Weekend Event Picks – Thursday, December 3rd thru Sunday, December 6th
For complete event listings, links and details visit The Missoula Underground / Calendar of Events (powered by MissoulaEvents.net)
https://missoulaunderground.com/events-2/ . Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
THURSDAY, December 3
Thursday, December 3
5:30 PM
Corvallis Community Christmas Celebration
Corvallis High School Front Lawn
Corvallis, Montana
- Marty Litvin Memorial Tree Lighting
- Christmas carols
- Treats for all
American Legion Auxiliary
Bitterroot Woman’s Club
Bitterroot Tree, Inc.
Corvallis Civic Club
Corvallis School District
This year the celebration will take place entirely outside, so dress warmly and wear your mask. For more information, contact Carol Peterson @ 406-381-8564.
Thursday, December 3
8:30 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
FRIDAY, December 4
Thursday, December 3 – Sunday, December 6
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Festival of Trees
Downtown Missoula, Montana
With a focus on community health and inclusivity, the Downtown Missoula Partnership has pivoted the 2020 Festival of Trees to a multi-space, multi-day Tour of Trees with opportunities to win one of 10 designer-decorated trees this holiday season. All are invited to the admission-free Tour of Trees, featuring nine Downtown businesses showcasing beautiful Christmas Trees and holiday packages valued at $1,000 each.
Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win one of the trees, and funds raised will support the Missoula Downtown Foundation’s Spirit of Place campaign, dedicated to finishing the Missoula Legacy Trail, Downtown information kiosks, and additional beatification projects. Tickets range from $2-$3 each, depending on the number purchased. Drawing for winners and delivery of the trees to winners will occur on Monday, December 7th.
Tour of Trees Locations:
Worden’s Market
Bike & Type
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties
Liquid Planet
Mood Boutique
One Eleven Boutique
Residence Inn at the Merc
Mary’s Mountain Cookies
Bitterroot Flower Shop
Additional information available here ~~~~> missouladowntown.com/festival-of-trees/
Friday, December 4 at 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm through
Wednesday, December 23 at 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Holiday Pop-Up Shop Marathon
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W. Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
Every week will feature 4 different unique local Missoula/Lolo area arts and crafts vendors. If you join us every week, you could find gifts for everyone on your list! Strict COVID-19 Safety measures are in place to keep you safe while you shop.
Friday, December 4
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Northside Neighbors Walk & Roll
Northside Park Shelter
800 N. 6th, Missoula, Montana
We’ll meet at Northside Park pavilion at 4:00PM, move on a set route for 30 minutes, and end back in the same place for hot chocolate! Bring the kids! Distancing and masks, please.
Northside/Westside CREW will be organizing this walk every Friday at 4:00 so that we can strengthen relationships and stay in touch, even while our usual ways of gathering are not currently possible. Bring your friends and neighbors. Let’s connect! Westside neighbors are, of course, also welcome – and we’ll be planning a Westside walk very soon!
Friday, November 6 – Wednesday, December 30
Tue-Fri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
7th Annual Holiday Exhibit
Radius Gallery
120 N Higgins, Missoula, Montana
We’re so excited to launch our 7th Annual Holiday Show on Friday, Nov 6th. As in years past, our 2020 show features a superabundance of high quality, affordable artwork by dozens of artists from across the region and beyond.
New artworks are introduced throughout the show, so check back often. And we have some special things in store, including works by Missoula favorites Julia Galloway, Shalene Valenzuela, Adrian Arleo, and Beth Lo.
Visit the gallery throughout December (Tue-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-3), and artworks will also be posted and purchasable online here at radiusgallery.com.
Friday, December 4
1:00 pm
Sports Connection Gun Show
100 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, Montana
Hamilton’s biggest Gun Show! COVID-19 safety measures in place.
For more details https://fbook.cc/3JA4
Friday, December 4
5:00 pm
Holiday Party
Ronan Cooperative Brewery
400 Main Street, Ronan, Montana
This social distance event will include specials for our owners, outside seating (with heat and cover provided!), and Good Forkin’ Food truck.
Friday, December 4
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet the Artist December First Friday
HandMADE Montana
212 Main Street, Polson, Montana
Meet the Artist Series — a great way to discover the stories of some of the over 80 artists we carry in our retail shop. Ask questions, find out how they make what they make, and see an expanded selection of their handcrafted goods. Enjoy some late evening shopping and a free gift with a purchase over $50.
