Weekend PICKS: Thursday, April 13th thru Sunday, April 16th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On April 12, 2023
What was that 80 degree day last week? And then back to late winter? Nice, Montana. This weekend looks to gradually warm up and get a little more pleasant each day – t-shirts and flip-flops by 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 Weekend PICKS!
There are more than 80 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 springtime 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 a weekend hike, or get the bikes out for an early 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.
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 13
“Those who died yesterday had plans for this morning. Those who died this morning had plans for tonight. Don’t take life for granted.
In the blink of an eye, everything can change. So forgive often and love with all your heart. You may never know when you may not have that chance again in life.”
– John English
Thursday, April 13
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Zootown Music
KettleHouse Brewing Co.
605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner, Montana
Thursday, April 13
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Imagine Ireland
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 13
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jay Alm
Old Bull Brewing
16862 Beckwith St, Frenchtown, Montana
Returnin’ to the community hub of Frenchtown! Old Bull Brewing is basically the living room of the community, and I’ll be rippin’ some original tunes with a few covers sprinkled in from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
Thursday, April 13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Benevolents
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
The Benevolents, of Missoula, MT 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.
Thursday, April 13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tom Catmull
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus St, Hamilton, Montana
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 ear warm ya. Listen when you can. Then say hello.
Meet at 6:00 pm on the south side of the University Footbridge
Thursday, April 13
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night RIDE
Mount Jumbo
Missoula, Montana
Mount Jumbo is scheduled to open this Thursday. We’ll ride a loop up Marshall Canyon and over the Jumbo Saddle into the Rattlesnake Valley. Meet at 6:00 pm on the south side of the University Footbridge.
See you out there!
Thursday, April 13
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jazz Night
The Old Post
103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 13
6:00 pm
Arwen Baxter- Live Music
Conflux Taphouse
210 N Pattee St, Missoula, Montana
There is no cover charge. Arwen Baxter is a Missoula based singer-songwriter whose lyrics and folk stylings make for a night of storytelling and good times.
Thursday, April 13
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday Night Trivia
Mill Creek Grill at King Ranch
17775 Mullan Rd, Frenchtown, Montana
Thursday, April 13
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 13
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Michelle Rivers & Hannah King
Dusty Star Saloon
2205 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana
Thursday, April 13
6:00 pm
Benny Weagraff
The Shoe, Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Thursday, April 13
6:30 pm
Trivia Thursday Nights
A Bar
11032 Hwy 83, Bigfork, Montana
Thursday, April 13
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night
VFW Post 3596
201 West Lynch St, Plains, Montana
Thursday, April 13
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Thursday, April 13
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 – Sunday, April 13 – April 16
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16 – Doors 1:30 pm // Matinee 2:00 pm
Third Ear & ZDK Productions Present ‘Sports of Nature’ A New Play by Shaun Gant
Zootown Art Community Center
216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$20 // $15 Students & Seniors
Sports of Nature takes a humorous look at the serious subjects of AI, human obsolescence, and the pending hybridization of humans and computers. You know, “the chip” we’re all about to have implanted in our brains! The characters, two cellphones, an iPod, a flip phone, and a human being set up some silly fun, but the play definitely raises ethical questions about how we deal with technology in our lives.
Thursday, April 13 – Sunday, April 16
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 13
Doors 7:00 pm // Music 8:00 pm
Spunj w/s/g Shark Buffalo
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
Tickets $10
Spunj is a high energy, multi-genre four-piece based out of Eugene, Oregon. Using their diverse musical backgrounds and tastes, Spunj believes in making their live shows not just a musical performance, but an experience. The band incorporates classic songwriting with sections of improvisation to seamlessly weave from genre to genre while keeping the energy high and always danceable. Since 2019, the band has toured the Pacific Northwest relentlessly growing from playing bars and college parties to playing established and respectable venues and festivals and opening for major jam acts such as Spafford, Eggy, Twiddle, Lespecial, Cycles, and Yak Attack. The quartet has also released a full length studio album that is available on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, iTunes and Bandcamp. Spunj plans to tour heavily in the West Coast with intentions to break out further into the United States.
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Shark Buffalo
Both apex predator & apex prey, Shark Buff is the freakish offspring of two ends of the musical food chain, with synth & acoustic elements forging a sound that spits in the face of natural selection.
Thursday, April 13
Doors 7:30 pm // Show 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
International Fly Fishing Film Festival
The Roxy Theater
718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
$15 General Admission
At the core of fly-fishing is the pursuit of wild spaces and peaceful places. It is in these spaces where fish seem most willing, the water appears in its purest form and our community connects. It is in these places where the world’s best fly-fishing films come to life. The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4), the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, is a curated collection of these stunning stories.
