Sep 12 Friday
The ELHI Community Center in Ignacio will host a weekly Community Block Party from 5 to 7 every Friday from June 6th through October 13th.The events will showcase handmade goods, homegrown produce by local farmers, plus artisans, crafters and more. Theelhiignacio.org has more information.
4 Corners Tabletop Night is a place for tabletop gamers in the 4 Corners area to meet up and get their miniatures to the table. We play a variety of games and welcome players of all skill levels. We strongly encourage joining our Discord Server for event information, hobby inspiration, and tabletop chat. Join us at the library every 2nd and 3rd Friday of the month!
Group Discord Server: 4 Corners Tabletop (https://discord.com/invite/eckX7hdJfR)
For more information email Blake Johnson at blakekjohnson@gmail.com or Byron Munda at byronallen175@gmail.com
The History Live series at the Durango Public Library presents; "History of the San Juan Cutthroat Trout" at 6PM on Friday, September 12th.
Jim White, Aquatic Biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, was a part of the team that "rediscovered" what was thought to be the extinct lineage of native cutthroat trout in the San Juan River Basin. The story links the past with the present, revolving around a native trout beloved by many anglers, naturalists, and conservationists.
Four free concerts will be held on select Fridays throughout the summer at Swanny City Park. The free concerts are open to the public, and folks are encouraged to come with their friends and families. Beer and wine will be available for the adults. The concert stage will be set up adjacent to the pavilion, providing a perfect picnic spot for all under the large cottonwoods and a playground for the kiddos. We encourage everyone to walk, bike, or use the MAT to attend the concerts. Showtime is 6 to 9 PM. Opening acts begin at 6 PM. Main Stage performers will start at 7 PM. KZMU Community Radio will livestream on 90.1 FM and kzmu.org.
The ballet, "Cocktail Hour" will be presented as part of San Juan College’s Artists Series - at the Henderson Fine Arts Center on Friday, September 12th at 7pm.Tickets are free but must be reserved. Details are at sanjuancollege.edu.
Suitable for audiences of all ages, the show transports theatergoers through time and around the world with original choreography, music, and costume design.
The engagement will feature the premiere of “Bombay,” a female quartet with a new score.
OPEN MIC @ TANGLED HORN every THURSDAY 7-10PM. Hosted by Ryan Blundell and Galen Clark. Sign up starts at 6PM
We really like a good treasure hunt!So naturally, we wanted to make one for you to come experience in our one-of-a-kind Subterrain space. Fans of escape rooms will love this…especially the fans who wish they could enjoy a libation - alcoholic or non - while hunting for clues and trying to beat the clock!
The Village Band will perform a free concert of ragtime in the Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village on Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m.
The group includes several members of the San Juan Symphony, local music teachers, and other seasoned musicians.
use the municipal parking lot on Park Avenue near the Splash Pad and enter the Pioneer Village through the back gate, which opens around 6:30pm. Additional information is at 505-334-9829.
The Aztec Museum's free concerts are made possible by grants from the Connie Gotsch Arts Foundation, The New Mexico Music Commission, Northwest New Mexico Arts Council, and private donors.
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!
Sep 13 Saturday
The Good Food Collective and Durango Tool Library have teamed up to help with local fruit harvesting, to reduce human-bear conflict, eliminate food waste, and directly address food security.More information is at goodfoodcollective.org.
email outreach@goodfoodcollective.org.