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Get ready! We’ve compiled the most comprehensive list of this Easter weekend’s events in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS.

Since we’re still firmly mired in “third winter” for several more days, there is no shortage of indoor activities to pass the time inside away from the biting winds. (Or is it “fourth winter”? We’re losing track.)

The upside of “third (or fourth) winter” has fresh snow on all the surrounding peaks – if you need to get in one more downhill in fresh powder, or to exercise the XC skis one more time – this weekend is your chance! Call ahead to check conditions, but most if not all the local ski areas are squeezing out one or two more weekends of operation with the latest snow at high elevations. Most of us have parked our snow gear for the year, and we’re rotating out our spring outdoor sports collection. “Mud season” is already drying out, TNR is well into the MTB phase for the Thursday Night Rides, and getting up to the top of Mount Sentinel for this week’s brisk adventure.

We’re counting more than 70 live music shows of one kind or another in the area. We’ve got options!

The winter markets on Saturdays are winding down to the last weekend or two to get your local early spring produce fix handled. There are some good markets and craft shows for the weekend, and lots of choices to get the kids out for Easter Egg hunts and awkward Easter Bunny pictures.

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, and Phillipsburg.

Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. 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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“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.”
– Laura Ingalls Wilder

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THURSDAY, April 14

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Thursday, April 14
5:00 pm
Trespasses Walk & Talk with Shalene Valenzuela
Radius Gallery
120 N Higgins, Missoula, Montana

Shalene Valenzuela takes us through the objects and process of her cheeky slip-casted sculptures. Each piece offers a humorous and ironic take on social norms, consumer culture, and etiquette in everyday objects.
SPACE IS LIMITED, please RSVP for Shalene’s Walk and Talk by message,
or email [email protected] 

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Thursday, April 14
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday Night Live – Larry Hirshberg
Kettlehouse Brewery – Bonner
605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner, Montana

Check out his Folk/Americana vibes here https://larryhirshberg.com/

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Thursday, April 14
5:30 pm
BASE Film Extravaganza!
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana

Join us For the BASE Wrestling Federation Films! FREE! There will be a Brief intermission, and then join us for BASE Produced Horror Films. (Content Warning: Mild Blood & Gore) Partial funding was received from the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities Community Investment Fund and the Children’s Special Health Services Montana Transition Resources Project. Partial Funding Provided by The Montana Film Festival and The Roxy Theater! Special Thanks From Our Community Partners Treasure State Studios, and MCAT

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Irish Music and German Beer
Kalispell Brewing Company
412 Main Street, Kalispell, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm
WAC Trivia Night
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana

Join the Montana World Affairs Council for a fun evening of global trivia! Imagine Nation Brewery will also be debuting a brand new beer in honor of the Council. Bring all your friends!
No RSVP is needed. No entry fee.

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sacred Waters Trivia
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East Kalispell, Montana

It’s always a packed house so be sure to arrive early to snag a table and, most importantly, a beer!  Max 8 people per team. No phones. Just those brains! Top three teams win beer money. See you there!
1st place team: $30 gift card
2nd place team: $20 gift card
3rd place team: $10 gift card

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Barncat Country
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana

Guitarist Jamie Drysdale and mandolinist David McMeekin have been belting out harmonies together since they were kids. After years of playing bluegrass bands, they decided it was time to go honky-tonk. In 2021 they hooked up with high-energy fiddler Peter Gurche and piano wizard Adin Kloetzel and Barncat Country was born. Expect a rollicking night filled with a rowdy mix of country, western swing, and bluegrass.

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ovando
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana

Ovando will be LIVE in the taproom serving up some hot tunes! Ovando is a lo-fi, lyrically-driven folk project created by songwriter Nate Hegyi (Wartime Blues). Contributors to Ovando include Bethany Joyce (cello), Ben Prez (guitar, vocals) and Carly Fetzer (vocals, piano)Their debut EP, “Cattle Ranching in the Americas, Vol. I,” is the first in a trilogy of EPs about life and flight in the modern American West.

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
TNR Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula
MOUNT SENTINEL

The forecast is calling for chilly temperatures Thursday evening. We’ll keep the ride on the shorter side and maximize the evening sunshine with a climb up to the top of Mount Sentinel. Meet at the bottom of the MOZ trail at Maurice and South.

