Weekend PICKS: Thursday, April 11th thru Sunday, April 14th
Nearly 70 degrees, whaaat?! Finally, the sweet spot for springtime weather is here! The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events from Thursday thru Sunday in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS!
Skiing is all but over, except at Blacktail Mountain (open Friday thru Sunday) and Lookout Pass (open this weekend and next). If you go, pack your sunnies and sunscreen!
There are more than 60 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend – we have options!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of springtime activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.
Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk hike. Get back out on the mountain bike. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.
Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
“People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to a government that can’t live within its income.”
– Robert Half
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THURSDAY, April 11
Sundowner at Riley’s & Mountain Lake Lodge
Sundowner at Riley's & Mountain Lake Lodge in Bigfork Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Three Dog Mike at Old Bull Brewing
Old Bull Brewing 16862 Beckwith Street, FrenchtownThree Dog Mike and Holly at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Thursday Trivia Night at Conflux Taphouse
Conflux Taphouse 200 E. Main Street, MissoulaArrive early for Trivia Thursday starting at 6:00 pm at Conflux Taphouse in Downtown Missoula
Thursday Night Jazz at The Old Post
The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, MissoulaLive Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm every Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula – Blue Mountain (Round 2)
Blue Mountain Parking Lot & Trailhead Blue Mountain Road & Forest Hill Lane, MissoulaMeet up at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Blue Mountain Trailhead parking lot for "Blue Round Two" with TNR - Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula
Tom Catmull at Bitter Root Brewing Company
Bitter Root Brewery 101 Marcus Street, HamiltonTom Catmull at Bitter Root Brewing Company in Hamilton Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
KC/DC Karaoke at Hungry Bear Bar and Grill
Hungry Bear Bar and Grill 6287 MT Hwy 83, CondonKC/DC Karaoke at Hungry Bear Bar and Grill in Condon Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Trivia Night Thursdays at Iron Griz
Iron Griz: American Bistro 515 South Avenue E., MissoulaBring your brainy-est friends to sign up for Trivia Night Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula
Thursday Trivia Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellIf wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell
The Reason We Fall / EP Release Concert: Azure Larkwood with Nyon & Ravi Marsolek at the ZACC
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaThe Reason We Fall / EP Release Concert: Azure Larkwood with Nyon & Ravi Marsolek at the ZACC in Missoula Thursday at 7:30 pm Thursday, April 11, 2024
Josh Farmer Band + Object Heavy at Monk’s Bar
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaJosh Farmer Band + Object Heavy at Monk's Bar in Missoula Thursday at 8:00 pm
Thursday Night Trivia at the Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaEvery 2nd Thursday Night Trivia at the Union Club in Missoula beginning at 8:30 pm
Comedy Open Mic at The Badlander
The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, MissoulaComedy Open Mic at The Badlander in Missoula Thursday from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
Friday, April 12
Way Down North at Cabinet Mountain Brewing
Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co. 206 Mineral Avenue, LibbyWay Down North plays live from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday at Cabinet Mountain Brewing in Libby
Billy Angel & Craig Davey live at Sacred Waters Brewing
Sacred Waters Brewing 3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, KalispellAngel & Davey live 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Justin Harris at Waters Edge Winery
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellJustin Harris at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell Friday at 6:00 pm
Lochwood Bluegrass at Highlander Beer
Highlander Beer 200 International Drive, MissoulaLochwood Bluegrass at Highlander Beer in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tomara Conrad at Glacier Brewing Company
Glacier Brewing 610 10th St E, PolsonTomara Conrad at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Beth Lo and Dave Horgan Jazz at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, MissoulaBeth Lo and Dave Horgan Jazz at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday at 6:00 pm
Spruce Alley Sally at Rocky Mountain Grange #116
Rocky Mountain Grange #116 1436 S. 1st Street, HamiltonSpruce Alley Sally at Rocky Mountain Grange #116 in Hamilton Friday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wai Mizutani and Guests: Masterpieces 2: Paganini Unleashed at Wachholz College Center
Wachholz College Center at FVCC 795 Grandview Drive, KalispellWai Mizutani and Guests: Masterpieces 2: Paganini Unleashed at Wachholz College Center in Kalispell Friday at 7:00 pm
Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs For A New World” at Show Tyme Academy
Show Tyme Academy 2500 Murphy Street, MissoulaJason Robert Brown's "Songs For A New World" at Show Tyme Academy in Missoula Friday at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
John Floridis Solo at The Old Post
The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, MissoulaJohn Floridis Solo at The Old Post in Missoula Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music Talent Jam, Open Mic & Karaoke Friday Nights at Kegler’s Pub in Ravalli Fun Center
Ravalli Fun Center 300 Skeels Avenue, HamiltonKeglers Pub & Casino hosts Music Talent Jam, Open Mic and Karaoke Friday Nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton - come sing your heart out!
Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloKaraoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Adult Prom Fundraiser for Darby Schools
Adult Prom Fundraiser for Darby Schools at Darby Community Clubhouse Friday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Revival Comedy Presents: Indigenous Comedy Night for All Nations Health Center at the ZACC
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaRevival Comedy Presents: Indigenous Comedy Night for All Nations Health Center at the ZACC in Missoula Friday at 7:30 pm
Live Standup Comedy with Andrew River at the Ole Beck VFW Post 209
Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, MissoulaLive Standup Comedy with Andrew River at the Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Missoula Friday at 8:00 pm
Nashville 406 at Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceNashville 406 at Rustic Hut in Florence Friday at 8:00 pm
Mike Johnston at Cowboy Troy’s
Cowboy Troy's 2359 US Hwy 93, VictorSee Mike Johnston playing live 8:00 pm Friday at Cowboy Troy's in Victor
Beats Antique Soundsystem with SounSiva at The Wilma
The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, MissoulaLogjam Presents welcomes Beats Antique Soundsystem for a live performance with SounSiva opening at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on Friday, April 12
Monk’s Presents: That’s So Fetch!
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaMonk's Presents: That's So Fetch! in Missoula Friday at 9:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney at Perfect Shot Tavern
Perfect Shot Tavern 218 Main Street, PolsonAndrew Sweeney at Perfect Shot Tavern in Polson Friday from 9:00 pm to Midnight
Karaoke Fridays at Evaro Bar & Casino
Evaro Bar & Casino 17025 US Hwy 93 North, MissoulaKaraoke team assemble! Every Friday at 9:00 pm at Evaro Bar and Casino
Karaoke at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkKaraoke at 9:00 pm every Friday & Saturday at The Sitting Duck on Flathead Lake's Woods Bay in Bigfork
Joan Zen at Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaJoan Zen Band at the Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula Friday from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
Whiskey Rose live at the Blue Moon
Blue Moon Niteclub 6105 US 2, Columbia FallsWhiskey Rose live at the Blue Moon in Columbia Falls Friday and Saturday nights from 9:15 pm to 1:15 am
Mark Duboise and Crossroads live at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaMark Duboise and Crossroads are bringing extra help to the stage at The Sunrise Saloon in Missoula starting at 9:30 pm Saturday for an evening of country dancin' and toe-tappin'
Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge 101 Heritage Lane, PolsonSign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
SATURDAY, April 13
Missoula Valley Winter Market at Southgate Mall (Scheels Entrance)
Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks Street, MissoulaThe Missoula Valley Winter Market happens from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday from November 11 through December 30, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm January 6 through April 13 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance
Bitterroot Arts Guild “Spring in the Bitterroot” Extravaganza Art Show at Ravalli County Fairgrounds
Ravalli County Fairgrounds 100 Old Corvallis Road, HamiltonFeeling artsy? Go to the Spring in the Bitterroot Art Extravaganza hosted by the Bitter Root Arts Guild from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton
Eric Carle Caterpillars at Ravalli County Museum
Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, HamiltonEric Carle Caterpillars at Ravalli County Museum Saturday in Hamilton from 10:00 am to Noon
Bill & Linda Richards Memorial Car Show at Corvallis Methodist Church
Corvallis United Methodist Church 352 Corvallis Cemetery Road, CorvallisCelebrate the 27th anniversary of the Bitterrodders' Car Club at the Bill & Linda Richards Memorial Car Show at the Corvallis United Methodist Church at 10:00 am Saturday, April 13
Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs For A New World” at Show Tyme Academy
Show Tyme Academy 2500 Murphy Street, MissoulaJason Robert Brown's "Songs For A New World" at Show Tyme Academy in Missoula Friday at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Here Comes the Sun & Sangria Celebration with live music by Jason Mahoney at The Bighorn
The Bighorn 114 Main Street, AnacondaThe Bighorn in Anaconda hosts their 2nd annual "Here Comes the Sun and Sangria" Celebration from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday; Jason Mahoney plays live from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ivy Lab at The Badlander
