusic.com/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z7WkUu_OQg
 Tuesday, September 12th
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Why Emotional Intelligence is Important in the Workplace
11:00am / Rochester Hotel
Join us to learn about the importance of EI in your work. If you want to understand how to separate yourself from the emotions of those around you, effectively...
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers
7:30pm / The Animas City Theatre
Oscilloscope Laboratories presents  From longtime fans Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio and filmed with extraordinary access over the course of...
 Wednesday, September 13th
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Durango Regional Job Fair
11:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Local businesses will have tables and displays at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall to meet and greet potential employees from Durango and the...
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Green Business Roundtable: Aiming for the STARs
12:00pm / Henry Strater Theater
Green Business Roundtable is kicking off its 17th Season of innovative talks and exceptional networking on the second Wednesday of each month September...
Trails 2000 Trailwork
4:00pm / Horse Gulch Trails
Trails 2000 is pleased to invite volunteers to trailwork on Horse Gulch Trails on 
Wednesday, September 13, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Crews will work...
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Wine Night, Game Night
5:30pm / Four Leaves Winery
Join Conundrum Escape Rooms at Four Leaves Winery for an evening of board games, friends, and wine.    Visit durangoescaperooms.co to see what...
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Shaky Hand String Band
5:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
Live Music at the Balcony!
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Heartbeat of Durango
6:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
A group meeting for people who have lost someone to suicide. We meet every second Wednesday of the month.
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Beginning 2-Step & Swing Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Start off with your daily dose of 2-Step, and the 'chase' it with a 30 minute into to Swing.. This class meets the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY month! And...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Picture of The Times They 'Were A-Changin': Life on the Colorado Plateau at the End of the Ice Age
The Times They 'Were A-Changin': Life on the Colorado Plateau at the End of the Ice Age
7:00pm / Lyceum, Center of Southwest Studies
The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to be held on Wednesday, September 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
 Thursday, September 14th
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Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from 5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
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Ska-BQ! Live Music: Rob Webster
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live music from Rob Webster on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
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Durango Friends of the Arts General Membership Meeting
5:00pm / Strater Hotel
One of the most important meetings of the year since DFA's purpose is to raise funds so that we can give grants for performing and visual artists and groups...
Animas Riverkeeper Launch Party
5:00pm / The Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel
Join San Juan Citizens Alliance in celebrating the launch of Animas Riverkeeper! We’ve officially partnered with Waterkeeper Alliance, harnessing...
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
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Moonlight Bloom
5:30pm / Balcony Bar & Grill - Backstage
Moonlight Bloom makes their debut in Durango with 4 hours of rockin' tunes on the roof of Balcony Bar & Grill .    *NO COVER*
Jack Loeffler Book Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Jack Loeffler will present his book, Voices of Counterculture in the Southwest, at Maria's Bookshop. Jack will also play audio recordings of some of his...
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Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
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Dimond Saints
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
Dimond Saints is the new project of, An-Ten-Nae and his fellow, Dimond musician, Releece. Their grand romance with making music, pushing its boundaries,...
 Friday, September 15th
Opening Reception - George Lundeen
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-man show, during Fall Gallery Walk, features western figurative bronze sculptor George Lundeen. With years of experience and knowledge, Lundeen...
Durango Gallery Association Fall Gallery Walk
5:00pm / Downtown Durango
Durango's finest galleries open their doors and invite everyone to come inside for special artists' receptions, food and refreshments.
2017 Southwest Sunset XC Classic
5:00pm / Hillcrest Golf Course
The Community 5K and team race is open to all, and is being held as a fundraiser for both schools. For 2017, we will have both individual and team competitions....
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Rocky Mountain Oyster and Chicken Fry
5:00pm / Ignacio School District
Ignacio FFA will be holding its annual Rocky Mountain Oyster and Chicken Fry with all money benefiting the Ignacio FFA Chapter.
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Euphoria Pale Ale Release party
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
#WinterisComing ... luckily for you, so is our seasonal winter pale ale! Join us as we herald the arrival of the Bunny Slope Brew, the Ski Hill Cerveza,...