A premium collection of fly-fishing films. Check out the films here: https://www.flyfilmfest.com/films/
IF4 2023 features new films from RA Beattie & Jako Lucas, the Braker Bros, Capture Adventure Media, Black Fly Eyes and more. We are honored to have been chosen to feature a film from Hilton Graham, of Love Affair Creative, that honors the life and contributions of John Turner, former Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Together with Orvis, Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, we are on a mission to create community and we invite you to join us as we share the experience of fly-fishing on the silver screen.
Thursday, April 13
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke Thursday
Paradise American Legion Post 129
450 Railroad Avenue, Paradise, Montana
Thursday, April 13
9:00 pm
Jesse The Ocelot // Sarah Frazier // Modular Haze
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 13
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, April 13
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, April 14
Friday, April 14
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chris Evans
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail Road, Lakeside, Montana
Friday, April 14 – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 15 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 16 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The MBIA Home and Remodeling Expo
Missoula Fairgrounds
1101 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
$2.00 at the Door
Looking for a product or service that relates to home improvement, remodeling, design, recycling or gardening? You belong at the 2023 Home and Remodeling Expo. Even if you just like to see the latest products, designs and services, don’t miss the 2023 MBIA Home and Remodeling Expo.
Friday, April 14
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mike Murray
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, April 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Martin Gerschwitz of “Iron Butterfly”
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
$10 Cover for music
Martin “Martino” Gerschwitz has been playing/singing with “Iron Butterfly” since 2005 and he was formerly with Eric Burdon & The Animals, Meat Loaf, Lita Ford & Walter Trout.
After more than 36 years of touring all over the world (4 continents, 37 countries, 49 american states) with acts like “Lita Ford” (1987-1989), “Meat Loaf”(1989/90), “Vanilla Fudge” (1991),“Walter Trout band” (1993 – 1998), “Eric Burdon & The Animals” (1998 – 2005), and also since 2005 being a member of and touring with “Iron Butterfly” (of “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” fame) as their keyboard player and lead singer, Martin Gerschwitz simultaneously started a solo career back in November of 2003 as well.
By now he has toured numerous times SOLO all over CA, CO, OR, ID, IL, IN, MT, and WA state, he also goes twice a year to Germany, sometimes even playing in Holland, Belgium, Italy, and Slovakia, too … and Martin also started adding the violin to his shows.
Over the last 13 years now, Martin Gerschwitz has recorded 7 CD’s with his original music, 2 of which (with his full band called “Martin Gerschwitz & friends”) are more rock based and also with vocals, while the other ones feature his very unique style of instrumental semi-classical songs, reminding you of some sort of soundtracks … back in 2005 he also produced a “LIVE – DVD from Frankfurt/Germany” with his own band, a very cool DVD indeed.
At his live-shows, Martin Gerschwitz plays a cool mixture of his own music, but also pays tribute to pretty much all the bands he played with.
As of 2016, Martin Gerschwitz has also released his first book called “I only look loud”, a very informative and feel good, yet funny book indeed.
Friday, April 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Three Dog Mike & One Dog Holly
Imagine Nation Brewing
1152 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana
Three Dog Mike, also known as Mike Calucchia is a raconteur, comedian, and multi-instrumentalist. Holly Riley is a versatile, style-crossing fiddler specializing in rootsy American genres from blues to bluegrass.
Friday, April 14
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brent Jameson
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, April 14
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, April 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with Michael Boucher
Bias Brewing
412 S Main St, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, April 14
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music with Hannah King
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
The super talented Hannah King is a master mind on the fiddle and her vocals are so unique! Guests often try their hand or should we say foot…at doing a jig when she plays! Check her out!
Our kitchen is always open for great, fresh & hearty eats…and our wine/cider is out of this world delicious – award-winning in fact!
Make it a great Friday night at Waters Edge Winery!
Friday, April 14
6:00 pm
Hardwood Heart
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, Montana
Friday, April 14
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Artist Robinson
Dusty Star Saloon
2205 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, April 14
6:30 pm
WildWind band
The KM Bar
29 3rd St E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, April 14
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 14
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 14
Potluck 6:00 pm // Music 7:00 pm
Champagne Sunday
Rocky Mountain Grange #116
1436 S 1st St, Hamilton, Montana
Friday, April 14
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke with Kaleidoscope Entertainment
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
Friday, April 14
7:30 pm
WCC Speaker Series: Annie Griffiths
Wachholz College Center
795 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, Montana
Annie Griffiths has photographed in more than one hundred countries during her rich and varied career. She has worked on dozens of magazine and book projects for National Geographic, including stories on Lawrence of Arabia, Galilee, Petra, Sydney, and Jerusalem. In addition to her editorial work, Annie is deeply committed to using photography to support aid organizations. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Ripple Effect Images, a collective of prize-winning photojournalists and filmmakers who are documenting programs that empower women and children in the developing world.
