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ONGOING EVENTS

ANIMAS CITY NIGHT BAZAAR

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Activities, art, games, live music, performances and fun for all ages. Each event is 5-8 p.m. and has a theme: June 29 Living Art, July 27 The Great Bazaar-BQ, Aug. 31 Weird Science, and Sept. 28 Animas Olympic Games.

BAYFIELD BLOCK PARTIES

Block parties with live music, food and drinks, local craft vendors and family-friendly activities will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 16, July 4, July 21 and Aug. 18.

DURANGO FLEA MARKET

Browse vintage wares, used furniture, interesting art, handmade crafts, home decor, vinyl collections and so much more every Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

FARMERS MARKETS

Aztec Wednesday, 4:30-7 p.m., Westside Plaza, 1409-W Aztec Blvd. Bayfield Thursday, 4:30-7 p.m., Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St. Cortez Saturday, 7:30-11 a.m., Montezuma County Courthouse parking lot, 109 W. Main St. Dolores Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., Flanders Park, 420 Central Ave. Durango Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank parking lot, 259 W. Ninth St. Farmington Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Farmington Tuesday, 4-6 p.m., Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (beginning July 5)

TRUE WESTERN ROUNDUP RODEO

Rodeo gates open 5 p.m., show begins at 6:30 p.m. at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Traditional Open Series Rodeo June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 20. Freestyle Bullfighting Challenge Aug. 3. Ranch Rodeo and Western Variety Show Aug. 10.

TRIVIA

WildEdge Brewing Collective every first and third Tuesday of the month 6:30-7:45 p.m. Elks Lodge Trivia every second and fourth Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m., 901 East Second Ave. Powerhouse Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Powerhouse, outdoors in the Carver Family Plaza, 1333 Camino del Rio., www.powsci.org/trivia. Geeks Who Drink Trivia every Thursday 8:15 p.m., The Roost, 128 East College Drive.

For more ongoing events, review the community calendar and library events schedule in the local newspaper.

EVENTS

All events are subject to change. Please check with the hosting organization for more details and information.

JUNE 11

MEN WHO GRILL, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

JUNE 12 DURANGO COWBOY POETRY BARN DANCE AND SILENT AUCTION,

5-8 p.m., River Bend Ranch, 27846 U.S. Highway 550, www.durangocowboygathering.org.

JUNE 13 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL,

9 a.m., Riverview Christian Fellowship, 4995 County Road 509, www.myvbs.org/rvcf.

JUNE 16 TAYLOR SCOTT BAND,

5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

JUNE 17 VALLECITO SLASH DEPOT/ BRING YOUR LIMBS,

10 a.m.-2 p.m., across from station #2 below the dam.

JUNE 18 HIGH ALTITUDE BLUES,

5 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 Colorado Road 501.

IAM MUSIC FEST

& LATE SHOW, 5-9 p.m. & 9-11 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Main show: Paa Kow, Afrobeatniks, Secret Circus Society, Cruz & The Castaways and Nu Bass Theory. Late show: Piramids.

ASPEN LOOP ULTRA,

7 a.m. Chicken Creek Trailhead, Race a 40-mile course hosted by Rocky Mountain Races.

JUNE 19 FATHER’S DAY BENEFIT

BRUNCH, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main St. ASPEN LOOP ULTRA, 7 a.m. Chicken Creek Trailhead, Race a 40-mile course hosted by Rocky Mountain Races. http://home. rockymountainraces.co.

JUNE 20 VERYL GOODNIGHT’S SLED DOGS OF AMERICA,

noon-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center 802 East Second Ave. www.durangoarts.org/events.

JUNE 23

NOSOTROS, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

JUNE 24 4TH FRIDAY TOURS AND

POTLUCK, 5 p.m., potluck begins at 6:30 p.m., Heartwood Cohousing, 800 Heartwood Lane. RSVP to amadrano@gmail.com.