EASTONJANE
Durable, lightweight, and no two pieces are alike! Longhorn Horn jewelry from EastonJane will be a lasting piece you can wear every day as well as when you get the chance to dress up. Great gifts for your hard to shop for family, friends, and yourself! We hope you enjoy your piece of Longhorn Legacy with EastonJane.
Saly will be bringing an extended collection of her jewelry, accessories, and home goods to sell. Don’t want to miss out on this!
Friday, December 4 at 3:00 pm – Tuesday, December 8 at 6:00 pm
2020 Friends & Family Holiday Show
Zootown Arts Community Center 501(c)(3)
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
In-person Gallery Opening on Friday, December 4, 3-8 PM
Virtual Gallery Opening on Tuesday, December 8 (Click here to shop)
Show will exhibit at the ZACC and online through the month of January 2021
Learn more about the Very Special, Very Safe, Very Santa Holiday Open House here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2817298601925939
All past and present staff, board members, volunteers, studio holders, instructors, students, ZACC Main & Hallway Gallery artists, and ZACC collaborators were invited to submit to our 2020 Friends & Family Show — and this year we got more submissions than ever before. The show is going to be fantastic! Works by dozens of local and regional artists will be on display in our Main Gallery beginning Friday, December 4 and online in our Virtual Gallery on Tuesday, December 8. The Friends & Family holiday show opens during our Very Special, Very Safe, Very Santa Holiday Open House. Works are (of course) for sale and the majority of the purchase price goes to the artist. Support local art and shop our 2020 Friends & Family Show! We are so proud to have such an amazing group of artists in the ZACC Family, and we can’t wait to share their work with you.
This year’s participating artists are: Michelle Buckman, Sarah Jones, Cassie Maguire, Bobbe Almer, Lisa McKinney, Monica Gilles-BringsYellow, Barb Schwarz Karst, Nancy Rishoff, Will McFarland, Pearl Miller, Kim Foiles, Renee Taaffe, Addy McFarland, Kristin Vogel, Jane Butler, Jack Metcalf, Cynthia Knutsen, Alissa Wynne, Bev Beck Glueckert, David Miles Lusk, Bill Irvin, Jace Laakso, April Werle, Catherine Rose, Julia Wessling, Kim Brown Campbell, Adrianna Reid, Anna Moura, Mitchell McCabe, Pamela DuBois, Amy Coseo, Stephen Slocomb, Trevor Dietz, Tim Thornton, ladypajama, Patricia Thornton, Dani Turner, Michelle Postma, Tricia Opstad, Courtney Blazon, Dagny Walton, Christa Carleton, Geoffrey Pepos, Amanda Bielby, Dana Childs, Nikki Rossignol, Diane Olhoeft, Sandra Paris, Peng Qi, Ann Karp, Lillian Nelson, Laura Blue Palmer, Teresa Garland Warner, and Karen Fisher
Friday, December 4
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Willie’s Distillery Tasting
Hamilton Wine and Liquor at The Edge Restaurant
140 Bitterroot Plaza Dr, Hamilton, Montana
Complimentary liquor tasting with Paul Willie’s Distillery in Ennis MT
Paul will be offering one of his amazing concoctions including
Warm Bourbon Caramel Apple
Try a sample of:
Snowcrest Vodka
MT Moonshine
Willie’s MT Honey Moonshine
Willie’s Canadian Whiskey
Big Horn Bourbon
Meateater Whiskey
Coffee Cream Liqueur
Huckleberry Cream Liqueur
Friday, December 4
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Virtual & Physical First Friday December
Online Event
Online Event https://www.youtube.com/user/mcatchannel7
Some of your favorite art spots are open to the public this First Friday! But if you’re not ready to brave the cold, Virtual First Friday is bringing you a glimpse of what’s going on throughout the month! Be sure to shop small and shop local when you start your holiday shopping this month. SO many arts spots have lots to offer.
#weARTinthistogether
The Clay Studio of Missoula
Radius Gallery
Missoula Art Museum
ZACC
ARTS Missoula
Friday, December 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday Country Christmas
300 block of Main Street
Stevensville, Montana
This year Stevensville Country Christmas and the Parade of Lights look a little different! Join us for a Car Parade of Lights and the Parade of Trees! Decorate your vehicle with Christmas lights and decor, create your favorite Christmas music playlist and join us for a car parade of lights on Main Street in Stevensville, led by the Stevensville Volunteer Fire Department & Santa! After the parade the town’s Christmas lights will be turned on.