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Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
Live Jazz
Fort Lewis Volleyball
7:00pm / FLC Whalen Gymnasium
Skyhawks vs. Black Hills State
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
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Forensic Investigation of the 17th Century Chesapeake: Colonial Jamestown & Historic St. Mary's City
7:00pm / Student Union Ballroom
Smithsonian anthropologist Dr. Douglas Owsley will speak at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom at 7:00 PM, Friday, September 15th, preceded...
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
 Saturday, September 16th
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Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Todds Durango Dirt Fondo bike event
8:00am / Buckley Park/Durango Trails
A mountain bike trail ride with three time Olympian and multi time national champion mountain biker Todd Wells.
Chili Chase 5K Trail Run & Cookoff
8:30am / Backcountry Experience
Ready to run? Backcountry Experience's annual Chili Chase 5K & Cookoff is back for another year. Hit the trail for our 5K trail run or decide who makes...
End of Season & Demo Sale
9:00am / 4Corners Riversports
kayaks, paddle boards, rafts, canoes, gear; new and used are all on sale! 20 - 60% store wide!   Can't make the sale? Call about our pre-sale...
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Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
23rd Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Join us on September 16 &17 in beautiful, historic downtown Durango, Colorado to celebrate the 23rd annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival! This premier...
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Sutherland Farms Green Chile Festival
10:00am / Sutherland Farms
Green chile harvest celebration. Chile roasting, Wines of the San Juan, Live local bands, face painting and barrel train rides for kids, and food at the...
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Nature Journal Workshop
10:30am / Durango Nature Center
A nature journal is a place to grow your thoughts, feelings, ideas, observations, passions, and relationship with the natural world. Your own nature journal...
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2nd Annual Happy Trails Festival
11:00am / Buckley Park
Trails 2000 invites all outdoor enthusiasts to the second annual Happy Trails Festival to celebrate a happy community full of happy trails.    Sponsored...
NTLive's Obsession
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
Jude Law (The Young Pope, Closer, The Talented Mr Ripley) stars in the stage production of Obsession, broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London....
Fort Lewis Football
12:00pm / FLC Ray Dennison Memorial Field
Skyhawks vs. Adams State
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Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
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Hello Dollface
3:00pm / Trails 2000
Featuring the core duo of Ashley Edwards and Jesse Ogle, Hello Dollface travels as a 2-10 piece live band, most often touring as a power quartet kicking...
Fort Lewis Volleyball
5:00pm / FLC Whalen Gymnasium
Skyhawks vs. South Dakota Mines
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Hello Dollface
5:00pm / Autumn Arts Fest
Featuring the core duo of Ashley Edwards and Jesse Ogle, Hello Dollface travels as a 2-10 piece live band, most often touring as a power quartet kicking...
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Live Music with the Kitchen Jam Band
5:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
live Celtic music
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Animas Museum Culinary Heritage Dinner
6:30pm / The Strater Hotel
Honor the 100th anniversary of America's entrance into WWI with an elegant & authentic meal crafted with the finest local ingredients available.
'The West' In Story and Song
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live Summer Theatre: tales of the Old West come alive on stage with unique and different productions featuring local and visiting talent who will sing,...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
Mesa Verde Star Party
8:00pm / Morefield Campground Amphitheater
The Four Corners Stargazers are hosting the second annual Mesa Verde Star Party on Saturday September 16th.    The event will include high...
 Sunday, September 17th
Durango Flea Market
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
La Plata County Fairgrounds parking lot!
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Glacial Geology Field Seminar
8:30am / Highland Mary Lakes
Learn how glaciers helped shape the landscape while visiting some of the most picturesque lakes in the area. Join San Juan Mountains Association and certified...
End of Season & Demo Sale
9:00am / 4Corners Riversports
kayaks, paddle boards, rafts, canoes, gear; new and used are all on sale! 20 - 60% store wide!   Can't make the sale? Call about our pre-sale...
23rd Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Join us on September 16 &17 in beautiful, historic downtown Durango, Colorado to celebrate the 23rd annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival! This premier...
