The Missoula Underground

Sofia Lynch - Christmas Classics Concert at The Philipsburg Theatre
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Philipsburg Theatre, 140 S. Sansome Street, Philipsburg, MT, 59858, United States
After the Parade of Lights, join Nashville singer-songwriter Sofia Lynch, along with The Lucky Valentines, Sally Newsome and Larry Vanek at The Historic Philipsburg Theatre for a special Christmas concert at 7:00 pm Friday, December 12

Experience the magic of Yule Night in Philipsburg!

After the Parade of Lights, join us at Montana’s oldest operating theater for a special Christmas concert featuring Nashville singer-songwriter Sofia Lynch. From her small-town roots in South Carolina to millions of views on TikTok, Sofia’s heartfelt songs and raw talent are sure to make this night unforgettable. She’s worked with Grammy-winning producers and draws inspiration from artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Lorde—her music captures the ups and downs of young adulthood with honesty and soul.

Joining Sofia on stage are The Lucky Valentines from Fort Benton, and Philipsburg’s own Sally Newsome with special guest Larry Vanek.Make a night of it—warm up by the fire with mulled wine or cocoa, shop the Yule Night Market, snap a photo with Santa, and enjoy treats from local shops. Then, after our Parade of Lights, head across the street for an evening of music, community, and holiday cheer.

Yule Night is Friday, December 12, 2025. Festivities begin at 3:00 pm; the concert starts right after the parade.

Bring your friends and family to celebrate the season – see you there!

Orchard Homes Winter Market
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Orchard Homes Country Life Club, 2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States
Orchard Homes Winter Market is open at the Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula every Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from January 24 thru March 28

The 2026 Orchard Homes Winter Market is open in Missoula every Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from January 24 thru March 28.

Bob Wire Valentine's Hot Springs Double Header at Symes Hotel
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Symes Hotel, 209 Wall Street North, Hot Springs, Montana, 59845, United States
It doesn’t get better than two nights in a row with your old pal Bob Wire playin’ live 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs

What better way to take a break from the drab gray winter blues than grabbing a friend or three and booking a room at the Symes Hotel in my second home, Hot Springs, Montana! They’re running a special Valentine’s Weekend package, which features yours-truly croonin’ the tunes Friday and Saturday night. Link to the Symes in the vendor line below, and call ’em right now! Let’s just have a big ol’ party up in here. Now git!

UM Opera Theatre and UM Symphony present a comic Valentine: The Marriage of Figaro at The Dennison Theatre
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | George & Jane Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT, 59812, United States
UM Opera Theatre with UM Symphony present a comic Valentine: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at the Dennison Theatre at 7:30 pm Friday, February 13 and 3:00 pm Sunday, February 15

UM Opera Theatre with UM Symphony proudly presents a comic Valentine: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Performances at 7:30 pm Friday, February 13, and at 3:00 pm Sunday, February 15 at the George & Jane Dennison Theater on the University of Montana campus. Tickets $18 on GrizTix, or at the door.

Figaro and Susanna have lots of ups and downs as they try to persuade the Count (their boss) to allow them to marry! Romance, colorful characters, and sparkling music make a perfect Valentine. Performances are in English.

Shauney and The Fisher River Band at Blue Moon Nite Club
2026-02-13 21:30 - 2026-02-14 01:30, 2026-02-14 21:30 - 2026-02-15 01:30 | Blue Moon Niteclub, 6105 US 2, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912, United States
Shauney and the Fisher River Band will charm your socks off this Valentine’s weekend with country music at The Blue Moon Nite Club in Columbia Falls starting at 9:30 pm Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14

We have Shauney and the Fisher River Band for this Valentine’s weekend Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14!

Come on down and listen to some live music with no cover!

It will be a great ol’ time!

Endless Love: Valentine's Disco on Ice at Winninghoff Park Ice Rink in Philipsburg
2026-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Winninghoff Park, 106 E Stockton St, Philipsburg, Montana, 59858, United States
Bring your sweetheart, your crew, or the whole family and skate the night away for a great cause with Endless Love: Valentine’s Day Disco on Ice 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, February 14 at Winninghoff Park Ice Rink in Philipsburg

Endless Love: Valentine’s Day Disco on IceBring your sweetheart, your crew, or the whole family and skate the night away for a great cause!

Winninghoff Park Ice RinkDJ • games • raffles • food • cash barAll proceeds benefit Flint Creek Childcare

Red & Black Affair - Adult Prom at Missoula Hilton Garden Inn
2026-02-14 18:00 - 23:59 | Missoula Hilton Garden Inn, 5720 N. Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States
Dress up to attend the Red & Black Affair – an Extravagant Adult Prom at the Missoula Hilton Garden Inn 6:00 pm to Midnight on Valentine’s Day evening February 14

Get Ready for the Red & Black Affair! An adult prom unlike anything you’ve experienced… and it’s on Valentine’s Day!

Join us for an unforgettable night! Dress up in your best red and black attire and dive into a vibe full of fun, music, and great company.

The Red & Black Affair is being decorated and planned by some of the top event planners in the state of Montana.

Extravagant decor, vibrant mood lighting, appetizers, DJs, vendors on site, exclusive VIP packages and more.

Come experience a red carpet vibe and have a fun, unique night out in Missoula.

"With Love" - a Valentine's Concert at Second Story / 101 Central
2026-02-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Second Story / 101 Central, 101 Central Avenue, 2nd Story, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, United States
Make it a romantic and musical Valentine’s evening with “With Love” – a 90-minute concert experience celebrating the many shades of love—new love, lasting love, heartbreak, joy, and everything in-between 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday, February 14 at Second Story / 101 Central in Whitefish

Doors @ 6:30 pm

This year, we invite you to celebrate love in a way that feels intentional, romantic, and truly special.With Love is a beautifully curated live concert experience designed for connection. Think candlelit tables, an intimate atmosphere, and songs about love, longing, joy, and the stories we share with the people who matter most.This is not a standing-room show. This is not background noise. This is a seated, table-style concert—perfect for couples, friends, or anyone who wants a meaningful night out.Tables for 2 • Tables for 4 or General Admission.Space is limited by design to keep the evening warm, personal, and unforgettable.Reserve your table now before they’re gone.