Known for her warmth and humor, Annie has a gift for sharing stories and photographs that humanize situations and cultures. Annie has presented at the United Nations, The Skoll World Forum, Adobe MAX, Microsoft, and Proctor & Gamble. The World Presidents Association (WPO) named Annie one of the “Best of the Best Speakers.” She has been a popular guest on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and National Public Radio. Annie has received awards from the National Press Photographers Association, the Associated Press, the National Organization of Women, and the White House News Photographers Association.
“If each of us can search inside ourselves for a little acorn of time or passion or ability, and find creative ways to offer that gift, a forest begins to grow.”
Friday, April 14 & Saturday, April 15
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cowabunga – DejaMoo Moovin thru the Decades
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
526 Electric Ave, Bigfork, Montana
Presented by:
Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Bigfork Aces’ presents
Returning to Bigfork for the 21st Annual production is Bigfork’s Greatest Annual Talent Show – Cowabunga! Co-produced by the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theater (BCPT) and Bigfork ACES’ Afterschool and Summer programs, this annual show is always a spectacular community event. This annual event will be held April 14-15 where show goers may experience a feeling of “Deja-Mooo” as these local talents will be “Moovin’ Thru the Decades” with an amazing evening full of fun and laughter. This anticipated event draws individuals young and old as we cheer on our family, friends, and neighbors.
Friday, April 14
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Travis Yost
Cowboy Troy’s
2359 Hwy 93 North, Victor, Montana
Friday, April 14
Doors 7:00 pm // Music 8:00 pm
Clementine Was Right | Weep Wave | Selling For Free | Sounds of Speciation
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
21+ $10
Clementine Was Right (Denver, CO) – Weep Wave (Seattle, WA) – Selling for Free (Missoula, MT) – Sounds of Speciation (Missoula, MT)
Friday, April 14
9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Shodown
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
FREE
$5 cover at the door will include for the first 100 people, an EXCLUSIVE Shodown Decal! Make sure to get there early to get a table and let us help you end your week on a positive note! Can’t wait to see ya’ll again!
Friday, April 14
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Joan Zen Band
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, April 14
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, April 14
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Cherre
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Friday, April 14
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana
Friday, April 14
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Karaoke at the Duck
The Sitting Duck
15265 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, April 14
9:00 pm – Midnight
Dennis Brian
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main St, Polson, Montana
Dennis Brian is a singer songwriter originally from California, but now resides in the beautiful Big Sky state near Flathead Lake Montana. He has been a songwriter since his early days in the 90’s when he played lead guitar in multiple rock bands up and down the coast of California. Dennis Brian has always had a love for traditional country music and has a love for storytelling. Dennis Brian would describe his sound as a mixture of traditional country with a new country rock twist.
Friday, April 14
Doors 8:00 // Show 9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Shook Twins and Daniel Rodriguez (of Elephant Revival)
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$20 in advance/$25 at door
Friday, April 14
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Loki Karaoke
Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
101 Heritage Lane, Polson, Montana
SATURDAY, April 15
Saturday, April 15
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 15
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Worm Habitats
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Do you like watching worms as they crawl around both below and above ground? Then you will treasure our adorable fuzzy caterpillars made from pipe cleaners and wiggle eyes! We will make these little cuties a special place to live and cut pretend leaves for them to eat!
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 406-363-3338
Saturday, April 15
5:00 pm
Berkeley Pits Music
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main St, Anaconda, Montana
Saturday, April 15
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shlump: Alien Trip Tour
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
EARLY BIRD $18 // ADVANCE $24 // DOS $28
18+ – No backpacks
$10 Surcharge for patrons under 21 *Paid upon arrival
$5 Re-entry band available for purchase *Minors not permitted to re-enter
Saturday, April 15
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
WildWind Music
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, April 15
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sundog North
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Strummingbird Vegabond
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W Broadway St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Charlie Hopkins
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
$5 cover for music, kids free
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Naomi Siegel Trio
FINN
100 Madison St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Come down to Draught Works and celebrate a new era in Missoula Yodel-Tonk with a few tasty brews on Saturday, April 15th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm! Wailing Aaron Jennings will be performing new songs, old songs, and even older jokes!
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Justin Harris
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Justin Harris of the Flat Black Band is hitting our tasting room and we’re thrilled! His style of guitar pickin’ is sure to please on a chill Saturday night! Come and have a great dinner, amazing wine and chill to some of the best local entertainment around!