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Sutherland Farms Green Chile Festival
10:00am / Sutherland Farms
Green chile harvest celebration. Chile roasting, Wines of the San Juan, Live local bands, face painting and barrel train rides for kids, and food at the...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
 Monday, September 18th
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
Bronze Sculptor George Lundeen ALL WEEK
10:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-man show, during Fall Gallery Walk, features western figurative bronze sculptor George Lundeen. With years of experience and knowledge, Lundeen...
Concept/Function - The Duality of Ceramics ALL WEEK
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Concept/Function will investigate the duality that many current ceramic artists face, form and concept vs. function. All exhibiting artists were invited...
Indra's Net: A Work in Process - Minna Jain and Haley Webb ALL WEEK
10:00am / Studio & Gallery
September 15-24
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Back to School Inspiration
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
The Reading Room has been devoting this summer's monthly themes to our children and offering a spiritual response to issues confronting our children in...
Rosie Carter ALL WEEK
5:00pm / The Recess Gallery
New works from Rosie Carter in the Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery September 1-30
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Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!  One pint of beer (yoga first!)  $10, bring your mat!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
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Live Music with Rob Webster
7:00pm / The Office Spiritorium
At The Office Spiritorium
 Tuesday, September 19th
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Portrait Drawing with David Riedel
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Learn portrait drawing from live models with teaching artist David Riedel! Tuesdays, September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10 | 9am-12pm
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Basics of Customer Service
12:00pm / First National Bank of Durango
Join us to learn customer service 101. We will look at how we define customer service, what is good and bad customer service, and how to have a win-win...
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
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Healing and Intuitive Development Training
6:00pm / Body and Soul Healing
This class is excellent for non-healers and healers alike who want to develop their intuitive abilities, learn self-healing skills and practice giving...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
 Wednesday, September 20th
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Creating Healthy Schools: What Parents Need to Know
9:00am / Durango Pubic Library
Kids who eat better and move more have fewer absences, higher academic achievement and self-esteem, and are more likely to graduate from high school. Join...
Snowdown 2018 Kick-off and poster unveiling
5:30pm / The Balcony Backstage
Snowdown is made up of volunteers, this is a great opportunity to sign up and be part of a crazy fun team! The artist will unveil the much anticipated...
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Beginning 2-Step & Cha-Cha Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
This class meets the 3rd Wednesday of EVERY month... You start with some 2-Step and end with a 30 minute intro to Cha-Cha.... Come check it out and have...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
Durango Chautauqua free event
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Steven Edenbo will portray the 3rd U.S. President, Thomas Jefferson. The title of the talk will be, “Seizing the Fugitive Occurrence.” An...
 Thursday, September 21st
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Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, ham, and more for only $10 per person! Tickets will be on sale before the event and at the door.   Come join...
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Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from 5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
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Ska-BQ! Live Music: The Fearless Peasants
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Enjoy live local music from The Fearless Peasants on the outdoor stage in our new beer garden and $3 mainline pints.
iAM MUSIC Fest!
5:00pm / Multiple Venues Downtown Durango
iAM MUSIC Fest! is an Indie Music & Arts Festival in Durango, Colorado.   Official host of the 2017 Colorado Music Summit-a 3 day festival...
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2017 Colorado Music Summit
5:00pm / Multiple Venues in Downtown Durango
Colorado Music Summit 2017 is a 4 day State-wide Music Industry Networking Conference.   This is a FREE event with registration.   Converge...
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Kirk James Blues Band
5:00pm / Balcony Bar & Grill
Blues downtown!
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
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Community Taste Annual Dinner
5:30pm / Blue Lake Ranch & Ridgewood Event Center
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is hosting its eight annual Community Taste dinner. The Community Taste is a fundraising event featuring...
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Mindfulness and Nutrition Tips for Raising Healthy, Happy Kids
6:00pm / Cafe of Life
In this presentation you will learn tips for: creating a healthy lifestyle for the whole family, how to fill nutritional gaps, ways to sneak in healthy...
