Easter Weekend PICKS: Thursday, April 6th thru Sunday, April 9th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On April 6, 2023
How much can we squeeze into one April weekend? Thursday is 4.06 Day…We can already predict a Good 1st Friday…Saturday just happens to be Zoo Lovers’ Day…and then there’s Easter Sunday!
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 Easter Weekend PICKS!
Last week was the end of spring skiing at most of the Montana resorts, and we’re all (im)patiently waiting for some decent warmer weather. Looks like we’re actually gonna get the nice days to get outside without being wrapped several base layers.
There are more than 85 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend…we’ve got options!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of Easter 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.
Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Try a new local brew! Support our local farmers and crafts people. Take the family for an Easter weekend hike, or get the bikes out for the first spring ride. 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.
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, April 6
“Easter is a time for dressing up, looking your best and hunting for candy. It’s Halloween in reverse.”
– Melanie White
Thursday, April 6
4:00 pm
406DAY: Lip Sync Battle (returns!)
SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave West North, Kalispell, Montana
Justin Meccia’s Lip Sync Battle returns!! Join us for an afternoon of good community cheers as we celebrate our great state with good sun, good fun, and a darn good competition! (All in good spirits!)
To be assured your participation, you must register.
Thursday, April 6
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wolf and The Moons
KettleHouse Brewing Co.
605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner, Montana
Thursday, April 6
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Imagine Ireland
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tom Catmull
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
“Tom’s style has been colored by the players he’s had the good fortune to play music with. Depending on the night and the room, you’ll hear some combination of country, folk, pop, shuffles, waltzes, rock, and some songs designed specifically to earworm ya.
Listen when you can. Then say “hello.”
Thursday, April 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kimberlee Carlson Trio
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus St, Hamilton, Montana
Kimberlee Carlson, from Odessa, Texas, has been singing jazz and swing since 1979. In her jazz trio, she is thrilled to be collaborating with some of Montana’s finest jazz musicians-Ron Meissner, guitar (considered by to be by many Missoulians as Montana’s Wes Montgomery) and Pete Hand, bass (Basement Boyz, Ed Norton Big Band).
Meet at 6:00 pm at the main University Footbridge
Thursday, April 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night RIDE
US West / MoZ Trail on Sentinel
Missoula, Montana
It’s been a long winter! It might still be snowing as plan this week’s TNR, but it’s April so we’re going to start our riding season. This week we’ll stay close to town and check out the lower elevation trails that melt out early. That will likely include US West and the MoZ Trail. Meet at 6:00 pm on the south side of the University Footbridge.
See you out there!
Thursday, April 6
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jazz Night
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 6
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday Night Trivia
Mill Creek Grill at King Ranch
17775 Mullan Rd, Frenchtown, Montana
Thursday, April 6
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!
Thursday, April 6
6:30 pm
Trivia Thursday Nights
A Bar
11032 Hwy 83, Bigfork, Montana
Thursday, April 6
7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke Night
VFW Post 3596
201 West Lynch St, Plains, Montana
Thursday, April 6
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Thursday, April 6
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia
Western Cider
501 N. California Street, Missoula, Montana
Trivia at Western Cider! Come alone or bring your team for five 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!
Thursday, April 6
7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
MAMA Open Mic
Zootown Art Community Center
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 6 – Sunday, April 9
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Men on Boats at Masquer Theatre
UM School of Theatre & Dance
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
$15.50 Tickets / $7.50 for Seniors (60+) and Youth (12 & Under)
The University of Montana School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Men on Boats’ April 6-9 and April 13-16 in the Masquer Theatre of the PAR/TV Center on the UM Campus.
Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. This is the true(ish) story of the daring 1869 expedition to map the Colorado River, as envisioned by playwright Jaclyn Backhaus.
Join this ragtag group of adventurers as they face perilous rapids, impossible waterfalls, and sure starvation … all within the awe-inspiring majesty of the Grand Canyon. Prepare to be thrilled by the unfathomable (and often foolish) courage of John Wesley Powell and his team of volunteers, even as we ask questions about how this story from American history is told.
