MC & DJ battleWho has the sickest rhymes in Durango? Is it you? Get your ass to Moe’s for the MC and DJ battle to watch or sling crowd-rousing wordology and/or mad beats. Bring your own gear (mic provided). Prizes are for bar tabs from $25 to $75.
Details: Free, 21 and over, sign-up at 9:30 p.m., show at 10 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave., www.facebook.com/moesdurango
Booze and trivia at PowerhouseThe Powerhouse Pub Trivia series continues, just in time for Snowdown. Trivia’s five rounds of 10 questions. Bring a team or fly solo. Brewskies by Carver Brewing Co.
Details: $5 suggested team donation, 21 and over, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino Del Rio, https://powsci.org/events/trivia
Win a chance to see Chris RobinsonThe Chris Robinson Brotherhood show at Animas City Theatre is sold out, BUT you can win a chance to see Chris Robinson do an acoustic set at a secret location. This is NOT a public event. You have to win a ticket to be able to attend. For a chance at tix to this private meet and greet/show, buy a Prohibition Herb sticker (in-store). Each sticker you buy is an entry into the drawing. You have until Friday, Feb. 2 to enter. Drawing is at 4:20 p.m. (of course).
Details: 21 and over, if you win, the acoustic show will be 4-5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5., www.prohibitionherb.com/meet-chris-robinson-crb
Funk at BalconyThe Workshy outta Denver will bring their funk-groove rock to town. It’s Snowdown. Get your smile and dance on.
Details: Free, 21 and over, 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave., www.balconybarandgrill.com
Rock at 11th StreetYou know you’re going to end up at Snowdown’s light parade. Well, afterwards, hit up 11th Street Station for the jazzy soul stylings of Honeyhawk. Rad R&B music plus 11th Street’s late-night happy hour ($6 for a beer and a shot) will make for a badass Friday.
Details: Free entry, 21 and over, 8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., http://11thstreetstation.com