Also going on is the Parade of Trees. Businesses are decorating their windows or Christmas trees to compete for the best decorations! The best part, you get to pick the winner. Pick up a copy of the Bitterroot Star that week, find the Stevensville Country Christmas section, visit the local businesses participating and cast your vote for your favorite trees! Local town residents are also competing for bragging rights of the best decorated yard, don’t forget to visit them and vote for your favorite.
Friday, December 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Neal Elder
Fins Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Playing your favorite tunes at Fin’s Taphouse from 6pm-9pm!
https://www.facebook.com/1041836219237599/videos/501930347150763
Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6
6:00 pm nightly
Lighting of the Tree
Downtown Missoula, Montana
LIGHTING OF THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY TREE
ALTERED TO 10-DAY LIGHTING AT 6 PM EVERY NIGHT
Each year the Downtown Missoula Partnership organizes the annual Lighting of the Tree at the north end of Higgins in conjunction with the annual Parade of Lights. This year the Lighting of the Tree will take place at 6 pm on 10 consecutive nights, spreading out the opportunities for Missoula-area families to see the Tree Lighting in small groups from November 27-December 6.
Held in conjunction with the Festival of Trees, the Lighting of the Tree will knock your Santa socks off. This year’s Christmas Tree will feature 6,000 brand-new LED lights, thanks to the Missoula Downtown Foundation. The new lights replace the 2,000 incandescent lights that have decorated the tree for the last 40 years.
In addition to the nightly tree lighting, Missoula residents and visitors can participate in the Downtown Window Decorating Contest and the Missoula Festival of Trees (see related story). Ten decorated tree packages, valued at $1,000 each, are open for viewing Nov. 27-Dec. 7, and anyone can purchase raffle tickets for the opportunity to take home a decorated tree this holiday season. Visitors can also vote for their favorite Downtown windows, competing for one of six awards distributed annually by the Downtown Missoula Partnership.
For more information on the annual Lighting of the Tree, or on any other Downtown holiday activities, contact the Downtown Missoula Partnership office via phone (406-543-4238) or email (info@missouladowntown.com), or visit the DMP office (218 East Main) in person.
Friday, December 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wolf and the Moons
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Bluegrass, rock n’ roll, country, folk and pop all tangled up in a mixture of musical madness. We’re ready to play.
Friday, December 4
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Combat Karaoke w/KJ B-Rox
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Friday, December 4
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
JD and Western Front
Hamilton Eagles Lodge #1693
125 N 2nd St, Hamilton, Montana
$7.00 cover charge
Based out of Missoula, JDWF brings non stop groove and energy to country dance halls across Montana and the surrounding region.
Friday, December 4
7:30 pm
Singer Song Writer Showcase
The Giggle Box
2901 Brooks St, Missoula, Montana
Facebook link for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/401947877623668
Join us for socially distanced music. This will be an intimate evening of music from local singer songwriters . Seating for the show will start 45 min prior to show time.
TICKET IS GOOD FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE!
18+ Event
Featuring:
Kayli Madison
Rosie Cirqueone
Sean Kavanaugh
Lige Newton
-Purchasing a ticket is purchasing a table that can seat 5 people total. ALL GUESTS MUST ARRIVE TOGETHER THAT ARE SEATED AT YOUR TABLE!
-All tables will be spaced apart inside the venue to allow so for ample social distancing.
-Face masks are required upon entry of venue. Once you are seated at your table you will be allowed to remove your mask if you choose to partake in cocktails.
-WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING A BAR. THIS IS A BYOB EVENT WITH VALID ID!!!
-Please use bathrooms prior to entering venue in order to avoid disturbing show and gathering in groups.
SATURDAY, December 5
Saturday, December 5
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Small Business Saturday, Part II
Downtown Missoula, Montana
Ways you can support Small Business Saturday:
- Head to the MSO Hub from 10am-2pm for the Shop & Dine Small headquarters to get Shop Small swag, a coupon for hot cocoa from Liquid Planet and a list of all the small businesses you can go to while you’re Downtown.
- Shop online! Do a little “window” shopping online and then place an order for delivery or curb-side pickup (varies per store).
- Eat in or order take-out from a Downtown restaurant!
- Get a gift card from Downtown Shops and Restaurants
- Order a Missoula Downtown gift card (accepted at over 200 businesses)
Downtown businesses are open and ready to safely serve our community. Please adhere to current health guidelines by wearing a mask and maintaining 6ft of distance between you and your fellow shoppers and diners.
