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Visit Durango.org for a complete listing of events. For more information, call 970-247-3500.

Monday, December 20, 2010

• Noon – 2 pm - Colorado Housing Inc. presents an Energy Star Pre-Drywall Home Tour  in Fox Farm Village in Bayfield. Participants can tour an Energy Star home under construction during the free event. 264-6950 to RSVP.
• 5:30 pm - Joel Racheff plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave
• 7 – 11 pm - Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave
• 8 pm - An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details
• 9 pm – close - The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers its weekly Players and Singers Night. 259-8801 for details.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

• 5 pm - Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam. 884-7070 for details.
• 5:30 pm - Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave
• 6 – 9 pm - The J.S. Trio – Joyce Simpson, Jeff Sweet and Jeff Solon – reunites. at Mutus, 701 E. Second Ave.
• 7 – 11 pm - Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
• 8 pm – close - Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Open Mic Night. 259-9018 for details.
• 9 – 11 pm - Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts Beer Bingo  with prizes for each game.
• 9 – 11 pm - Joel’s, 119 W 8th St., hosts Tuesday Trivia. 385-0430 for details.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

• 1 – 6 pm - Portraits With Santa - Enjoy refreshments and meet Santa at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
• 5:30 pm - Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
• 6 pm - Nina Sasaki & Ben Gibson play an acoustic show at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
• 6 – 9 pm - Tom MacCluskey plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave.,
• 6 – 8 pm - An open bluegrass jam meets. at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday.4 247-1264 for details.
• 6:30pm - The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College
• 7 – 11 pm - Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
• 8 pm - An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402.
• 9 pm  - DJ Daryll’s Karaoke/Gong Show returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave

Thursday, December 23, 2010

• 5 pm -  Porchlights play original bluegrassy folk rock at Ska Brewing, 225 Girard in Bodo
• 5:30 pm - The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave
• 5 – 7 pm - The Porchlights. - Acoustic Americana Rock at Ska Brewing Co. 225 Girard St. in Bodo Park. It's Chili Night. 970-247-5792
• 5 – 8 pm - Black Velvet, featuring Nina Sasaki and Larry Carver, plays Sweeney’s, located just north of Durango on CR 203
• 6 – 9 pm - The J.S. Trio – Joyce Simpson, Jeff Sweet and Jeff Solon – reunites at Mutus, 701 E. Second Ave.
• 7 – 11 pm - Robin & Jimmy Largent play the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
• 7 – 11 pm - Dave Mensch plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
• 8 pm – close - Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with salsa lessons and music 259-9018.

Friday, December 24, 2010

• 4:30 – 5:30 pm - The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185.
• 5 – 8 pm - Christmas Caroling with the Bar D Wranglers  - Join the Wranglers at local restaurants and at the hospital. Call 970-247-5753
• 5:15 – 8 pm - Polar Express - Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift from Santa round out the fun. Check online for different departure times and prices.
• 9 pm – close - DJ Double D spins for a Xmas Eve Bash at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., 259-9018.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

• 2 – 5 pm - Free Wine Tastings Every Saturday... The Wine Merchant
• 9 pm – close - DJ Ralphsta spins for a Christmas ’80s Retro Party at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

• 10 am – 5 pm - Enter to Win a Dinner for Two through Friday, December 31, 2010 - All month... From The Wine Merchants at The Oasis.
• 11 am – 3 pm - Cascade Canyon Winter Train through Friday, May 06, 2011 - The train heads north to Cascade Canyon. Check the schedule on www.durangotrain.com. Dress for snow since you can get off the train and walk along the river while our crew turns the train around.
• 1 pm - Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal in Riverfront/Iris Park. www.foodnotbombs.net.
• 1 - 3 pm - The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts its Gospel Brunch with music
• 5 – 8:30 pm - Polar Express through Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift from Santa round out the fun. Check online for different departure times and prices.
• 7:30 pm - The Blue Moon Ramblers at the Diamond Belle Saloon
• 8 pm  - Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo, world music and dancing

Monday, December 27, 2010

• 5:30 pm - Joel Racheff plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave
• 7 – 11 pm - Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
• 8 pm - An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

• 5pm  - Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam. 884-7070 for details.
• 5:30 pm - Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave
• 7 – 11 pm - Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave
• 9 – 11 pm - Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts Beer Bingo with prizes for each game.
• 9 – 11 pm  - Joel’s, 119 W 8th St., hosts Tuesday Trivia

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

• 5:30 pm - Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave
• 6 – 9 pm - Tom MacCluskey plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave
• 6 – 8 pm - An open bluegrass jam meets at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday. 247-1264 for details.
• 6:30 pm - The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College
• 7 – 11 pm - Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
• 8 pm - An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402.
• 9 pm  - DJ Daryll’s Karaoke/Gong Show returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave

Thursday, December 30, 2010

• 5 – 7 pm Jackson Polk - Acoustic Rock at Ska Brewing Co. 225 Girard St. in Bodo Park. It's Chili Night. 970-247-5792

Friday, December 31, 2010

• 5 pm – 12 am - New Year's Eve Special Train - Enjoy a festive evening excursion onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. 877-872-4607
• 6 – 7 pm - New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade - Celebrate with a torchlight parade down Purgatory Mountain followed by fireworks at the base area. At dusk.
• 6:30 – 1 am  - Elks Lodge New Year's Eve Party - Dinner and dancing open to the public. 970-247-2296 GOES TILL 1AM.
• 7 pm – 12 am - Bubbly - A sparkling wine and cupcake tasting. Enjoy the decade's themed music while sipping champagne and tasting decadent cupcakes. A classic photo booth and food included. A snowflake drop at midnight.
• 7 pm – 1 am - First Night Durango - Join us between 10th and 11th Streets on Main Ave. for a New Year's Eve celebration. For all ages; so there will be a snowflake drop at 10PM and again at midnight. Live music, hot chocolate, beer, and wine with warming huts for cold toes.
• 8 pm – 1 am - New Year's Eve Party - The 60's. We have much to celebrate so please ring in the New Year at the Durango Arts Center-Rat Pack Style!!! Enjoy a swanky 60's inspired evening filled with fabulous food, cash bar, dancing, live cabaret, and champagne toast. GOES TILL 1AM.
• 9 pm – 12 am - New Year's Eve Celebration - Join the Strater Hotel for a New Year's Eve Celebration! Live music with Joel Racheff. (970) 247-4431. GOES TILL 1AM.
• 12 pm – 12 am  - New Year's Celebration Pow Wow - Dances, Honorings, Blessings, a Cake Walk and more at Ignacio High School. 970-563-0269 or 970-903-2996...GOES TILL 1AM.