Thursday, April 6
Doors 8:00 pm // Music 9:00 pm
Sinking Season (WA) / Careful Gaze (MN) / DAMNTHEBADLUCK / SenterLine
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
$10 at the Door
Lineup:
DAMNTHEBADLUCK – https://www.instagram.com/damnthebadluckband/
Sinking Season (WA) – https://www.instagram.com/sinkingseason/
Careful Gaze (MN) – https://www.instagram.com/carefulgaze/
SenterLine – https://www.instagram.com/senterlinemusic/
Thursday, April 6
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Missoula’s HomeGrown Stand Up Comedy-Open Mic
Union Club Bar
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
It’s BACK! Missoula’s HomeGrown Comedy Open Mic at The Union Club!
Now an Hour Earlier! Sign up at 8:30 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm!
It’s time for some HomeGrown Standup Comedy!
Show is open to anyone who would like to watch or perform. And it is a FREE SHOW!
Comedians, please show up around 8:30pm to sign up. Beginners will get 3-4 min of stage time, intermediates (people who have done stand-up at least 4 times) will get 4-5 min, and headliner/veterans/features will get 4-5 min. Performers who bring notes on Stage only get 3 min. Sign-up closes at 8:45 pm.
Thursday, April 6
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 6
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, April 7
Friday, April 7
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Richard Barrett
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail Road, Lakeside, Montana
Friday, April 7
5:00 pm
Cole Decker
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana
Hailing from the small town of Petal, Mississippi, singer-songwriter Cole Decker has a unique style of writing and singing that has led to some comparisons to artists such as Corey Smith and Eric Church. His writing style and singing contain influences of traditional country and southern rock.
Cole began playing piano at a young age and picked up the guitar in college. He has been playing live shows for about 6 years and has opened up for acts such as Frank Foster, Parker McCollum, and Red Shahan. Currently located in Bozeman, Montana, he plays shows all around the state both solo and with his band.
Cole’s writing style is honest and gritty. His full-band EP, “Can’t Ruin A Bad Reputation,” features all originals including “Flippin’ The Bird” and “Needles.” He describes this album as a good mixture of the different styles that he enjoys listening to with a perfect balance of slow and up-tempo songs.
Check out his website here:https://www.coledeckermusic.com/
Friday, April 7
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday opening of “Torrents” Exhibition with John Floridis & Jennifer Slayden
Confluence Center
119 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Headwaters Foundation recently opened Confluence Center (Western Montana’s Home for Nonprofit Events) in Downtown Missoula. We are thrilled to join in on the vibrant culture of our neighborhood, starting with opening our doors for First Friday!
Join us on April 7 to check out the new venue and view a group art show called ‘Torrents’ highlighting original work (varying in style and subject matter) by 14 local artists:
Courtney Blazon – Jess Alber – Kelly Bourgeois – Monica Gilles Brings-Yellow – Marlo Crocifisso – Anne Cruikshank – Theo Ellsworth – Trey Hill – Britta Moon – Lillian Nelson – Kelly Packer – Sean Parson – Jazmine Raymond – Jessie Smith
The event will also feature LIVE MUSIC by John Floridis and Jennifer Slayden. Refreshments provided.
Friday, April 7
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
First Friday Party feat. Ben Larson & the Grown Ass Men
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
We’ve got awesome music, art, and drinks lined up to make the most fun for your Friday night!
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Artist Roxy Heinz will be showing her nature and travel inspired work all of April at the pub and will be hanging out Friday night to say hello! Stop in and check out her creative mixed media art!
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Ben Larson & the Grown Ass Men are ready to let it rip! They are coming from P’burg to bring their brand of bluegrassy honky-tonk to the pub! It’s sure to be a good dang time.
Friday, April 7
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Kenny James Miller Trio
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, April 7
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Texas Tom
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Friday, April 7
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
David Horgan & Beth Lo with Loren Stillman
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
$5 Cover for music, Kids free!
