What’s Happening Around Durango | Week of Feb. 24

February 24, 2026

Leadership, comedy, and independent film are all on the schedule in Durango over the next couple of weeks. From the upcoming Durango Women's Leadership Conference to a stand-up show from Olivia Carter and the return of the Durango Independent Film Festival, here’s what to know about these upcoming local events. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings and The FLC Center for Innovation.

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You are watching the Local News Network brought to you by Happy Pappy's Pizza and Wings and the FLC Center for Innovation. The second annual Durango Women's Leadership Conference is set for February 26th at 1:00 PM. The conference will be held in the Whalen Gymnasium and will bring together women from across the community for panel discussions, breakout sessions, and TED style talks focused on connecting emerging leaders with established voices in Durango. Organizers say the goal is to inspire collaboration across generations and proceeds from the event will benefit women's athletics at Fort Lewis College. Comedy fans will also have something to look forward to. On Friday, February 27th, rising standup comedian Olivia Carter is bringing her act to Durango for a one night performance. Carter has appeared oan the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and was named a new face at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. The show begins at 7:00 PM with doors opening at 6:30. Tickets are $25, and the event is for ages 18 and up. You can purchase tickets at durangocomedy.com And the Durango Independent Film Festival returns March 4th through the 8th, celebrating independent filmmaking with screenings across a variety of genres and bringing filmmakers and audiences together. Films will be shown at multiple venues around Durango. For passes or for more information, visit durangofilm.org. Thank you for watching the Local News Network. For more events happening in your area, visit whatshappeningdurango.com. And for more stories like this, visit Durango Local News.

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