Durango Events
There is always something to do in Durango, CO! Upcoming events and schedules for things to do in Durango are posted here.
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Evening of Comedy with Comedian Keith Barany
Join us at Congregation Har Shalom for an evening of Jewish Comedy with Comedian and Seinfeld co-writer, Keith Barany. The “NY Post” called him “The wittiest comic working today”. His show is a mix of Jewish themed and mainstream routines. In other words…you don’t have to be Jewish to love his Jewish show! Keith Barany co-wrote Gary Shandling’s monologue for the 2004 Emmy Awards, was a contributing writer for the hit TV show:...
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
An unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true king: Michael Jackson, Who’s Bad is the longest running Michael Jackson tribute band, offering what has been described as a jaw-dropping musical performance. Who’s Bad has earned its name by paying studious attention to Michael Jackson’s every original groove and gravity-defying dance move. This band of professionals relentlessly elevate the legacy of Jackson, always pushing themselves...
New Year’s Eve at Purgatory
New Year’s Eve is upon us! Purgatory hosts an annual celebration, and it’s a fantastic place for an evening out. Hoody’s serves a buffet-style New Year’s Eve dinner at 5, 7, and 9. The Purgatory tradition of a torchlight parade starts at 6 pm. The ski school lights up the mountain with torchlights, then there’s a fireworks show. The Powderhouse will have live music from Rob Webster and there’s a bluegrass New Year’s Eve party at...
Six Dollar String Band & Dreem Machine
Out with the old, In with the New Year! Come celebrate with us this NYE! We’ve got quite the show in store! 9:00 PM | Sunday Dec 31, 2017 Balcony Backstage 600 Main Ave., Suite 205 Durango, CO 81301 Six Dollar String Band captures the exuberant, communal, and unifying spirit inherent in Old Time music. In their hometown– the mountainous and musically diverse micropolitan of Durango, Colorado– they are widely regarded...
Durango DOT Comedy – Improv
Join Durango DOT Comedy for an evening of live improvisation comedy. Take a break from the holiday stress and give yourself a dose of laughter. 8:00 PM | Saturday Dec 30, 2017 Durango Arts Center 802 E 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 More info on the Durango DOT Comedy Facebook page.
Los Lobos – with special guest Garrett Lebeau
Los Lobos may be most widely known for the hit “La Bamba,” but for more than 40 years the band has reigned as one of the world’s most innovative and critically acclaimed groups. Formed in the mid-1970s by David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas Louis Perez and Conrad Lozano, Los Lobos began as a traditional acoustic Mexican group, but under the influence of L.A.’s ‘80s punk rock scene, the members went electric, thus incorporating their...
Durango Events Calendar – Live Music, Shows, Art, Entertainment, and More!
The Durango Events calendar is on our events page, along with the awesome upcoming events that we post here at Durango Downtown. If you know something wee don’t you can add your own events to the calendar. This is great for businesses, local venues, and community organizations to get the word out! Here is just a sample of things coming up in January: January 12th: The Motet with special guesy DJ Naysayers January 13th: Durango...
The Motet with special guest, DJ Naysayers
The future of funk is clear when The Motet brings their dance party to Durango. Date: Friday, January 12, 2018 Time: 7:30 PM Community Concert Hall at FLC Tickets Music and escapism go hand-in-hand. A concert or an album can unlock another world, if you let it. The Motet respect and revere this time-honored phenomenon. Fusing fiery funk, simmering soul, and improvisational inventiveness, the Denver, CO seven-piece-Lyle Divinsky...
The Outskirts New Years Eve Party
Join The Outskirts at Purgatory Ski Resort to ring in the New Year! Date: December 31, 2017 Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am Come join the party at Purgy’s to bring in the new year. Durango’s favorite bluegrass band, The Outskirts, will be rocking the house from 6pm-1am. More info on the event and the band. The Outskirts Incorporating equal parts folk, rock, and that high lonesome bluegrass sound, the Outskirts are sure to get a whole...
Old Fashioned Sleigh Rides, plus Santa!
