Weekend PICKS: Thursday, October 24th thru Sunday, October 27th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On October 24, 2024
Halloween’s not even until next week – but there’s so much spooky stuff happening this weekend, we’re calling it “FALLOWEEN”…The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own late October Weekend PICKS!
Meet up with TNR at the Maurice & South Trailhead at 6:00 pm for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Sunset Ride up to the top of Mount Sentinel.
Chill out to Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.
Strummingbird Vegabond’s Rebecca Kelley plays live & solo original tunes and classic covers 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday at Missoula’s Draught Works.
MCT presents Little Shop of Horrors with several weekend performances this weekend thru Sunday at Missoula Children’s Theatre.
Feed the Kids’ Need Benefit Concert (Donations Accepted) featuring Tommy Edwards with guests Clint Sherman, Benny Weag and Joe Martinez is 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday at the Kalispell Red Lion Hotel.
Clear out the cobwebs for a chilling night of Spooky Trivia at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula Thursday at 7:30 pm.
UM School of Theatre & Dance team up with the UM School of Music for live stage performances of Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Into the Woods” at the Montana Theatre at 7:30 pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2:00 pm Sunday.
Celtic juggernaut band Gaelic Storm performs live on stage at 7:30 pm Thursday, October 24 at Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus in Kalispell
Over in Deer Lodge, take in Chainsaw the Musical, a musical parody of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre at Cutler Bros. Theatre with performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 7:00 pm.
Dance country-style while Sam Nelson plays live at at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon Thursday beginning at 8:00 pm.
Grab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar – starting at 9:00 pm Thursday night.
Drag your zombie self to KBGA’s annual Dead Air Fundraiser at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula at 9:30 pm Thursday – this year’s theme is “Night of the Living Dead”.
Howl along with Wolf & The Moons at Highlander Brewing in Missoula from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.
Bob Wire lays down the gospel of honky-tonk at Imagine Nation Brewing 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.
Combine your spooky with your speedy with The Haunting of Lakeside at Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster in Lakeside Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Settle in for An Evening of Macabre Theatre featuring eleven new original works of horror by Missoula playwrights and actors at Westside Theater 7:30 pm Friday, and 6:00 pm Saturday.
“Murder at Haversham Manor” is performed at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
The new Warren Miller ski film “75” celebrating a 3/4-century of incredible outdoor filmmaking shows in Missoula at the Dennison Theater on the UM campus starting at 7:30 pm Saturday.
The Heaven & Hell Halloween Party returns to Downtown Missoula at 426 N. Higgins, taking over the entire three-story Sinful building starting at 7:30 pm Friday.
Gaelic Storm blows into the Bitterroot for a live performance at Hamilton Performing Arts Center Friday from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Logjam Presents welcomes the return of The Rocky Horror Show LIVE! to The Wilma in Downtown Missoula on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, with early performances at 8:00 pm and the extra-spicy late shows at Midnight.
Join the Kalispell Downtown Association on Friday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm for The Monster Ball 21+ Costume Contest and Halloween Party at Kalispell Eagles Lodge.
Celebrate Halloween at the Wheel Inn with Karaoke in Lincoln Friday at 9:00 pm.
Backwoods Beats presents Halloween Bash at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula Friday at 9:00 pm.
Friday Night is Karaoke Night hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am, up at the Evaro Bar & Casino.
The Lost Cause Trio returns for a haunting Halloween Party at The Sunrise Saloon in Missoula Friday from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Flash Panda for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:15 pm on Friday.
Western Montana’s farmers markets are down to their last weekend for the season. Saturday is the last day for the Missoula Farmers Market, Clark Fork River Market, Higgins Lot Alternative Market, and the Hamilton Farmers Market Cooperative. Check ’em out on The MUG Events Calendar. We’re here to help!
Hellgate Roller Derby has sharpened up the ol’ elbows for Brawl’Oween happening at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton Saturday at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Comedian Theo Von brings his Return of the Rat Tour to University of Montana’s Adams Center in Missoula at 7:00 pm Saturday.
Cheer on the next generation of artists and help raise money for music education at Montana’s Got Talent on Saturday at Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus in Kalispell.
Get your groove on with the high energy world fusion and percussion sounds of Drum Brothers at Free Cycles in Missoula at 7:00 pm Saturday.
Creep out at the Goth Ball at The ZACC in Downtown Missoula with DJs Gingerbat & Sister Midnight, and a LIVE Performance by Negative Gain Recording Artist, Order of The Static Temple 8:00 pm to Midnight Saturday.
Join the crew for fun, karaoke, and games at the Beetlejuice Halloween Party in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes in Missoula Saturday starting at 6:00 pm.
Meet your friends at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula for the annual Halloween Costume Party starting at 9:00 pm Saturday.
Wear your Halloween costume, grab that mic and rock on with your spooky/sexy songs at the Halloween Karaoke Party hosted by DJ Nite Wolf on Saturday night at Missoula’s Dark Horse Bar.
The Clint Reimann Band keeps the Halloween Costume Party moving right along from 9:30 pm Saturday at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon.
Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Spunj for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula starting at 10:15 pm Saturday.
Run Wild Missoula’s annual Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids’ Pumpkin Run is Sunday 10:00 am at Silver Park.
Get ready for winter fun with a visit to the hugely popular annual SOS Fair & Ski Swap at the Missoula Fairgrounds 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday.
Bring the kids for a spectacular extravaganza at Halloween All Under One Roof from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday, October 27 at the Missoula Public Library.
Join hosts Paul and Stu for Dram Tuff Trivia at 6:00 pm Sunday (weekly) at Missoula’s Dram Shop Central.
Meet your friends for Sunday Night Karaoke from 9:00 pm to Midnight at the Thomas Meagher Bar in Downtown Missoula.
Close out your weekend like the star you are on the main stage at The Sunrise Saloon with Sunday Night Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf starting at 9:00 pm.
There are at least 70 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend – we have options!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of weekend activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.
Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area farmers markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike. Get out on the mountain bike. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.
Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
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Do you have a Western Montana event coming up that you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
THURSDAY, October 24
Events for October 24, 2024
FRIDAY, October 25
Events for October 25, 2024
SATURDAY, October 26
Events for October 26, 2024
SUNDAY, October 27
Events for October 27, 2024
Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to holidays and weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