Friday, April 7
6:00 pm
Last Best First Friday
Bound By Glory Tattoo
111 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, April 7
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Don Caverly
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, April 7
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ben Darce
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, April 7
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with My TrueFreedom
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, April 7
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music with Luke Dowler
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Luke Dowler is preforming in our tasting room once again Flathead Valley! This previous winner of Flathead’s Got Talent is an amazing entertainer so you need to finish off the work week with us! We’ll keep you fed & watered all evening and Luke will keep you groovin’ in your seats!
Friday, April 7
Doors 6:30 pm
Schticky, Borderline Lucid & Duh-Runk
Glacier Lanes
307 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Montana
$5 at the door
Friday, April 7
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JJ Kind
Jenny’s Speakeasy
548 Electric Ave, Bigfork, Montana
Half original music/half covers that will make any millennial proud. All packed full of zest! Carl will be serving up some soothing spirits while food will be available from one of the best chefs around upstairs at Showthyme!
Friday, April 7
7:00 pm
Winter Car Meet – Event by ElevatioN
The River Coffee Company
1275 Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, Montana
Come hang out and stay warm! The River Coffee Company is graciously letting us use their space for car meets. There is plenty of parking space and you can come inside to grab a hot beverage and food! These meets will be recurring except holidays until the weather gets warm again.
Friday, April 7
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Western Montana Musicians Co-op Friday Open Mic
The Red Poppy
1 Eisenhower Street West, Ronan, Montana
Friday, April 7
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Ride
Cowboy Troy’s
2359 Hwy 93 North, Victor, Montana
Friday, April 7
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Northern Lights Band
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
“Chuck Norris doesn’t wear a watch. He decides what time it is.”
Birthday party for a legend in his own mind, Chuck Norris (that’s me) bass player and singer with The NLB for 18 years , Friday night April 7th at The Jack Saloon 7 till 11. 70 years old and just gettin’ started – should be lots of musicians, friends and fans of the NLB. Everyone welcome! Eat, dance, drink and all that stuff and see you there!
Friday, April 7
Doors 5:00 pm // Show 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ZEKE BEATS FREE – Fan Appreciation Show
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
Liquid Bass Productions Presents: ZEKE BEATS w/ support from Animal Treats & Wardo
FREE before 7:00 PM w/ RSVP ($22 After 7:00 PM)
$22 Guaranteed Entry
$10 Surcharge for patrons under 21 *Paid upon arrival
$5 Re-Entry band available for purchase *Minors are not permitted to re-enter
No Backpacks – 18+
Friday, April 7
Doors 6:30 pm // Music and Dancing 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Big Sky Django Jazz Festival
Free Cycles
732 S. 1st Street West, Missoula, Montana
Featuring Cottonwood Club, Montana Manouche, & Night Blooming Jasmine
Tickets at Free Cycles available at door only // Tickets at ZACC available online & at the door
Saturday’s performance tickets
For more information visit: bigskydjangojazz.com
The third ever Big Sky Django Jazz Festival will take place on April 7 and 8, 2023, in Missoula, Montana! Started in 2017 by the Rimrock Hot Club of Billings, the BSDJ Festival is Montana’s only music festival dedicated to celebrating the sublime music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapellie’s Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Strings and accordions take the place of horns and drums in this infectious European interpretation of American jazz. This year the festival brings together 15 musicians from across Montana including: Cottonwood Club of Helena, Montana Manouche of Bozeman, and Night Blooming Jasmine of Missoula. Dress your best for two unforgettable nights of swing, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/
Friday, April 7
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bare Bait Dance presents “re|play”
Westside Theater
1200 Shakespeare Street, Missoula, Montana
$28 Single Ticket / $22 Student Single Ticket
As the final hurrah of our 12th anniversary year, we’re celebrating the choreography and artistic vision of BBD Executive Director & Founder, Joy French. re | play brings a “best-of” collection back to the stage performed by the current BBD company and alumni company dancers. Breathing life back into our favorite choreographic moments from BBD’s past productions, we celebrate the power and creativity of Bare Bait Dance as a professional dance company proudly thriving right here in Western Montana!