Have a good one!

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Eric Alan
Harbor Grille Lakeside
7135 HWY 93 Lakeside, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Revival Comedy Night
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana
Ten Spoon Vineyard and Revival Comedy are so excited bring you an hour of stand-up comedy at the winery. Bring snacks, bring a friend, and have some wine and pizza while you listen to jokes.
This month, our line-up includes:
Headlined by Jordan Demander
With Sugar Bush
And Amy Lee Smith
and hosted by Sarah Aswell
This event will be held inside the winery as it’s now too cold for the lawn until spring.
$5 to see the show / pay at the door
Wine Bar opens at 4:30 pm
Comedy starts at 6:30 pm
Wine with ID
Pizza served from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
All ages are welcome, but there’s *very adult language and content*. We are not responsible for explaining to your kids what hand jobs and LSD are. If you can think they’re young enough to tune out the comedy, or old enough to handle the content, that’s great! Masks are not required at the winery, though they are heavily recommended if you are not vaccinated.
You can call ahead to order your pizza so that it will be ready when you arrive: (406) 549-8703.
This show has wheelchair accessible seating.
For other accessibility questions or requests, call or text Sarah at 508-254-5379.

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Thursday, April 14
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mike Murray
KM Bar
29 3rd St E, Kalispell, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
7:00 pm
Old Post Jazz-esque
The Old Post
103 W Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia
Western Cider
501 N. California Street, Missoula, Montana

Trivia at Western Cider! Come alone or bring your team for 5 rounds of questions ranging from current events and music to team-selected categories and much more. Plus, there are weekly prizes! We start right at 7:00 pm, so make sure to arrive early to settle in, get your drinks, and prepare to strain your brain!

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Thursday, April 14
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pants Trivia
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana

Smarty Pants Trivia is running every Thursday in 2022 – The Valley’s newest and most fun Trivia night! Amazing categories that cater to ALL INTERESTS & skill levels! Win prizes & bragging rights plus enjoy the best global wines made in-house and stellar food that will fuel your brain! Grab some friends, come up with a great team name and see if you can with the title of SMARTY PANTS!

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Thursday, April 14
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursty Ear Live Music – Jeff Troxel Jazz Quartet
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montan

With keen respect for the history of jazz & deep interest in nurturing a vibrant live music scene, the Jeff Troxel Quartet brings their communication & improvisation to the stage.
$5 cover added to tabs after 7:00 pm / Music begins at 7:00 pm

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Thursday, April 14
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dustin Drennen
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

Dustin Drennen describes himself as “a little folk and Americana, a little Texas country, maybe more cowpunk.” He has clear love of the West, especially the Northwest. And if you’re like us, you’re very curious to find out what “cowpunk” is.

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Thursday, April 14
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Northern Lights Band
Press Box
835 E Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
Doors at 7:00 pm / Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm / $10
Play It Forward Vol. 6 – ‘No’ in support of Make Your Move Missoula
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana

To purchase advance tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/play-it-forward-vol…/
‘Play It Forward’ is a music series and podcast program curated to unite and uplift community artists and organizations in Missoula. Originally a live-streamed performance, Play It Forward is now in-person! For each show the ZACC and KBGA partner with a different organization and host local music performed at the ZACC Show Room, with proceeds going to that month’s organization.
April’s performance boasts a former KBGAer Noelle Huser and her band No, playing in support of Make Your Move Missoula! No is the indie-pop/alt-rock project of Noelle Huser joined by Erin and Duncan Szalda-Petree (of ESP), Ally Fradkin, and Caleb Tutty. They are currently working on their debut album Cold Sweat, which is set to release in 2022. Huser encapsulates the fever dream of her formative early adult years as she reflects on the past and grapples with the messy emotions of her present. Make Your Move! Missoula engages us as allies to prevent sexual violence in the greater Missoula area. This multi-faceted, inter-agency approach creates long-term, positive change by changing the beliefs and behaviors that support sexual violence, thus creating a safer and healthier community.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

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Thursday, April 14 thru Sunday, April 17
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
ReEntry
The Masquer Theatre
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana

The Rep is bringing to the stage true-to-life stories of U.S. service members and their families with “Reentry,” which runs April 7-10 and April 14-17 at the Masquer Theatre on the University of Montana campus, followed by a tour across the state.An unflinching look at the lives of Marines getting ready for and returning from combat, “Reentry” is a docudrama based on real interviews with U.S. service members and their families. Honest, moving, and surprisingly funny, this play explores the challenges of reintegrating into home and community after tours of duty overseas. “Reentry” is written by Emily Ackerman and K.J. Sanchez.