JUNE 25 DURANGO BOTANIC

GARDENS ON TOUR, 9 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., www. durangobotanicgardens.org.

COMMUNITY ART MARKET,

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Hermosa Cafe parking lot, 738 Main Ave., lindsey@ hermosacafedurango.com.

NASHVILLE SONGS AND STORIES: ‘WRITERS IN THE

ROUND,’ 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. Featuring Paul Overstreet, Jeffrey Steele, Danny Myrick and Megan Linville. Tickets available at www.durangoconcerts.com.

JUNE 26 VETERAN’S ANNUAL RIVER

RAFT TRIP & PICNIC, 10:30 a.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. Free raft trips for veterans and their families. www.durangorafting.com/ company-overview/community

JUNE 30 USAF ACADEMY BAND:

THE FALCONAIRES, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

JULY 1 FIRST FRIDAY ART SHOW,

5-7 p.m., 1015 Main Ave. Art opening featuring light refreshments, musical performances and artist meet-and-greets. Hosted by Create Art & Tea.

JULY 3 ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER SUMMER MUSIC SERIES,

4-7 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org

JULY 4 AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE

BAND, 7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. www.durangoconcerts.com

JULY 7 MOBILE STAGE CONCERT,

2 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 E. Third St. www.musicinthemountains.com.

JACK & THE VOX AND

COMPANY, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

MOBILE STAGE CONCERT,

6:30 p.m., Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St. www.musicinthemountains.com.

JULY 8

MOBILE STAGE CONCERT, 2 p.m., Durango Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com.

OUT ON WORK RELEASE,

6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms Winery, 5513 Colorado Road 321.

MOBILE STAGE CONCERT,

6:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com. JAZZ JAM, 7-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. $25 per person. Hosted by iAM Music.

FOUR CORNERS GEM &

MINERAL SHOW, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., www.durangorocks.org.

JULY 9

RIDE OF THE ANCIENTS, 6:30 a.m., Flanders Park, 420 Central Ave. Bike race with post-ride party at Dolores River Brewery. www.rideoftheancients.com

MOBILE STAGE CONCERT,

Shoshone Park, 400 Shoshone Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com.

MOBILE STAGE CONCERT,

6:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com.

FOUR CORNERS GEM & MINERAL SHOW,

10 a.m.-6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. www.durangorocks.org.

JULY 10 FOUR CORNERS GEM &

MINERAL SHOW, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry and much more. Children’s activities, classes for adults and field trips available. Admission $3, children under 12 free. www.durangorocks.org

JULY 13 NUAGES DU DESERT

JAZZ AND SWING, 5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. $10 cover charge supports participating non-profits.

JULY 15 VALLECITO SLASH DEPOT/ BRING YOUR LIMBS,

10 a.m.-2 p.m., across from station #2 below the dam.

BAREFOOT MOVEMENT: WORLD MUSIC CONCERT,

7 p.m., LePlatt’s Pond Event Center, 311 County Road 501. https:// musicinthemountains.com/events/ barefoot-movement-world-musicconcert/

JULY 16 IAM MUSIC FEST & LATE

SHOW, 5-9 p.m. & 9-11 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Main show: Magic Beans, Shamarr Allen, Noodle, Gracie Jay and Secret Circus Society. Late show: Joseph Lamar.

BACH AND BURRITOS: FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

CONCERT, 6:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 17 TREEHOUSE TREASURE: FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

CONCERT, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 20 KIRK JAMES BLUES BAND,

5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. $10 cover charge supports participating non-profits.

DINNER & FAMILY CONCERT: THE ORCHESTRA

GAMES, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 21 CARTER SAMPSON & THE

JACKALOPES, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

JULY 22 SERENE DREAM: FESTIVAL

ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 23

HIGH ALTITUDE BLUES, 5 p.m., Weminuche Woodfired Grill, 18044 County Road 501.

