Community Calendar

Beginning writers and seasoned procrastinators are invited to a 2-part writing class with award-winning local author Jenny Mason. Learn how 20 minutes of daily writing wards off brain aging and relieves anxiety, according to recent neuroscience. Discover the secret of forming a daily writing habit and more. This class meets January 20th and 27th, 12-1:15pm at the Rec Center. Details and registration at jynnemason.com/book-online.

NFL GameDay at the Durango VFW
DirecTV Sunday Ticket, Downstairs – The Canteen is open, Upstairs
Great Food & Friendly Folks
Sunday’s: 11am – Close

VFW Post 4031
1550 Main Street
Durango, CO. 81301
VFW4031@bresnan.net
(970) 247-0384
https://vfw4031.org/

The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime January 9 - February 28, 2026 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70. His show features southwest landscapes, and is free to the public Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 pm, Friday, January 9.

All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.

The public is invited to a memorial service for Jim and Terry Fitzgerald the Extension Hall at La Plata County Fairgrounds, on Sunday, January 11th from 1 to 5 pm. All are welcome.
Bring your stories.

All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.

All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.

All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.

🎷 Funk Jazz Jam Session
Join us every second Sunday at 11th Street Station for Durango’s monthly Funk Jazz Jam Session—a free, open community jam where musicians of all levels come together to groove, improvise, and connect.

Hosted in January by Funk Express and in February by Jazz Church, Whether you’re stepping up to the mic, jumping in on your instrument, or just coming to enjoy the music, it’s all about good vibes and collaboration.

Presented by The iAM MUSIC Institute, Jimmy’s Music Supply, and Stillwater Music.
🎶 When: Sunday, January 11th
📍 Where: 11th Street Station, Durango, CO
💰 Cost: Free & open to all skill levels

OPEN MIC @ ANIMAS CITY THEATRE! Every Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Sign up starts @ 5:30 PM. Music and Comedy! FREE, No Cover. 21+ Professional sound, and backline drum kit, bass amp and guitar amp available. Bands are welcomed and encouraged. Collaboration and supportive artistic environment. Hosted by Ryan & Galen.