As restrictions lift, life begins to return for events, live musical and theatrical performances and gallery openings. As always, we encourage organizations to list their events on the Chamber website at www.pagosachamber.com, Submit Your Event. This is a free service to all businesses and organizations in the effort to put forth a comprehensive calendar of events. The Chamber continues to field a number of calls inquiring about events; therefore, here are some upcoming activities to mark down on your calendar.
Bingo is back on Sundays. The games will be held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, except for July 4 when there will not be Bingo. Early bird games begin at 5:45pm and the regular games begin at 6:00pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall on Lewis St.
The Pagosa Springs Police Department hosts a free Family Movie Night on Saturday, June 19. The movie will be Disney’s “Zootopia” and shown in the Athletic Field across from Town Park on Hermosa St. The movie will start at dark, approximately 9pm. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy some free popcorn and hot dogs.
A Body of Art Gallery reopens with a showing titled “Inspired By…” As you view the artists’ work, read what inspired the artists to create that work and help the viewer look beyond the visual and into the realm of the creative. The exhibition will run until July 3.
Live theater returns with both Thingamajig and Curtains Up Pagosa at the end of June. The award-winning Thingamajig Theatre will produce the comedy, “Sylvia”, beginning June 25. There will also be two gala events: “The Last 10 Years” and “The Next 10 Years” with performances from shows past and shows hopefully to be produced in the future. The season also includes two special one-man performances by returning Thingamajig artist, Dennis Elkins. His performances will be on July 7 and July 9. Tickets can be purchased for “Sylvia” and the Dennis Elkins shows at www.pagosacenter.org … and gala tickets can be reserved by calling (970) 731-SHOW.
Curtains Up Pagosa returns to the stage with the musical performance of “Cinderella”. Performances will start June 30 and run until July 3 and will be held this year at the PLPOA Clubhouse. Evening performances begin at 7pm on June 30 through July 3 and additional matinee performances on July 2 and 3. Ticket information should be out soon and tickets will be available at the Chamber.
There are many activities occurring over the 4th of July holiday weekend. One event that wasn’t mentioned was the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs’ 27th Annual Auction for the Animals & Pet Show which will be virtual again this year and held on July 3 at 6:30pm. This free, family-friendly event offers the fun of the pet show with a wide range of animals and fabulous auction items. Auction Items can be previewed beginning June 24. Bidding on the items begins June 28 and will end July 5. Go to www.hspagosa.org to view the auction items and to attend the event.
Other events include the 22nd Annual United Way Golf Tournament to be held on June 26. Get your team and register at www.unitedway-swco.org/pagosagolf.
Speaking of the Golf Course, the 19th Hole Concert Series begins on July 8 and runs for 4 weeks, every Thursday in July until July 29. Help a critical nonprofit agency by attending even one of the concerts. This year you can also purchase a 4-pack of tickets to be used for any of the concerts in any combination. These packs can only be purchase online at http://bit.ly/19thHoleConcerts until June 30th. Enjoy great music and delicious food and cocktails at the beautiful Pagosa golf course.
For you athletes, Rise Above Violence is back with the “Do the Du” and the Pagosa Duathlon. There will also be a “Dusty Kids Gravel Growler” prior to the main race. For more information about this event, visit https://www.riseaboveviolence.org/pagosa-duathlon.html#/.
The Town of Pagosa Springs will host a free concert in the Athletic Field across from Town Park every 3rd Friday of the month from June to August. Bring a chair or blanket and come out for some great family fun. There will also be food vendors and a beer garden. Proceeds will benefit three lucky nonprofit agencies that were chosen out of a hat at a recent Town Council meeting.
The Archuleta County Fair returns in person beginning August 5 and running until Sunday, August 8. There will be plenty of space for vendors and informational booths along with the traditional 4H BBQ, livestock show and auction, ranch rodeo and plenty of games and activities. For more information, go to https://www.archuletacountyfair.com/.
The Burris and Sons Pagosa Thursday Night Rodeo series is also back in full swing. The Thursday night rodeos will run until July 29th with no rodeo on July 1 and July 8. Per-performances begin at 6:30pm with the full show beginning at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a discount at the Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber will host the Car Show August 13 & 14 on Lewis St. This free event will include amazing cars and motorcycles, food vendors, live music and a beer & wine garden. You can register for the event at https://pagosachamber.com/the-car-show/.
For weekly information about events and live music being played at one of Pagosa’s many bars or restaurants, check out the informational sheet on the Chamber’s website at https://pagosachamber.com/current-events-live-music/. If you have family or friends coming into town, this informational sheet is a must to entertain your guests.
Contact the Chamber or list your event at www.pagosachamber.com to have your event publicized and listed.