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Eric Alan
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Drive, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dennis Brian
Montana Bonfire
15300 Hwy 35, Woods Bay, Montana
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm
Craig Barton
The Shoe, Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Saturday, April 15
6:00 pm
Prison City Music Festival
Cutler Bros. Theater
301 Main St, Deer Lodge, Montana
$20 at the box office
Five Bands
Chronic Discharge – Geard Weerd – Ugly Pony – My Fist Your Face – The Riverview Blues Band
Saturday, April 15
7:00 pm
Ending Tax Season & Live Music with Russ Nelson
Cell Block Tavern
818 Main St, Deer Lodge, Montana
Saturday, April 15
Doors 6:30 pm // Show 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrowleaf “Getting By” Album Anniversary Show with ESP
Free Cycles
732 S 1st St W, Missoula, Montana
$10 cover charge
Hailing from Missoula, Montana, Arrowleaf pairs washy guitar work, humming bass, and the occasional riotous trumpet with delicate anecdotes; dreamy conversations are carried by wistful harmonies. Arrowleaf’s 2021 album Getting By tacitly and pleasantly reconciles the unfolding of shared events with specific stories and feelings. Featuring the songwriting of Sarah Marker, the band is filled out by the thoughtful work of Brady Schwertfeger, Jake Whitecar, Peter Puczkowskyj, Amanda Ceaser, and Jon Filkins. For this special anniversary show, Arrowleaf will be joined by local musicians Kira Bassingthwaighte, Sean Burress, Jim Frazer-Riach, Bethany Joyce, Kaya Juda-Nelson, and Dan Weiss, who all contributed to “Getting By”. You can find “Getting By” at arrowleafmusic.com, or anywhere you stream music.
ESP is an indie-rock band from Missoula, comprised of Erin Szalda-Petree, Noelle Huser, Duncan Szalda-Petree, Christopher Baumann, and Joe Kirk. ESP released their debut album ‘Backyard’ in December 2020. Erin Szalda-Petree’s songs are a collection of personal moments from her life, exploring themes of embarrassment, everyday life, and familial relationships.
Saturday, April 15
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jesse the Ocelot
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, April 15
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 15 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday, April 16 – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
War and Peace with the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale
UM Dennison Theater
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
$18 – $50 Tickets
Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale’s last masterworks concert of the season presents the contrasting themes of War and Peace, with the hope of grace and goodwill. Strauss’ Four Last Songs featuring our beautiful soprano soloist, Melanie Henley Heyn, was one of the last pieces of music Strauss wrote before his death. The second half of the concert will open with Hailstork’s Fanfare on Amazing Grace. To conclude the performance, the orchestra will be joined by our beloved Symphony Chorale and our accomplished guest artists, Melanie Henley Heyn and José Rubio. Vaughan Williams’ powerful Dona Nobis Pacem, a heartrending cry for peace in the time of war.
REPERTOIRE:
Sergei Prokofiev – War and Peace Overture – Listen Here
Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs – Listen Here
Adolphus Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing Grace – Listen Here
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem – Listen Here
Program Notes:
Sergei Prokofiev – War and Peace Overture
Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs
Adolphus Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing Grace
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem
Saturday, April 15 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 16 – 6:00 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!
Saturday, April 15
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke Night
A Bar Montana
11032 Hwy 83, Bigfork, Montana
Saturday, April 15
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 15
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kyle Hunter and the Mountain Standard
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
Saturday, April 15
8:00 pm
Jaden Decker
Rustic Hut
5415 Hwy 93, Florence, Montana
Saturday, April 15
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Russ Nasset & The Revelators
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
FREE
Saturday, April 15
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 15
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 15
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Zootown Karaoke Saturday Nights
KT’s Hayloft Saloon
11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana
Saturday, April 15
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Tommy Edwards Band
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the Door
Saturday, April 15
10:00 pm
The Groove Riders
Remington Bar and Casino
130 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
SUNDAY, April 16
Sunday, April 16
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 16
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 16
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Barncat Country Band
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
FREE SHOW
Guitarist Jamie Drysdale and mandolinist David McMeekin have been belting out harmonies together since they were kids. After years of playing in bluegrass bands together, 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 Band was born. Expect an unforgettable night filled with a rowdy mix of country, western swing, and bluegrass.
Sunday, April 16
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 16
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Justin Harris
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, April 16
7:00 pm
Champagne Sunday
Longstaff House
601 Longstaff St, Missoula, Montana
It’s a sweet, intimate place with great acoustics; perfect for a full-on Champagne Sunday connection experience!
Sunday, April 16
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!
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