Tickets via GrizTix at: https://www.umt.edu/griztix/

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Thursday, April 14
9:00 pm – Close
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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Thursday, April 14
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

$5 at the door.

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FRIDAY, April 15

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Friday, April 15
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Rough Cut Local Artists Showcase
Rough Cut Hard Cider
3250 US Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, Montana

Our 19th, COUNT IT, 19th RoughCut Local Artist Showcase is happening this Friday! Y’all, this is one hell of an awesome lineup. All three are truly incredible artists. If you have not caught a showcase yet, do yourself a favor. It’s gonna be a really good time. We’ll start things off at around 4:00 pm and then the first artist will hit the stage at 5:00 pm.

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Friday, April 15
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Old Man Ben
Smelter City Brewery
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana

Follow them on social
Facebook: @oldmanbenmusic
Instagram: old_man_ben_music

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Friday, April 15
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Todd Cowart
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, April 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Shadows
Highlander Beer
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, April 15
6:00 pm
Kruise Kalispell Main Street Invasion
Main Street, Kalispell

Celebrating three years of Kruise Kalispell!
Details: Facebook Event Link

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Friday, April 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY with Zachary Christ
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, April 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jazz Night with David Horgan & Beth Lo featuring MJ Williams & Naomi Siegel
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana

David Horgan guitar & Beth Lo bass
Featuring:
MJ Williams on vocals and trombone & Naomi Siegel on trombone
MJ Williams lives in Basin, Montana and was one of 22 people in the nation to be named a 2021 Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Association. She also won a 2016 Governor’s Arts Award.
Naomi Siegel was a recent recipient of a Montana Art Council Artist Innovation Award and Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Award, and is the founder of Lakebottom Sound here in Missoula.
Tasting room open from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wood fired pizza from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$5 Cover / Kids Free

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Friday, April 15
6:00 pm
David Walburn Duo
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Friday, April 15
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dan Henry
Mount Powell Tap Room
320 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana

Come on in for an evening of good times with good people April 15th. Music starts at 6:30 pm and rocks till 9:30 pm. Dan Henry’s debut album “Gillian Hall” in available for sale ($10) at all live shows as well as all major online platforms. You can also grab a few officials Dan Henry Stickers for only $2 each.

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Friday, April 15
7:00 pm
Karaoke by Kaleidoscope Entertainment
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana

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Friday, April 15
7:00 pm
JD and his Band
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana

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Friday, April 15
7:00 pm – close
Angelic Tunes Karaoke with KJ Angela
The Roadhouse Bar and Casino
2205 US Hwy 93 South, Kalispell, Montana

Friday, April 15
7:00 pm – close
Angelic Tunes Karaoke with KJ Angela
Kalispell Eagles
37 1st St. W., Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, April 15
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
10 Years
The Wilma
131 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana

10 Years live at The Wilma with Black Map & VRSTY
Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3zGRaOc

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Friday, April 15
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stanton Creek Band
Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center
1820 US Highway 93 S, Kalispell, Montana

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Friday, April 15
Doors at 7 PM // 7:30 PM // Q&A and Cocktail Hour Following Screening // $15
City Without Words: A Very Special Screening of A Place (Sort Of)
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana

To purchase advance tickets (recommended) visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/city-without-words…/
ZACC is proud to partner with filmmaker Andy Smetanka for the first public screening of his feature-length Missoula documentary, A Place (Sort Of): A Movie Mosaic of Missoula, Montana. Seven years in the making, Smetanka’s documentary skillfully weaves a century of home movies, vintage promotional films and minor Hollywood features into a spellbinding journey through time, place and memory. ZACC’s April 15 presentation is a special version of the film, with the same vintage imagery and 100% Missoula musical soundtrack, only minus the final narration. It’s a rare opportunity to experience the ultra-local version he really set out to make, Smetanka tells us: “This is the one I dreamed about making,” he says. “For the rest of the world, Missoula might take some explaining. For Missoulians, not so much.”
Filmmaker Q&A to follow. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/. 