Small businesses are the backbone of the Missoula-area economy, and many locally-owned small businesses have been drastically impacted by the pandemic. This holiday season, all Missoulians are encouraged to support our local economy and small businesses by shopping and dining in Downtown Missoula during Small Business Season.
For more information on Small Business Saturday, visit missouladowntown.com/small-business-saturday
Saturday, December 5
Orchard Homes’ Farmers Market
2537 S 3rd St West, Missoula, Montana
We are a small, local market located in the parking lot of the Orchard Homes’ Country Life Club. Selling produce has been part of the Country Life Club’s history for 100 years! We are proud to continue the legacy! We offer produce, crafts, jams and jellies, baked goods, jewelry, flowers and other items. All the produce at the market comes from within Orchard Homes and travels less than a mile to get to market! Now, THAT is fresh!!If you want to get to know your farmer, this is a great market to do that! There is a great community between all the vendors and we LOVE our customers. Come and be a part of 100 years of agricultural history in Orchard Homes this summer!
Saturday, December 5
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Missoula Valley Winter Market
Located in the former Lucky’s Market location – Southgate Mall
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, December 5
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Darby Christmas Market
106 N Main St, Darby, Montana
Local Vendors will be sharing their creations. Shop for unique gifts and support small business. We will have samples of our new Holiday Jam – Naughty or Nice – as well as our other seasonal jams and year round favorites.
Saturday, December 5
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday Boutique
Art Building
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
100 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, Montana
Holiday Boutique will be taking place at the Fairgrounds on Saturday Dec. 5th, same hours as the Gun show. If your heading out to the gun show, make sure to stop over and check out the Boutique! Located in the Art Building, to the West of the Gun Show. Great line up of vendors for Christmas shopping!
Saturday, December 5
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Reverse Parade of Lights
Downtown, Missoula, Montana
Join us for the 18th Annual Parade of Lights with a twist on Saturday, December 5, 2020 as we kickoff the holiday season with a day of free and COVID-safe family activities!
We will be hosting our first ever “Reverse” Parade of Lights! On Saturday, December 5, we encourage Missoulians to gather their family, grab some cocoa and take a drive to experience the holiday season in a fun and safe way! Instead of floats driving by, the floats will be stationed all along Campus Drive at the University of Montana Campus.
Enter on 6th Street, by the Adams Center, and drive your car along Campus Drive to see the festive floats! The first 100 cars will receive a fun goodie bag!
To make sure we are complying with MCCHD and CDC regulations surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic, this year bikers and pedestrians are prohibited. We love our bikers and pedestrians and we cannot wait until next year when we can all gather together to experience the holiday season.
We are also offering free and low-cost holiday take-home activity kits from some of our amazing businesses and organizations Downtown Missoula! Get in the holiday spirit through crafting in the comfort of your own home! Check out the available take-home kits below:
ALL WEEK
- Bathing Beauties Beads (501 S. Higgins) | Snowflake Take & Make | $5 Suggested Donation
- CREATE Art Bar (140 E. Front) | Wood Ornament Painting Kit | $10
- Festival of Trees (218 E. Main St., Ste. C) | Teddy Bear Tea Kits | $10
- Frame of Mind (1706 Brooks St.) | DIY Ornament Decorating Kits | FREE
- Jeanette Rankin Peace Center (519 S. Higgins) | Peace Crane Making Kits | FREE
- Noteworthy Paper & Press (219 S. 3rd St. W) | Letters to Santa | FREE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4:
- Child Start, Inc. Head Start (1001 Worden) | Snowman Picture Frame Magnet Kit | FREE | Pick up from 12 – 3pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5:
- Coming Up Rainbows & Betty’s Divine (509 S. Higgins) | Smelly Rainbow Ornaments | $5
- The Clay Studio of Missoula (1106 Hawthorne St.) | Sculptural Bird Feeders | FREE
- The Dram Shop (229 E. Front) | DIY Ski Ornament | FREE
DECEMBER 4-11:
- Zootown Arts Community Center (216 W. Main St.) | Paint-a-Plate for Santa | $15
Go to our website for more details: missouladowntown.com/parade-of-lights/
Saturday, December 5
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Hellgate Music Series Presents: Letter B
Online Event
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLde-BRCUFUXiTKTfOLQ02Q
This Saturday, the Hellgate Music Series brings you another free virtual concert featuring Letter B recorded at Draught Works.
