StufftoDo
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Facemasks required. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Virtual Durango Green Drinks, featuring The Good Food Collective and Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College, 5:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Sustainability Alliance of SW Colorado. For info, visit Durango Green Drinks on FB.
Henry Stoy plays piano, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Jean Pierre Wine Bar, College Drive and Main.
Free Shakespeare in the Park: “Much Ado About Nothing,” a socially distanced, abbreviated, giddy version of the classic comedy presented by Merely Players, 6 p.m.; Also 6 p.m. Sept. 25-26 and 2 p.m. Sept. 26-27. Jenkins Ranch Park, Skyridge. Masks required, firstcome, first-seated. More info. at www.mereyplayers.us. Jose Villareal plays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
13th annual Fall Blaze and Cycling Celebration, 9 a.m. Riders of all abilities are invited to choose from road, mountain, gravel, BMX, tandem, e-bike, townie, Peloton, or any other cycling mode, and head out on an any-distance ride. Riders can compete for most miles ridden, most vertical gained and most vertical lost by joining the Durango Fall Blaze Strava Club. Register at www.durangofallblaze.com. Proceeds go to FLC Cycling.
DJ Calvin spins, 5-8 p.m., 11th Street Station, Main Ave. and 11th St.
Mountain Marmot Trail Run, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Purgatory Resort. www.purgatoryresort.com
Powerhouse Trivia Night on the plaza, Thursdays through September, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Socially distanced tables, masks required. No groups larger than 8. $5 suggested team donations.
County commissioner candidate Marhsa PorterNorma meet/greet in Breen, 4-5:30 p.m., Breen Community Building, 15300 Highway 140. Event will be COVID safe. For info: MarshaPorterNorton@gmail.com
Friday25
Derek Abt plays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 11th Street Station, Main Ave. and 11th St.
23rd annual Manhattan Short Film Festival kicks off, thru Oct. 1, Allen Stadium 9 Theatre. Also thru Oct. 31 in the Butch Cassidy Train Car inside the D&SNG Museum. Tickets: durangofilm.org Alex Forsthoff and Friends play, 4-9 p.m., the Nugget Bar, south of Purg. Deadline for “Stuff to Do” submissions is Monday at noon. To submit an item, email: calendar@durangotelegraph.com
Free bokken (sword) and jo (staff) lessons, 9-10 a.m., Claire Viles Park. Masks required. www.durangoaikido.com
Eat Local Month Harvest Dinner, Fridays thru Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m. Each week, pick up a gourmet take-out dinner from a participating restaurant, farm or local purveyor. $75 ticket includes three courses, an alcoholic beverage and a special gift. Proceeds benefit Local First and local food businesses. Tickets at: local-first.org/eatlocalmonth. Dustin Burley plays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. Robby Overfield plays, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms, 513 CR 321, Ignacio. Free Shakespeare in the Park: “Much Ado About Nothing,” a socially distanced, abbreviated, giddy version of the classic comedy presented by Merely Players, 6 p.m.; Also 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 2 p.m. Sept. 2627. Jenkins Ranch Park, Skyridge. Masks required, firstcome, first-seated. More info. at www.mereyplayers.us. Lavalanche plays, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, Main Ave. and 11th St.
Saturday26 National Public Lands Day, volunteer opportunities on Ice Lakes Trail, Missionary Ridge and Cutthroat Trail, near Purg. For info., contact Partnership Coordinator Lorena Williams at 970-422-2939 or by email at lorena.williams@usda.gov. Durango Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 noon, in TBK Parking Lot, across from the Transit Center.
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Rock Out at the River, all-day rock and roll and Southern music fest and fireworks, Tico Time Resort, across from the State Line gas station. Free Shakespeare in the Park: “Much Ado About Nothing,” a socially distanced, abbreviated, giddy version of the classic comedy presented by Merely Players, 2 & 6 p.m.; also 2 p.m. Sept. 27. Jenkins Ranch Park, Skyridge. Masks required, first-come, first-seated. More info. at www.mereyplayers.us. Drive-in Concert Series, 1-4 p.m., La Plata Senior Center parking lot. $50/vehicles. Proceeds benefit a different local nonprofit each week. Devin Scott plays everything from R. Kelly to Patsy Cline on ukulele, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. The Assortment plays, 6-9 p.m., Wines of the San Juan, Blanco, New Mexico, (505) 632-0879. A Swinging Jazz Night with Tommy Gearhart and his band play, 4-9 p.m., the Nugget Bar, south of Purg. Gary B. Walker plays jazz accordion, 6-8 p.m., Dandelion Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. Middle Ground plays bluegrass, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, Main Ave. and 11th St.
Sunday27 Colorado State BMX Championships, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Cundiff Park, BMX track. Henry Stoy plays piano, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Jean Pierre Wine Bar, College Drive and Main.
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Alex Forsthoff plays, 12-3 p.m., 11th Street Station, Main Ave. and 11th St. Free Shakespeare in the Park: “Much Ado About Nothing,” a socially distanced, abbreviated, giddy version of the classic comedy presented by Merely Players, 2 p.m. Jenkins Ranch Park, Skyridge. Masks required, first-come, first-seated. More info. at www.mereyplayers.us. Blue Moon Ramblers play Americana/bluegrass, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Joel Racheff plays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday28 Meditation and Dharma Talk with Bill Ball, 5:30- 7 p.m. online at www.durangodharmacenter.org/ Rob Webster plays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. Ed Bolster plays live on the patio, 6-8 p.m., PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar, 1201 Main Ave.
Tuesday29 E-Commerce Online Workshop Series, 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesdays. Presented by the SW Colorado Small Business Development Center. $10/workshop or $50/series of six. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/y57v7xd9 Navajo Supply Drive, food, clothing and pet food drive for the Navajo Nation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., parking lot across from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 E. Fifth Ave. There will also be drop-offs Wed., Sept. 30 10 a.m.noon. Arrangements for pick up can also be made by calling Judy at 970-749-6707. Sean O’Brien plays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. Zoom with La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Lee Parker, presented by Rotary Club of Durango, 6 p.m. Email: mtnman16@gmail.com. Alison and Friends play, 6-8 p.m., Dandelion Café, 725 E. Second Ave.
Wednesday30 Wednesday Wine Workshop, “Sicilian Wines” with sommelier Tracy, 4-5 p.m., PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar, 1201 Main Ave. Reserve your spot at www.primidurango.com Backyard fruit harvesting with the Good Food Collective, Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Meet at Manna Soup Kitchen. Bring water bottle, face mask and boxes/bags for any fruit you want to take home. Info at: www.goodfoodcollective.org/get-involved Free bokken (sword) and jo (staff) lessons, 5-6 p.m., Claire Viles Park. Masks required. www.durango aikido.com 4