Friday, April 7
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tom Catmull
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana
“Ye Olde Post! I love that this place is returning as one of the downtown music spots. Can’t wait to set up in the corner over there. Join me! I command you!” – Tom Catmull
Friday, April 7
Doors 7:00 pm // Music 8:00 pm
Children of Atom + Bacon & Egg + Swamp Ritual + Senter Line
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
21+ $10
Children of Atom https://childrenofatom.bandcamp.com/track/bloodlust-boogie
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Bacon & Egg https://baconandegg.net/album.htm
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Swamp Ritual https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Rq3lj5MgctKNpkHRW2JhI…
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Senter Line
Friday, April 7
9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Ryan Chrys and The Rough Cuts
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
FREE
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts bring forth new energy to music fans who love the heroes and outlaws of old. Influenced by the songs and personalities of legends like Waylon and Willie, they drive their sound with blazing guitars and a rock n roll attitude. The band pays respect to classic styles, but anyone can tell from their overdriven sound that they are far from traditionalists. Currently on tour promoting their album, “Tears & Blades.” They were nominated in the Ameripolitan Music Awards for “Best Outlaw Group,” and won “Songwriter of the Year” at iHeartMedia’s Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards. . They’ve shared the stage with some of their biggest influences, including Dwight Yoakam, Shooter Jennings, Blackberry Smoke and many more. Recommended for lovers of both classic country and 70’s rock n roll.
Friday, April 7
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, April 7
9:00 pm
90s Hip Hop
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, April 7
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Cherre
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Friday, April 7
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana
Friday, April 7
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Karaoke at the Duck
The Sitting Duck
15265 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, April 7
9:00 pm
Annual Easter Party
The Wild Horse Bar
208 E Railroad, Plains, Montana
Friday, April 7
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Madeline Hawthorne with Dammit Lauren & The Well
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, April 7
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Loki Karaoke
Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
101 Heritage Lane, Polson, Montana
Friday, April 7
10:00 pm
Jaden Decker
Games N Taps
2400 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, April 7
10:15 pm
FREE SHOW: Chloe Gendrow at Top Hat
The Top Hat
134 W Front St, Missoula, Montana
SATURDAY, April 8
Saturday, April 8
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Missoula Valley Winter Market
Southgate Mall (Scheels Entrance)
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
The Missoula Valley Winter Market is an outlet to extend the summer farmers and crafts market season from November through April in Western Montana. We have over 40 vendors with everything from local produce to cheese and eggs, as well as quality art and crafts. Stop by, grab a pastry and a coffee, shop for the week’s groceries or buy a gift for that special someone.
Free
Saturday, April 8
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Easter Decorations
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
We’ll have a hoppin’ good time Saturday designing special Easter art featuring decorated eggs, bunnies, chicks, and lovely spring flowers! A plethora of colored paper will be available for each student to cut and glue into their special composition.
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 406-363-3338
Saturday, April 8
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Annual Easter Farm Market
Turner Farms
3515 S 3rd St West, Missoula, Montana
We’ve got hams, bacon and more! Other local vendors will have Easter Bunny-approved treats and more! Come join the fun and celebrate the spring season at the farm!
Saturday, April 8
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Brewfest & Chili Cook-Off
Philipsburg Theatre
140 S. Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana
Join the Philipsburg Theatre for a Brewfest and Chili Cook-Off Saturday, April 8 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The Brewfest will benefit a free Children’s Theatre Camp at the Philipsburg Theatre this summer.