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Friday, April 15
7:30 pm
Evil Twin Brother
Cowboy Troy’s Victor
2359 US Highway 93 N, Victor, Montana

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Friday, April 15
9:00 pm
Outlaws & Lawmen
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, April 15
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kenny James Miller Band
The Old Post
103 W Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, April 15
8:00 pm
Steve Fleming Music
Swede’s Corner
60 E Front St, Drummond, Montana

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Friday, April 15 & Saturday, April 16
8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Jesus Christ Superstar 2020 – Worldwide Premiere
Rialto Theater 
418 Main St, Deer Lodge, Montana

It’s been two-years in the making, and finally makes it’s debut on Easter weekend! During the Spring of 2020 during COVID-19 Lockdowns, a theatre group defied all-odds and shot a digital version of Jesus Christ Superstar on a small Montana Farm outside of Deer Lodge.
Location: Rialto Theater
Time: 8:00 PM on both Friday, April 15th and Saturday, April 16th (The film is around 90 minutes)
Ticket Price: Normal admission price for a movie at the Rialto Theater.
Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the Passion, the work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, with much of the plot centered on Judas, who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus is steering his disciples. Contemporary attitudes, sensibilities and slang pervade the rock opera’s lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events. Stage and film productions accordingly contain many intentional anachronisms. Initially unable to get backing for a stage production, the composers released it as a concept album, the success of which led to the show’s Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. By 1980, the musical had grossed more than $237 million worldwide. Running for over eight years in London between 1972 and 1980, it held the record for longest-running West End musical before it was overtaken by Cats in 1989.

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Friday, April 15
8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
The Kyle Curtis Trio
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, Montana

Comprised of Kyle Curtis (p), Kyler Rebich (b), & Connor Racicot (d), the trio resonates creativity, hard work & passion.
No Cover. 

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Friday, April 15
9:00 pm
DJ Auntie E presents the Drip
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana

Come twerk the night away with Auntie E at Monk’s to the latest and greatest rap, hip hop, trap, reggaeton, and grime.

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Friday, April 15
9:00 pm
IMPROMPTU: Drag Crawl
The Golden Rose
123 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
Come one, come all! In face and all over the place, join us Friday night at 9 pm starting at The Golden Rose, then to Monk’s Bar, The Union Club, then…..? Throw on your duds and come hang with your buds as Missoula’s drag performers make the rounds.

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Friday, April 15
9:00 pm
Kyle Hunter and the Smokehouse Boys
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 N, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, April 15
9:00 pm
Joan Zen
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, April 15
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana

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Friday, April 15
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Saloon
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana

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Friday, April 15
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
The Groove Riders
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

$5 at the door

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SATURDAY, April 16

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Saturday, April 16
1:00 am – 8:00 am
Legacy Lounge
529 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana

Come out and dance with Missoula’s best underground DJs after the bars close! Our DJs are serving up dubstep, house, breaks, electro, trance and techno depending on the night! Grab some food and relax in the lounge, or dance until sunrise.
$10 admission, free coffee and water. 21+

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Saturday, April 16
7:00 am
Bitterroot Runoff Trail Run
Rossignol Ranch, Lolo, Montana

Kick off trail racing season in Montana with the Bitterroot Runoff Trail Runs!

Regardless of your skill level, the Bitterroot Runoff has something for everyone.  With 5k, 5 Mile, & 10 Mile courses, there are options for beginners and seasoned veterans alike.  All three courses follow private single & doubletrack trails on the Rossignol Ranch outside of Lolo, Montana.

After the race, runners will be treated to a homemade brunch and a Big Sky Brewery beverage

Go to Runners Edge website for all the deets.

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Saturday, April 16
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Missoula Valley Winter Market
Southgate Mall
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana

Featuring local growers, bakers, artisans, crafters & more. Located in the Concourse event area next to Scheels. Open Saturdays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm thru April 23.