Saturday, December 5
7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
SOLD OUT!! PROHIBITION REPEAL CELEBRATION & BURLESQUE SHOW
Stave & Hoop Speakeasy
223 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
PROHIBITION CELEBRATION:
A celebration of the end of prohibition Dec 5th, 1933. Live jazz featuring performances by Cigarette Girls Burlesque. A black tie (ish) event. $50/guest limit of 50 guests. This is a ticketed event. Includes free champagne. Social distancing guaranteed to all groups of ticket holders. Open to the public after 10pm as occupancy allows. Hourly burlesque shows from 9pm to midnight.
Saturday, December 5
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Social Distance Sessions: ESP Backyard Album Release Show
Online Event
Saturday, December 5 // 7:30 PM // Free, with suggested donation through Givebutter (Venmo, Credit/Debit, or Paypal) at specific show link https://givebutter.com/g98kJK
SPONSORED BY ROEMER’S POINT S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE
PHOTO BY ABI BAUMANN
VIEWING LINKS
ZACC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thezacc/
Zootown Arts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnxho9v75OZvCJKk0mX_pQ
MCAT Local Live: https://www.mcat.org/watch-now/local-live/
Erin Szalda-Petree has been an integral part of the ZACC music-making family for years, starting in 2016 as a Rock Camp counselor and playing numerous shows in the old Northside basement with her bands No One’s Listening and Carpool. This year, under the nom de rock ESP, Erin created her first studio album “Backyard” utilizing our brand new recording facilities and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate her album release with a Social Distance Session. In addition to performing the album in its entirety, Erin and her band will perform covers of songs written by ZACC Rock Camp bands past and present.
ESP Backyard Album Release Show is the thirteenth performance in our series — ‘Social Distance Sessions’ — a live-stream production partnership between the ZACC and Missoula’s Community Media Resource (MCAT). Shows will be streamed to the ZACC’s Facebook and YouTube, and from MCAT’s Local Live website. Home audience members are asked to donate to the show’s Givebutter ‘virtual tip jar’ if able (use Venmo, Paypal, or a credit/debit card).
Saturday, December 5
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Karaoke with KJ Night Wolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, December 5
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Aaron Broxterman Live
Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 S, Florence, Montana
Join us Saturday Night December 5 for Aaron Broxterman live! Aaron is back with his guitar and golden voice! Aaron plays a wide selection of country music, and a little rock. I guarantee you’ll hear something you’ll like. Join us for an evening of great music.
SUNDAY, December 6
Sunday, December 6
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Santa Paws Event!
Pruyn Veterinary Hospital
2501 S Russell St, Missoula, Montana
Happy Holidays from all of us at Pruyn Veterinary Hospital! Please join us Sunday December 6th, 2020 from 10 am-2 pm for our annual Santa Paws Event! Photos are free of charge however any donations to our Pennies for Pets Fund are welcomed and appreciated! Our Pennies for Pets Fund is used to help provide care for pets in need. Come join the holiday fun!
Sunday, December 6
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Southside Holiday Market
Wildlight Homestead and Crescent Ridge Farm
Southside Road, Alberton, Montana
Crescent Ridge Farm and Wildlight Homestead are featuring the Southside Holiday Market every Sunday 4-6 pm between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both located as adjacent properties off of Southside Road, the Crescent Ridge Farm Holiday Store and The Yurt at Wildlight Vendor Shop will offer 10 local artisans and vendors. Cider and hot chocolate available along with fire pits and holiday music.
Featured vendors include:
–Crescent Ridge Farm – fresh wreaths, centerpieces and yule logs
–Hindu Hillbilly – honey skincare and luminaries
-Lady Eclectic – dried floral and herb wreaths and bouquets
–Montana Rock Design – handcrafted rock candles
–Ron Mason Woodworking – cutting boards and wood products
–Turntable Bakery – holiday baked goods
–Divine Songs’ Creation – hand embroidered Peruvian tapestries and Guatemalan jewelry
–Astrology Tea Club – handcrafted tea blends
-Medicine Branch – textile art, upcycled clothing and bags, smudgesticks, and handcrafted aerosols and syrups
–Black Feather Holistics – specialty essential oil blends, mandala rocks and Bodytalk gift certificates
Wildlight Homestead is located 1.3 miles east of Petty Creek on Southside Road, then turn onto Wildlight Lane.
Crescent Ridge Farm is located 1.5 miles east of Petty Creek on Southside Road.
For complete event listings, links and details visit The Missoula Underground / Calendar of Events (powered by MissoulaEvents.net)
https://missoulaunderground.com/events-2/ . Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.