Saturday, April 8
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Charla Bauman Duo
Knotty Nymph
5388 Hwy 93, Conner, Montana
CBD, the Charla Bauman Duo, is a dynamic musical duo that will take you on a journey through several genres of music. With their unique blend of Vintage Country, Blues, Pop, Folk and 50’s Torch songs, the CBD will keep you entertained all nightlong. Charla Bauman leads the way with her captivating vocals and guitar skills, while Lawrence Hammond sets the stage ablaze with his impressive lead guitar solos. Their chemistry is undeniable and their passion for music is infectious. Don’t miss your chance to experience the CBD live in action!
Saturday, April 8
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
An Evening of Poetry with Christopher Brean Murray and Michael Earl Craig
Shakespeare & Co.
103 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, Montana
FREE
Shakespeare & Co. is pleased to host acclaimed poets Christopher Brean Murray (Houston, TX) and Michael Earl Craig (Livingston, MT) for an evening of readings and conversation on Saturday, April 8 at 5:00pm. The poets will read selections from their new books Black Observatory (Murray’s first, published by Milkweed Editions) and Iggy Horse (Craig’s sixth, published by Wave Books).
Saturday, April 8
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Helnore Highwater Band
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dan Dubuque
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Margi Cates Band
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Joan Zen Duo
FINN
100 Madison St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jacob Rountree
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Jacob Rountree, (and supporting artists) are an Alternative Folk/ Indie Rock group offering a very dynamic sound. They have been best described as a passionate and relatable, multi-dimensional act with poetically introspective lyrics, a unique finger picking style, perfectly placed percussive hits, haunting melodies and dream-like effects.
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hilary O
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Hilary O is a sensational entertainer who will have you singing right along all evening! Come and show her some love and let us treat you to really great, really fresh & hearty food, amazing global wines and hard hopped cider…all of it made right here!
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Eric Alan
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Drive, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm
Miller Campbell
Montana Bonfire
15300 Hwy 35, Woods Bay, Montana
Let’s kick off the spring tour season and rock out to some new originals and country classics.
Saturday, April 8
6:00 pm
Brian Dennis
The Shoe, Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, Montana
Saturday, April 8
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Russ Nasset & The Revelators
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
Saturday, April 8
7:00 pm
Jaden Decker
Tin Can Bar and Draft Room
207 Main St, Stevensville, Montana
Saturday, April 8
7:00 pm
VACANT SKIES “The Damaged Visions Tour” w/ The Upchucks & I Imagine Murder
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
$5 at the door
Saturday, April 8
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Western Montana Musicians Cooperative Saturday Community Jam
The Red Poppy
1 Eisenhower Street West, Ronan, Montana
Free / Donations gratefully accepted and appreciated
Saturday, April 8
Doors 5:30 pm (VIP) / 6:00 pm (GA) // Show 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Aaron Tippin
Flathead County Fairgrounds
265 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, Montana
$39.00 General Admission / $48.00 VIP (+ ticketing fees)
A Wee Bit Smaller Productions, and Kalispell Police Officers Association proudly presents headliner Aaron Tippin with opener Servin’ Ervin at the Trade Center Building of the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
Saturday, April 8
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Midori: World Virtuoso Violinist
Glacier Symphony Orchestra
795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana
$12 – $129 Advance Tickets
Legendary violinist Midori joins the Glacier Symphony Orchestra for a performance of the enigmatic Violin Concerto in d minor by Robert Schumann. Respighi’s evocative orchestral portraits, The Fountains and Pines of Rome, will complete the program. This will be Midori’s only appearance in the entire region so don’t miss this rare opportunity! Grab your tickets to witness her artistry, professionalism, and rich talent.
Do not miss your chance to see Midori present her lifetime of talent. Midori’s contemporaries include Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. To put it simply, Midori is a BIG DEAL in classical music!!!
Midori was born in Japan in 1971. Her mother was a professional violinist and she showed interest in the instrument from an early age. She was gifted a violin for her 3rd birthday and her mother began giving her lessons at that time. Midori would make her professional debut with the New York Philharmonic when she was just 11 years old! Since then, she has toured the globe and is one of the most famed violinists alive today. She founded Midori & Friends in 1992, which helps bring music education to thousands of underprivileged children in the United States and Japan. As a United Nations Messenger of Peace, Midori has shared music with children in countries all over the world.