POPS NIGHT: THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER,

6:30 p.m., Sky Ute Event Center, 14324 Colorado Highway 172. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 24 GARDEN OF IMAGINATION: FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

CONCERT, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 27 SIX DOLLAR STRING BAND,

5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. $10 cover charge supports participating non-profits.

RARE JOY: CLASSICAL CHAMBER CONCERT,

7 p.m., St. Columba Church, 1800 E. Second Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 28

ALI MCGWIRK, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.

JULY 29 4TH FRIDAY TOURS AND

POTLUCK, 5 p.m., potluck begins at 6:30 p.m., Heartwood Cohousing, 800 Heartwood Lane. RSVP to amadrano@gmail.com.

AMERICAN MELODIES: FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

CONCERT, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 29-AUG. 6 MONTEZUMA COUNTY

FAIR, various times, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 Highway 160. www.montezumacountyfair.com

JULY 30 CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE: FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

CONCERT, 6:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

JULY 31 INSPIRED VOICES: FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CONCERT,

5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com

AUG. 3

THE LISA BLUE TRIO, 5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. $10 cover charge supports participating nonprofits.

AUG. 6 BOGGY DRAW BEAT

DOWN, 7:30 a.m., Flanders Park, 420 Central Ave.

AUG. 7 ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER SUMMER MUSIC SERIES,

4-7 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

AUG. 10

JEFF SOLON JAZZ, 5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. $10 cover charge supports participating non-profits.

AUG. 10-14 LA PLATA COUNTY FAIR,

various times, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. www.co.laplata.co.us

AUG. 11

HIGH ALTITUDE BLUES, 5 p.m., Weminuche Woodfired Grill, 18044 County Road 501.

AUG. 12

BLACK VELVET TRIO, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms Winery, 5513 County Road 321.

AUG. 17

THE BADLY BENT, 5-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. $10 cover charge supports participating non-profits.

AUG. 19 VALLECITO SLASH DEPOT/

BRING YOUR LIMBS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., across from station #2 below the dam.

AUG. 20 IAM MUSIC FEST & LATE

SHOW, 5-9 p.m. & 9-11 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Main show: Jerusafunk, J-Calvin, Connor Terrones and Secret Circus Society. Late show: Tyler Adams Trio.

AUG. 26 DURANGO BLUES TRAIN,

9 a.m., 479 Main Ave. www.durangotrain.com

4TH FRIDAY TOURS AND

POTLUCK, 5 p.m., potluck begins at 6:30 p.m., Heartwood Cohousing, 800 Heartwood Lane. RSVP to amadrano@gmail.com.

SAN JUAN BREWFEST VIP

DAY, 5-8 p.m., 1200 Main Ave. www.sanjuanbrewfest.com

AUG. 27 DURANGO BLUES TRAIN,

9 a.m., 479 Main Ave. www.durangotrain.com

SAN JUAN BREWFEST,

1-5 p.m., 1200 Main Ave. www.sanjuanbrewfest.com

SEPT. 1 HIGH ALTITUDE BLUES,

5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St.

SEPT. 4 ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, 4-7 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

SEPT. 8

BLACK VELVET TRIO, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St.

SEPT. 17 IAM MUSIC FEST

& LATE SHOW, 5-9 p.m. & 9-11 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Main show: Ghost Tapes, Hello Dollface, Ramakandra, Delaney Davis and Secret Circus Society. Late show: Palo Brea.

SEPT. 24 DURANGO FALL BLAZE,

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Clock Tower, 1000 Rim Drive. Cycling event to raise money for the college cycling program featuring mountain, road and gravel racing and post-ride party. www.durangofallblaze.com

SEPT. 30 4TH FRIDAY TOURS AND

POTLUCK, 5 p.m., potluck begins at 6:30 p.m., Heartwood Cohousing, 800 Heartwood Lane. RSVP to amadrano@gmail.com.

DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING,

www.durangocowboygathering.org

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