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Saturday, April 16
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nvicta Squad – Cars & Coffee
J&K Customs
2904 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana

The weather forecast is calling for Cars & Coffee. Super excited to be kicking off the year with a new location! Keep in mind that we may use the Rosauers location from time to time. A big thank you to J&K Customs for offering to host Cars & Coffee! Be respectful of their store and parking lot while we are there. There will be coffee as well on a first-come-first-served basis. Depending on the turnout we may get drink and food vendors for future events. Also, please do your part to keep these events family-friendly, clean and safe so we can all enjoy the love we share for cars.

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Saturday, April 16
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Milk Jug Easter Baskets
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana

Transform ordinary plastic gallon-sized milk jugs into extraordinary Easter Baskets! Leaving the handle intact, cut away enough of the jug to create a perfect place for Easter Eggs. Decorate the outside of your basket with Sharpie markers, and fill it with Easter grass!
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton (406)363-3338

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Saturday, April 16
12:00 pm
Spring Birthday Bash
Mountain Meadows Resort
51017 Lake Mary Ronan Rd., Proctor, Montana

Let’s celebrate our spring Riff Raff with a rippin’ roarin’ birthday bash!
Tommy Edwards with the Man & The Box with be performing Saturday.

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Saturday, April 16
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Teen Open Studio
Missoula Art Museum
335 N. Pattee St., Missoula, Montana

FREE
The classroom at Missoula Art Museum is stocked with materials for middle and high school students to use for completing art assignments from school or simply to create projects of their own. A MAM staff member and college intern will be on-site for each session.
No RSVP required—drop in when you can!
Limited to 12 teens, and COVID protocols are in place.

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Saturday, April 16
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Easter Farm Pop-Up Market
Turner Farms
3515 S 3rd St W, Missoula, Montana

It’s going to be a ‘hopping good time’ as we celebrate all things Easter! Check out all the wonderful Easter Bunny-approved treats and gifts from Bates Beanery, ArtCake MT, Knits by Jess and Turner Farms! Lots of new, springtime items will be showing up! So, mark your calendars and head down to the farm! Where else can you shop for Easter AND pet a goat or two?!

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Saturday, April 16
5:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Larry Hirshberg
Philipsburg Brewing Co. – The Springs
106 Brewery Rd, Philipsburg, Montana

“When I played at The Springs in the fall, it was Mining Days or some such celebratory whoop-de-doo. The event culminated in the random, startling, unimaginably loud blowing of an old mine horn, about 4 meters from my head – or, to put it another way, about a mile closer to me than I would have been comfortable with. I feel confident that won’t happen again at this show. One reason why I love Philipsburg, and the people there, is because they too, occasionally go too far.”

– Larry Hirshberg

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Saturday, April 16
5:00 pm
Steve Fleming Music
VFW Post 8292
14 Maxville Road, Philipsburg, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Archertown
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
OPEN MIC with Colton Sea
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana

Open Mic is back with local musician and super host Colton Sea! Colton will MC and kick off the event. All musicians, poets, comedians, songwriters and live performance artists of all kinds are welcome. 10-15 min time slots. Please sign up in person or text Colton at 406-407-0732. We look forward to hearing all you local artists!

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Saturday, April 16
5:30 pm
Texas Tom
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Luke Lautaret
Kalispell Brewing Company
412 South Main Street, Kalispell, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Shadows
Blacksmith Brewing Company
114 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm
Champagne Sunday
Imagine Nation Brewery
1151 W. Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana

Missoula – We’ve missed you folks! But good news: We’re playing one last show on our tour at Imagine Nation Brewing on Saturday, April 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It’s the last stop on our tour, so come on out and let’s end it with a bang!

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John Floridis, Jennifer Slayden (cello) and Ed Stalling (drums)
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dustin Drennen
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mary Place and Blue Moon
Finn
100 Madison Street, Missoula, Montana

Mary Place vocal, piano and bass. Paul Phillips vocal, harmonica and saxophone, Andy Huppert vocal and drums, Mikel Greathouse vocal and guitar.