In 2021, she was a Kennedy Center Honors honoree for her lifetime artistic achievement. It is truly an accomplishment to bring in an artist of this caliber for our patrons in the Flathead Valley to enjoy! Before Midori stops in the valley, she will have been traveling around Europe at famous symphonies and philharmonics.
Saturday, April 8
7:00 pm
Macbeth Reader’s Theater
Hamilton Players
100 Ricketts Rd, Hamilton
Hamilton Players presents a reader’s theater production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This show is free to the public and will be accompanied by a to-die for bake sale fundraiser. The Lobby opens at 6:00 pm, general seating begins at 6:30 pm (card-carrying Hamilton Players Members get priority seating at 6:20 pm), and the show starts at 7:00 pm. There will be a 15 minute intermission. Bake sale goodies will be available before the show, during intermission, and after the show – so enjoy a delicious concessions treat AND take some home for later!
Saturday, April 8
Doors 6:30 pm // Music & Dancing 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Big Sky Django Jazz Festival
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
$15 – Tickets at ZACC available online & at the door
For more information visit: bigskydjangojazz.com
The second night of the third-ever Big Sky Django Jazz Festival will take place on April 8 in Missoula! Started in 2017 by the Rimrock Hot Club of Billings, the BSDJ Festival is Montana’s only music festival dedicated to celebrating the sublime music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapellie’s Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Strings and accordions take the place of horns and drums in this infectious European interpretation of American jazz. This year the festival brings together 15 musicians from across Montana including: Cottonwood Club of Helena, Montana Manouche of Bozeman, and Night Blooming Jasmine of Missoula. Dress your best for an unforgettable night of swing, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Saturday, April 8
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
MarchFourth with Transcendental Express
The Wilma
134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana
$22Advance Tickets (+ applicable fees) / $25 Day of Show
ABOUT MARCHFOURTH
MarchFourth is a joy-inducing force of entertainment, celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year. The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz is all about the groove. This larger-than-life group of 15 musicians, dancers and acrobats brings a spirit of celebration wherever they go. MarchFourth is, in a word, FUN!
With exceptional musical quality and a visual kaleidoscope of performers, MarchFourth is a spectacle of high-energy compositions, colorful costumes, and irresistible charisma! M4 has been seen on stages from ESPN’s Espy Awards to festivals like Wakarusa, Bumbershoot, and High Sierra Music Fest, to world-class venues like The Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, The Fillmore, and even a cultural exchange tour to China, sponsored by the US State Department.
MarchFourth’s track “Gospel” (from their self-released album Rise Up, 2009) was featured as the closing credits theme song in the Disney/Pixar animated film, Monsters University. MarchFourth’s new album Many Hands is due out in 2023.
“From the first note to the last, the sound was pumping and the fun never stopped.” ~USAToday
“Just when you think you’ve heard it all, suddenly a band crosses paths with your ears and changes everything… Full of auditory goodness…” ~NYS Music
“Mighty, Explosive, Carnivalesque Brass Band Funk” ~New York Music Daily
Saturday, April 8
8:00 pm
Westside Milonga at the Elks
Missoula “Hell Gate” Elks Lodge 383
112 N Pattee St, Missoula, Montana
Free Intro class 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm With Lori & Buell
Dance from 9:00 pm – Midnight with DJ Patrick Marsolek
$10 or $8 students
Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner required!
Please note – we are at the Elks Club downtown on Pattee Street this month – Cool!
Saturday, April 8
8:00 pm
Doctor Fly
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, April 8
8:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Salsa 406!
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
FREE
Salsa 406! is Missoula’s newest Latin dance event. Join us every second Saturday of the month at The Dark Horse Bar in Missoula for the latest in Latin music, live percussion, and dance.
Free Salsa Lessons starting at 9:00 pm, followed by music and dancing until 2:00 am.
See you on the dance floor!
Salsa 406! includes Jennifer Corbin and DJ Arturo.