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Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
Life Long Learning
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Gleason will portray President Andrew Jackson. Jackson, the 7th U.S. President. His talk is entitled, “Born in a Storm.” Jackson also known...
Durango Chautauqua free event
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Steven Edenbo will portray the 3rd U.S. President, Thomas Jefferson. The title of the talk will be, “Seizing the Fugitive Occurrence.” An...
Laugh Therapy
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Open Mic Comedy, 3-5 minutes, anyone can sign-up before 7:30pm. Each comic receives two drink tickets.
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An Evening With Dead Floyd
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
Dancing Bears?  Flying Pigs?  Who is Dead Floyd and why do they keep following me around?   Dead Floyd is a celebration of the...
 Friday, September 22nd
Fort Lewis Women's Soccer
1:00pm / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. Regis
2017 Parade of Homes
3:00pm / Various locations in La Plata County
The Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado is taking place September 22-24!    Since our first parade...
Fort Lewis Men's Soccer
3:30pm / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. Westminster
iAM MUSIC Fest!
5:00pm / Multiple Venues Downtown Durango
iAM MUSIC Fest! is an Indie Music & Arts Festival in Durango, Colorado.   Official host of the 2017 Colorado Music Summit-a 3 day festival...
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2017 Colorado Music Summit
5:00pm / Multiple Venues in Downtown Durango
Colorado Music Summit 2017 is a 4 day State-wide Music Industry Networking Conference.   This is a FREE event with registration.   Converge...
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Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
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Get the LED out - Tribute
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College
No wigs or fake accents, GTLO gives their audiences what they crave – a high-energy Zeppelin concert.   From the bombastic and epic,...
Durango Night Photography Shoots
8:00pm / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
There is always something magical about night photography, even more so with a live steam locomotive! Seeing and photographing the nightly operations of...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
 Saturday, September 23rd
28th Fall Photographers Special
7:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Join amateur and professional photographers as we take the train into the remote wilderness of the San Juan National Forest and drop you off to photograph...
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Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
Paws for a Cause AIDS Benefit
8:00am / Rotary Park
Join Four Corners Alliance for Diversity for the 5th annual Paws for a Cause Dog Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, September 23rd at Rotary Park in Durango....
2017 Parade of Homes
9:00am / Various locations in La Plata County
The Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado is taking place September 22-24!    Since our first parade...
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Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
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Tracking Workshop with Durango Nature Studies
10:30am / Durango Nature Center
One of the most valuable ways to connect and learn about a natural area is through a sit spot. A sit spot is where a person chooses a location in a natural...
Meltdown on the Mesa
1:00pm / Ewing Mesa
Join the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown crew for a day of incredible bluegrass, camping and fundraising as well as a chance to enjoy the wide open spaces of...
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Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
iAM MUSIC Fest!
5:00pm / Multiple Venues Downtown Durango
iAM MUSIC Fest! is an Indie Music & Arts Festival in Durango, Colorado.   Official host of the 2017 Colorado Music Summit-a 3 day festival...
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2017 Colorado Music Summit
5:00pm / Multiple Venues in Downtown Durango
Colorado Music Summit 2017 is a 4 day State-wide Music Industry Networking Conference.   This is a FREE event with registration.   Converge...
Wolfwood Refuge 6th Annual Art Auction
5:00pm / Durango Train Station Grange
This year it will be held at the Grange, the Durango Train Station’s event building, located behind the train museum. If you have never attended...
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An Evening Under the Stars AIDS Benefit Dinner
7:00pm / Rotary Park
Join us for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing. This is our annual fundraiser for the Durango AIDS Benefit. We will have a silent auction with many...
Durango Night Photography Shoots
8:00pm / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
There is always something magical about night photography, even more so with a live steam locomotive! Seeing and photographing the nightly operations of...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
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Hello Dollface w/ Imaginario Circus
11:00pm / iAM Music Fest
Featuring the core duo of Ashley Edwards and Jesse Ogle, Hello Dollface travels as a 2-10 piece live band, most often touring as a power quartet kicking...
