Arts and Entertainment
Culinary Heritage Dinner
Over the past few years, the Culinary Heritage Dinner has taken diners back in time, to the beginning of the 20th Century in 2016 and to the World War I era in 2017. This year’s dinner, “Swinging Sixties Restaurant Revival” will recreate some dishes from popular spots like the Terrace at the Strater, Red Barn BBQ, Silver Spur, and Chez Louis. So, save the date, Saturday August 25, 6:30 PM at the Historic Strater Hotel. Strater Hotel,...
Lake Nighthorse—Durango’s New Lake
As the perfect weather in our summer days continue, it’s a great time to check Durango’s newest outdoor recreation area—Lake Nighthorse. This amazing lake is located only a couple miles outside of Durango, and the reservoir area is approximately 5,500 acres. This is such a benefit to our town, and the close proximity makes this a viable option for a variety of outdoor activities. The Lake was constructed as a part of the Animas La...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Conversation
“Always stop talking before people stop listening.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
A Unique Fund-Raiser for Annie’s Orphans
A group of Durango chiropractors will donate proceeds from treatments on Wednesday, Aug. 15, to Annie’s Orphans.
Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons – Three Springs – Thursday August 30th
Join us at Three Springs for the Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Thursday, August 30th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments! Featuring: Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons Sneaky Pete And The Secret Weapons is a collective of musicians channeling original music through a lens of hazy funk and unending groove, all witnessed and...
Meltdown on the Mesa
A full day and evening of Bluegrass featuring 7 bands including the Ginny Mules and free tent and car camping Saturday night (no trailers or RV’s). Bring your own food and beverages (no glass) and enjoy the music and spectacular views from the future Durango Mesa Park. More information and Tickets are available on-line at Durango Melt Down, Animas Trading Company or at the gate. Saturday August 18, 2018 @ 12:00PM Sunday August...
Line Dance Lessons
Free Line Dance Lessons Thursday August 16, 2018 Three lessons throughout the night. Lessons start at 8:30, 9:00 & 9:30 pm. Drop in for one or come for all three! Wild Horse Saloon 601 E 2nd Ave Durango, CO 81301
Rocky Mountain Race Series
Date: August 17, 2018 to August 19, 2018 Location: Purgatory Resort #1 Skier Place DurangoCO 81301 United States Website: http://www.chocolatebunnyproductions.com/events/rocky-mountain-race-series On behalf of Chocolate Bunny Productions Purgatory is excited to be a part of the first annual Rocky Mountain Race Series. The Rocky Mountain Race Series will kick-off May 2018 at Pajarito Bike Park and feature one event per month through...
Next to Normal
This musical takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, heart, and humor. This powerful rock musical digs in to the lives of a fragmented family grappling with crisis and loss. This musical’s graceful, brutally honest, yet humorous handling of grief, mental illness, and ethics in modern psychiatry has expanded the scope of subject matter and transformed the possibilities of...
Asleep at the Wheel with special guest, StillHouse Junkies
10-Time Grammy Award-Winners Voted Best Country & Western Band by Rolling Stone Awarded “Touring Band of the Year” by Academy of Country Music Americana Music Association honored Asleep at the Wheel with the Lifetime Achievement Award Sunday August 12, 2018 / 7:30pm Community Concert Hall at FLC 100 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301 Ray Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia 46 years ago. Now based in Austin,...
Four Corners Comedy Festival
The Four Corners Comedy Festival hits Durango with 3 nights of laughs, featuring over 30 comics from all over the country. The Henry Strater Theatre is proud to host the Main Stage for headline performances each night. We welcome stand-up acts from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Utah, California, New York and elsewhere. Get your tickets now, this will sell out quickly! DATE: Aug 24 2018 – Aug 25 2018 TIME: 07:15 PM...
What’s the Big ‘Dill’ with Pickleball?
Pickleball enthusiasts say the game is a cross between tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, and it’s growing in popularity in Durango.
La Plata County Fair – August 8th thru 12th
2018 La Plata County Fair August 8-12, 2018 La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301 970-382-6465 See the 2018 Fair Book & Schedule below for additional details
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Life
“The idea is to die young as late as possible.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Durango Dances Up a Storm
If you want to learn to dance, you can take lessons from country swing to salsa in Durango.
Sundance Head Performs at Fair on Friday
Cowboy-soul singer Sundance Head will be the featured performer at the second annual Friday at the Fair concert during the La Plata County Fair on Aug. 10.
The Cannondolls – Three Springs – Thursday August 23rd
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs this summer! Thursday, August 23rd, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: The Cannondolls THE CANNONDOLLS With a shared passion for beautiful melodies and deeply honest lyrics, Caitlin Cannon and Kate Willyard formed The Cannondolls, an Americana music project bridging a quirky yet...
Scott Enduro Cup
The Scott Enduro Cup makes its inaugural stop in Durango for the third round of the 2018 season. Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, Durango and Purgatory Resort boast some of the most beautiful riding in the state. Spruce and aspen forests cover the high alpine and wildflowers bloom in mountain meadows. Riders can expect climbs at altitude, abundant wildlife, and technical descents through this southwest Colorado playground. The...
Mushroom & Wine Festival
The Mushroom & Wine Festival at Purgatory Resort presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wildmushrooms. Our Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates this abundance with guided mushroom hunts and a culinary showcase of Durango’s finest restaurants. Date: August 10, 2018 to August 11, 2018 Schedule...
Pine River Brewfest – August 4th
Get ready for Bayfield’s event of the year – the Pine River Brewfest & BBQ! Come hungry, thirsty and ready to dance with the whole family to Eagle Park on Saturday, August 4th for a day of non-stop fun. There’s plenty of parking, and even shuttle services to keep everyone safe and sound! Sip craft beer, ciders, wines and spirits from the Four Corners and beyond, and vote for your favorite contestant in the People’s Choice BBQ...
