Community Calendar

During August, The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez will feature an exhibition by artist, Peggy Cloy titled "The Remembrance Series".

Further information and opening hours are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

The Sunflower Theatre will host "Think Like a Comedian: Comedy Lab" on Saturday, August, 29th at 2:00pm.

In this 75-minute session, comedian Merit Kahn pulls back the curtain on how she writes comedy by observing herself observing the world- finding the funny not in what happens, but in how we react to it.

Further information and reservations are available at sunflowertheatre.org

Mancos Brewing Company will host a Summertime Bash with local band, The Lawn Chair Kings on Saturday, August 29th at 4:00pm.

Mesa Verde Lavender Farm will host a performance with Lea Grams Johnson on Saturday, August, 29th at 6:00pm.

The gates open at 5:00pm for attendees to find a spot and bring a picnic. Leah is a singer songwriter who mixes folk and country.

Further information and tickets are available at mesaverdelavender.com

Cortez Public Library will host Teen Hangout Night on Saturday, August 29th from 5:30 to 8:00pm.

The event will feature structured games, books, computers and snacks.

WildEdge Brewing Collective in Cortez will host Leigh Mikell featuring Jackson Martin on Saturday, August 29th at 6:30pm.

This Durango-based singer songwriter duo perform a blend of gothic Americana, blues and folk.

Canyon of The Ancients Guest Ranch will host an outdoor chamber music performance on Saturday, August 29th from 7:00pm.

The performance will blend Native flute with operatic vocals and feature internationally acclaimed performers.

Mesa Verde Lavender Farm in Mancos will host a peaceful day of tea, breathwork, and connection with nature on Sunday, August 30th at 10:00am.

Hosted by certified facilitator, Heather Leavitt Martinez, participants will spend time slowing down and connecting with their bodies, . No previous experience is needed, and advance registration is required.

Four Corners Food Not Bombs is a mutual aid group where neighbors help neighbors, and everyone is welcome. They meet Sundays from noon to 1:30 at the Good Sam’s Warehouse in Cortez for a hot, homemade vegan and vegetarian potluck, plus an exchange of books and clothes. Come give what you can, and take what you need.

Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2:30pm, The Odd Cat Bookstore in Dolores will host a writing group.

This casual event will typically feature a writing prompt followed by twenty minutes of writing and then a sharing session. Some afternoons will feature a local writer.

Further information can be found at The Odd Cat Bookstore Facebook page.