Saturday, April 8
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke Night
A Bar Montana
11032 Hwy 83, Bigfork, Montana
Saturday, April 8
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Dueling Pianos with The Duelin’ Missoulians (Dr. Doug, Josh Farmer and Kyle Curtis)
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, Montana
Bring your friends, secure a table early, and order up your song requests as you enjoy the festive atmosphere. Dr. Doug specializes in the classics, while Kyle and Josh bring young energy and new takes on every genre! Dueling Pianos is consistently a raucous, loud, and fun evening!
NO COVER. 21+
Saturday, April 8
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
The Benevolents
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
FREE
The Benevolents of Missoula, Montana could be described as a folk rock jam band with world music influences. Their positive lyrics, smooth vocal harmonies, and catchy grooves enliven their audiences. The members are John Kratz, guitar and lead vocals, Michael Calucchia, mandolin and vocals, Holly Riley, violin and vocals, Ryan Stiles, bass, and Daniel Kiely on drums.
Saturday, April 8
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Solid Sound Karaoke
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming St, Missoula, Montana
Sign up to sing your favorite songs from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am every Friday and Saturday night with Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes in Missoula.
Saturday, April 8
9:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Karaoke Night
The Sitting Duck
15265 Montana Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights at The Sitting Duck on Flathead Lake!
Come sing your heart out on our upgraded sound system hosted by KJ Steven Raymond!
Kitchen serves food until 8:00 pm, come early to grab a bite and a drink.
Saturday, April 8
9:00 pm – Midnight
Luke Dowler
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main St, Polson, Montana
Saturday, April 8
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Zootown Karaoke Saturday Nights
KT’s Hayloft Saloon
11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana
Saturday, April 8
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Hotdayum!
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the Door
Saturday, April 8
10:30 pm
Mark DuBoise and the Crossroads Trio Band
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
SUNDAY, April 9
Sunday, April 9
11:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
FREE
Relax on Sunday Funday 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 Cataan, Dominoes or Dungeons n Dragons, 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!
Sunday, April 9
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday Pinball Tournament
OddPitch Brewing
1200 W Kent, Suite #103, Missoula, Montana
Open to every and comfortable for all skill types! New player? The community is incredibly welcoming and always happy to help new players learn and advance.
Prizes for Top 3 players each week!
For the advanced players interested in how they compare to other players around the World; these are the only IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association) ranked tournaments currently in the state of Montana.
Sunday, April 9
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Blue Moon band
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
FREE SHOW
Sunday, April 9
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Irish Music Session
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, April 9
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
OPEN MIC with Colton C
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana
Open Mic from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Sunday in Bias Brewing’s new location!
Sign up in person, or text Colton C. at 406-407-0732 for a 10-15 minute time slot. Microphones thoroughly sanitized between performers. A public nylon string guitar is here if you don’t have an instrument. Performers 21 and older get a free pint!
Sunday, April 9
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Todd Cowart
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, April 9
Doors 6:30 pm // Show 7:00 pm
Winter in Pluto
Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
$15 // $20 Artist Supporter Ticket
18+
To purchase tickets visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/event/winter-in-pluto/
What if you fall in love with yourself the same way you fall in love with another? Winter in Pluto is an experimental musical that tells the myth of Stone, a love goddess who lives in the clouds and controls all acts of love on earth through her television set. Stone is the daughter of the goddess Venus and carries on the tradition of reuniting all beings with their “missing half.” Things change in Stone’s world when she begins questioning her inherited myth – the myth of love that has guided us all for centuries! Stone’s rebellion brings on a winter of change and a summer of self-discovery. Please join us on Easter Sunday for a special premiere screening of the film, an installation, and a live performance.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Sunday, April 9
8:30 pm
Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Sunday Funday at the Sunrise Saloon and Casino! Karaoke on Missoula’s largest stage and dancing on the huge dance floor! The party starts at 8:30 pm! Bring your friends, wrap up the weekend right!
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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