Community Calendar

Our 2025 Conductor-in-Residence, Daniel Raiskin, leads our Festival Orchestra for a special evening of world-class classical music.

Pieces to be performed include:
ALFRED SCHNITTKE: Suite in the Old Style, Op. 80
ROBERT SCHUMANN: Konzertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra in F, Op. 86
JOHANNES BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98

Join us for a free pre-concert lecture at 6:00 pm at the Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, presented by Dr. Linda Mack Berven.

This concert is eligible for the Free Student Ticket Program! These orders must be placed over the phone at 970-385-6820 or in person at the Festival Office. Note: Students must be present to receive tickets at Will Call.

For accessible seating needs or additional assistance please call the festival office to assist you with your tickets at 970-385-6820.

The Durango Arts Center presents Bumps in the Night, an original production written by the students of the July Youth Theatre Camp, with support and original music by Tabatha Bettin. Show times are 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday August 1 and 2, 2025, with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday August 3, 2025.

Tickets are $15 GA and $10 for students, at the door or www.durangoarts.org. Ticket sales support scholarships and youth programs at the arts center.

Outdoor Movie Night at Sunnyside Library. Bring the family and join us for popcorn and an outdoor showing of the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz". Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Costumes encouraged!

The public is invited to the San Juan Mountains Association Summer Star Party series at the Durango Nature Center. Events take place at 8:30PM on the following Fridays:
May 30th
June 20th
July 18th
August 15th
September 12th.
Sjma.org has more information.

Along with the Durango Astronomical Society.

All are welcome, amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike, for a family friendly event discussing and observing our night skies – the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulas. Just before sunset, an expert from the Durango Astronomical Society will lead discussions on what we will be seeing that evening, providing informative backstories and fascinating fun facts about the night sky we see everyday. Each summer month will have slightly different focuses depending on that month’s night sky. All discussions will end with open telescope viewings and Q&A sessions.

Join SJMA and the Durango Astronomical Society for our second year of summer star party series located at SJMA’s Durango Nature Center!

All are welcome, amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike, for a family friendly event discussing and observing our night skies – the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulas. Just before sunset, an expert from the Durango Astronomical Society will lead discussions on what we will be seeing that evening, providing informative backstories and fascinating fun facts about the night sky we see everyday. Each summer month will have slightly different focuses depending on that month’s night sky. All discussions will end with open telescope viewings and Q&A sessions. Don’t miss out on these memorable experiences!

The San Juan Symphony is celebrating their 40th season. Tickets and details are available at sanjuansymphony.org.

First-time subscribers receive 50% off in Durango and 25% off in Farmington.

The Durango Botanic Gardens 14th annual Bulb Sale will feature 48 types of flower bulbs. The sale preview opens on Friday at DBGBulbSale.org. The online store will be open from August 1st through 14th. Orders will be available for pickup in mid-October at a variety of locations.

questions? call 970-880-4841.

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The Bayfield Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 8 until noon - and on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 - at 1328 County Road 501, through October 25th.

Free, family friendly event
Local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, live music, playground, artisans, food trucks, honey.

Chimney Rock Through the Ages Tour explores both the natural and cultural history of the area through geologic time and incorporates the anthropology and archeology of the Puebloan people.

Dates: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 8:00-10:30 AM

Cost: $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free

Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Previous Address: 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO
Updated Address: 30841 State Highway 151, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777