Event Tickets & Information LINK

Plain Hookey at Stave & Hoop
2026-02-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Stave & Hoop, 223 N. Higgins - Alley Entrance, Missoula, 59802, United States
Plain Hookey combine local jazz talents, powerhouse vocals, brass, bass and pure energy at 8:00 pm Valentine’s Day evening Saturday, February 14 at Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula

Plain Hookey combine local jazz talents, powerhouse vocals, brass, bass and pure energy at 8:00 pm Valentine’s Day evening.

Stave & Hoop Event Listing Page

Valentine's Day Karaoke with Pro DJ Entertainment at The Sunrise Saloon
2026-02-14 21:00 - 2026-02-15 01:00 | Sunrise Saloon and Casino, 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, MT, 59801
Sing your favorites with sincerity when Pro DJ Entertainment hosts Valentine’s Day Karaoke at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon from 9:00 pm Saturday, February 14 til 1:00 am

Sing your favorites with sincerity when Pro DJ Entertainment host Valentine’s Day Karaoke at The Sunrise Saloon from 9:00 pm Saturday, February 14 til 1:00 am!

LSD and the Search for God w/ Harsh Intention at Zootown Arts Community Center
2026-03-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Zootown Arts Community Center, 216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 598802, United States
LSD and the Search for God performs with Harsh Intention opening at 8:00 pm Sunday, March 29 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula

Doors @ 7:00 pm

LSD and the Search for God hit the Northern California coast in 2005 – seemingly from another place and time – dosing San Francisco with hypnotic shows built upon swirling guitars, otherworldly drones, fuzzed-out pop melodies, and dreamy vocal harmonies.

With reviews of early shows and recordings drawing comparisons to My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Yo La Tengo, Spacemen 3, and Sonic Youth, the band quickly developed a must-see reputation within the underground psychedelic music scene.

When LSD finally released their self-titled debut EP (Mind Expansion Records, 2007) it sold out from the record label prior to the official release date. It earned critical acclaim and continues to frequently appear on lists of essential shoegaze releases. The EP was twice reissued on vinyl (Deep Space Recordings, 2008, 2015), twice on cassette (Cellar Door Tapes, 2015), and selected tracks were featured on three compilations: Mind Expansion Vol. 1, M.E. Vol. 2, and Australian nugazer compilation Take Me on the Wildest Spree (Rubber Records/EMI, 2008).

LSD’s most recent release, Heaven Is a Place (Space Age Recordings, 2016), captures a snapshot in time soon after Ricky Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre) temporarily joined the band on drums. Like the self-titled EP, it garnered critical acclaim and frequented many Best Of lists. Pop Matters calls it, “a long-awaited sermon for the faithful and a blazing induction for new converts,” while Primal Music says it’s “another astonishing collection of five psychedelic stories glistening with the same spaced out ingredients that blew my mind way back in 2007.”

LSD’s time and space travels have led them all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including tours with Martin Rev (Suicide), Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3), and The Telescopes, as well as appearances at Levitation–Austin Psych Fest, SoCal’s Desert Daze, Manchester’s Cosmosis Festival (with The Jesus and Mary Chain), Bathysphere (with A Place To Bury Strangers), twice at Desert Stars (first with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, then The Dandy Warhols), Calgary’s Garbage Daze, and Portugal’s Reverence Valada (with The Damned, The Oh Sees, and Silver Apples).

A new record is currently in the works.

Harsh Intention is a sexy heartthrob musical duo.

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Susan Gibson at Longstaff House
2026-07-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Longstaff House, 601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Critically acclaimed songwriter Susan Gibson performs live from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Monday, July 6 at Longstaff House in Missoula

Susan Gibson knows all about blessings.

Roundabout 28 years ago, she wrote herself a wish that grew up and went off on its own to become one of the biggest country songs of all time.

Smiling at its success from afar, Gibson went on to happily live her own best life, free to hit the open road with a van full of happy dogs and a heart full of songs to share with attentive audiences across the country — and all the room in the world to “make the big mistakes” that a wide-eyed dreamer kinda gal could ever ask for.

All that said, though, Gibson is not a lives-in-la-la-land kinda dreamer.

Blessed as she’s been, the award-winning songwriter also knows all too well that in the real world, sometimes there’s just no avoiding “the hard stuff.”

Mind, not the kind she consciously swore off way back on Valentine’s Day, 2010; after nine years of humble sobriety, it’s easy enough, relatively speaking, for her to resist the temptation of a bottle of wine at a friend’s table or politely decline the occasional unasked-for drink sent to the stage by a fan.

But positive life choices and willpower alone offer no proof or protection against the kind of knock-you-on-your-butt shots that life itself can serve up on the regular.

The best you can do, she’s learned, is take each hit as it comes, get back up again, and try to find your wits and center of gravity before the next wallop lands.

Because as sure as hearts break, van transmissions fail, and loved ones (both two- and four-legged) pass on, you can always count on another one coming.– Latest release: The Hard Stuff (Fall 2019)​– Six studio albums and one live album released (see Discography)– Songwriter of CMA Single of the Year for “Wide Open Spaces” released by the Dixie Chicks– BMI Writer of the Year 1999– 2009 West Texas Music Hall of Fame: Entertainer of the Year– Touring nationally since 1999