 Sunday, September 24th
28th Fall Photographers Special
7:00am / The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Join amateur and professional photographers as we take the train into the remote wilderness of the San Juan National Forest and drop you off to photograph...
Durango Flea Market
7:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
La Plata County Fairgrounds parking lot!
Banned Books Week 2017
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop celebrates the annual Banned Books Week. The theme for 2017 is Our Right to Read, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
2017 Parade of Homes
9:00am / Various locations in La Plata County
The Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado is taking place September 22-24!    Since our first parade...
Fort Lewis Women's Soccer
12:00pm / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. MSU Denver
Fort Lewis Men's Soccer
2:30pm / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. Colorado Mesa
iAM MUSIC Fest!
5:00pm / Multiple Venues Downtown Durango
iAM MUSIC Fest! is an Indie Music & Arts Festival in Durango, Colorado.   Official host of the 2017 Colorado Music Summit-a 3 day festival...
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2017 Colorado Music Summit
5:00pm / Multiple Venues in Downtown Durango
Colorado Music Summit 2017 is a 4 day State-wide Music Industry Networking Conference.   This is a FREE event with registration.   Converge...
 Monday, September 25th
Self Guided Nature Tour in the San Juans: Available every day
8:00am / Purgatory Resort
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the Self Guided Nature Tour at Purgatory Resort. The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with...
2017 Banned Books Week
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop celebrates the annual Banned Books Week. The theme for 2017 is Our Right to Read, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
Bronze Sculptor George Lundeen ALL WEEK
10:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
This one-man show, during Fall Gallery Walk, features western figurative bronze sculptor George Lundeen. With years of experience and knowledge, Lundeen...
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Back to School Inspiration
10:00am / Christian Science Reading Room
The Reading Room has been devoting this summer's monthly themes to our children and offering a spiritual response to issues confronting our children in...
Rosie Carter ALL WEEK
5:00pm / The Recess Gallery
New works from Rosie Carter in the Recess Gallery, Durango's smallest gallery September 1-30
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Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing Company
One hour of yoga, all levels are welcome!  One pint of beer (yoga first!)  $10, bring your mat!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
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Putting a Price on Carbon Emissions
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College Noble Hall Room 130
League of Women Voters brings national experts – Yoram Bauman on carbon tax, architect of Washington State’s related ballot initiative. Patrick...
 Tuesday, September 26th
Free Transit Day
6:00am / Durango Transit
Ride Durango Transit for free all day long, all routes! Durango Transit Free Day Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to give...
2017 Banned Books Week
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop celebrates the annual Banned Books Week. The theme for 2017 is Our Right to Read, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
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Portrait Drawing with David Riedel
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Learn portrait drawing from live models with teaching artist David Riedel! Tuesdays, September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10 | 9am-12pm
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Communicating with Customers
12:00pm / First National Bank of Durango
How do we effectively communicate with our customers? Is the customer always right? How do you deal with an irate customer? This course addresses the two...
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
Half the Sky
7:00pm / Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango
Free documentary showing of 'Half the Sky': Turning oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.    A special preview to Nicholas Kristof's...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
 Wednesday, September 27th
2017 Banned Books Week
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop celebrates the annual Banned Books Week. The theme for 2017 is Our Right to Read, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
Trails 2000 Trailwork
9:00am / TBA
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on 
Wednesday, September 27, from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Please come for as much or little time as you can;...
New Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00am / US Health Advisors Office
US Health Advisors announces the opening of their new office in Durango. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place in conjunction with the Durango Chamber...
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Community Connections Open Community Forum
5:00pm / Durango Rec Center Sunlight Room
To address the changing landscape of providing IDD services and to ensure that the community has maximum input in planning for the future, Community Connections...
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Wine Night, Game Night
5:30pm / Four Leaves Winery
Join Conundrum Escape Rooms at Four Leaves Winery for an evening of board games, friends, and wine.    Visit durangoescaperooms.co to see what...
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Are You Struggling with Worry, Fear and/or Anxiety? Free Talk
6:00pm / Body and Soul Healing
Are you struggling with worry, fear or anxiety? ​Would you like to learn how to let go of fear-based, worst case scenario and survival (flight...
