Go Durango - Spring 2024
The calendar says it's Spring but truth be told, Durango has experienced the emotional rollercoaster of Spring weather since January: sunny 50 degree weather followed by snow, then rain, followed by sunny 60 degree weather. . . What's a girl to do?
The calendar says it's Spring but truth be told, Durango has experienced the emotional rollercoaster of Spring weather since January: sunny 50-degree weather followed by snow, then rain, followed by sunny 60-degree weather... What's a girl to do?
Well, Purg officially announced that Gaper/Pond Skim Day is on Sunday April 14th, which means the ski resort will only be open weekends after that until their last day of April 28th. Don't worry, next year's season passes are already on sale :)
Some notable events coming up: Bluegrass Meltdown and Durango Wine Experience are this month. Over Memorial Day weekend, the Durango Mesa Park will host its first music festival (since 2019) with Michael Franti performing. Oh yeah, and there will be that bicycle race . . . silver pony? And the unofficial start (or maybe peak season) of rafting season is on June 1st with Animas River Days.
As always, you can check the GoDurango calendar, updated weekly.
P.S. The second anniversary of GoDurango is on May 12th. Should we celebrate? Let me know or DM me on Instagram.
Recurring Events
Monday
- 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Yoga and a Beer w/Brady @ Ska Brewery
- 7:30 pm - 11:oo pm: Comedy Showcase @ Starlight Lounge
Tuesday
- 5 - 7 pm: Ping Pong & Pitchers @ Zia Cantina
- 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Slow Bluegrass Jam @ The General Palmer Hotel
- (It's back!) 6 - 9 pm: Live music @ the Durango Hot Springs
- (New!) 7 - 9:30: Dance Lessons @ The Wild Horse Saloon
Wednesday
- 6 - 7 pm: Yoga & Cider @ Esoterra
- (It's back!) 6 pm: Durango Running Club Trail Run, Location varies
- 8 - 11:30 pm: Karaoke at Starlight Lounge
- 6 - 8:30 pm: Trivia at Zia Cantina (every other week: April 10th, April 24th, etc.)
Thursday
- 5 - 7 pm: Live Music @ Ska Brewery
- 6 - 9 pm: Bluegrass Jam Session at Durango Beer & Ice House
- 7:30 - 9:30 pm: Drag Trivia @ Starlight Lounge
Friday
- 6 - 9 pm: Durango Dancing at VFW
Recurring Events: Monthly
- Open Mic @ EsoTerrra: every other Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm
- First Friday, 4 - 7 pm i.e. April 5th
- Green Drinks: last Thursday @ 11th Street Station i.e. April 25th
Upcoming Annual Events
- April 14: Pond Skim "Gaper" Day @ Purgatory Ski Resort
- April 19 - 24: Durango Bluegrass Meltdown @ various locations downtown
- April 26 - 27: Durango Wine Experience @ various locations downtown
- May 2 - 5: iAM Music Fest @ 2nd Avenue (in front of Lola's)
- May 24 - 26: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
- May 26: Michael Franti @ Durango Mesa Park
- May 26: Montezuma Rising Festival @ Fenceline Cider in Mancos
- June 1-2: Animas River Days @ Santa Rita Park
Looking for something unique? Check out the wide array of art classes held at the Durango Arts Center. There's something for everyone!
Please send any happy comments here. Sad comments can be directed to my cat. THANK YOU FOR READING :)