Enjoy the Colorado winter by horse drawn sleigh! Warming hut pavilion for hot cocoa sipping!! Regular sleigh rides are available through January 20th, but you can also enjoy a Santa Sleigh Ride from December 16th to the 24th. See rappcorral.com for more info and booking. Rapp Corral has offered custom horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter wonderland between Durango and Purgatory Ski Area since 1984. Sleigh rides are a great idea for...
See Annie at The Durango Arts Center
Starring over 60 students of the DAC Applause! performing arts program! Spend your holiday season at the DAC for the timeless musical classic Annie, Jr. Re-live the story of everyone’s favorite orphan and the journey that takes her from the New York City slum orphanage, under the foot of Miss Hannigan, to the extravagant penthouse home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. You won’t have a Hard Knock Life while humming along to the songs...
Find the Perfect Gift at Solstice Market
From jewelry to hand-crafted furniture, the annual Winter Solstice Market at the Durango Arts Center offers a beautiful variety of gifts for that someone who has everything.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Nutcracker
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Nutcracker with the San Juan Symphony Friday, December 8, 2017 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2pm $42/$29 Tickets For the 11th consecutive year, the Nutcracker Ballet will charm Durango audiences and feature a live orchestra, as the San Juan Symphony is set to perform. Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson holds true to the...
Christmas Tree Train – Cut Your Own on the Cascade Canyon Train
December 2,3,9,10 2017 Train Departure: 9:45 am Train Return: 2:45pm Ride the regular Cascade Canyon Train but come prepared to cut your own Christmas Tree to be hauled back to Durango on the steam train! Maybe this will be a romantic couples day to choose your first Christmas tree together. Maybe a Family Day with mittens and hot chocolate for everyone! See durangotrain.com to reserve your seat on the Christmas tree train. Fares:...
Opportunities to Shop Local
Learn about this year’s Noel Night and the 10th annual release of Durango’s Shop Local Coupon Book.
Noel Night & 12 Days of Shop Local Events!
Come to to Durango’s all-day and all-evening Christmas Part featuring over 100 participating businesses! DECEMBER 1 IS DURANGO’S CHRISTMAS PARTY ‘Tis the season to Shop Local Join thousands of locals downtown on Friday, December 1, for Durango’s Christmas party! From 10:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m., mix and mingle with friends and family as you find one-of-a-kind gifts from over 80 local merchants who are pleased as punch to...
Durango Be Local Coupon Book in Stores + Launch Party
The Be Local Coupon Book is available in stores starting Black Friday – November 24th! Do Black Friday the Local Way About the Be Local Coupon Book Coming out each November and good all year long, this book serves as an introduction to La Plata County’s incredible locally owned and independent businesses that make this community’s vibrancy, culture and attraction what it is. With unique coupon offers new and long time locals can’t...
Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The tradition continues for 2017! All are welcome at the Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11/23 11:30-1:30 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Please call 970-259-4061 if you’d like to volunteer Also, we need pie! We need pies to serve at the dinner. Please deliver pies to the Fairgrounds Thanksgiving morning. You can also drop off between 2:00 and 5:00 on Wednesday 11/22. For more info or to contact the organizers, visit...
Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market
THANKSGIVING MARKET Sat. Nov 18, 9am to 1pm Go LOCAL this year and join us! Featuring locally grown fresh veggies, meats, cheeses, and more for your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, get a jump on your holiday shopping with unique and useful items from our quality local Artisans. @ La Plata Fairgrounds, outside in the breezeway (on the same day as the GardenSwartz Extravaganza and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Sale) Rain, Snow, or Shine:) More info...
Veterans Day Fireworks, Music, and More!
Durango’s Veterans Day Celebration This upcoming weekend, we celebrate Veterans Day. Saturday, November 11, is the annual holiday that honors those who have served in our armed forces. Did you know Durango has quite the celebration planned? This year, the Fourth of July fireworks were postponed, and the City of Durango will now provide a firework show on Saturday, November 11 at 5:30. What a special and beautiful show this will be at...
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