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Beginning 2-Step Dance Lesson
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Enjoy a whole hour learning the 2-Step basics, EVERY 4th Wednesday of the Month... So get to the Wild Horse and get to movin'!
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
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Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour - Hip Hop/Rock
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College
Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music. Live, they are accompanied by their incredible band, featuring ace turntable...
 Thursday, September 28th
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Homebuyer Education Class (weekday class!)
8:30am / Coldwell banker
Tired of renting? Learn what it takes to become a Homeowner. The HomesFund (a local non-profit) offers monthly Homebuyer Education Classes. Class will...
2017 Banned Books Week
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop celebrates the annual Banned Books Week. The theme for 2017 is Our Right to Read, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
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Heart Health, CPR, Save a Life, A Durango Friends ofthe Arts Fundraiser
9:30am / Durango Public Library
Learn about heart attack symptoms, CPR and AED application/techniques. CPR demonstration, Stroke symptoms, Choking and Heimlich techniques and recovery...
Theme Day Thursday
10:00am / Thru The Lens
The last Thursday of every month is Theme Day Thursday at Thru The Lens Photography. On this day we offer a theme that we don't usually have and offer...
Fashion Fusion Style in Motion
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Fashion Fusion –Style in Motion: is a fast-paced runway show designed to spotlight local businesses while raising funds and awareness for The Durango...
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Durango Green Drinks
5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company
Durango Green Drinks offers a place for anyone in the area to come, mingle, meet others and chat about local sustainability issues. This information monthly...
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Durango Brewing Live Music
5:00pm / Durango Brewing Company
Come on up and join us for live music from 5-9pm Every Thursday afternoon through the Summer in the Taproom/Patio, weather depending! Happy hour from...
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Doggie Social Hour
5:30pm / La Plata County Humane Society
A fun and safe way for you doggies to play! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Doggie Social Hour.    First...
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Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
5:30pm / Kennebec Cafe
Live Jazz
Michael Kodas Book Event
6:00pm / Durango Public Library
Maria's Bookshop and the Durango Public Library present author Michael Kodas and his new book, Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame.
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Advanced Swing & Cha-Cha Dance Class
6:30pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Progress over the 2 month period to learn and advance your skills in the Swing & Cha-Cha dances. Hope you'll come see us!
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents  A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY   Tickets $25
 Friday, September 29th
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Landscape Photography
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Artist/Teacher: Robert Turner  When: September 29 - October 1, 2017   Location: Durango   Cost: $450 - $300/2days   Robert...
2017 Banned Books Week
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop celebrates the annual Banned Books Week. The theme for 2017 is Our Right to Read, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
Fort Lewis Women's Soccer
12:00pm / FLC Dirks Field
Skyhawks vs. UCCS
Trails 2000 Trailwork
3:00pm / Twin Buttes Trails
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to trailwork on Twin Buttes Trails on 
Friday, September 29, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Twin Buttes Dental,...
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Rhythm & Soul Festival
4:00pm / Rhythm & Soul Festival
Rhythm & Soul Festival will feature NAHKO, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Lyla June, Rickie Byars Beckwith Tina Malia, and many more incredible artists. Rhythm...
Opening Reception: Reveries - 3 Years of Willowtail
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Since 2014, the Durango Arts Center has nurtured a partnership with Mancos-based education center, nature preserve and bed and breakfast Willowtail Springs...
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Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms Winery
Live music provided by local groups, food and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night beginning June 2nd through September 29th. Located on a 900 acre...
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights
7:00pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboys and Saloon Ladies duel it out in the streets of downtown Durango on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as they bring the Old West to life with a...
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In concert: Cellist Sandy Kiefer and pianist Mika Inouye
7:00pm / St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Pianist Mika Inouye and cellist Sandy Kiefer perform solos and duos, including works by Bach, Bruch, Mendelssohn, and Arvo Pärt.