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Saturday, April 16
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Randy Marshall
Harbor Grille Lakeside
7135 Hwy 93, Lakeside, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
1st official Reserve Street Cruise 2022
North Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ugly Pony
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dan Dubuque
Cranky Sam Public House
233 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
6:30 pm
Sinclair, Benny & Caselli
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
Doors at 7:00 pm // Show at 7:30 pm // $10
Revival Comedy Night for Five Valleys Land Trust
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana

To purchase advance tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/revival-comedy…/
This month, Revival Comedy is dishing out an hour of laughs in order to raise funds for Five Valleys Land Trust, an amazing group committed to protecting western Montana’s river corridors, wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and community open spaces — all since 1972. Our April non-profit was chosen by headliner Sugarbush, who is taking top bill at the ZACC for the very first time. Don’t miss supporting this great cause by laughing at a bunch of jokes! Other stellar stand-up comedians performing to protect our land include Becky Margolis, Cody Trogdon, John Dollar, Maddy Halland, and Aaron Juhl. Hosted by Sarah Aswell.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.

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Saturday, April 16
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sundog North
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
Doors 7:30 pm // Show 8:00 pm
Ben Roy Live
VFW – Missoula
245 W. Main, Missoula, Montana

Ben Roy has been taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004, bringing an unparalleled energy and unique voice to the stage. Often compared to Lewis Black or Bill Hicks due to his passionate, ranting approach, Roy has a style that is definitively his own.Roy cut his comedic teeth in Denver at the world famous Comedy Works. Since then, he has been selected to perform at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Toronto, Just For Laughs Chicago, The New York Comedy Festival, Austin’s South by Southwest festival, and many more. Roy has been featured on HBO’s Funny as Hell series; as well as on the Comedy Central shows Adam DeVine’s House Party, Corporate, @midnight, and This Is Not Happening. Ben has also released four stand-up comedy albums and was listed as one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch. Along with fellow Denver Comedians Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl (who collectively perform as The Grawlix), Ben created, wrote, and starred in TruTV’s original scripted comedy series Those Who Can’t, which now has all three seasons available for streaming on HBOMax. He’s also currently host of two popular podcasts, 97.9 The Rat Race on the All Things Comedy network and, along with Orvedahl and Cayton-Holland, The Grawlix Saves the World available on The Starburns Audio Network. In addition to stand-up comedy, acting, and podcasting, Roy is a prolific musician and the current lead singer of pop punk outfit SPELLS.
General Admission – $20 ($25 at the door).

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Saturday, April 16
9:00 pm
DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
9:00 pm
MSGT with Crank Zappa and NRS Ratchet
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana

21+ $5 at the door

Come on down for a night of bar games and good tunes provided by MSGT, Crank Zappa and Nrs Ratchet! Music starts at 9 with drink specials going all night.

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Saturday, April 16
9:00 pm
Mudslide Charley
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke
Trax Bar
516 Railroad Ave, Alberton, Montana

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Saturday, April 16
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Flat Black
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana

$5 at the door

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Saturday, April 16
11:59 pm – 5:00 am
After Hours at the Legacy Lounge
Legacy Lounge
529 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana

Come out and dance with Missoula’s best underground DJs after the bars close! Our DJs are serving up dubstep, house, breaks, electro, trance and techno depending on the night! Grab some food and relax in the lounge, or dance until sunrise.
$10 admission, free coffee and water.
21+

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SUNDAY, April 17

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Sunday, April 17
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana

Celebrate Sunday Funday with us at Cranky Sam Public House! Every Sunday earn you and your gamer friends a buy-one-get-one-free flight of Cranky Sam beer just for bringing in a game to play at the pub! It doesn’t matter if it’s Cribbage or Catan, Dominoes or DnD, we love to see the gamers using our nice big tables! So, shake off the hangover, grab some food, sip a bevvy, and bring some friends to enjoy your Sunday with us game nerds!

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Sunday, April 17
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Not James Taylor
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana

Self described as the love child of John Prine and Keith Richard, Not James Taylor, consisting of bandmates Taylor Burladge and James Burne dazzles show-goers with an acoustic sound that will truly soothe your soul.

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Sunday, April 17
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tommy Edwards
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana

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Sunday, April 17
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Trivia with Paul
Dram Shop Central
2700 Paxson St. Suite G, Missoula, Montana

It’s Sunday night so you know what that means…it’s Trivia night! Come on down at 6:00 pm to put your knowledge to the test! There’ll be prizes and of course lots of good drinks! Did we mention that any bottle of wine that you drink in house is $5 off, all day long? See you soon!

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Sunday, April 17
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SOLD OUT: Charley Crockett
The Wilma
131 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana

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Sunday, April 17
9:00 pm to Close
Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana

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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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