The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, MissoulaIvy Lab at The Badlander Saturday in Missoula from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Inside Edge at Waters Edge Winery
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellInside Edge at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell live Saturday at 6:00 pm
Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs For A New World” at Show Tyme Academy
Show Tyme Academy 2500 Murphy Street, MissoulaJason Robert Brown's "Songs For A New World" at Show Tyme Academy in Missoula Friday at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Miller Campbell live at Montana Bonfire
Montana Bonfire 15300 MT-35, Woods BayMiller Campbell live at Montana Bonfire in Woods Bay Saturday at 7:00 pm
Way Down North at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaWay Down North makes the journey to Missoula's Draught Works to play live Saturday, April 13 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Blue Collar Band at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloThe Blue Collar Band puts in a hard night's work from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo
Caught in a Jam / Open Music Jam at Ole Beck VFW Post 209
Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, MissoulaFind yourself "Caught in a Jam" at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Saturday for the Open Music Jam
Dueling Pianos with Josh Farmer & Kyle Curtis at Stave & Hoop
Stave & Hoop 223 N. Higgins - Alley Entrance, MissoulaCome on down to Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula to request your favorite songs and sing along with Josh Farmer & Kyle Curtis, the Duelin' Missoulians - Dueling Pianos show starting at 8:00 pm Saturday
2024 Rocky Mountain Karaoke Competition at Missoula Eagles Lodge FOE 32
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, MissoulaDon't miss the Rocky Mountain Karaoke Competition hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge FOE #32 at 8:00 pm Saturday
Idle Ranch Hands at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorencePlan on keepin' your dancin' feet busy when The Idle Ranch Hands play live at 8:00 pm Saturday at The Rustic Hut in Florence
Salsa 406! at the Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaLearn & enjoy the art of Caliente' Salsa Dancing with Salsa 406! starting at 9:00 pm the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Dark Horse Bar in Missoula
Karaoke Saturday with DJ Nite Wolf at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaHowl your favorite songs all Saturday from 5:00 pm til the band starts at 9:00 pm on the main stage, when DJ Nite Wolf hosts Karaoke at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon
Mudslide Charley at The Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaMudslide Charley lays down the groove at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula starting at 9:00 pm Saturday
Whiskey Rose live at the Blue Moon
Blue Moon Niteclub 6105 US 2, Columbia FallsWhiskey Rose live at the Blue Moon in Columbia Falls Friday and Saturday nights from 9:15 pm to 1:15 am
Spruce Alley Sally at The Top Hat
Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, MissoulaGroove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcomes Spruce Alley Sally for a FREE live concert at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:15 pm Saturday, April 13
SUNDAY, April 14
Speed Puzzling Competition at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaAssemble your best team of 5 puzzle pro's & sign up early for Draught Works' Speed Puzzling Competition happening from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday, April 14 (SOLD OUT)
Bigfork Bingo Sunday at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkLakeside views and Bigfork Bingo Sunday at 3:00 pm at The Sitting Duck on Woods Bay / Flathead Lake
Tom Susanj at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaTom Susanj soothes your soul from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday at Missoula's Draught Works
Open Mic Sunday Night hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing
Bias Brewing 412 Main Street, KalispellOpen Mic hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing in Kalispell from starting at 5:00 pm every Sunday
Bluegrass Jam hosted by Ten Cent Mule at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaTen Cent Mule hosts the monthly Bluegrass Jam on the second Sunday each month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula
Karaoke hosted by Ash at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaSunday Karaoke hosted by Ash 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula
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 you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!