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents  A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY   Tickets $25
PINTER X 2 - Two Plays by Harold Pinter
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College Theatre, MainStage @ Theatre Hall
Fort Lewis College Theatre Department opens its 2017-18 season with two of Harold Pinter’s well-known one-act plays.    The Lover,...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
 Saturday, September 30th
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Rhythm & Soul Festival
7:30am / Rhythm & Soul Festival
Rhythm & Soul Festival will feature NAHKO, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Lyla June, Rickie Byars Beckwith Tina Malia, and many more incredible artists. Rhythm...
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Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank of Durango parking lot
Local food with flavor! Available grocery items: vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, granola, sprouts, cookies, and more. We also offer hot meals, fresh...
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Public Lands Day Trailwork and Celebration
8:00am / Hidden Valley Trail in Overend Mountain Park
Join Trails 2000, Osprey Packs and Keep it Wild to celebrate Public Lands Day with Trailwork on Hidden Valley Trail in Overend Mountain Park on Saturday,...
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Landscape Photography
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Artist/Teacher: Robert Turner  When: September 29 - October 1, 2017   Location: Durango   Cost: $450 - $300/2days   Robert...
2017 Banned Books Week
9:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop celebrates the annual Banned Books Week. The theme for 2017 is Our Right to Read, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
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Playing with the Press with Judy Hayes
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Back by popular demand! Take an art vacation for the day and play with the unique Griffin Press with local artist Judy Hayes. All materials supplied.   Designed...
Children's Consignment Sale
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Shop for new and gently-loved children's clothing, furniture, toys, and more for way less than retail value.
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Durango Nature Center Open to the Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
140 acres of hiking trails through a variety of ecosystems. River play, picnic pavilion, junior naturalist badge, interpretive trail, nesting bird walk....
Brew Train
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Take a ride on the train with Durango's local brewers! Taste craft beer on the way to Cascade Canyon where you will enjoy live music, more beer, a Bavarian...
Mercy Hospice House Open House
10:00am / Mercy Hospice House
The public is invited to tour Mercy Hospice House, a new residential hospice facility on the Mercy Regional Medical Center campus, during an open house...
NTLive's Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
Sonia Friedman Productions present Imelda Staunton (Gypsy, Vera Drake, the Harry Potter films); Conleth Hill (Game Of Thrones, The Producers); Luke Treadaway...
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A Talk on WWI by Andrew Gulliford
1:00pm / The Animas Museum
Andrew Gulliford, a professor of History & Environmental Studies will expound on the World War I article he wrote for this year's 'History La Plata' publication.
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Local Lowdown-Local Libations!
1:30pm / Starts at the Transit Center Parking Lot
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make wine, brew beer, or make kombucha? Now you can do all three in one day during our Local Libations event on September...
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Saturday Tasting
2:00pm / The Wine Shop
Free Wine Tasting in-store every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Explore different wines with us. No purchase is necessary, just a thirst for knowledge!
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BHC DIPA Release Party
4:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
When life hands us too many hops, we brew this fruity, juicy, hop-bursting double IPA. Invite with BYOB? Make sure it's this BHC DIPA or you're likely...
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Moe's 11 Year Anniversary Party
6:00pm / Moe's Lounge
$2 Wells and Drafts!
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PowerFall Ball Dueling Piano Fundraiser!
6:00pm / The Powerhouse Science Center
The Powerhouse Science Center is throwing a great party! The Colorado Keys dueling pianos group will join us for a fundraiser and donor party!   Sing...
The Legend of Danny Boy
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Live summer theatre: a story about a Celtic minor and the Old West in the great San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado.
Merely Players presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
7:30pm / The Barn
Merely Players presents  A 'thrilling' comedy in a local barn BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY   Tickets $25
PINTER X 2 - Two Plays by Harold Pinter
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College Theatre, MainStage @ Theatre Hall
Fort Lewis College Theatre Department opens its 2017-18 season with two of Harold Pinter’s well-known one-act plays.    The Lover,...
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Live Country/Southern Rock Music
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Cover Charge runs from 7:30-11:30pm, $5 for ALL 21 and OVER. Always a buckin' good time!
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